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4th of July Dessert
By Gerry
Looking for an eye-catching 4th of July dessert for kids? Make red, white and blue finger Jell-O bars
- 2 3-ounce packages of cherry-flavored Jell-O (or one 6-ounce package split in half)
- 2 3-ounce packages of blueberry-flavored Jell-O (or one 6-ounce package split in half)
- 7 packets unflavored gelatin
- 2 28-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk, divided.
- 7 cups boiling water, divided
Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
By Gerry
Could rice crispy treats really taste like cake batter? The idea was so simple
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows (4 cups mini marshmallows)
- 3/4 cup Funfetti cake mix
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 6 heaping tablespoons of sprinkles
Foil-Pack Taco Chicken
By Gerry
SERVING SUGGESTION For added color and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Ligh...
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
- 4 tsp. Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 lb. red potatoes (or sweet potatoes), thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup Finely Shredded Cheese
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- sour cream (if desired)
Couscous with Peas and Chicken
By Gerry
It tastes like spring in a bowl – the lemon, peas, and chicken are simple and fresh – and it is super quick, es...
- 1/2 rotisserie chicken
- 1 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 wide strips of lemon peel, plus additional zest for garnish
- 1 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
By Gerry
An excellent alternative to Pasta
- 1 spaghetti squash (approximately three pounds when whole before cooking)
- 1 lb ground turkey breast
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
Mom's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Gerry
Cream butter & sugars, add eggs, beat well
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 unbeaten eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 8 oz chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers
By Gerry
Perfect for a casual dinner or party
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 packet beefy onion soup mix (recommended: Lipton)
- 1 packet Sweet & Sour Sauce Mix
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 whole-grain burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, onion, for serving
Egg Muffins
By Gerry
Quick & easy egg muffins to make now and take later! South Beach - all phases
- 15 Large Eggs
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (low fat if possible)
- 1/4 Cup Feta Cheese (Optional)
- Garlic Seasoning to taste
Cranberry Coins
By Gerry
We embellished metallic mailing tubes embellished with patterned paper make a nice way to gift these cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
Pumpkin Pecan Granola
By Gerry
Preheat to 300. In a small mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and extract
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract (or you could use maple extract if you have some)
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- 2 cups traditional oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flaxseed (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger – each
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup raisins