Our Best Recipes

3rd Grade - 2016-2017

(A project based on the book A Fine Dessert by Emily Jenkins & Sophie Blackall)

Recipes are included in alphabetical order. Thanks to all students and parents for sharing their recipes! Alfredo Penne

submitted by Alex Schmelz

Ingredients

● 1 (16 ounce) package penne ● 1 cup heavy cream ● 1/2 cup butter ● 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ● 1 cup chopped fresh parsley ● 1 teaspoon salt ● 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ● 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2. Combine heavy cream and butter in a Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally; be careful not to bring mixture to a boil. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss with cooked pasta and serve immediately.

Ants on a Log

Ingredients

● 5 stalks celery ● 1/2 cup peanut butter ● 1/4 cup raisins

Directions

1. Cut the celery stalks in half. Spread with peanut butter. Sprinkle with raisins.

By: Sophia

Apple crisp

Ingredients: ● 1 cup flour ● 1 cup sugar ● 1/2 teaspoon salt ● 1 teaspoon baking powder ● 1/2 cup margarine ● 1 egg ● 6­7 apples peeled and sliced

Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients except apples. 2. Put in baking dish and cover with apples. 3. Sprinkle with cinnamon. 4. Bake at 325 for 35­45 minutes.

Submitted by: Ava Scrimenti

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

1/2 C white sugar 1/2 C flour 3/4 C brown sugar 3/4 C oatmeal 4 Tbsp butter softened (1/2 stick) apple slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice apples in sections and set aside. Pour white sugar, brown sugar and oatmeal into a bowl. Mix well. Add flour and butter, mix together. Pour sugar mixture over apples and mix together. Put mixture into a buttered 9x9 pan and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Submitted by:Sarah

Awesome Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Submitted by Jacob M.

Ingredients ● 18 slices bread ● 4 tablespoons butter ● 9 slices Cheddar cheese

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 2.Butter one side of 9 slices of bread, and place butter-side down on a baking sheet. Arrange cheese on each slice of bread. Spread butter on 9 remaining slices of bread, and place them buttered-side up on top of the cheese. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the sandwiches, and bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes

Baked Mac-n-Cheese

Disclaimer: I do not not measure - these are best guesses! Submitted by Skylar

Ingredients: ● Butter - 1 stick ● Flour - 2 tablespoons ● Milk - 1 to 2 cups ● 1/2 lb. sharp yellow cheddar cheese - cut in cubes ● 4 slices American Cheese ● Flavored Bread Crumbs - 1 cup ● 1 lb. Penne\Rigatoni pasta

Directions: 1. In medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and flour to make a rue. 2. Add cheese & 1 cup milk (add additional milk as needed based on consistency as cheese melts) 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until fully melted and creamy. 4. Place cooked pasta in baking dish and pour sauce over. 5. Fold cheese sauce into pasta, coating well. 6. Melt remaining butter and bread crumbs. 7. Spread mixture over top. 8. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, uncovered for last 5 minutes to crisp the top.

Baked Oatmeal

4 eggs 2 cups of milk 1 cup of vegetable oil 1/4 cup of white sugar 1/4 cup of brown sugar 6 cups of quick oats 1 tablespoon of baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of salt (optional)

Whisk together the first five ingredients. Add oats, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25­30 minutes. By Lauren

Belgian Waffles

1 1/2 cup of waffle mix (your choice) 1 egg 3 Tbsps of olive oil (your choice) 2/3 cup of water

In a bowl put the waffle mix you mix and all of the ingredients you put some waffle mix in a waffle maker wait until it is hawaian gold, enjoy with some maple syrup and strawberries Submitted by Nico

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BLT Salad

Ingredients ● 1 pound bacon ● 3/4 cup mayonnaise ● 1/4 cup milk ● 1 teaspoon garlic powder ● 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper ● salt to taste ● 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded ● 2 large tomatoes, chopped ● 2 cups seasoned croutons

Directions 1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside. 2. In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt. 3. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately. kyle

Blueberry Pancakes

Submitted by Kyle

2 cups of Bisquick mix 1 cup of milk 2 eggs 1 cup of blueberries

1. Heat griddle or skillet over medium­high heat and grease with cooking spray, vegetable oil or shortening. Surface is ready when a few drops of water is sprinkled on it dance and disappear.

