January 30th, 2010 
admin Ingredients * 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved * 1 clove garlic, crushed * 2 teaspoons ground cumin * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions 1. In a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean [...]
October 14th, 2009 admin This recipe was a big hit at a Japanese party. They got a big kick out of it (and my kids loved it too so another batch was made and sent to the classroom)! INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies Swedish candy [...]
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Tags: children's favorite, rice krispie, Snacks 
No Comments » October 12th, 2009 admin This one would be a great parent/child recipe to do together to bring to the classroom! INGREDIENTS: 1 bag round pretzels 2 bags Hershey Kisses (hugs) Plain M & M’s DIRECTIONS: Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Spread pretzels in a single layer on the cookie sheets. Place a Kiss/Hug in each pretzel. [...]
September 10th, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. flour tortillas 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon non-stick cooking spray 1 container yogurt (your choice of flavor) 3 cups sliced fruit (your choice) 2 cups assorted berries (your choice) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl or plastic bag, combine sugar and cinnamon. Cut each tortilla [...]
July 24th, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: 1 can pinto beans 1 can black beans 1 can black-eyed peas 1 can corn 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 med. onion, chopped 1-1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 small jalapeno pepper, minus seeds, chopped DIRECTIONS: Drain and rinse pinto beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn. Add chopped peppers, onion, [...]
July 22nd, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: 8 cups rice chex cereal 1/2 cup butter 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 cups powdered sugar, divided DIRECTIONS: Place cereal in a large pan, set aside. Melt butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter for two minutes in the microwave. Stir until well-blended Pour over cereal and mix until coated. Place [...]
July 17th, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: (1) 10 oz. pkg. mini pretzels 5 cups cheerios 5 cups corn chex 2 cups salted peanuts 1 lb. M & M’s (2) 12 oz. packages vanilla chips 3 T vegetable oil DIRECTIONS: In large bowl, combine pretzels, cheerios, corn chex, peanuts, and M & M’s. In microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil on [...]
June 17th, 2009 admin This is a recipe my daughter brought home from school. They made it as a class activity and she never stops talking about it! With all the farm fresh ingredients available right now, it’s the perfect recipe to make this time of year with your kids. INGREDIENTS: 3 tomatoes 1/4 white or yellow onion, diced [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Dips, Mexican Food, Snacks Tags: Appetizers, Dips, Sides, Snacks No Comments » January 11th, 2009 admin Easy yummy dip to make and take to any party or gathering – or if you just want to snack around the house! INGREDIENTS: 1 16oz. container sour cream 2 cups Mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Accent 2 tbsp. dried dill weed 2 tbsp. dried parsley 1 onion, chopped 2 2oz. packages dried beef, chopped 1 bag [...]
January 6th, 2009 admin If you’re tried of plain old popcorn, spice it up a bit! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano Directions: Pop the popcorn using a large, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid or a popcorn maker. Coat the bottom of the pot with vegetable [...]
