SR June 11, 2025 Pinch by Cowles Publishing

JUNE 11, 2025

SIMPLE SUMMER SNACK

FAMILY FEATURES

From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll need to keep sweet, delicious snacks on the family menu.

Make sure versatile, flavorful watermelon is always on your grocery list so you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts, drinks and beyond. It easily fits your existing routines for morning smoothies and snacking on the go, or in makeahead dishes you can serve when hunger strikes.

It’s easy to cool off quickly on hot summer days with Watermelon Ice Pops, a simple, kid-friendly favorite made with watermelon and chunks of fresh fruit. Bursting with flavor, these frozen treats make snack time a cinch while tackling cravings, boosting hydration and supporting wellness in place of added-sugar treats.

For a light afternoon bite before the dinner bell rings, try this Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint that offers sweet summer flavor without the hassle. Pairing long-time favorites in feta cheese and mint, it’s a classic for a reason with delicious watermelon adding nutritional content.

Of course, as a kitchen staple to keep on hand throughout the year, watermelon is also perfect for enjoying all on its own at home or on the go. Whether it’s diced, sliced, balled or blended, you can toss it in a jar for a healthy, hydrating snack.

Cutting watermelon into convenient chunks is fast and easy so you can eat at home or toss in a to-go container to take to the office, beach or soccer practice. Just cut a grid pattern on the fruit and cubes will tumble out, ready to eat. Don’t forget to wash and dry the rind on the watermelon before cutting.

1. Cut the whole watermelon lengthwise into quarters. Lay each quarter on its rind wit h t he interior facing up.

2 Place the knife about 3/4 i nch down from the peak of the wedge Holding the knife parallel to the far side of t he fruit and starting at t he edge of the rind, cut a horizontal line across t he fruit all the way down to the rind.

3. Place the knife blade about 3/4 inch lower and make the same cut Repeat. Turn the fruit to t he other side and make t he same horizontal cuts.

4 Starting at the end of t he rind, make vertica l cuts straight down the rind, 3/4 inch apart al l t he way across.

5. Remove the cubes and serve or store in a n a irtight container in the refrigerator.

To find more ways to serve watermelon this summer and all year long, visit Watermelon.org

Recipe courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board

1 watermelon chunks of fresh fruit (such as grapes, strawberries or kiwi)

Puree watermelon and pour into ice pop molds.

Drop in chunks of fresh fruit, insert caps and place in freezer. Serve when frozen.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Recipe courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board

1/4 cup lemon vinaigrette

4 cups cubed watermelon

1/2 English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch half moons

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons fresh mint, roughly chopped

Drizzle vinaigrette in bottom of large canning jar. Layer with watermelon, cucumber, red onion, feta and mint.

Cover tightly with lid and shake to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Substitution: Use Greek dressing in place of lemon vinaigrette.

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BY DONNA ERICKSON

I am always looking for a way to showJust as a tasty bowl of chili is a mixture of flavors and ingredients, the origins of “chili” are a blend of influences from cultures across the Atlantic, south of the border, and in our own country -- primarily Texas.

Throughout the years, pride in stirring up the best recipe has led to community chili cook-offs from coast to coast, with entrants vying for the title of tastiest bowl of chili. Although I’ve never entered a contest, I’ve certainly enjoyed being a taste tester, including at “Frontier Days,” an outdoor event I attended in the mountains of Northern California.

The winner was a family recipe cooked up by Alyssa and David West using lean ground turkey and sausage, then topped with crisp chopped celery and diced ripe avocado, rather than scallions and sour cream. The turkey adds a different take on beef or bean chili, and the creamy green of the avocados is a nice balance to the spice.

For a prep shortcut, they used Bear Creek Darn Good Chili Soup Mix. While chili chefs are known for strong opinions about the right ingredients for a “true” chili, don’t let this get in the way of your creativity as you make a batch for friends and family. If you think you have a winner, you might bring your creation to a potluck or enter it in a chili cook-off in your community!

