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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…

Cherry puff pancake in a pan with a slice of the pancake on the side

Cherry Puff Pancake

Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup fat free (skim) milk (or 1% milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter) 2 cups halved, pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed…

fruit salad with cherries

Cherry Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup pitted and halved sweet cherries 1 cup cubed cantaloupe 1 cup halved green grapes 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange) ¼ cup flaked coconut (optional) Directions Wash hands with…

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Ingredients 1 cup rice, uncooked 1 broccoli, frozen (10 ounce package) 3 cups chicken, cooked 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter) 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cook…

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Ingredients Directions Heat oil in Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-high heat. Sauté carrot, onion and celery for 5 minutes; stir in broth, chicken, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low; simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile,…

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Ingredients 8 ounces fettuccine noodles 1 cup broccoli, fresh or frozen 16 ounces chicken breast, boneless 2 tablespoons butter 1/8 Basic Soup and Sauce Mix (1/3 cup dry recipe) 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup milk, non-fat 1/2 cup Parmesan…

Chapatis Flatbread

Chapatis Flatbread

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup water (warm) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 dash salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add water, oil, and salt. Mix with fork…

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…

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…

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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…