2. Stir Bisquick, milk and eggs until blended. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle.

3. Cook until edges are dry. Turn. Cook until golden.

Buttered Noodles

Ingredients Pasta (Any type you like) 1/2 a stick of butter Salt

Directions 1. First bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Next add the uncooked pasta to the boiling water and boil for about ten minutes. 4. When the pasta is cooking pour it into a colander to drain the water. 5. Then add about a half a stick of butter to the warm pot and melt the butter over low heat. 6. Finally add the pasta back into the pot and mix it with the melted butter. 7. Put the pasta on a plate and enjoy!

By Ciara Clinton

Chocolate cake

Cake Ingredients:

Flour 1 cup of water 1 cup of oil Get dough also Mix it Directions Cook in your stove

Submitted by Samantha

Calamari Submitted by Donovan Ford

Ingredients: baby squid

Directions: deep fried

Candy Cane Cocoa

Submitted by Stephen H.

Ingredients

● 4 cups milk ● 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped ● 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed ● 1 cup whipped cream ● 4 small peppermint candy canes

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.

Chip Chicken Lollipops

Ingredients

● 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ­ cut into 1/2 inch cubes ● 1 egg ● 2 tablespoons milk ● 2 cups crushed potato chips ● lollipop sticks from a craft or party store

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. 2. Crush potato chips onto a plate. In a large bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Dip the chicken cubes into the egg mixture, then coat well with potato chips. Spread the nuggets onto the baking sheet. 3. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn nuggets over, and bake for 10 minutes more, until golden brown. Remove baking sheet from oven, and insert a lollipop stick into each nugget.

By Jacob B.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by Salvatore Signorino Ingredients ● 1 cup butter ● 1 1/2 cups of packed brown sugar ● 2 eggs ● 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract ● 2 1/2 cups of flour ● 1 teaspoon of baking soda ● 1/2 teaspoon of salt ● 2 cups of chocolate chips

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On medium speed mix together butter and brown sugar until well blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 6-8 minutes. Swap pans 1/2 way through.

Cinnamon Toast

Ingredients ● 2 slices bread ● 2 teaspoons butter or margarine ● 2 tablespoons white sugar ● 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions 1. Use a toaster to toast the bread to desired darkness. Spread butter or margarine onto one side of each slice. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle generously over hot buttered toast.

By Steven G

David Brown's Omelette Recipe Submitted by Zoe

Ingredients: Onion Red or Yellow Bell Pepper 8­10 eggs Sliced ham, turkey or sausage Olive Oil or Butter Favorite Spices Swiss, Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese

Directions

1. Slice and dice 1 onion and 1/2 of a red or yellow bell pepper. 2. Slice and dice 1 cup of ham, turkey or sausage 3. Crack and open 8­10 eggs in a mixing bowl and whip thoroughly. 4. Saute onions, peppers and sliced meat with olive oil or butter. Add favorite spices and saute until onions caramelize. 5. Pour w hipped eggs into frying pan with sauteed ingredients and stir until desired consistency is reached. 6. When cooking is complete, add a layer of swiss, mozzarella or cheddar cheese. Turn off flame and cover for 5 minutes. 7. Ready to serve!

Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies Ingredients: ● 2 eggs ● 2 cups flour ● 1 tsp. baking soda ● 1 tsp salt ● 3/4 cup butter ● 3/4 sugar ● 3/4 brown sugar ● 1 tsp vanilla ● 1/2 tsp water ● 12 oz pkg semi sweet chocolate chips ● 12 oz pkg chocolate chunks ● 1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions: ● Preheat oven to 375 degrees. ● Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.set aside. ● Combine softened butter, sugar,vanilla and water until creamy. ● Beat in 2 eggs. ● Add flour mixture, mix well. ● Add chips and chunks. ● On a cookie sheet drop spoonfuls of dough and cook for 10 mins.