MIGHTY FINE FAMILY CHILI

Serves 8

1 package Bear Creek Darn Good Chili (available in grocery stores)

7 cups water

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1 15.5-ounce can small white beans, drained

1 8.3-ounce can Bush’s Baked Beans

1/2 pound ground turkey, browned and drained

1/2 pound ground sausage, browned and drained

Salt and pepper to taste

Loosely chopped celery for topping

Diced avocado for topping

Bring water to boil, then add in dry mix and tomato paste. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add in remaining chili ingredients. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Keep hot until serving.

Ladle chili into bowls. Top with celery and avocado. Serve with corn muffins, if desired. *** Donna

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SPORTS QUIZ

BY RYAN A. BERENZ

1. RikSmits, known as “TheDunking Dutchman,” spenthis entire NBA career from 1988 to2000 withwhat team?

SPORTS QUIZ

BY RYAN A. BERENZ

2.Geoff Capes, World’sStrongest Man champion in1983 and 1985,competed for GreatBritainatthe 1976and1980 Olympic Games inwhatathletics event?

1. Name the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who made a onehanded, 46-yard touchdown catch on the final play of the game to seal a 28-23 win over the Cleveland Browns in December 1980.

3.What Dominican infielder, whose career spanned 1982-2007, was the last activeMajor LeagueBaseball player tohavebeen born inthe 1950s?

2. What two Seattle Mariners hit back-toback home runs twice in the first inning in a 15-4 drubbing of the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2002?

3. It took Wayne Gretzky 1,487 regular-season NHL games to score 894 career goals. How many regular-season games did it take Alex Ovechkin to score 895 goals?

4.Golfer Peter Thomson, who won the Open Championship five times from 1954-1965,hailed from whatcountry?

4. What facility in England, which opened in 1907, is the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit?

5.Heplayed tight endfor 11NFL seasons, most notablyfor the New York Jetsfrom 2000-2004. His son, Rocco,threw 23touchdown passes for the 2023IowaState Cyclones.Whoishe?

5. Name the prospect who received a prank phone call from someone claiming to be New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis during the 2025 NFL Draft.

6.What American figureskater, 1995 U.S.women’s singles champion,overcame drug addictionand later becamea circus performer?

6. Before becoming a pro wrestling superstar, he played 289 Minor League Baseball games with St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds affiliates from 1971-74. Who is he?

• Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.”

In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours.

• J.C. in Florida writes: “The one thing I might add [to your tips about preparing deviled eggs] is making sure the eggs are point down during storage so that the yolks are centered if stuffing.” Great point! A little vinegar in the boiling water will help to keep egg in the shell if it cracks.

• If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. The large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it’s easy to switch out plates throughout the party.

• “I love to put photos of family on the fridge. But I found that the photos were getting ruined from grease and moisture in the air. To get around that -- and to really preserve them -- I cleaned and laminated them. Afterward, I hot-glued little magnets to the backs, and now I

• “Using plastic cups for a crowd? Remember to put out a permanent marker, colorful rubber bands or some other way to mark one’s glass. It’s sometimes hard to keep track when they all look the same.” -- C.L. in Pennsylvania

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money on heating water, and you will reduce your risk of scalding from hot temperatures.

• “Purchase a small cooler to use for large quantities of sides. I have a cooler advertised as fitting a six-pack of drinks. It’s perfect for holding macaroni salad at our summer beach gatherings with family. I do not use it for anything else, and it retains its cold temperature despite the heat (when everyone remembers to keep the lid closed, of course).” -- R.R. in South Carolina

• “Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home.” -- F.H. in Colorado

• “For serving utensils used during picnic lunch, I have two large zip-top plastic bags. I label them ‘clean’ and ‘dirty.’ Anything used to touch raw meat goes in the ‘dirty’ bag. And serving spoons that can be used again to serve are in the ‘clean’ bag.” -- M.A. in Arizona. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

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Q: Has Hugh Jackman officially divorced his wife yet? Is he still dating Sutton Foster? -- K.D.

A: Despite separating two years ago, actor Hugh Jackman (“Deadpool & Wolverine”) and his wife of almost 30 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, only recently took the next step toward divorce, with Furness finally filing to end the marriage. Jackman has been quietly dating actress Sutton Foster (“Younger”), but it’s not known for how long. The two starred in the revival of “Music Man” on Broadway in 2022. Depending on which gossip column you read, the consensus seems to be that Jackman and Foster are living together in the penthouse that was once home to Furness. ***

Trivia Test

BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are male bees called?

