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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2665 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Stir-fry Cooking Takes Flavor To The Next Level (NAPSA)—Here’s delicious news: You can enjoy great meals that are high in flavor yet low in calories when you turn to the stirring tastes of stir-fry cooking. This kind of cuisine originated in China many years ago with the wok and has become a major part of many American lifestyles. The trend is growing as more and more people realize that this type of cooking can be a healthy part of the family diet—whether you use a skillet, wok or pan. The key is in the preparation. As with any method of cooking, it is still possible to make a dish that is high in fat and calories with stir-fry cooking if you’re not careful. By working with a small amount of cooking oil and sticking to lean meats and lots of vegetables, however, you can do stir-fry cooking that’s a quick and easy way to prepare healthy and flavorful meals. “Asian-inspired cuisine is one of the major food trends today because of the fresh ingredients and exciting flavor combinations available,” explained one expert on food, Jason Abelkop of Buffets, Inc. Popular restaurants that are owned by Buffets, such as Ryan’s as well as HomeTown Buffet and Old Country Buffet, are helping to lead the trend with made-toorder Mongolian Stir Fry, now available for lunch and dinner at most locations. Guests choose from chicken, beef or shrimp to create the combination that’s just right for them. To kick-start stir-fry cooking in your kitchen, check out this recipe from the restaurants’ chefs: Garlic Ginger Mongolian Chicken Yield: 2 servings 2 4-oz. chicken breasts 1 tsp. vegetable oil Garlic Ginger Mongolian Chicken is an easy-to-create stir-fry dish that’s light yet filling. 1 tsp. chopped ginger 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 cup peapods 1 cup cabbage, shredded cup 1⁄4” julienned onions cup matchstick carrots 1 cup broccoli florets 1 Tbsp vegetable oil cup low-sodium soy sauce cup teriyaki sauce 2 sprigs cilantro 2 servings unconverted rice (cooked according to recipe) Cut chicken into ” strips. Mix vegetable oil, ginger and garlic together. Rub mixture on the chicken breast strips, place in refrigerator for a minimum of two hours. Mix vegetables together in bowl. Place oil in saut pan over medium heat. Add chicken strips and saut for five minutes. Toss frequently to evenly brown. Turn up heat to “high” and add fresh vegetables. Toss frequently. Cook for one minute. Vegetables should be crisp in texture. Add soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and the cilantro sprigs to taste. Quickly toss to coat, then remove from heat. Top rice with hot fresh stir-fry and enjoy. Learn More For locations and other information on Buffets restaurants, visit www.Ryans.com as well as www.HomeTownBuffet.com and www.OldCountryBuffet.com. Taking A Look At New Roles For Volunteers (NAPSA)—Any time of year can be the right time to take a fresh look at the contribution that volunteers make to an organization. That’s because from “the board room to the boiler room,” organizations are finding there is room for volunteers to take on more than they have in the past. They are also finding that many existing volunteers are ready to step in to fill new roles. Volunteers can serve as experts to help meet unmet needs. Many organizations are learning that the breadth of what volunteers can accomplish is in many cases remarkable. For example, volunteers can serve as experts to meet the special needs of programs, help improve program effectiveness or help to meet unmet service needs. While a startup investment of time is often required to develop new roles for volunteers, experience shows that it can pay great dividends. Whether serving as accountants, business advisers, planners, translators or writers, volunteers can make a difference for organizations. To learn more, visit www.aging networkvolunteercollaborative.org. A New Take On Raising Money For A New Car (NAPSA)—A new spin on a practice once reserved for newlyweds is being used to put new-car buyers on the road to happiness. There’s an online program that provides a creative way to raise money toward the purchase of a new car by mobilizing friends and family to help consumers make their new-car dreams come true. The Dodge Dart Registry allows consumers to configure and customize a Dodge Dart, and set a goal for the amount of money they want to raise to fund it. It then itemizes components of the car— such as a steering wheel, shifter, seat or engine—allowing friends, family or anyone to sponsor the specific parts. Giving A Gift They Want As with any registry, friends and family can ensure they’re giving a gift that someone really wants, whether it is for birthdays, graduations or any other gift-giving moments throughout the year. Once registered, individuals have the option to connect to Facebook and Twitter to spread word about their desire to own a new Dodge Dart or, perhaps, thank anyone who has contributed to the effort, all the while communicating and sharing key features of the vehicle through their social channels. Changing The Rules According to Oliver Francois, a senior executive with Chrysler, “The registry is designed to make the process of configuring and buying a new Dart more social than ever, in a way that has never been done before. Now, ‘New Rules’ transcends not only how we design, build and market a A new program helps consumers raise money toward the purchase of a new car by mobilizing friends and family to contribute. car, but redefines how consumers can purchase a new vehicle by mobilizing friends and family to help.” How It Works The “Dodge Dart Registry” is powered by RocketHub, a socially driven platform that has helped thousands of artists, scientists, entrepreneurs and social leaders raise millions of dollars from around the world. Participants go to www.Dodge DartRegistry.com to set up their personalized registry, including creating their own custom Dodge Dart—choosing from available colors, interior and exterior feature and trim options, three powerful, fuel-efficient engines, and three transmission choices—and establishing fundraising goals for a period of time, up to 90 days. Funds raised on the registry, minus processing fees, can be used to purchase a new Dodge Dart. Registry owners and funders must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. To learn more, visit www.Dodge DartRegistry.com.