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    Spicy Chicken Penne

    3 slices bacon 2 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise, and sliced to desired thickness 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeded 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded LDF Pepper Jack Cheese 1/4 cup…

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    Pop Up Pancake

    This pancake serves 2 or 3 people. First get permission and help in using the oven. Turn the oven on to 400 degrees so it will warm up. Get out the stuff: A pie pan A medium sized bowl. 2 Tablespoons of butter or stick margarine 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Milk 1/2 Cup Flour Put…

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    Purple Cow

    Have you ever seen one? One tall glass 3/4 Cup Milk 1 1/2 Tablespoon frozen, concentrated grape juice 1/4 Cup vanilla yogurt Measure the milk, frozen grape juice and yogurt into a container with a tight lid. Hold onto the container and lid firmly and shake like crazy until everything is mixed and foamy. Pour…

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    Fizzy Chocolate

    It tickles your mouth! 3/4 Cup milk 1 Tablespoon chocolate syrup 2 Tablespoons club soda or 7-up. A tall glass filled with ice Have everything cold. Measure the milk and chocolate syrup into a container with a tight lid and shake hard, until it’s all mixed. Open the container and add the 2 tablespoons of…

  • Cheesie Quesadillas

    THE HOT STUFF Ask an adult if you can use the oven and the cheese shredder. Turn on the oven to 350 degrees. Get out a cookie sheet, cheese shredder or grater, and a can opener. Don’t forget to get out this food stuff too: 8 ounces of Mild Cheddar or Jack cheese 6 medium…

  • Zucchini Fritatta

    3 tablespoons Butter 1 small onion 2 small zucchini 1/2 teaspoon Herb Italian Seasoning 10 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Heat butter in an oven-proof 10” omelet pan or cast iron skillet. Add onion, zucchini, and Italian seasoning. Sauté over high heat, stirring often, until zucchini is lightly…

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    Wild Rice Soup

    2 Tbs. Margarine 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks) 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 small) 3 TBS. All-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice 2 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock – (2…

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    White Chili

    6 white corn tortillas 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced 1…

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    Turkey Salad with Fruit

    3 cups cut-up cooked turkey or chicken 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks) 3/4 cup sliced green grapes 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 container (6 ounces) peach, orange, or lemon yogurt (2/3 cup) 2 tablespoons…