By, Stephen Dellagicoma

Easy Toffee Bars Submitted by Ruby

Ingredients ● 1 cup butter ● 1 cup packed brown sugar ● 1 (10 ounce) package saltine crackers ● 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat melt butter with brown sugar; bring to a boil and remove from heat. 3. Arrange crackers (salt side up) on a jelly roll pan. Pour butter mixture over crackers. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. 5.Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crackers. Bake for another 5 minutes.

Eggs and Cheese Submitted by Ayden Adams Ingredients: ● Eggs ● Cheese

Directions: 1. Crack eggs, put into a bowl 2. Cut cheese and put in 3. Mix it and put in pan. 4. Cook it then you're done.

Fluffy French Toast

Submitted by Gage

Ingredients

● 1/4 cup all­1 purpose flour ● 1 cup milk ● salt1 pinch ● 3 eggs ● 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ● 1 tablespoon white sugar ● 12 thick slices bread

Directions

1. Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, c innamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth 2. He.at a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat. 3. Soak bread slices in mixture until saturated . Cook bread on each side until golden brown.

Frittata

Submitted by Joseph Bufardeci ingredients ● Ricotta ● Eggs ● Grated Parmasean ● Cheese ● Salt ● Pepper ● Parsley ● garlic powder ● onion powder directions combine all ingredients together, place in a well greased pie dish, bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 min or until golden brown. cool then serve

Gooey Butter Cookies

1 box of any flavor dry cake mix, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 8oz block of cream cheese @ room temperature, 1 stick of butter, 1 egg

Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Chill dough for 2 hours. Roll into balls about walnut size. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet @ 350 for 8­10 min. Dust with powdered sugar when completely cool.

By Crysta Rice

Grilled Ribeye Steak

1 lb steak

Grill steak with Grill mates steak rub. Sprinkle garlic powder on front and back. Put on grill for low 10 min. each side and done.

Submitted by Ethan Massarone

Grinch Kabobs

Submitted by Cayden Struble

Ingredients

● 24 green grapes ● 1 large banana, cut into 24 slices, or as needed ● 24 hulled strawberries, tips removed ● 24 miniature marshmallows ● 24 toothpicks

Directions 1. Thread 1 grape, 1 banana slice, 1 strawberry (narrow end facing up), and 1 marshmallow onto 1 toothpick to resemble the Grinch's head in his red hat. Repeat with remaining grapes, banana slices, strawberries, and marshmallows.

Hailey's Death By Chocolate

Ingredients

Brownie Mix made into tray of brownies ­ (mix, oil, eggs, water) 1 tub of Kool Whip, 1 instant pudding (mix, milk) 1 instant Milk Chocolate Mousse (mix, milk) 1 instant Dark Chocolate Mousse (mix, milk) 4 king size Kit Kat bars

Directions

Make all brownies, pudding & mousses and place in separate bowls. Put the Kit Kat in a plastic ziplock bag and smash into small pieces Take a large bowl, crumble 1/2 the brownies and place in the bottom of the bowl Place all the dark chocolate mousse on the brownie and spread. Place 1/3 the cool whip on the mousse and spread. Crumble 1/2 the brownies on the cool whip and spread Place all the milk chocolate mousse on the brownie and spread. Place 1/3 the cool whip on the mousse and spread. Place the pudding on the cool whip and spread. Place 1/3 the cool whip on the pudding and spread. Spread the Kit Kat over the cool whip. Cover and chill

Halloween Mummy Pups

Ingredients

● 1 package of mini hot dogs ● 1 can refrigerated breadstick dough ● Mustard and Ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 2. Lightly spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. 3. Open the refrigerated dough and roll it on smooth surface. Cut each breadstick into thirds. Wrap each mini dog several times with a strip of dough to make mummy bandages. 4. Place mummy pups on baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until golden brown. 5. Cool slightly and then add two drops of mustard to each for eyes. Serve with mustard and ketchup for dipping.

Submitted by Travis C.

