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Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna And Rice!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

These mini salads are as eye-catching as they are delicious. Easy enough for younger siblings to help make, they would make a perfect lunch for the whole family. Using a fragrant rice, adds a delicate flavor boost. Plus, the ingredients for this recipe don’t cost more than $10 — this is one great cheap eat!

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2. In medium bowl, combine tuna, rice, all but one teaspoon of the olives, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, vinegar and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Slice top off 4 large tomatoes and scoop out the flesh and seeds. Fill to top with tuna and rice mixture. Place tomatoes in baking dish.
4. Bake stuffed tomatoes in oven for 12-15 minutes or until filling is hot. Remove, garnish with chopped olives and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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Smashed Potato Salad!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

This combination of fingerling potatoes and fresh vegetables would make a healthy side dish for dinner. “Kid-friendly” preparation means the whole family can help. Plus, the ingredients for this recipe don’t cost more than $10 — this is one great cheap eat!

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Add potatoes to large pot. Fill with enough cold water to cover; add salt to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 15-20 minutes, depending on size of potatoes, until potatoes are tender throughout.
2. While potatoes cook, make vinaigrette dressing. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Drain potatoes and let cool. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Smash down gently on slices using flat side of the knife; set aside.
4. In medium bowl, combine potatoes, tomatoes, onion, capers and cilantro. Toss gently.
5. Pour balsamic vinaigrette dressing over potato mixture and mix until well-coated. Serve warm or slightly chilled.

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Ham, Egg, Potato And Cheese Pot Pie!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

These hearty pot pies would make a delightful and filling brunch. Easy enough for younger siblings to help with, the recipe uses puff pastry for an elegant touch. Plus, the ingredients for this recipe don’t cost more than $10 — this is one great cheap eat!

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll puff pastry sheets, one at a time, until flat. Cut into 4 squares each sheet. These will be used as the base and top of the pot pies.
2. Coat pie tins with non-stick cooking spray. Line each one with one pastry square; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, peas, ham, cheese and dry mustard. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
4. Pour 1/4 of beaten egg into each pie tin. Layer on ham, cheese and vegetable mixture. Top with one pastry square.
5. Crimp edges of pastry to seal, then cut small hole into top of pie to ventilate. Brush top of each pie with egg wash.
6. Bake for 30-45 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

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Spinach And Cheese Ravioli!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

This tasty twist on an Italian classic uses Won Ton wrappers to hold the spinach filling; you cut your prep time in half and the preparation is simple enough that your younger siblings can help. Plus, the ingredients for this recipe don’t cost more than $10 — this is one great cheap eat!

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Warm a pat of butter in a pan over medium heat; add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then chop coarsely.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Italian-blend cheeses, basil and nutmeg. Add spinach and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
3. Line a baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper; you will use this to lay out your won tons. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Remove won ton wrappers from package, dip them one at a time in water, and lay flat on parchment.
4. Spoon spinach and cheese mixture onto wrappers. Fold in half and, using a fork, crimp the edges. Run a wet finger along the edges to seal, then put ravioli sheet in refrigerator for about 5 minutes to set.
5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the water, to keep ravioli from sticking together.
6. Add ravioli to boiling water; cook for about 8-10 minutes. Remove immediately and drain. Serve with marinara sauce and grated parmesan cheese.

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Lemon Granita Ice!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

This cool treat makes a refreshing summer dessert, that’s simple enough for your younger siblings to help make. You’ll find this sweet and tart chiller is perfect for all. Plus, the ingredients for this recipe don’t cost more than $10 — this is one great cheap eat!

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Dissolve sugar in water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add lemon juice and zest; blend well. Let cool.
2. Pour lemon mixture into a large dish; freeze for 20 minutes.
3. Take out of freezer; scrape ice chips with a fork and stir into remaining liquid. Return lemon mixture to freezer for 20 minutes. Repeat until entire mixture is frozen, allowing 20 minutes between stirs.

Source:

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/baked-tomatoes-stuffed-with-tuna-and-rice.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/smashed-potato-salad.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/ham-egg-potato-and-cheese-pot-pies.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/spinach-and-cheese-ravioli.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/lemon-granita-ice.html

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