Macaroni and Cheese Makes 12 servings 16 ounces (1 pound) elbow macaroni pasta6 tablespoons butter1/3 cup flour3 cups milk 12 ounces cheddar cheese, or cheese of your choice¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Topping2 tablespoons butter, melted4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs SaltPepper 1. Cook pasta according to directions on package and drain. 2. Preheat oven […]
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Raspberry-Gelatin Ice Pops Beat the Heat! It’s time for the kids to cool off. Frozen ice pops are easy to make and a healthy alternative to store-bought ice cream snacks. Use pureed fruit or fruit juice for these ice pops—any fruit will work. Use ice pop molds or ice cube trays for freezing—you choose. This
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My Must-Have Kitchen Items POT HOLDERS — Always have them on hand—pun intended. I have a magnetic hook for them on the side of my oven hood, so they are always available when needed. Safety first! 8-inch NONSTICK FRYING PAN — Preferably with a lid. You don’t need a full set of nonstick pans—this one
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Soft Pretzels Makes 12 pretzels 1 package active dry yeast1½ cups warm water1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar3¾–4 cups all-purpose flour 1 large eggCoarse sea salt, for sprinkling 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring with a spoon for
Pancakes Makes 4 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 large egg¾ cup milk ¼ cup butter, melted 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) 1. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and butter. Add dry ingredients
Blueberry Muffins Makes 12 muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter, melted 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or paper liners and set aside.
Strawberry Cupcakes Makes 18 cupcakes Ingredients: Cake ½ Cup Butter, Softened 1 Cup Sugar 2 Eggs 2 tsp. Vanilla 1½ Cups Flour 1¼ tsp. Baking Powder ¼ tsp. Salt 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, Chopped Ingredients: Frosting ½ Cup Butter, Softened 4 Oz. Cream Cheese, Softened 1 tsp. Vanilla 1–2 tsp. Milk 4½ Cups Powdered Sugar
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Chocolate-Covered Bananas Makes 6 servings 3 bananas1 cup chocolate chips Optional ToppingsNuts Pumpkin seedsShredded coconutAlmond butter or peanut butter Dried cranberries 1. Peel bananas, slice in half, and insert a food-safe ice pop stick into each cut end. 2. Lay bananas on a piece of parchment paper or wax paper and freeze for at least
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Wear an apron to protect your clothes from spills. If you have long hair tie it back to prevent it from falling into food or getting caught on anything. Do not wear shirts with long flowing sleeves that can hang into food or get caught in the flames. Wear close-toed shoes to protect your toes
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Dirty Hands, Healthy Kids: Introducing Children To Gardening As parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, we’re always trying to find ways to engage with the kids in our lives and get them excited about healthy, stimulating, and fun activities. We want to teach them patience, observation skills, the relationship between cause and effect, and the importance
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