Italian Lemon cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar 1/2 veg shortening 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/8 salt

Frosting 3 cups confectioners sugar 1/4 cups water 1 tsp lemon extract

Directions

1 heat at 375 2 degrees bake ten mins

Submitted by Sophie

M&M Pretzel Treats Ingredients Submitted by Alexa Fritz ● Pretzel ● Waffle ● Squares, ● Hershey ● Kisses, ● M&Ms in your favorite colors

Directions 1. Place the pretzel squares on a baking sheet, and top each one with a Hershey Kiss 2. Cook for 3 minutes in a 200 degree oven 3. Press an M&M into the center of each Hershey Kiss. Refrigerate for approximately 15-20 minutes or until cool.

Meatballs Submitted by Griffin Ingredients ● Veal ● Pork ● beef ● Egg ● Parsley ● Garlic ● Romano cheese ● White bread ● Milk ● Bread crumbs ● Salt and pepper

Directions In a large bowl combine the meat mixture, parsley, crushed garlic, romano cheese, mixed egg. Then add 4 slices wet bread, milk, bread crumbs and salt and pepper. Mix all together. Form into balls. Place on baking sheet and bake in oven on 375 for 25 minutes.

Meatloaf submitted by Jeffrey

I ngredients ● 2 tbs olive oil ● 2/3 cup minced shallots 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions ● 1 tsp minced garlic ● 1 tsp kosher salt ● 1/2 tsp black pepper ● 1/2 tsp dried oregano ● 2 tbs worcestershire sauce ● 2 tbs tomato paste ● 2 eggs ● 1/2 cup milk ● 2 & 1/2 ground beef ● 1 cup breadcrumbs ● 1/2 cup parsley ● 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ● 1/2 cup ketchup

Directions

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees, spray baking sheet with cooking spray 2. heat the olive oil in a skillet, add shallots, cook stirring frequently until tender, about 5 min, try not to let them get too brown 3. add the scallions and garlic, cook until you smell the garlic, about 2 min 4. add salt, pepper, oregano, worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, mix well, let mixture cool, slightly 5. place eggs and milk in large bowl, beat to mix, add turkey, breadcrumbs cooled shallot mixture, parmesan and parsley. mix well with your hands and shape into rectangular shape on a baking sheet( I usually put it on non­stick tin foil for less mess) 6. Spread ketchup over the meatloaf 7. Bake the meatloaf until cooked through, 60 to 65 min. let stand 10 min then serve.

Meatloaf Submitted by Anna Youngren Ingredients ● 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, ● 1/2 small onion (chopped fine), ● 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, ● ½ teaspoon parsley, ● 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, ● 1/8 teaspoon pepper, ● 1/4 cup grated cheese, ● 1 egg, ● 4 ounces tomato sauce Directions Mix all ingredients together. Shape into a loaf. Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with more grated cheese. Use another can of sauce if needed. Add a little water to the roasting pan, so the sauce does not burn. Bake at 350-375 degrees in the oven for about 1 hour. If you want, add quartered potatoes in the same pan and cook along with the meatloaf.

Mickey Mouse Shaped Pancakes Submitted by P atrick Foley Ingredients ● Flour, ● baking powder, ● salt, ● sugar, ● milk, ● eggs and ● butter

Directions In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour the batter onto the griddle in the shape of Mickey Mouse by spooning two small round circles for ears and one large circle for the head.

My Mom’s Banana Bread

1 1 /4 of cup of sugar 1 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas(3 medium) 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups all­purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

1. Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pan will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottoms only of two 8 x 4­ inch loaf pans or one 9 x 5­inch loaf pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray. 2. In large bowl, stir sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in egg until well mixed. Stir in bananas, buttermilk and vanilla; beat with spoon until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Divide batter evenly between 8­inch pan or pour into 9­inch pan. 3. Bake 8­inch loaves about 1 hour, 9­inch loaf about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on wire rack. 4. Loosen side of loaves from pans; remove from pans and places top side up on wire rick. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.

By,Nikole

Oreo® Cookie Cake submitted by James

Ingredients ● 1 (20 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies ● 1/2 cup butter ● 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed ● 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ● 1 cup confectioners' sugar ● 2 cups milk ● 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions 1. Crush cookies into bite size pieces. Reserve 1 cup for top. Melt butter and mix with rest of cookies. Press into 9x13 pan. Put in freezer for 5 minutes. 2. Blend 1/2 of the whipped topping, all of the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Spread over crust and place cake back in freezer. 3. Prepare instant pudding with the milk according to package directions then spread over top of cake. Spread the remaining whipped topping on top of the pudding then sprinkle with the remaining cookies. Keep cake refrigerated.