2. TELEVISION: Which TV streaming network plans to host a new series based on the “Harry Potter” books?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many months have 31 days?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to appear on television?

5. MATH: What is the Roman numeral MMXXV in Arabic numbers?

6. MOVIES: What is the name of the spaceship in the movie “Alien”?

7. LITERATURE:

“Nicholas Nickleby” is a novel written by which author?

8. AD SLOGANS: Which airline uses the slogan “Fly the Friendly Skies”?

9. ACRONYMS: What phrase does the real estate acronym DTI stand for?

Q: I’ve never seen any other actor with more energy than Tom Cruise. Now that the newest “Mission: Impossible” film is out, what does he have coming up next? Would he ever do a TV series? -- A.E.

A: “Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning” made an estimated $79 million at the box office during Memorial Day weekend, adding to Tom Cruise’s long list of blockbuster hits throughout his career. The 62-year-old movie star has no plans to stop anytime soon. Production on “Top Gun 3” is expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026. In addition, he has five films in production or preproduction currently, so I have no clue how he’s going to squeeze the follow-up to 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick” into his crazy schedule.

First up is the untitled Alejandro G. Inarritu Film with Jesse Plemons (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and John Goodman (“The Righteous Gemstones”). Then there are three films listed to be in preproduction: the World War II drama “Broadsword” with Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”); a remake of the 1977 Clint Eastwood film “The Gauntlet”; and the untitled Tom Cruise/SpaceX project, which will be filmed on the actual International Space Station.

Cruise has also recently expressed a strong desire to play Les Grossman again, the loudmouth, hairy studio executive he

BY DANA JACKSON

portrayed in the 2008 comedy film “Tropic Thunder.” Cruise has yet to star in a series, however. He seems to be the last major Hollywood holdout who focuses exclusively on the big screen. Perhaps when he enters his seventh decade of life, he’ll slow down and compete for an Emmy Award. Perhaps the Les Grossman script could be turned into a limited Netflix series?

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Q: Is it true that “Duck Dynasty” is coming back? Will it feature the same family members? -- D.S.

A: It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since we saw the Robertson family of Louisiana on our TV screens. Their fans are mourning the recent loss of family patriarch Phil but will be thrilled to know that his legacy will live on in a new series on A&E this summer.

The new series will center around Phil’s son Willie, wife Korie, and their children and grandchildren. Phil’s brother, Si, is also expected to appear. A&E has such confidence that the show will be a hit that it’s already ordered two seasons’ worth of episodes. “Duck Dynasty: The Revival” will premiere on Sunday, June 1, on A&E.

BY LUCIE WINBOURNE

• According to legend, and the official story from Nathan’s, four immigrants held the first hot dog eating contest at Nathan’s Famous stand on Coney Island on July 4, 1916, to prove who was the most patriotic.

• Koala bears have no sweat glands, so they cool themselves by licking their arms and stretching out as they rest in trees.

• Asbestos used to be a common sight on film sets. The carcinogenic mineral was a common substitute for snowflakes in film-making until shortly after World War II.

• No matter how hot your summer day feels, you won’t actually be able to cook an egg on a sidewalk. That’s because you’d need a temperature of at least 158 F, and the highest recorded only reached 131 F. Besides that, concrete isn’t a good heat conductor.

• When it comes to wine, and Sauvignon Blanc in particular, a cat pee-like aroma is often indicative of a high-quality vintage.

• Inazawa Grand Bowl bowling center in Japan is the world’s largest bowling alley, with 116 lanes.

• Mars’ dust storms, the planet’s defining weather feature, are the largest in the solar system and can last for months.

• Despite producing 95% of the world’s bourbon supply, Kentucky’s official drink is milk.

• A museum in Helsinki, Finland, has been infested with Loxosceles laeta, venomous recluse spiders, that originally came from South America. The spiders are extremely resistant to attempts to kill them, and no one knows who imported them.

• The average person can only hear sounds up to 20 kHz, but a violin string can vibrate at frequencies of up to 100 kHz.

• A male cheetah can cause a female cheetah to ovulate by barking at her.

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Thought for the Day: “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.”

-- Mae Jemison

Inc.

