Recipes for Kids

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Here's the first of several sets of recipes for kids. These are all recipes

that my stepsons either liked or were very close to liking (that other kids

might like). They are *extremely* picky (don't like too many things mixed

together, only like 1 bean, only like 2 vegetables, potatoes & lettuce--1 likes

corn too, don't like *any* " fake meats " --if they know they're fake--ha!, etc.).

Sometimes you have to be tricky: Change the names of foods, lie about what's in

them, chop very finely, blend tofu to replace cheeses, sour cream, etc. I

apologize for the " cheesiness " of these recipes, but these are the things that

my stepsons like. You could try cutting the cheese down or even out in most

recipes. I'll be curious how things turn out if you try any of these on them.

Also, if you will tell me about specific things they like/dislike, I could look

for more that suit their tastes more. Good luck!!

 

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Baked Ziti

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Italian

Quick & Easy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8 oz ziti pasta

3/4 cup light ricotta cheese

1 cup light Mozzarella cheese

1 3/4 cups spaghetti sauce

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/8 tsp pepper

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese -- grated

 

Cook pasta according to package directions using minimum amount of cooking

time given. Drain.

Preheat oven to 375.

Lightly oil a 1 1/2 qt. casserole or spray w/nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese with HALF the mozzarella. Stir in

HALF of the sauce, along with the basil and pepper. Add the cooked ziti and mix

well. Spoon into prepared casserole.

Spread the remaining sauce over the top of casserole then sprinkle with

remaining Mozzarella and then the Parmesan cheese.

Cover and bake 20 mins. Uncover and continue baking another 15 mins.

 

 

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Bean & Cheese Chimichangas w/Guacamole

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Mexican/Southwestern

Rice Quick & Easy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 16 oz. cans refried beans

2 cups cheddar or Monterey jack cheese -- grated

2/3 cup salsa

2 teaspoons ground cumin OR 2 tbsp. taco seasoning

1 pkg prepared Spanish rice (optional)

10 large flour tortillas

1 large avocado

2 teaspoons lime juice

1/4 teaspoon garlic -- minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons salsa

oil for frying (optional)

sour cream for topping

 

Preheat oven to 475. Combine beans, cheese, 2/3 cup salsa, and cumin or

taco seasoning. Mix well.

Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the bean mixture into the center of a

tortilla and add about 1/4 cup of prepared Spanish rice, if using. Fold up

tortilla envelope fashion. Repeat with each tortilla. If frying, place

tortillas seam side down in preheated oil and fry on each side until browned.

After frying, bake in oven about 10 mins. If not frying, bake about 15 minutes.

While baking, peel and cut avocado, place in small bowl and mash with a

fork. Add lime juice, garlic, salt, and 3 tbsp. salsa and mix well.

Serve chimichangas with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

 

 

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Beans on Board

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Vegan

Quick & Easy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 can pinto beans -- rinsed & drained

2 tablespoons wheat germ

1 cup barbecue sauce

1/4 cup onion (optional) -- chopped

1 clove garlic (optional) -- minced

4 slices bread -- toasted

4 slices American cheese

 

If using onion & garlic, saute in a little oil in a skillet until tender.

Add pinto beans and mix well. Add barbecue sauce and wheat germ, mix well, and

cook until thoroughly heated.

Place hot bean mixture on top of each slice of toast and then top with

cheese slices and allow to melt somewhat.

 

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Caribbean Bean Burgers

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Sandwiches

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 15 oz. can Great northern beans -- rinsed & drained

1 cup plain bread crumbs

1/4 cup onion -- finely chopped

1 egg (or substitute) -- slightly beaten

3 tablespoons skim milk

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (dry spice blend)

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

nonstick cooking spray

4 hamburger buns or 8 bread slices

condiments of choice

 

In a medium mixing bowl, mash beans with a fork or potato masher until

smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients (except cooking spray, bread, and

condiments, of course); mix well.

Shape mixture into 4 patties about 4 " in diameter. Spray a nonstick skillet

with nonstick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in

skillet until browned, turning once, about 8 minutes.

Serve on buns or bread with favorite condiments.

 

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Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Quick & Easy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 cup chopped onion

15 oz spaghetti sauce

12 oz spaghetti

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

4 teaspoons flour

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1/3 cup water

1 1/2 cups Velveeta cheese -- grated

 

Cook spaghetti, drain, and mix with spaghetti sauce. While spaghetti is

cooking, melt butter, add onion, and cook until onion is soft. Stir in flour

and slowly add evaporated milk and then water, whisking constantly, cook over

medium heat until thickened. Add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of Velveeta and Parmesan

cheese. Stir until melted.

Spread half of spaghetti mixture in the bottom of a 10x6x2 " baking dish or

8 " -9 " square baking dish. Spread half of cheese mixture and half of remaining

half of Velveeta over this layer. Spread remaining spaghetti mixture on top,

and then remaining cheese sauce and remaining Velveeta.

Bake at 350 for 15-20 mins.

 

 

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