Pancakes

Submitted by Isabella

Ingredients 2 cups of pancake mix, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs

Directions Stir ingredients until blended. Pour slightly less than 1/4 cupful onto hot greased griddle. Cook until edges are dry.Turn; cook until golden.

Peanut Butter Hot Dogs

Submitted by Adonai

Ingredient s

● 2 tablespoons peanut butter ● 2 slices whole wheat bread ● 1 banana, peeled

Directions 1. Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Break the banana into two pieces, and place one half onto the center of each peanut buttered bread slice. Wrap the bread around each banana and eat like a hot dog!

Peanut Butter Nutella Brownies

Contributed by Mrs. Gridley

Ingredients

● 1 cup butter ● 2 cups granulated sugar ● 2 tsp vanilla ● 4 large eggs ● 1 cup all­purpose flour ● 3/4 cup cocoa ● 1/8 tsp salt ● 1/2 tsp baking powder ● 1/2 cup Nutella ● 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in sugar and vanilla until well combined. Let cool for 5 minutes.

3. Add the eggs to the butter­sugar mixture one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until all the eggs are incorporated. (It is important to let the butter and sugar cool slightly before adding the eggs, otherwise the eggs might scramble.) Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well.

4. Mix together the Nutella and peanut butter in a microwave­safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second intervals until it reaches a runny consistency. Stir that into the prepared brownie batter.

5. Pour the batter into a 13×9 inch baking pan (either greased or lined with parchment paper). Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Try to let cool before eating. You will not succeed.

Peppermint Brittle ingredients ● 2 pounds white chocolate ● 30 small peppermint candy canes

Directions 1. Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy­duty foil. 2. Place white chocolate in a microwave­safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Place candy canes in a plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or 4.rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. Stir peppermint into melted white chocolate. Spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces by slamming pan on counter.

Submitted by Jaxon

Pumpkin Muffins Submitted by Landon Ingredients .1 3/4 cups all purpose flour .1 cup sugar .1/2 cup dark brown sugar . teaspoon baking soda ..1/2 teaspoon salt .2 teaspoons cinnamon .1/4 teaspoon ground cloves .1/4 teaspoon nutmeg .2 eggs .1 15 ounce can pure pumpkin puree .1/2 cup coconut oil, melted .1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions - Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place 12 paper liners into each well of your standard size muffin baking pan.

- Measure out the flour, sugars, baking soda, salt and spices in a medium bowl and whisk together. Set aside.

- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, coconut oil and vanilla extract.

- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together. Do not over mix, just stir until everything is incorporated into the batter.

It is helpful to use a large scoop (like an ice cream scoop) to evenly distribute the batter into each well. They will be nearly full. This will help give your muffins a nice puffy dome.

Bake your muffins for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Pumpkin Pie Submitted by Matthew Montena Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. 3. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes. 4. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. 5. Cool. Decorate if desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator

Ricotta Cheese Cookies Submitted by Alana ● 2 Cups sugar ● 1 cup of butter (2 sticks), softened ● 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese ● 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ● 2 large eggs ● 4 cups all purpose flour ● 2 tablespoons baking powder ● 1 teaspoon salt

Icing ● 1 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar ● 3 tablespoons milk and red and green sugar crystals

1. Preheat oven to 350F. In large bowl with mixer at low speed, beat sugar and butter until blended. Increase speed to high, beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. At medium speed beat in ricotta, vanilla and eggs until well combined.

2. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, beat until dough forms.

3. Drop dough by level tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until cookies are very lightly golden (cookies will be soft). With pancake turner, remove cookies to rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

4. When cookies are cool, prepare icing. In small bowl, stir confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. With small metal spatula or knife, spread icing on cookies; sprinkle with red or green sugar crystals. Set cookies aside to allow icing to dry completely, about 1 hour. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Each cookie is about 90 calories, 1g protein, 14g carbohydrate, 3g total fat (1g saturated fat) 3mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium.

