Granola Bars
Ingredient List 4 cups oats 1 cup wheat germ ½ cup All-Bran 1 bag slivered almonds (2/3 cup) 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 ½ cups peanut butter 1 ¼ cups honey 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (optional) We have more than one sweet tooth in our family. In fact, I think my husband and our 12-year-old were blessed with mouths full of “sweet teeth.” Homemade fudge and chocolate chip cookies are favorites at our house, but I wanted to find a nutritious, satisfying snack that tasted like a treat. When a friend brought me a batch of homemade granola bars, I knew they were what I was looking for. I tweaked her recipe a bit to suit my family’s tastes, and now I’m happy to be able to share it with you. First preheat your oven to 350...
Read MoreEasy Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredient List 1 box of chocolate cake mix (any variety) ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2/3 to ¾ cup powdered sugar With just four ingredients, these cookies are not only delicious, they are oh-so-easy to make. They are a perfect Welcome Back Summer treat. Kids will have almost as much fun rolling the dough into balls and dipping them in powdered sugar as they will eating them. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Next fill a small bowl with 2/3 to 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, and set it aside. After that pour the cake mix into a large mixing bowl, then add the oil and eggs. Stir until moistened. The thick, doughy mixture is now ready to be rolled into 1-inch balls. After forming the ball, drop it in the bowl of powdered sugar turning it...
Read MoreStuffed Shells
Because of her fond memories of cooking with her mom in the kitchen, Cheryl purposefully schedules one-on-one cooking time with each of her three children. She loves cooking with her kids because it gives her quality time with them, it helps them develop independence, and it has led to some great conversations. Stuffed shells are a family favorite. Cheryl and daughter Mya will walk you through the steps to this yummy main dish. Not only will you end up with a delicious dinner, you’ll also be making lasting memories. Ingredient List 1 lb. jumbo pasta shells 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (could use Italian sausage, pork, or turkey) 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 1 24 oz. jar marinara sauce or 1 can...
Read MoreFrozen Fruit Cups
Ingredient List 1 15.5-ounce can of pineapple chucks, drained 1-quart container of frozen strawberries, thawed 1 large banana, sliced 1 15-ounce can of apricots or peaches, drained and sliced 1 cup water ½ c sugar 15 small plastic cups Something about school makes my kids hungry. My boys walk through the door, toss their backpacks on the mudroom bench, and head straight for the snack cupboard. Maybe this sounds familiar to you. I keep a fair number of prepackaged snacks in stock, but these fruit cups are a great homemade tummy-filler. They are simple to make, and the recipe can be easily adjusted to fit different tastes. Start by boiling 1 cup of water and ½ cup of sugar. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine...
Read MoreS’mores In a Cone
Ingredient List sugar cone ice cream cones marshmallows Hershey’s bars or chocolate chips tin foil Camping is one of my family’s favorite activities, and our trips are never complete without campfires and s’mores. I found a photo online of this fun twist on s’mores treats, and we gave it a try on our recent vacation at Lake Superior. Maybe your family will want give these simple tasty camping treats a try too. First, put four or five mini marshmallows in the bottom of the cone. Then add a couple chocolate chunks, followed by another small handful of mini marshmallows, and top with another chocolate chunk or two. Once you have filled your cone, wrap it tightly in foil and set in on a grate above the burning coals. Make sure you do not set it directly...
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