Carolina Kitchen

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE

ONE STUDENT AT A TIME

EnergyUnited is offering two $5,000 scholarships to qualified students who are currently enrolled in their senior year of high school and who plan to attend a college, university or technical school. The scholarship is designed to recognize students who have exemplified academic success as well as demonstrated a commitment to bettering their community.

Since launching this scholarship program, we’ve helped sponsor some pretty incredible young folks who have since gone on to do great things.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

Applicants should either live in a residence that receives electric service from EnergyUnited OR attend a school served by EnergyUnited. Respond to two essay questions and complete an application which can be found on our website. Applicants must have plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical school.

Applications will be accepted from January 1 through March 31, 2023.

We look forward to hearing your responses! EMPOWERING THE FUTURE

For more information on eligibility or to apply, please visit EnergyUnited.com/scholarship-program. Contact Adam Martin, Communications Specialist, at 704-818-6928 or adam.martin@energyunited.com for more information.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!

EnergyUnited along with Touchstone Energy Cooperative is proud to sponsor two students to take advantage of the all-expenses-paid Summer Sports Camp scholarships. Each year, one girl and one boy are selected to attend basketball camp at two prestigious North Carolina college campuses.

Young women can apply to attend the Wolfpack Basketball Camp at North Carolina State University, and young men can apply to the Carolina Basketball Camp at the University of

North Carolina.

Students must be rising sixth or seventh graders at a qualifying North Carolina school within EnergyUnited’s service area.

The application deadline is March 31, 2023. Camps are held in June 2023. Apply at EnergyUnited.com/sports-camps.

Warm Up Winter with Hearty Italian Classics

Bring color and excitement to the dinner table

Cool, crisp days call for comfort foods such as the classic flavors of traditional Italian cooking. Whether you’re Italian by heritage or simply by heart, learning the art of Italian cuisine could be easier than you think.

—Family Features

Bertolli Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

With fettuccine This easy-to-make recipe takes 35 minutes and is a hit with kids. 1 tablespoon butter 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 jar Alfredo sauce 1 package (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine pasta

Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Cook chicken, in batches if necessary, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked (internal temp of 165 degrees). Remove chicken and set aside.

In same skillet, add sauce and broccoli; stir. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 2 minutes.

In separate pan, cook fettuccine according to package instructions.

Serve chicken, broccoli and sauce over hot fettuccine and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken If you’re a seafood lover, reimagine this dish by swapping in a mild white fish like halibut, cod or snapper. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, plus additional for garnish 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 jar (24.7 ounces) marinara sauce 6 thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 1½ pounds) 2 cups multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved 2 stems cherry tomatoes on the vine ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In small bowl, whisk olive oil, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano until combined.

Combine 2 tablespoons oil mixture and chicken in resealable plastic bag. Let stand 5–10 minutes at room temperature to marinate.

In medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil mixture over medium heat. Add onions; cook 3–4 minutes or until crisptender. Stir in marinara sauce. Pour mixture into lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken breasts in dish, overlapping if necessary. Top with grape tomatoes and cherry tomato stems. Spoon remaining oil mixture over tomatoes.

Bake, covered, for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees and tomatoes start to burst.

Sprinkle with Parmesan, drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Yield: 6 servings