Roti

Submitted by Stephanie Sukhram

Ingredients ● 1 lb all purpose flour ● 1/4 tsp baking powder ● 4 cups of milk

Directions ● Mix it altogether into a dough. Let it sit for 10­mins. Then cut it into pieces and roll it out like you would make pizza. Place it into the pan and cook for 1 minute per side.

Enjoy with your delicious jelly, syrup or curry!

Snowcream

1 cup milk (any kind) 1/3 cup of granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 8 cups clean snow or shaved ice (more or less depending on the density of the snow) optional (but strongly suggested) topping: sprinkles

Add all ingredients to bowl and mix till blended well

By, John

Spinach, Artichoke and Chicken Penne

Submitted By TJ Nolan

● 1 pound penne rigate or whole wheat penne rigate ● 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 small pieces) ● 1 bay leaf ● 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) ● 2 tablespoons butter ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 3-4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped ● Black pepper ● 2 slightly rounded tablespoons flour ● 1/2 cup dry white wine ● 1 cup chicken stock ● 1 cup cream or whole milk ● A few grates of nutmeg ● 1 10 ounces box frozen spinach defrosted, wrung dry and separated ● 1 can artichoke hearts in water (14 ounces), drained well and chopped ● 1 cup grated Asiago or provolone cheese ● Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Salt water and cook pasta to al dente. Meanwhile, poach chicken. Place chicken in small pan and add water to top of meat but do not cover completely. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil, reduce heat and gently simmer to cook through 10­12 minutes. Shred meat into small pieces with forks or dice into small pieces.

While chicken cooks heat EVOO in large, deep saute pan over medium heat. Melt butter into oil and add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook 8­10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle flour over cooked onions and garlic and stir 1 minute then whisk in white wine. Add stock and stir 1 minute then stir in cream and season with nutmeg. Thicken sauce a couple of minutes over low heat then stir in spinach and artichokes and heat through, melt Asiago or provolone cheese into sauce and turn off heat. Drain pasta and toss with sauce and chicken to combine, adjust salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano­Reggiano cheese. Taco recipe

Submitted by Brody 1 lb. beef 1/2 C water 1 pack taco seasoning 12 taco shells lettuce tomato cheese

Cook beef in pan. Add taco seasoning and water. Cook 5 minutes. P ut beef in taco shells. Put lettuce, tomato and cheese on top.

The Original Treats(TM)

Ingredients

● 3 tablespoons margarine or butter ● 1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows ● 6 cups Kellogg's(R) Rice Krispies(R) cereal

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x 9 x 2­inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2­inch squares. Best if served the same day.

By;Cooper Carver

Zucchini Bread

2 cups medium zucchini - shredded 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter-soft 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves and nutmeg, and set aside

Combine sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla into the mixer. Beat at medium 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. Reduce mixer to low and add the flour mixture. Keep mixing 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini with a spoon. Put the mix into 2 greased pans. Bake them for 1 hour.

By, Jacob H.

Blackberry Fool: A Recipe The Recipe that Inspired this Project ...

● 2 ½ Cups fresh blackberries (other berries will do ­ but the fool won’t be such a nice purple color; frozen berries will work, though fresh are nicer.) ● ½ C sugar, divided in two ● 1 tsp vanilla ● 1 ½ C heavy cream

1. Find an adult to cook with you. 2. Mash the berries with a potato masher or a large fork. If you’ve got a food processor, you can use that. With clean hands, press the crushed berries through a sieve to remove the seeds. Sprinkle the fruit with ¼ C of the sugar. Stir. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining ¼ C of the sugar, the vanilla and the cream. Using a whisk or whatever kind of beater you have, whip the mixture until it makes soft peaks, but not stiff ones. 4. Fold the sugared berries into the whipped cream. Taste it to see if it’s sweet enough. Add more sugar if you need it. There should be streaks of purple and white. 5. Refrigerate for 3 hours or more.

Eat! And don’t forget to lick the bowl!

(from A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat by Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall)