Penny Supper (Mac n' Cheese and Hot Dogs!)

This is an American staple so I just had to include it :) Silly, I know, but when I print this cookbook out and pass it down to my children someday, I want to be sure to include all of their favs!


Ingredients:
~ 1 Box Kraft Cheesiest Macaroni & Cheese
~ 1/4 cup Milk
~ 4 Tbsp butter or Marjorie
~ 4+ Hot Dogs (any brand, our fav is Ballpark"

Directions:
Make mac n' cheese according to pkg directions, using the milk & butter. Cut up hot dogs, stir in and serve steamin'! WA LAH!

Recipe From: Every American Family (with good taste!)

Quick Peanut Butter PLAYDOUGH - Kids Love!!

I made this when Katelyn had a friend over and it entertained them for quite awhile. I gave them plastic knives and a ton of cookie cutters and they were in heaven. The playdough actually tastes really good and I snitch bites too.


Ingredients:
~ 1 part powdered sugar
~ 4 parts peanut butter
~ 2 parts sweetened condensed milk

Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bow. Knead for several minutes until smooth and pliable. Mixture should not stick to your fingers. If it does, more powdered sugar may be added (add very little at a time, if needed, or playdough will get dry & crack...better too moist than dry!). Don't make more playdough than can be consumed, as there are no preservatives to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Recipe from: Friend, Amy Soucie

Cranberry, Pineapple Slush

This is a delicious drink. I thought I knew what this friend was talking about when she told me about it, but I had never had anything like it (homemade). It's very good and a great party drink!!


Ingredients:
~ 1 qt. cranberry juice
~ 1 qt. pineapple juice
~ 1 c. sugar
~ 1 Tbsp. almond extract

Directions:
Mix all ingredients, place in a large freezer Ziploc baggie and freeze. About 30 min. before serving, empty into a punch bowl. To serve, add 2 liters of sprite and crush solid pieces into slush (a potato masher works great for this).

Recipe From: Shirley Cross

Cheese Ball/Dip

I love cheese balls and this is one of the best I've had yet. It's soft which makes it a great dip for any cracker.


Ingredients:
~ 2-8oz. pkgs cream cheese
~ 1/4 tsp. dry mustard (or 1 tsp. prepared mustard)
~ 2 1/2-3 tsp. Bon Appetit (It's a McCormick seasoning salt - in little seasoning bottles in the seasoning section)
~ tops of 2-3 green onions, minced

Directions:
Mix together all ingredients (your hands work fabulous for doing this :) and shape into 2 balls. Chill at least 24 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Recipe from: Friend, Shirley Cross

Perfect French Bread

A friend made this bread for an enrichment activity and it was so soft and delicious it beat all of the store bought french breads. Totally worth the time!



Roll it from the long side


Risen and ready to pop in the oven




Ingredients:
~ 3 Tbsp sugar
~ 1 Tbsp salt
~ 1/2 c. veggie oil
~ 3 c. flour
~ 2 Tbsp yeast
~ 3 c. flour

Directions:
Dissolve yeast in 2 c. warm water. Add all ingredients (except last 3 c. flour). Mix well. Add the rest of the flour, a little at a time, until dough is no longer sticky (dough should always be slightly sticky :) If using a mixer or Bosch, add flour until dough pulls away from sides. Place in a warm place and rise until doubles. Cut dough in half. Roll halves into 15x9 rectangles and then roll up, lengthwise (like cinnamon rolls), pressing the seam to seal. Press ends and tuck under so they're smooth. With a cerated knife, make a few slashes on top (to look pretty like french bread should!) Place loaves onto an extra LARGE cookie sheet and let rise until they double. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Recipe from: Marva Lu Kesler