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Cucumber Tomato Raita

This is a good afternoon snack to get the kids used to consuming less sugar, without trading flavor. Place it on a plate with some carrot sticks in the late afternoon, and it just might disappear! 3/4 cup plain yogurt … Continue reading

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Vege-tize your kids

Are your kids picky eaters? Young children are notoriously finicky when it comes to eating stuff that’s good for them, but parents and caretakers are still in a position to influence the eating habits of the next generation. I read … Continue reading

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Border Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 can condensed cheese soup (cheddar, fiesta nacho, southwestern jack, etc) ½ cup milk 2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese 1 (14 oz) can cut-up tomatoes, or 1 cup salsa Preheat oven to 350°. … Continue reading

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Kid-Friendly Stuffed Shells

Simple to assemble, this recipe doubles easily, and also freezes well. ½ pkg large shells (about 18) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ½ jar spaghetti sauce 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese Cook shells according to package directions; drain. Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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Sugar Plums

This kid-friendly treat is a beautiful jewel on a plate of homemade cookies, and is so full of fruit and nuts it could practically count as a serving of fruit. 1 C dried dates 1 C golden raisins 1/2 C … Continue reading

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