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1 The mitt means that the food has to be microwaved or cooked. Kitchen safety is very important when cooking.

2 Camp Hope Recipes Little Lunch Pizzas Untensils Needed: Fork Toaster or microwave oven Cookie Sheet 1 English Muffin for each child Pizza Sauce Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon Shredded Cheddar and or mozzarella cheese Measuring Spoons Pot holders Spatula May use an oven or a microwave: 1. Split English muffin with a fork, then toast. 2. Top each muffin half with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, 1 tablespoon shredded cheese and one or two pepperoni. 3. Microwave 30 second then check. Microwave 10 more seconds or until cheese is melted. 4. Remove muffin halves from plate with spatula. Cool slightly Srambled Eggs 2 eggs per person 1 tablespoon of water or milk per eggs 1 tablespoon of butter or cooking spray grated cheese for taste (optional) salt and pepper to taste sliced ham and/or bacon for taste 1. Spray or grease a microwave safe bowl with cooking spray or butter. 2. Crack eggs and pour a tablespoon of milk into the bowl. Whisk them together with a fork. Add any goodies such as ham, cheese, etc. if you wish. 3. Place in microwave and cook for 30 seconds on high. Use caution since the bowl may be hot, so wear oven mittens. Remove, as they will be partially formed. Use your fork to stir them gently, so that the uncooked blends in with the still loose egg. Set the eggs back in the microwave. 4. Microwave the eggs for 10 second intervals until you get the more solid, than liquidy egg. Be sure to not overcook. 5. Serve and enjoy

3 Hobo Lunch Tuna, drained Sweet and dill pickles Onions, chopped, optional Apples, chopped Nuts, chopped Mayonnaise Cheese, optional Have children mix tuna pickles, sweet or dill, onions, apples, nuts and mayonnaise. Serve on wholewheat bread. Heat beans in microwave or pork n beans can be eaten cold. (Can do as a hobo lunch place one can of tuna, one can of beans, a fork, and an orange inside a bandana. Tie its corners securely and attach onto a sturdy stick. Pretend you are going on a hike and find a place to have your hobo lunch.) Fruit Salad Apples Oranges Grapes Kiwi Wash fruit and cut up. Mix in coconut and marshmallows. Pineapple Coconut Marshmallows Cat s Eyes Recipe 1/2 cup of peanut butter 8 pieces of crackers (Ritz) 1 piece of banana; sliced to 8 pieces 8 pcs of raisins Spread the (peanut) butter onto the crackers then place one banana slice on top. Place raisin on the center, forming a cat s eye. Do the same to the rest.

4 Peanut Butter Caterpillars Recipe 1 pc of grape 1 pc of banana (ripe) 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter Peel the banana then slice them. Attach them back together by spreading peanut butter in between. Attach the grape for its head. RICE KRISPIE TREATS Makes 2 dozen 1/4 cup margarine 10 ounces marshmallows (4 cups mini marshmallows) 6 cups Rice Krispies 1. Melt margarine in microwave safe bowl in the microwave for 40 seconds. Add marshmallows, microwave for 10 seconds, stir, and continue stirring every 10 seconds while cooking until marshmallows are melted. 2. Add cereal and stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 9 x 13 inch pan coated with cooking spray Cut into squares when cooled. Variation: Add 1/4 cup peanut butter to melted marshmallow mixture just before adding cereal. Stir until smooth. Then continue with above steps. MyPlate Burritos Ingredients needed: 10 to 12 inch flour tortillas Mayonnaise Mustard Slices of Ham and/or Turkey Black beans, cooked and drained On a tortilla spread mayonnaise or mustard if desired. Corn, cooked and drained Shredded cheese Shredded lettuce Black Olives Dill and Sweet Pickles Place slices of ham or turkey on tortilla. Load with beans, corn, cheese, lettuce, olives, pickles. Fold up one end and roll sides in.

