HOT SNACKS
VELVEETA CHEESE DIP
TOP OF STOVE:
1. In saucepan, stir Velveeta and salsa over low heat until Velveeta is melted. Stir in cilantro.
2. Serve hot with tortilla chips and veggie dippers.
MICROWAVE:
Microwave Velveeta and salsa in 1 1/2 quart microwave safe bowl on HIGH 5 minutes or until Velveeta is melted. Stir after 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Serve as directed.
Makes 3 cups
...Made on Stove or microwave and good anytime!
Ingredients:
1 pound Velveeta Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread, cubed
1 jar (8 ounces) salsa (I use Pace)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
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CHILI CHEESE DIP
Ingredients:
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (15 oz.) chili with or without beans
MIX VELVEETA and chili in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.
SERVE hot with tortilla chips, RITZ Toasted Chips or assorted cut-up vegetables.
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BAGEL PIZZA or ENGLISH MUFFIN PIZZA
Ingredients:
•1 bagel or English muffin, split open
•2 to 4 teaspoons bottled pizza or spaghetti sauce
•2 to 3 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese (Can also add Parmisian
1. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of sauce on each bagel half. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
2. Microwave, bake or broil until cheese is melted.
3. Add other items before cheese as desired... (Pepperoni slices, Green or red pepper slices, mushrooms, etc.) Image by KidActivities.net
THE SALAD...
I've received notes asking what the salad is...
It's the salad that is my family's favorite. It's called MIchigan Traverse City salad...Enjoy :-)
Start with Baby Greens--sliced strawberries and blue cheese crumbles are a must.
Add...your choice of cut up apples, walnuts or pecans, (I like the sugared nuts--but plain is fine) cucumbers, yellow or red pepper slices (like the green but sweeter and more colorful). I also add dried cherries or cranberries.
The dressing used is Rasberry--Gerard's is the best with this!
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BREAKFAST PIZZA
Ingredients:
English muffin halves, grated cheese, cooked sausage or crumbled bacon
•Sprinkle cheese onto muffin half.
•Top with meat.
•Heat in toaster oven or at 350 in oven until cheese melts.
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ANY TIME PIZZA!
1/2 loaf Italian or French bread split lengthwise
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup cheese, low-fat shredded mozzarella or cheddar
3 Tablespoons chopped green pepper
3 Tablespoons sliced mushrooms, fresh or canned
Other vegetable toppings as desired (optional)
Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions:
1. Toast the bread until slightly brown.
2. Top bread with pizza sauce, vegetables and low-fat cheese.
3. Sprinkle with Italian seasonings as desired.
4. Return bread to toaster oven (or regular oven preheated to 350 degrees).
5. Heat until cheese melts.
This low-carb pizza is a great, quick treat. It comes from a diabetic website and is broken down for diabetic information needs.
180 Calories; 21g Total Carbohydrates; 7g Total Fat; 3.5g Saturated Fat; 15mg Cholesterol; 12g Protein; 540 mg Sodium; 3g Fiber dlife.com
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CROCK POT WEENIES
•1 pkg. (16 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Little Smokies or cocktail weenies...
•1 jar (10 oz.) grape jelly
•1 jar (12 oz.) chili sauce
•2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1. HEAT Little Smokies or weenies as directed on package.
2. MIX jelly, chili sauce and cornstarch in small saucepan. Cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens, stirring frequently.
3. POUR sauce into slow cooker or fondue pot set on LOW heat. Add little smokies.
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There are 7 Hot Dog and Little Smokie Recipes in the No-Baking Category. All are made in Crock-Pot!
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FRIENDSHIP SOUP! Hot-hearty and healthy for cold days!!!
Great for after school programs or cooking club...Think about making a big pot of soup in a crock pot. You can start it in the morning program and let it go on low during the day.
Have kids sign up to bring potatoes, small onion, carrots, celery, cans of beef broth, can of diced tomatoes, seasoning, crackers or rolls, etc.
* Each child would only have to bring a single item to make a huge pot.
* If your program isn’t too large---canned soup heated is also good!
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AUTUMN AND WINTER SOUP IN A PUMPKIN
Need: A Pumpkin, 2 cans soup of your choice
Clean out the pumpkin and don't cut a face.
Make the soup and pour it in the pumpkin...
Easiest directions you'll ever get!
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CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE CHILDREN’S SOUL
From Tasha Palmer- Vista, California
I boil some chicken off the bone or purchase the chicken in a can at Sam's Club. Chop some potatoes; throw in a can of green beans, corn, and tomato sauce. I also add some chicken broth. Simmer until done. (This is faster with the canned chicken) Serve in small cups with some saltine crackers.
(I made this for my 2, 3, 4 year old classes-Older mixed groups will also like it!).
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This one is fun for a autumn or winter breakfast party, cooking club or wilderness/camping theme!
SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT! OMELET IN A BAG
Crack two eggs (only two) into a large resealable freezer bag. Make sure bag is high quality!
Press out most of the air, and seal.
Shake or squeeze to beat the eggs.
Provided different types of filling ingredients and let each student "customize" his/her individual omelet. Open the bag, and have kids add ham, cheese, onion, green pepper, tomato, salsa, and mushrooms.
Squeeze out as much of the air as you can, and seal the bag. Be sure to use a quart-size freezer bag--those without the zipper pulls work best.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place up to 8 bags at a time into the boiling water. Cook/simmer for exactly 13 minutes. Open the bag, and let the omelet roll out onto a plate. The omelet should roll out easily. Kids love this one!!! And it's something they can do mostly on their own...(Image by KidActivities.net)
Note: When we made these eggs-we used two eggs that were not very large. We added a strip of cut up red pepper, some salt and pepper and a small handful of shredded cheese. We only made the one bag and followed directions exactly. Next time we make these, the eggs would be larger or we would simmer the eggs for about 12.5 minutes instead of the 13 minutes. The consistency is firmer than an omlet...but stll tasted good. The egg slid out of the bag like magic!
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