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Vanilla-Yogurt Fruit Dip!

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

You’ll be sweet on this vanilla and brown sugar-scented yogurt dip, and it’s sure to help your family get their daily servings of fresh fruit. Berries, bananas, nectarines, melon, and mixed fruit go wonderfully with this delightful dip.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Place a paper coffee filter in a small strainer or filter holder set over a cup or bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the filter and let drain, refrigerated, for one hour (or more). This will drain out some of the liquid for a richer and more creamy dip. The longer you drain, the thicker the yogurt becomes. (You can omit this step if you’re in a hurry — the dip won’t be quite so thick but will still taste delicious.)
2. Dump drained yogurt into a small bowl. Add the brown sugar and vanilla, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Serve with desired fruit.

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Warm Chicken Salad!

•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 chicken salad tosses together tender chicken, eggs and pimientos in a creamy vinaigrette sprinkled with shreds of Cheddar, slivered almonds and crushed potato chips for a unique side salad unlike any other.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Boil chicken in lightly salted boiling water for 40 minutes. Drain, cool and cut into medium size pieces.
2. In a large bowl combine chicken, eggs, celery, salad dressing, soup, pimientos, orange juice, onion salt and poultry seasoning. Mix well and spread mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, potato chips and almonds. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Bake casserole in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Preparation Time: 45 min.

Cooking Time: 45 min.

Ready In: 1 hour 30 min.

Servings: 6

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Cheesy Potato Casserole!

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

Hearty hashbrowns smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and studded with smoky bacon bits are simple and satisfying in this comforting casserole that pairs perfectly with turkey and all the trimmings.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In the microwave, melt cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, potatoes and onions. Spread in a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with bacon bits.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until hot and bubbly.

Preparation Time: 15 min.

Cooking Time: 60 min.

Ready In: 75 min.

Servings: 12

Source:

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/vanilla-yogurt-fruit-dip.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/warm-chicken-salad.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/cheesy-potato-casserole.html

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Easter Bunny Bag!

You might need to use tools that require adult supervision, such as glue gun and scissors. If so, these can be replaced by textile glue and safety scissors. Make sure you ask your parents some help.

This cute Easter bunny bag is perfect for collecting decorated Easter eggs or stashing Easter candy!

What you’ll need:

How to make it:

1. Begin with a piece of foam, slightly larger than your bag on the sides, but about the same height.
2. Fold the purple foam in half and draw two half circles, as if you were drawing the round parts of a letter “B”. Be careful not to go completely to the fold for the middle line.
3. Cut along the drawn lines. When you unfold the foam you will have two connecting ovals. (Picture #1)
4. Cut a hole in the center of the smaller oval to serve as a door hanger. (Picture #2)
5. Cut two long rounded pieces of white foam for the ears. (Picture #3)
6. Cut out white pieces of foam for the nose, eyes, whiskers, mouth and teeth.
7. Arrange all the facial pieces until they are positioned where you want them, and then glue them in place. (Picture #4)
8. Glue the bunny head to the bag, leaving the ears above the opening of the bag.
9. Now you can hang your bunny bag from a doorknob! (Picture #5)

Tips:

• For younger siblings, parents or caregivers may want to draw out the pieces for the them. If really small, cut the pieces out ahead of time.
• Craft foam can be purchased in sheets from your local craft supply or discount department store.
• If you don’t have white craft glue, white school glue is a great substitute.

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Easter Hot Cross Buns!

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

An Easter tradition, these lightly sweetened cinnamon hot cross buns are delicious and easy to make. An egg yolk wash gives them a glossy finish, creating a canvas for the namesake cross, a painting of milk and sugar icing.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program.
2. When 5 minutes of kneading are left, add currants and cinnamon. Leave in machine till double.
3. Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
4. Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9×12-inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
5. Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
7. To make crosses: mix together confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.

Preparation Time: 20 min.

Cooking Time: 20 min.

Ready In: 3 hours and 30 min.

Servings: 12

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Rice With Almonds And Raisins!

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

This fragrant and nutty rice dish is simmered in chicken broth instead of water for a rich, flavorful side dish that makes a versatile accompaniment to stir-fries, steak and chops.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

Preparation Time: 5 min.