5 Rosy Cinnamon Applesauce Equipment needed: Measuring Spoons, medium sauce pan, wooden spoon, ovenmitts. Ingredients needed: 1 24 ounce unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon cinnamon red hot candies 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1. Combine applesauce, candies and cinnamon in bowl. 2. Microwave on high 30 seconds and stir. Continue cooking 10 seconds and until candies are melted. 4. Using oven mitts, remove bowl from microwave. Place on heatproof surface. Let stand until slightly cooled. Serve applesauce warm or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled. Octopus Dogs 1 can of chili 6 pieces of hotdogs 6 pieces of hotdog buns Mustard Ketchup Make vertical slits on the hotdogs, leaving an inch intact. Make eight legs like the octopus. Boil the hotdogs. Slice the buns open and place chili in it. Place the hotdogs, make sure to spread its legs. Serve at once. Pudding Fruit Salad Equipment: 2 Mixing bowls and spoon. 1 can mixed fruit salad 1 can of pineapple 1 banana 1 box of instant pudding 1. Drain fruit and keep juice. 2. Place fruit in bowl, if there are big chunks you can cut up, otherwise you can leave whole. 3. Mix juice of fruit with instant pudding and stir until thick. 4. Pour pudding over fruit and stir. 5. May refrigerate or eat immediately. Other foods to have: Raw vegetables, ranch dressing, milk or juice.

6 Rainbow Stew Equipment: Skilled, if beef is not pre cooked, large skillet; pan for cooking noodles, electrical hot plates, knives, spoons for cooking and stirring meat, can openers. 2 lbs. ground beef (browned_ 1 small onion, chopped and browned with beef 3 small cans of tomato sauce 1 can of diced tomatoes corn macaroni noodles Italian seasonings 1. In a skillet brown beef with onion. 2. Drain grease from beef. 3. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and water. 4. Add Italian seasonings and noodles. 5. Allow to simmer and stir often to allow noodles to cook and juices to penetrate the meat. Vegetable Salad Ingredients; Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce Tomatoes Onions Carrots Croutons Grated cheese Salad Dressing 1. Cut up lettuce and vegetables and mix well together. Add cheese and croutons. 2. Top with dressing and serve.

7 Homemade Pimento Cheese Sandwiches 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, mild and sharp 1 can of chopped black olives 1 small jar of pimentos 1/4 teaspoon of pepper ½ cup mayonnaise Whole wheat bread In a bowl combine grated cheese, black olives, pimentos and pepper. Mix well. Fold in mayonnaise. May add more if dry. Spread on bread. Ham Rollups Ingredients Needed: Slices of ham or turkey Mayonnaise Dill pickles Toothpicks Take a slice of ham or turkey. Spread mayonnaise on top. Place whole pickle. Roll ham. Slice in to 2 in slices. Place tooth pickets to keep together. Fruit Pizza Cookies Equpiment: Mixing bowl, spoons, knives, bowls for fruit. Ingredients needed: Sugar cookies (purchased or homemade) 1 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened 1 7 oz Jar marshmallow cream blueberries strawberries peaches kiwi In a medium bowl, blend the marshmallow creme and cream cheese. Spread the mixture over the baked cookies. Top with fruit. Chill until serving.

8 PART PIZZA PART QUESADILLA This snack sandwiches cheese, sauce, and toppings between two flour tortillas. Your kids can cut the finished pie into slices like a traditional pizza that are just right for sharing. Two 6 inch flour tortillas 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 slices thinly sliced smoked turkey or ham 1 tbsp. pizza or spaghetti sauce Sliced tomatoes, black olives, peppers (optional) 2 6 to 8 inch flour tortillas 1. Place one tortilla on a sheet of waxed paper and sprinkle with half of each cheese. 2. Cover with turkey or ham, a tablespoon of sauce and optional toppings. 3. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cover with the other tortilla. 4. Set on a microwave safe plate, cover with a sheet of waxed paper, and microwave on High for one and a half minutes or until the cheese has melted. 5. Let cool for two minutes, the cut into wedges. PUDDING IN A BAG! You Need: Boxes of Instant Pudding (1 box for 2 children) Milk (according to instructions on pudding box) Ziploc bags (1 for each child) Measuring cups 1. Pour half a box of pudding into each child's Ziploc bag. 2. Measure enough milk to make half a box of pudding and allow children to add it to their pudding in the bag. 3. Seal the bag (make sure it's really sealed!!) 4. Children can squish the bag around with their hands, mixing the pudding with the milk. 5. When all of the pudding is mixed, cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and let the kids suck the pudding out!

