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On a sheet tray, toast pine nuts 8-12 minutes, or until golden. Set aside. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare ice water bath by filling large bowl with cold water and ice. Stir arugula in boiling water, cook until bright green and tender, about 30 seconds. Drain immediately, shock in ice water,set aside to drain; cover with towel. In blender or food processor, add arugula; garlic; pine nuts; butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano; lemon zest, salt; and pepper. Puree on high, incorporating olive oil to desired thickness. Place pesto in bowl and cover tightly to avoid dis- coloring. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and return to boil, stirring occasionally. Taste pasta for doneness 2 minutes earlier than pack- age instructions. Once cooked, drain and transfer to large bowl. Do not rinse. Add pesto gently until evenly distributed. Fold in tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, dates and olives. Divide between shallow bowls and finish with addi- tional Parmigiano-Reggiano, dill and parsley, if desired. GREEK CHICKEN FRIED RICE Find more weeknight meal solutions at MilkMeansMore.org. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large chicken breast, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cups prepared white rice 2 eggs 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup crumbled cow's milk feta cheese 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper In wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until almost cooked through, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add rice; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Push rice to sides of wok, creating well in center of wok. Crack eggs into well and scramble vigorously with wooden spoon; cook 2 minutes, keeping eggs in well, or until eggs are fully cooked. Add chickpeas, parsley, cheese, tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, or until warmed through, stirring frequently. SWEET 'N' SALTY POPCORN PRETZEL STICKS Find more kid-friendly recipes to get the whole family involved in the kitchen at popcorn.org. 6 tablespoons peanut butter 6 large pretzel rods 3 cups popped popcorn sugar sprinkles 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional) Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over one pretzel, leaving 2-inch "handle" without peanut butter. Repeat with remaining peanut butter and pretzels. Press and roll popcorn onto peanut butter to coat each pretzel. Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles. To make optional chocolate drizzle: Place chocolate chips in small resealable plastic bag and seal bag. Microwave 30 seconds, or until chocolate is melted. Clip small corner from bag and squeeze to drizzle chocolate over popcorn. Sprinkle with additional sugar sprinkles. Allow choco- late to harden before serving. North Carolina has a secure self-service website, called ePASS, where benefi ciaries can apply for various benefi ts, view case details, renew their Medicaid and update their information without having to visit or contact their local Department of Social Services. NC Medicaid encourages benefi ciaries to create an enhanced ePASS account where they can make sure their contact information is correct and make any updates without having to go through their local DSS. Correct addresses ensure that benefi ciaries receive information about how the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) affects their eligibility for Medicaid benefi ts and other ways to receive health care (e.g., through the marketplace). Although the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not announced a date for the end of the PHE, it is anticipated to happen in 2023. To help benefi ciaries create an ePASS account, fact sheets are available with step-by-step instructions in English and Spanish at https://epass.nc.gov. Medicaid BeneÐiciaries Should Sign Up for Enhanced ePASS Article Provided By: ncdhhs The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded Rutherford County Airport a $1.24 million grant for safety improvements. This grant will help the airport replace outdated lights, signage and navigational aids and new LED equipment will be installed. Rutherford County Airport is one of North Carolina's 72 public airports and supports 85 employments locally, generates an annual economic effect of $13.7 million, and pays $746,000 in state and local taxes. NCDOT Awards State Funds for Improvements to Rutherford Co. Airport Article Provided By: ncdot. Photo Contributed. 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