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Chicken salad with dried cherry and celery, served on bread

Chicken Apple Salad Sandwich

Ingredients 1/4 pound cooked, shredded chicken 1 cup chopped celery (one stalk) 1/2 cup chopped apple (one apple) 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1 lemon, juiced 1 small box of raisins (1.5 ounces) 8 slices whole wheat bread chopped walnuts (1…

Bugs on a Log

Bugs on a Log

Kids and adults can create their own combinations of the ingredients for a fun and healthy snack activity. Ingredients “Logs” 1 celery stalk (Cut into 3 pieces) Apple slices carrot, raw, sliced into 3″ pieces Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese, low…

Chicken Casserole

Chicken Casserole

Ingredients 1 pound rotini or macaroni pasta (1 package) 1 can chicken (about 12 ounces) 1 can low-sodium tomato sauce (about 15 ounces) 1/2 can low-sodium green peas, drained (about 8 ounces) 3 slices pasteurized process American cheese Directions Preheat…

Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients 4 potatoes (large, baking) 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat 2 tablespoons 1% milk 2 tablespoons onion (chopped) 1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Scrub the potatoes. Put the potatoes…

MyPlate Kitchen

Chicken Club Salad

Ingredients 1 cup pasta (uncooked whole wheat, small, such as macaroni or rotelle) 6 cups romaine lettuce (well washed and torn, or spinach) 2 cups vegetables (fresh, green pepper, celery, cauliflower florets, cucumber, carrots chopped) 2 cups tomatoes (chopped) 1…

MyPlate Kitchen

Cheese-A-Roni Bake

Ingredients 1 jar spaghetti sauce, meatless, low-sodium (24-ounce jar) 1/3 cup water 6 ounces cottage cheese, fat-free 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 cup macaroni, dry 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (part skim, shredded) Directions Wash hands with soap…

Cheesy Broccoli & Rice Squares

Cheesy Broccoli & Rice Squares

Ingredients 1 cup low fat cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup broccoli (chopped) 3 cups brown rice (cooked) 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped) 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs (beaten) 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire…

Cheesy Chicken

Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake

Ingredients 5 cups water 2 1/2 cups rice 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (chopped) 1 cup milk (skim) 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.75 ounces, condensed, 98% fat-free) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup cheddar…

MyPlate Kitchen

Cheesy Swiss Steak

Ingredients 2 pounds beef round roast (1-inch thick) 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 carrot (chopped) 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces) 1/2 cup American cheese, shredded Directions Wash hands with…

MyPlate Kitchen

Cherry Pineapple Delight

Ingredients 2 cups water (boiling) 1 package gelatin (8 serving size, cherry, sugar-free) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 can pineapple chunks (20 oz., in juice, not drained) 2 cans 11 ounce cans of mandarin orange (in light syrup, drained) 16 ice…

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