9 Pancakes 3 cups of flour; sifted 1.5 Tbsps of baking powder 1 tsp of salt 2 pieces of eggs (large) 2 cups of milk (whole) 2 Tbsps of oil Combine flour, salt, and baking powder inside a bowl. Combine milk with eggs; mix them well and add onto the flour mixture. Incorporate well and slowly add the oil. Variations: Add two tablespoons sugar and two teaspoons cinnamon OR Add fresh or frozen blueberries. Serve with Smokies Peaches with a Sunshine Smile Recipe 1 can of halved peach 2 3 cups of low fat cheese curd (Cottage Cheese) Lettuce Arrange the lettuce onto a plate or bowl. Spoon cheese curd onto the lettuce like the rays of the sun. Place the halved peach, with its round facing up, as the sun. Gently press the raisins onto peach, forming its face. Daisy Apple Recipe 2 Tbsp. of raisins (or currants) 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter (crunchy or creamy) 1 pc of apple (McIntosh); cored and seeded Peanuts (for garnish) Save some raisins to be used for the face. Combine the rest of raisins with peanut butter; push inside the hollow of the apple. Form a smiley atop the mixture with the saved raisins then arrange peanuts around the peanut butter. Refrigerate till chilled then serve. Note: Omit peanuts if to be eaten by small children and also to children allergic to peanuts.

10 SANDWICH ART Make a hoagie sandwich that looks back at you! Hoagie buns Sliced lowfat cheese Lean luncheon or deli meat Shredded carrots, lettuce, or sprouts Olives Cherry tomatoes Miscellaneous condiments (mustard, reduced fat mayonnaise, etc) Toothpicks (or broken spaghetti pieces) Clean work surface and hands Make hoagie sandwich, using desired ingredients. On one end of the sandwich, use toothpicks or broken spaghetti pieces to position olives for eyeballs and cherry tomato for nose. Arrange shredded carrots, lettuce, or sprouts on top for hair. If desired, stick a small piece of lunch meat out of the "mouth" for a tongue. Cream Cheese Sandwich Recipe 2 Tbsp. of cream cheese 1 3 tsp. of nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds); chopped 1 3 tsp. of grated carrots (cucumber, bell pepper, celery; diced) 1 3 tsp. of fruits (orange, apple, pear); diced 1 3 tsp. of raisins (or chopped dates) 2 pcs of bread slices Stir (cream) cheese inside a bowl till creamy. Add any preferred ingredients while adding little milk. Mix thoroughly till smooth. Spread onto the bread like a sandwich Banana Smoothie Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup blueberries, washed Instructions Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 1.

11 Wagons Recipe 2 pieces of celery (stalks) 16 pieces of carrot slices (rounds) 12 pieces of toothpicks 1/2 cup of peanut butter (or ranch dressing or cheese spread) 20 pieces of raisins Cut the stalks (crosswise) to 2 pieces, about 3 inches long. Pierce toothpicks onto the sides and attach carrot slices on the ends; cover raisins on the tips. Fill any preferred spread onto celery. Peaches with a Sunshine Smile Recipe 1 can of halved peach 2 3 cups of low fat cheese curd (Cottage Cheese) Lettuce Arrange the lettuce onto a plate or bowl. Spoon cheese curd onto the lettuce like the rays of the sun. Place the halved peach, with its round facing up, as the sun. Gently press the raisins onto peach, forming its face. Funny Face Carrot Salad Recipe 2 pieces of carrots (fresh) 1 can of pineapple (small, crushed) 1/2 cup of yogurt (vanilla) Raisins Peel the carrots and roll some (long) shavings; save for the hair. Grate the carrots. Drain the pineapples. Toss grated carrots and pineapple; add yogurt. Transfer salad on the plate and make the (smiling) face, using the raisins. Use the carrot for the hair.

