Recipes for Kids

Mud Pie

Ingredients:
Instant chocolate pudding
Oreo cookies
Milk
Gummy worms
Directions: Mix instant chocolate pudding according to the directions on the package. The children help add the "dirt" (pudding mix) and "rain" (milk) to make "mud." To make this part extra fun, I punch holes in a styrofoam bowl and when the children pour the milk into the bowl it drips like rain into the mixing bowl. The children help mix the mud with a spoon. Put 2 Oreos in a ziplock bag for each child to crush. Put the crushed Oreos in a clear punch cup, add a gummy worm and 3-4 spoonfuls of pudding.

Pineapple Bagel Spread

Ingredients for one serving:
1 mini bagel half
spoonful of crushed pineapple
1-2 spoonfuls of whipped cream cheese
Directions: Mix together the crushed pineapple and cream cheese. Spread the mixture on a mini bagel half.

Strawberry Ritz

Ritz crackers
Strawberry preserves or jam
Spreadable cream cheese
Directions: Mix a spoonful of strawberry preserves and a spoonful of cream cheese together. Spread mixture on 2 Ritz crackers. This could be made with other kinds of jam (blackberry, raspberry, etc.)

Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:
Mini sponge cake or piece of angel food cake or pound cake
Strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream topping
Directions: Layer ingredients in a clear punch cup.

Mini Pizza

Spread pizza sauce on an English muffin half. Sprinkle on shredded mozzarella cheese. (These could be warmed in a toaster or microwave, but that's optional.)

S'mores

Stack half of a graham cracker, half of a chocolate bar, and spread marshmallow cream on top.

Rainforest Sundae

Place chunks of pineapple, mango, and banana in a clear punch cup or ice cream dish. Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Drizzle chocolate syrup on top.

Banana Pudding

Ingredients:
Vanilla wafers
Vanilla or banana pudding
Sliced bananas
Whipped cream topping
Directions: Layer ingredients in a clear punch cup.

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients for one serving:
1 boiled egg, peeled, cut in half
1/4 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise
Directions: Mash the egg yolks in a bowl with a fork, and add relish and mayonnaise. Mix ingredients. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites.

Turkey Tortilla

Ingredients:
Flour tortilla
Spreadable cream cheese or Cheese Whiz
Sliced turkey deli meat
Directions: Spread the cheese on the flour tortilla. Add the turkey slices and roll the tortilla.

Cinnamon Pears

Ingredients for one serving:
1/2 cup canned diced pears
1 tsp. sugar (brown or white)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions: Put diced pears in a bowl and sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon. (This can also be microwaved, but that's optional.)

Frozen Pumpkin Squares

Ingredients for one serving:
2 square graham crackers
1 tsp. Pumpkin-pie filling
3 Tbs. Whipped topping
Directions: Mix pumpkin pie filling with whipped topping. Spread mixture on graham cracker. Put the other graham cracker on top. Put pumpkin squares on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer.
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Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients for one serving:
Mini graham cracker crust
1/2 cup vanilla pudding
1 spoonful of pumpkin pie mix
Directions: Stir the vanilla pudding and pumpkin pie mix together. Spoon the mixture into the mini pie crust.

Lemon Pie

You need a miniature graham cracker piecrust, disposable bowl and spoon. Put one spoonful of whipped topping, one spoonful of frozen lemonade concentrate, one spoonful of sweetened condensed milk into the bowl and mix. Scoop the mixture into the piecrust.

Apple Pie

Ingredients for one serving:
Mini graham cracker crust
Spoonful of apple pie filling
Cinnamon
Directions: Spoon the apple pie filling into the mini graham cracker crust and sprinkle on the cinnamon.

Chocolate Pie

Ingredients:
Mini graham cracker pie crusts
Instant chocolate pudding
Whipped cream topping
Directions: Spoon chocolate pudding into the pie crust. Top with whipped topping.

Cherry Dessert

Ingredients for one serving:
spoonful of granola
spoonful white chocolate pudding
spoonful cherry pie filling
whipped topping
Directions: Children layer the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl or cup. Top with whipped topping.
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Chocolate Marshmallow

Ingredients:
Marshmallows (large)
Chocolate syrup
Rice Krispies
Directions: Mix chocolate syrup and Rice Krispies in a bowl. Dip the marshmallows into the mixture.
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Flavored Applesauce

Sprinkle 1 tsp. flavored gelatin mix onto 1/2 cup of applesauce and stir.
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Honey Butter

Mix equal amounts of honey and softened butter. Spread on graham crackers.
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Peanut Butter Pizza

Ingredients:
Peanut butter
One English-muffin half per child
Toppings: banana slices, mini marshmallows, raisins, cake sprinkles
Honey (in squeeze bottle)
Directions: Spread peanut butter on English muffin. Add any toppings you choose. Honey drizzled on top is optional.