Just

PAW’S CORNER

BY SAM MAZOTTA

BY FREDDY GROVES

THE MONSTERS AMONG US

tip of the iceberg. The criminal was the caregiver for his uncle, who had severe physical disabilities and was often locked in the garage without access to food or a bathroom.

The criminal pocketed the over $9,000 per month in disability compensation, as well as the Social Security the uncle received. Then, when the uncle died, the thief didn’t let anyone know, telling relatives the uncle went to live in a nursing home. That left him free to continue to collect the money and spend it on a lavish lifestyle, vacations, reptiles and, apparently, shotguns -- despite being a convicted felon who could

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

BY MATILDA CHARLES

Outwitting the scammers

My phone number appears to have gotten on another list somewhere, and the potential scammers are coming out of the woodwork -- again. I have my suspicions about where they could have found my number this time, but I can’t prove it, of course. All I can do is keep fending them off ... by not answering the phone if I don’t recognize the number or hanging up quickly if I’ve answered and realize it’s a scam. After a period of time, it will wind down as they don’t have the satisfaction of anyone answering or falling for their scheme.

I try to stay off their radar by keeping to a minimum the number of places that have my information, but sometimes it’s just required that you provide a phone number. We have to weigh the value of what we’ll get -- perhaps it’s the grocery store loyalty card that requires a phone number to sign up, or even for voter registration

-- versus the potential abuse of our phone number when the scammers get it. I keep a spare email address for the same reason. If forced to give one out, and not really trusting what will be done with it, I give the “trash” address and once a month go through and delete what generally turns out to be 95% spam email.

Then there are the passwords for the things we need to do online. We’re advised to have “strong” passwords, but what does that really mean? It means using all the types of keys on the keyboard: upper and lower case letters, symbols and numbers.

Don’t go with something that’s too easy for a thief to figure out, like the name of your former high school.

We can outwit the thieves who want our money and peace of mind. It just takes a little work.

CPR AND FIRST AID FOR DOGS

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Several years ago, my family’s dog “Aker” passed away when his heart stopped. We were never sure why this happened, and I was just a kid. But I’ve always wondered if it was possible to perform CPR on a pet if this happens in the future. I adopted a puppy recently and I want to be able to help him whenever he’s hurt or injured. --

Becca R. in Boulder, Colorado

DEAR BECCA: You can perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a pet whose heart has stopped -- in fact, you can even get training on pet CPR and first aid through the Red Cross.

The process for pet CPR is very similar to that of human CPR. If a dog or cat becomes ill and collapses, you first check for breathing and heartbeat -- look to see if their chest is moving, and place your hand on their chest to feel for a heartbeat. If there is no heartbeat or breathing, place the pet on their right side and perform chest compressions directly over their heart at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Give rescue breaths every 30 compressions. Keep performing CPR until they begin to breathe on their own, or until you reach the emergency vet clinic.

Those instructions don’t reveal some key factors, like: What if a dog is barrel-chested? How do you give rescue breaths to a large dog? Pet CPR and first-aid training will answer those questions, and help you feel confident that you can provide immediate care for illness, shock or injury until your pet can get to the vet for advanced care.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL

Time

• On June 16, 1858, newly nominated senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln told more than 1,000 delegates at the Illinois Republican Convention in Springfield that the nation was facing a crisis that could destroy the Union, paraphrasing a New Testament passage when he warned that “a house divided against itself cannot stand.”

• On June 17, 1976, the National Basketball Association announced a merger with its rival, the American Basketball Association, and took on the ABA’s four most successful franchises: the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers, the New York (later Brooklyn) Nets and the San Antonio Spurs.

• On June 18, 1178, five badly frightened monks in Canterbury, England, witnessed an explosion on the moon’s surface after the sun had set. As their abbey’s chronicler described it, “A flaming torch sprang up, spewing out ... fire, hot coals and sparks.” The moon, he marveled, “throbbed like a wounded snake.”

• On June 19, 2014, two weeks after he abdicated the Spanish throne amidst low approval ratings, King Juan Carlos I removed his red sash, symbolic of his status as the leader of the Spanish military, and draped it around the waist of his son, 46-year-old Crown Prince Felipe, completing his official transfer of power.

• On June 20, 1981, four Dutch studio musicians recording under the name Stars on 45, who sounded uncannily like the Beatles, made it to the top of the U.S. pop charts with their single titled “Medley: Intro Venus/Sugar Sugar/No Reply/I’ll Be Back/Drive My Car/Do You Want To Know A Secret/We Can Work It Out/I Should Have Known Better/Nowhere Man/You’re Going To Lose That Girl/Stars On 45.”

• On June 21, 1913, aviatrix Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick, who stood just four feet, eight inches tall and weighed 80 pounds, became the first woman to parachute from a plane. On the way up, she was suspended from a trap seat outside the cockpit, with her parachute on a shelf above her.

• On June 22, 1953, a Brooklyn newsboy received an unusual nickel in payment. Upon dropping it on the ground he discovered it was hollow and contained a tiny photo of coded numbers. His discovery led the FBI to a Soviet spy named Rudolf Abel. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Hollywood

BY TONY RIZZO

HOLLYWOOD -- Jeremy Allen White, winner of two consecutive Emmys for “The Bear,” will take on Austin Butler (“Elvis”) in “Enemies.” The $25-million low-budget crime drama will shoot -where else? -- in Chicago. The dynamic duo are squaring off as a detective and an infamous contract killer who collide in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. White completed shooting for “The Mandalorian and Grogu” (opening on May 22, 2026) and is now wrapping up his portrayal of Bruce Springsteen in “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” (Springsteen has given

his blessing and visited the set several times to watch shooting.) It opens later this year. In addition, White’s fourth season of “The Bear” drops on June 25.

Meanwhile, Butler’s completed “Eddington” with Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone (hitting theaters on July 18). He has also finished up Darren Aronofsky’s black-comedy crime film “Caught Stealing,” co-starring Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz, Leiv Schreiber and Carol Kane. It completed shooting in late November 2024 and will be released on Aug. 29.

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Stanley Tucci, who scored big with Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in “Julie & Julia” (2009), made cooking all over Italy fascinating to watch in CNN’s “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” (2021). Now he’s booked another go-round to pasta land, this time for National Geographic’s “Tucci in Italy” -- a 10-part docuseries exploring different regions of Italy through his perspective on Italian cuisine and culture.

But first and foremost, he’s a film actor who recently starred in the eight-time Oscar-nominated film

“Conclave.” The film won its only Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, written by Peter Straughan. His script was so accurate that cardinals who elected the current American Pope used it as their bible! ***

As a big fan of Valerie Harper’s “Rhoda” series (1974-78), I loved Julie Kavner, who played her sister, Brenda. I wondered where she’s been, and guess what? She’s been hiding in plain sight as Marge Simpson in “The Simpsons” from 1989 to the present day. Kavner, now 74, will be on screen in writer/ producer/director James L. Brooks’ (of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” fame) comedy drama “Ella McCay.” It also stars Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Albert Brooks, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis’ long-awaited sequel “Freakier Friday,” with Lindsay Lohan, is arriving on Aug. 8, and she also produced Apple TV+’s “The Lost Bus,” starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. McConaughey’s crime thriller “The Rivals of Amziah King,” co-starring Kurt Russell and Cole Sprouse, is due later this year.

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Jason Statham has scored with more than 50 actionpacked hits like “The Beekeeper” in 2024 ($162.6 million grosses with a $40 million cost) and “A Working Man” in March ($99 million grosses with a $40 million cost). He’s next hitting screens in “Mutany,” out on Jan. 9, 2026, and then he’ll be back on screens in “The Beekeeper 2,” which will be less about tending bees and more about raising Cain!

MEET YOUR NEW MEAL PREP HERO: The Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad

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If you’re looking for a meal prep wonder that works as hard as you do, this Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad is here to save the day!

Made with pantry-friendly ingredients, this colorful salad keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to five days and offers endless ways to enjoy it. Whether you’re adding it to a bed of mixed greens, tossing it into quesadillas or serving it as a hearty taco or wrap filling, it’s a versatile addition to your meal rotation.

It also makes a delicious topping for baked or sweet potatoes and pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or fish for a light, refreshing side. With so many options, this salad is your secret weapon, and it’s easily doubled or tripled to ensure stress-free, flavorful meals all week long.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 15 minutes

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice and zest of one lime

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon table salt

For the Salad:

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup red onion, diced

1/2 cup red pepper, diced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

In the bottom of a salad bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients to emulsify. Add the salad ingredients, tossing to combine. This gets better as it sits, so I recommend refrigerating this at least two hours before serving.

This salad is delicious when made into hearty

quesadillas. They are a great choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious snack. The combination of black beans, sweet corn and melty cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla is the perfect comfort food.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN & CORN

QUESADILLAS

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 15 minutes

1 recipe black bean and corn salad

2 cups shredded Mexican blend, or cheddar cheese

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Cooking spray or oil and/or butter, as needed

Preheat a skillet over low heat and coat with cooking spray or melt a mix of 2 teaspoons each of olive oil and butter. The blend of oil and butter gives the quesadillas a rich, golden crisp that makes them extra satisfying.

Stir the shredded cheese into the black bean and corn mixture so you get that perfect gooey filling with each bite of quesadilla.

Increase the heat to medium and cook each quesadilla one at a time until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted. You want the tortillas to have that satisfying crunch, with just the right amount of crispiness. Place one tortilla in the skillet at a time. Place 1/2 cup of the bean and cheese mixture over the tortilla and spread it evenly to the edges. Once the cheese has melted, fold this tortilla in half, making a half-moon shape, pressing down gently to help seal. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and bean mixture adding butter and oil as needed.

Slice into triangles and serve immediately. These quesadillas are fantastic on their own, but feel free to serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, like salsa, sour cream or guacamole.

Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a quick, satisfying meal, this Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad is a game-changer. So go ahead, whip up a batch and enjoy stress-free, healthy meals all week long!

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Large Pizza & Side Item

Recipe or up to 5 toppings on Thin or Original crust and choose from Cheesy Bread, Cinnamon Wheel, or Salad

Limited time offer. Limit 3. Excludes XLNY® and Friday pizza deals. Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

Pizza

Canadian Bacon, Pineapple, Mozzarella, Red Sauce in Large or Family Size

Limited time offer or while supplies last. Limit 1. Excludes Tuesday and Friday pizza deals. Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

In Large or Family Size

Limited time offer or while supplies last. Limit 1. Excludes XLNY® and Friday pizza deals. Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

SIDES & DESSERT

SCRATCH-MADE 5-CHEESE BREAD

Fresh Dough with Herb Garlic Spread and 1/4 pound of Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese, side of Marinara

2-LITER PEPSI® PRODUCT

Select your flavor

CINNAMON WHEEL

Original Crust topped with Cinnamon Spread, Oatmeal Crisp Topping, and served with Cream Cheese Frosting

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH

THIN CRUST PIZZA

CHICKEN BACON ARTICHOKE

Chicken, Bacon, Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Parmesan, Zesty Herbs, Mozzarella, Creamy Garlic Sauce on Thin Crust

GOURMET VEGETARIAN

Spinach, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes, Mixed Onions, Herb & Cheese Blend, Mozzarella, Creamy Garlic Sauce on Thin Crust

GREEK PEPPERONI

Pepperoni, Spinach, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Feta, Zesty Herbs, Mozzarella, Red Sauce on Thin Crust

HERB CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN

Chicken, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Feta, Zesty Herbs, Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Garlic on Thin Crust

THAI CHICKEN

Chicken, Zucchini, Mixed Onions, Crushed Red Peppers, Mozzarella, Sweet Chili Sauce on Thin Crust

Limited time offer. Limit 1. Excludes Tuesday and Friday pizza deals. Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

Limited time offer. Limit 1. Excludes XLNY®, Tuesday and Friday pizza deals and Gift Card purchase/reload. Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

FRESH SALAD

GARDEN SALAD

Romaine, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Mozzarella and Cheddar

CLUB SALAD

Romaine, Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Cheddar

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Romaine, Chicken and Parmesan

Chicken Garlic or Chicken Bacon Artichoke

CHICKEN GARLIC

Chicken, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Herb & Cheese Blend, Mozzarella, Creamy Garlic Sauce on Original Crust

CHICKEN BACON ARTICHOKE

Limited time offer or while supplies last. Limit 3. Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

Chicken, Bacon, Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Parmesan, Zesty Herbs, Mozzarella, Creamy Garlic Sauce on Thin Crust

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