12 Banana Hot Dog Sandwich Recipe 1/2 pc of banana (ripe) 1 pc of hotdog bun 2 Tbsps of Peanut butter (creamy) Toast the bun then spread the (peanut) butter onto it. Add the banana. Snake Hot Dogs Recipe 1 pc of hotdog 1 pc of hotdog bun Make slits, horizontally, onto the hotdog that goes halfway or more. On its (other) half, make opposite slits. Microwave the hotdog 30 seconds and serve it in the bun along with cheese or chili. Cat s Eyes Recipe 1/2 cup of peanut butter 8 pieces of crackers (Ritz) 1 piece of banana; sliced to 8 pieces 8 pcs of raisins Spread the (peanut) butter onto the crackers then place one banana slice on top. Place raisin on the center, forming a cat s eye. Do the same to the rest. Peanut Butter Caterpillars Recipe 1 pc of grape 1 pc of banana (ripe) 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter Peel the banana then slice them. Attach them back together by spreading peanut butter in between. Attach the grape for its head. Classic Spinach Spread Recipe 10 1/2 ounces of cheese spread (classic ranch flavor) 10 ounces of spinach (frozen); thawed and chopped 6 pieces of bacon strips; cooked crisply and crumbled 1/3 cup of water chestnuts; chopped Combine cheese spread, spinach, bacon, and chestnuts; mix them well. Place inside the refrigerator till chilled. Serve along with crackers or veggie dippers.

13 Bunny Salad Recipe 1 pc of half pear (chilled) 2 pcs of raisins 2 pcs of almonds (blanched) 1 pc of red candy (cinnamon) Cheese ball (Cottage cheese) Place the lettuce on the plate. Place the pear atop the leaf (upside down). Make the bunny with the narrow portion for its face, its eyes will be the raisins, its nose will be the candy and its ears will be the almonds. Make the ball its tail Octopus Dogs Recipe 1 can of chili 6 pieces of hotdogs 6 pieces of hotdog buns Make vertical slits on the hotdogs, leaving an inch intact. Make eight legs like the octopus. Microwave 20 to 30 second the hotdogs. Slice the buns open and place chili in it. Place the hotdogs, make sure to spread its legs. Serve at once. Crispy Corn Dogs Recipe 10 pieces of frankfurters; pat dry 1 cup of Flour 1 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (Calumet) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3 Tablespoons of shortening 2 Tablespoons of cornmeal (yellow) 1 piece of beaten egg (large) 3/4 cup of milk (whole) Oil (for frying) Combine cornmeal, flour, Calumet, salt, and sugar inside a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of shortening; cut using the fork till it seems like crumbs. Combine milk and egg inside a bowl; add onto the flour mixture and incorporate well. Dip the franks onto the batter, coating them well. Fry till golden. Insert (wooden) skewers onto each end. Serve at once with the mustard on the side.

14 LITTLE SMOKIES 2 packages Cocktail wieners or Little Smokies 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce 1 cup grape jelly PREPARATION: Combine cocktail wieners or little Smokies in Crockpot with chili sauce and grape jelly; Heat in microwave on medium about 10 minutes. HOMEMADE SODA POP Materials: Fruit Juice, Club Soda Directions: Fill a glass 2/3 full with your favorite fruit juice. Then add club soda and stir briefly. For variety, try mixing two or more fruit juices, like orange and cranberry or grape and lemonade, before adding the club soda.

15 TURKEY ROLLUPS Satisfy your salty, crunchy and savory cravings in one punch with this quick snack. 4 slices deli turkey breast (about 2 ounces total) 8 teaspoons honey mustard or mango chutney (or whatever kids like) 8 sesame breadsticks Spread each slice of turkey with 2 teaspoons mustard (or mango chutney) and season with pepper if desired. Wrap each prepared turkey slice around 2 breadsticks MINI WRAPS Lightly spread a tortilla with a little cream cheese and place one or two slices of thin ham or turkey over the cream cheese. Roll tightly and cut into small rounds. PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY ROLL UP Put peanut butter and jelly onto a flour tortilla. Roll...Eat SANDWICH ART: Make a hoagie sandwich that looks back at you! Hoagie buns Sliced lowfat cheese Lean luncheon or deli meat Shredded carrots, lettuce, or sprouts Olives Cherry tomatoes Miscellaneous condiments (mustard, reduced fat mayonnaise, etc) Toothpicks (or broken spaghetti pieces) Clean work surface and hands Make hoagie sandwich, using desired ingredients. On one end of the sandwich, use toothpicks or broken spaghetti pieces to position olives for eyeballs and cherry tomato for nose. Arrange shredded carrots, lettuce, or sprouts on top for hair. If desired, stick a small piece of lunch meat out of the "mouth" for a tongue. Source: Nutritionforkids NOTE: Be sure to remove all toothpicks before eating!

16 HAVE KIDS MAKE THEIR OWN PUDDING IN A BAG! You Need: Boxes of Instant Pudding (1 box for 2 children) Milk (according to instructions on pudding box) Ziploc bags (1 for each child) Measuring cups 1. Pour half a box of pudding into each child's Ziploc bag. 2. Measure enough milk to make half a box of pudding and allow children to add it to their pudding in the bag. 3. Seal the bag (make sure it's really sealed!!) 4. Children can squish the bag around with their hands, mixing the pudding with the milk. 5. When all of the pudding is mixed, cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and let the kids suck the pudding out! BAGEL PIZZA 1 bagel, split open 2 to 4 teaspoons bottled pizza or spaghetti sauce 2 to 3 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese 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... BREAKFAST PIZZA English muffin halves, grated cheese, cooked sausage or crumbled bacon Sprinkle cheese onto muffin half. Top with meat. Heat in microwave oven on high for 45 seconds or until cheese melted.

17 ANY TIME PIZZA! 1/2 loaf Italian or French bread split lengthwise, or 2 split English muffins 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) 1. Heat the bread or English muffin until slightly brown. 2. Top bread or muffin with pizza sauce, vegetables and low fat cheese. 3. Sprinkle with Italian seasonings as desired. 4. Return bread to microwave. 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 Apple Pancakes Recipe 1 cup of flour (whole wheat) 1 cup of enriched flour (white) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 Tablespoon of sugar (brown) 2 pieces of eggs 1 3/4 cups of milk (whole) 2 pieces of apples (fresh); diced Combine flours, salt, and sugar inside a bowl. Combine eggs and milk; mix thoroughly and add onto the mixture of flour. Incorporate well then add apples and mix thoroughly. Bake them on buttered skillet.

18 Kids Trail Mix Recipe 4 cups of cereal (Chex) 1/2 cup of fruit bits (dried) 1/2 cup of peanuts (yogurt covered) 1/2 cup of Reese s Pieces 1/2 cup of raisins Combine cereal, dried fruit bits, raisins, peanuts, and Reese s pieces inside a plastic bag; shake till mixed thoroughly. Fish in the River Recipe 2 pieces of celery (stalks) 1/4 cup of cream cheese (or any cheese spread) 8 pcs of crackers (Goldfish) Trim then rinse the celery. Fill them with the cheese spread. Top them with the crackers. Eat right away Marshmallow Sandwich Recipe Crackers (round) Spreading (Cream cheese) Food color Marshmallows (mini) Add few drops food color onto spreading; mix until blended well. Spread onto a cracker and place some marshmallows over. Spread colored spreading on another cracker and place over the marshmallows, sandwich style. Banana Smoothie Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup blueberries, washed Instructions Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid, stir and shake until smooth. Serves 1

19 NO BAKE HAY STACK COOKIES 2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups butterscotch chips (or peanut butter if no allergies) ½ tsp. vanilla 3 cups chow mien noodles Optional: May add 1 cup chopped walnuts or peanuts. 1. Melt chips; mix in noodles until coated well. 2. Drop By teaspoon onto was paper. 3. Put in refrigerator to set. Yummy No Bake Cinnamon Rolls for Kids Ingredients 2 slices white bread, crusts removed 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon water, or as needed Directions: 1. Roll the bread slices until very flat. 2. Butter the bread, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. 3. Starting on one side, roll up the bread slice until tight. Repeat with the second bread slice. 4. Cut the bread rolls into 1 inch slices. Mix the powdered sugar with the water in a small bowl to make a thin frosting. Drizzle frosting over the bread slices, and serve PEANUT BUTTER BALL RECIPE (24 balls) ½ cup honey ½ cup peanut butter 1 cup nonfat dry milk 1 cup quick cooking oats Wax paper Mix all ingredients and then roll the mixture into 1 balls. Lay the balls on waxed paper. Refrigerate until set.

20 AWESOME ENERGY BARS 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup margarine 1 bag miniature marshmallows 2 1/2 cups Cheerios 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup peanuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips Melt peanut butter, margarine and marshmallows in microwave Place cereals, raisins, peanuts in large bowl. Stir in peanut butter mixture and mix all together. Press into a buttered 13 x 9 inch red pan. Cut into bar. Cool RICE KRISPIE TREATS Makes 2 dozen 1/4 cup margarine 10 ounces marshmallows (4 cups mini marshmallows) 6 cups Rice Krispies 1. Melt margarine in large bowl in the microwave. While margarine is hot add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add cereal and stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 9 x 13 inch pan coated with cooking spray. 4. Cut into squares when cooled. Variation: Add 1/4 cup peanut butter to melted marshmallow mixture just before adding cereal. Stir until smooth. Then continue with above steps. OREO YUMMY BALLS Ingredients 1 pkg. Oreo cookies 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 bag almond bark Mix together Oreo cookies and cream cheese in a food processor. Roll dough into small bite size pieces or large balls. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour. Melt almond bark in microwave until smooth (takes a few times at 2 3 minutes), stirring in between each time. Dip Oreo balls in almond bark and let harden in the refrigerator until chilled.

21 FRUIT BURRITOS What you need to make 4 fruit burritos: 4 6 inch tortillas 4 TBS peanut butter 1 banana, sliced 4 strawberries, sliced 1 peach, peeled & sliced (remove pit) 1/4 cup blueberries 4 TBS vanilla yogurt 1. Spread about 1 TBS peanut butter over each tortilla. 2. Place fruit slices down center of each burrito. 3. Drizzle about 1 TBS vanilla yogurt over fruit. 4. Kids love to design & roll their own burrito. Roll up the tortilla, burrito style (Fold up one side, tuck under fruit, fold up bottom, then roll the other side). FRUIT ON A STICK... Cut up a variety of fruit such as: Apples, bananas, kiwis, mango and whole grapes. Thread them onto a skewer for a delicious summer time treat. Add a few pieces of marshmallows between the fruit. Serve with Creamy Fruit Dip CREAMY FRUIT DIP 1 jar marshmallow cream and 8 ounce bar of cream cheese (softened) Sliced fruit ( Strawberries, melons, cantaloupe, etc.) Mix the marshmallow cream and cream cheese well. Take favorite fruit and dip into the cream mixture or serve with fruit on a stick.

22 PART PIZZA PART QUESADILLA This snack sandwiches cheese, sauce, and toppings between two flour tortillas. Your kids can cut the finished pie into slices like a traditional pizza that are just right for sharing. Two 6 inch flour tortillas 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 slices thinly sliced smoked turkey or ham 1 tbsp. pizza or spaghetti sauce Sliced tomatoes, black olives, peppers (optional) 1. Place one tortilla on a sheet of waxed paper and sprinkle with half of each cheese. 2. Cover with turkey or ham, a tablespoon of sauce and optional toppings. 3. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cover with the other tortilla. 4. Set on a microwave safe plate, cover with a sheet of waxed paper, and microwave on High for one and a half minutes or until the cheese has melted. 5. Let cool for two minutes, the cut into wedges. OMELETTE IN A BAG This one is fun for a breakfast party, cooking club or wilderness/camping theme! Crack two eggs (only two) into a large re sealable 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.

23 Make a SANDWICH FACE Just put out the ingredients and let kids take and make... Peanut Butter Bananas sliced Raisins Bread (1 slice) M&M's candy 1. Spread the peanut butter on the slice of bread. 2. Next, put 2 banana circles on the bread to look like eyes. 3. Then use a raisin as a nose. 4. Last, make your mouth out of M&M's candy 5. WRAP UP IT UP! Ideas for "wrapping up" healthful foods Wraps are a fun, portable way to roll up food combinations into tasty snacks or meals. Kids enjoy getting in on the action and are amazingly creative at coming up with their own concoctions. Start with a wrap such as a plain or flavored tortilla (try spinach), thin pita, or even a crepe or pancake. Try some of the following combinations or create your own! Cooked apples, cinnamon and cream cheese Peanut butter, banana slices and a dab of honey Grated cheese and salsa Caesar salad with chunks of tuna or chicken Grilled vegetables