Peanut Butter Balls

Each child will need a bowl, spoon, waxed paper, 1/2 cup powdered milk, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and honey. Add the powdered milk, peanut butter, and small amount of honey to the bowl and stir. When it is all mixed together, roll the mixture into balls and place on the waxed paper. Refrigerate.

Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients for one serving:
1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate frosting
1/4 cup peanut butter
Directions: Stir ingredients together until well-blended. Spread on a small styrofoam plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Peanut Butter Banana Delight

Ingredients for one serving:
sliced banana
3 tablespoons whipped topping
2 teaspoons peanut butter
Crushed graham crackers
Directions: Stir together whipped topping and peanut butter. Put a graham cracker in a ziplock bag for children to crush, and layer the graham cracker in the bottom of a punch cup. Add peanut butter whipped cream and sliced bananas. (Optional: Drizzle chocolate syrup on top.)

Mostaccioli



We LOVE THIS STUFF!!! This is a variation of what I make.. We add hamburger.. We make it like Spagetti and then put it in the oven and its wonderful..



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Mostaccioli pasta is a 1 to 2-inch macaroni tube cut on the diagonal with either a ridged or plain surface. The Italian word pasta means" paste" which refers to a dough made by combining durum wheat flour called semolina with liquid, usually milk or water. There are hundreds of shapes, sizes, thicknesses and colors of pasta. Some are made from whole-wheat flour while others are flavored with carrots, spinach, beets and tomatoes.



Preparation time: About 20 minutes



Equipment you'll need: 2 large saucepans, l lid, colander, can opener, liquid measuring cup, large slotted spoon, solid (nested) measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, ladle, and serving platter



Safety: Ask an adult to add mostaccioli to the boiling water and to drain after cooking. The hot water and steam can cause painful burns.



Recipe

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon honey -- We dont use this.

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

8 ounces mostaccioli

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese or regular cheese to top.



Sauce

1. Add crushed tomatoes, seasoning and honey to a saucepan.

2. Mix with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil.

3. Immediately reduce heat, add butter, cover and simmer until pasta

is cooked.



Pasta

1. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil.

2. Add mostaccioli and wait for water to return to boiling point.

3. Cook until "al dente" (firm to the bite), approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Stir occasionally.

4. Remove from heat and spoon into a colander to drain.



Serve

Using a large slotted spoon, place pasta on serving platter, ladle sauce over and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.



Yield: 4 servings.



Clean up: Rinse cooking utensils, pans and dinner plates as soon as possible. Dried pasta is hard to remove. A good cook always cleans the kitchen!

Mini Meat Loaves



We add BBQ sauce to ours.. as stated in paragraph from site.



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Meatloaf is a mixture of ground meat and other ingredients, such as eggs, breadcrumbs and seasonings, shaped into a loaf or ring, then baked. Although ground beef is the most popular meat used in meat loaves, it is by no means the only suitable meat. Ground ham, turkey, and pork are equally as tasty. A meat loaf made with a mixture of ground meats offers a flavorful combination. For variety add chopped onions, peppers or mushrooms. Try adding a glaze of barbecue sauce or jelly to make meat loaf special.



Preparation time: About 15 minutes



Equipment you'll need: 2 large bowls, 1 small bowl, wooden spoon, table knife and fork, scoop, liquid measuring cup, solid (nested) measuring cups, 12-cup nonstick muffin pan, meat thermometer, cooling rack and serving platter,



Safety: Use dry potholders to place muffin pan into the oven and remove. Use a dry potholder to hold muffin pan while removing mini-loaves from baking pan. Wait until pan cools before washing.



Recipe

1 pound lean ground meat

1 large egg

1/4 cup ketchup

1 cup whole grain quick-cooking oats

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar



1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

2. Place ground meat in large bowl.

3. In a small bowl beat egg with a fork and stir in ketchup. Pour mixture over meat and blend together

with a wooden spoon.

4. In another bowl mix together oats, Italian seasoning and brown sugar with a fork. Stir into meat

mixture. With a scoop form meat into 8 balls and put into muffin cups.

5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until well done. Meat thermometer should read 160- degrees or

juices should run clear. Remove pan from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen each mini-loaf with a table knife and place on serving platter.

Yield: 8 servings.



Clean up: While meat loaves are baking, set the dinner table. Leave the kitchen clean!



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Easy Cream Puffs



3 cups Cool Whip

1/4 cup sour cream

4 tablespoons powdered sugar (icing sugar)

1 tube sugar cookie dough



In a large mixing bowl, blend together Cool Whip and sour cream. Add powdered sugar, mix some more and set aside. Slice sugar cookie dough to make 3 inch circles. Then put 1 tbsp of cream mixture on top of a sugar dough circle. Next place another on top and roll together. Bake in a 350F oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.

