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 Ώ 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.