Cooking Time: 20 min.

Ready In: 25 min.

Servings: 4

Source:

- http://crafts.kaboose.com/easter-bunny-bag.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/hot-cross-buns.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/rice-with-almonds-and-raisins.html

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Strawberry Spritzers!

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

This refreshing drink is a hit with people of all ages. The combo of strawberries and sparkling apple cider is a real winner and the pink color makes this beverage extra special.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Place strawberries, and lemon juice into a blender; puree until smooth.
2. Divide strawberry puree between 8 medium sized glasses. Top with Sparkling apple cider. Serve immediately.

Substitution(s)

Tips & Tricks

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ready In: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

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Honey Almond Breakfast Polenta!

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

Sick and tired of your usual oatmeal? We got ya’ covered! Try a creamy, steaming bowl of this breakfast polenta. It’s warm and creamy-delicious. It’s the perfect way to warm up your morning.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a low boil.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add salt and slowly whisk in the polenta, making sure to whisk rapidly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking and add in the butter. Turn heat off and whisk in the vanilla.
3. Place polenta in bowls. Top with honey, a sprinkle of almonds and an extra pat of butter if desired.

Substitution(s)

Tips & Tricks

Preparation Time: 6 minutes

Cooking Time: 6 minutes

Ready In: 12 minutes

Servings: 6

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Caprese-Style Herbed Strata!

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

Feed a large group on Easter morning with this delicious casserole of eggs, bread, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Line the bottom of the dish with about 3 slices of bread. You will need to cut some slices to make sure the bottom is entirely covered. Spread half of the sun dried tomatoes and all of the basil on top of the bread. Sprinkle half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining pieces of bread, sun dried tomatoes and cheese.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the bread layers. Gently press down bread to insure that bread is fully submerged. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or even better overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake strata until golden and bubbly, about an hour. Allow dish sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Substitution(s)

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ready In: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Baking Time: 1 hour

Source:

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/strawberry-spritzers.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/honey-almond-breakfast-polenta.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/caprese-style-herbed-strata.html

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Poached Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce!

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

This dish is pretty enough to entertain with but it’s so simple you can make it on a weekday. Prep time is practically nonexistent which makes it a perfect dish for your busiest of days.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Pour tomato sauce into a 2 quart sized baking dish. Stir basil, red pepper flakes and salt into the sauce. Crack eggs into sauce about  1-inch apart from each other making sure not to break yolks.
3. Bake eggs until whites are just opaque, about 22-24 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over each egg and switch oven to broiler setting. Broil for 30 seconds or until cheese is bubbly. Serve hot along side buttered toast.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ready In: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

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Fig And Almond Crostata!

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

Nothing fussy about this dessert yet it looks so pretty. Best thing is, the dough can be prepared a month in advance and frozen. Make some tonight and store it so you always have a treat for those unexpected guests.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, combine flour sugar and salt. Run the processor for a couple of seconds, until the dry ingredients are just combined. Add butter and pulse the processor until mixture resembles a coarse meal (about 10 seconds).  Continue pulsing to add in the egg and egg yolk. Stop as soon as the egg is incorporated. Be careful not to over process.
2. Place the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a flat disk. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 1 hour. (Dough may be frozen up to 1 month wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer zip lock bag.)
3. Once the pastry has chilled, remove from refrigerator and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry into a 10-inch round (about 1/4-inch in thickness). Keep rotating the pastry to ensure that it doesn’t stick. Transfer pastry to a parchment baking sheet.
4. Spread the fig jam over the pastry leaving a 2-inch border. Gently fold the edges of the pastry up over the jam to create a pleated look. Be sure to patch any holes or cracks before baking. Sprinkle the jam with sliced almonds.
5. Bake tart for 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve.

Substitution(s)

Tips & Tricks

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ready In: 1 hour 40 minutes

Chilling Time: 1 hour

Baking Time: 25 minutes

Source:

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/leg-of-lamb.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/poached-eggs-spicy-tomato-sauce.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/fig-almond-crostata.html

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