Strawberry Shortcake Cups





RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

Cups:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

6 tbsp. butter

2/3 cup milk





Strawberry Topping:

1 pint strawberries

1 tbsp. sugar





Whipped Cream:

1 cup whipping cream

2 tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract



1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Help your child butter a 12-cup muffin tin.

In a large mixing bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.



2. Cut the butter into pieces and work it into the flour with your

fingertips. Add the milk and stir until well combined, working the dough with your

hands if necessary.



3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin,

roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Using a widemouthed glass, cut the dough

into rounds. Roll out each round to about 4 1/2 inches in diameter.



4. Place them in the cups of the buttered muffin tin (the dough should line

the cup and come up to the brim). Crimp the edges. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes

or until the edges are light brown. Let cool in the pan before removing to a

plate.



5. Meanwhile, prepare the strawberries. Wash and hull the berries and ask

your child to use a plastic knife to slice them into a bowl. Toss with the sugar

and let sit.



6. To whip the cream, pour the whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl.

Using an electric mixer, beat for 2 minutes on medium-high or until soft peaks

form. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds.



7. Now you're ready to assemble the Strawberry Shortcake Cups. Fill each cup

with a spoonful of whipped cream and top with several strawberry slices.

Makes 10 to 12 cups.



8. TIP: Your child should use her forefinger and thumb to crimp the dough

edges. The crimps don't need to be perfect. Unlike pie dough, which holds its

shape when baked, this dough rises and puffs like a biscuit.

Crazy Critter Bagel Sandwiches

Kids will love making these single-serve pizzas. You set out all the

toppings, and they

let their imaginations run wild while creating critter designs from the

toppings.



1 cup pizza sauce

8 bagels, split, or 8 English muffin halves, toasted

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

  Assorted Toppings (see below)



Heat oven to 425º F. Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over each bagel

half. Sprinkle

each with 1 tablespoon of the cheese.



Arrange toppings on sandwiches to look like desired critters. Sprinkle with

remaining cheese.



Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is

melted.



~~~Assorted Toppings~~~

Sliced pepperoni

Sliced tomatoes

Diced salami or ham

Canadian style bacon

Sliced mushrooms

Sliced ripe olives

Chopped zucchini

Chopped onions

Sliced green bell pepper



Makes 8 servings.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars



A great way to get kids involved in the kitchen, is by preparing a recipe that will satisfy their sweet tooth. Many children love the opportunity to measure, mix, and bake, and don't even mind the clean up afterward. Try this tasty treat with your kids.



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To make these yummy treats, you will need the following ingredients:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter or margarine, softened

1 1/4 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk chocolate chips



Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixer bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla, and beat until creamy. Blend in the flour and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips and spread into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.



Immediately sprinkle the remaining morsels over the cookie layer. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until the morsels become shiny and soft. Spread the rest of the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Cool completely and serve. Enjoy!



Makes 48 bars.

 

Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats for Thanksgiving

Here's a treat that looks old-fashioned but is made with two
favorite modern-day sweets: marshmallows and chocolate.

Ingredients

24 chocolate-striped shortbread cookies 
12-ounce package of chocolate chips 
24 marshmallows 
tube of yellow decorators' frosting

Directions

Set the chocolate-striped cookies stripes down on a
wax-paper-covered tray, spacing them well apart. Melt the
chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.  One at a time,
stick a wooden toothpick into a marshmallow, dip the marshmallow
into the melted chocolate, and promptly center it atop a cookie.
Using a second toothpick to lightly hold down the marshmallow,
carefully pull out the first toothpick.  Chill the hats until the
chocolate sets, then pipe a yellow decorator's frosting buckle on
the front of each hat.

Hard-Boiled Egg Mice



1 each egg, black olive, radish

2 fresh chives

1 tiny Swiss cheese wedge

Directions

Place egg in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring

to a boil over high heat. Boil for 1 minute, then turn off heat.

Cover saucepan and let egg sit in hot water for 12 minutes. Once time

is up, run egg under cold water to cool. Then ask your child to roll

egg on all sides to crack shell. Peel under running water. Slice egg

in half lengthwise. Place halves, yolk side down, on a plate

(alternatively, you can slice off a bit of the bottom of a peeled,

hard-boiled egg so it can sit flat on a plate.) Slice tiny black

olive "eyes and radish "ears." Then make small slits in egg halves

for eyes and ears and push in olives and radishes. Add chive tails.

Serve pair of egg mice with a wedge of Swiss cheese for a playful lunch.

Makes 2 mice.