Baked Kabob Appetizers

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biscuitsWhat You Need:

4 (8 ct.) refrigerated home style biscuits
24 frozen meatballs, thawed
6 T of Parmesan cheese, grated
1 sweet red bell pepper, seed and cut into 12 chunks

How to Make It:

The oven is set to preheat to 375 degrees F.
Each biscuit is cut into 4 equal pieces.
In a mixing bowl put the biscuit pieces.
The Parmesan cheese is added and the biscuits tossed until coated.
On a metal skewer put one biscuit and one meatball.
Add a biscuit and a chunk of pepper.
Add another biscuit and another meatball and end with another biscuit.
Continue making 11 more with the ingredients in the same order.
Place in a 15 x 10 baking pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are a golden brown.
Cool the kabobs slightly before serving.

Makes 12 kabobs

Kids love these kabobs served with tomato sauce, pizza sauce or a cheese dip.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information per skewer: (approximate values)
Calories 580; fat 29 g; sodium 1,730 mg; carbohydrates 57 g;
sugar 17 g; protein 24 g

Not So Spicy Taco Dip

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chipsWhat You Need:

3 C of prepared bean dips
1 1/2 C of chive and onion sour cream
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 C of Mexican cheese blend
1 large bag of tortilla chips

How to Make It:

In the bottom of a serving bowl put the bean dip.
Over the bean dip spread the sour cream
The tomatoes are sprinkled over the sour cream.
Over the tomatoes spread the cheese.
Serve as a dip with the chips.

Makes 12 servings

This recipe will satisfy any kids taste for tacos. A few ideas for additions to your dip are taco flavored meat, olives, onions and lettuce.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information per 1/2 C serving: (approximate values)
Calories 350; fat 25 g; sodium 820 g; carbohydrates 27 g; sugar 5 g; protein 10 g

Cornbread Cinnamon Twisters

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cinnamonsticksjarWhat You Need:

2 (8 oz.) cans refrigerated cornbread twists
2 T of butter, melted
4 t of cinnamon sugar

How to Make It:

The oven is preheated to 375 degrees F.
A cookie sheet is lightly sprayed with a non stick cooking spray.
Separate both cans of the dough into 2 separate rectangular pieces.
With you fingertips seal any perforations in the dough.
Each rectangle is rolled to 12 inch long and 7 inch wide.
With butter evenly brush each rectangle.
Over both rectangles sprinkle the cinnamon sugar. evenly.
The dough is cut crosswise into 12 strips each.
Each strip is cut in half.
The strips are twisted and put on the prepared cookie sheet.
Put in the preheated oven and bake 10 minutes or until a dark golden brown.

Makes 12 servings

These sweet twists make the kids go a little crazy. You may add yogurt or pudding on the side for dipping.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

Nutritional Value per 4 twists: (approximate values)
Calories 150; fat 7 g; sodium 470 mg; carbohydrates 19 g; sugar 7 g; protein 3 g

Cheesy Pizza Dog

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hotdogsWhat You Need:

8 all beef hot dogs
2 (8 oz.) cans of pizza sauce
8 hot dog buns
1 C of pizza cheese blend, shredded

How to Make It:

The hot dogs are cut into strips and put in a saucepan.
Over the hot dogs pour the pizza sauce and gently stir to coat.
Stir often while cooking over medium heat 5 minutes.
The hot dog buns are opened.
Evenly spoon the hot dog mixture onto each bun.
The cheese is sprinkled evenly over the buns.
The buns are closed and cut into 4 equal size pieces.
Each of the pieces is secured with a toothpick.

Makes 32

These are a great party appetizer for kids of all ages. If you like your pizza cheese a little gooey put the above on a cookie sheet under the broiler for 2 minutes, watching very carefully so they don’t burn.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information per 4 bites: (approximate values)
Calories 350; fat 22 g; sodium 1,240 mg; carbohydrates 28 g;
sugar 8 g; protein 13 g

Ranch Dressing Chicken Wraps

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chickenwrapsWhat You Need:

1 C of sour cream
1 C of mayonnaise
2 (1 oz.) envelopes of dry ranch dressing mix
4 T of vegetable oil
2 (16.2 oz.) cans refrigerated flaky biscuits
2 (6 oz.) pkg. cooked chicken strips
4 T of butter, melted

How to Cook It:

Set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees F.
Generously spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
In a medium size mixing bowl mix together the sour cream and mayonnaise.
Blend in the ranch dressing mix and blend well.
On the prepared cookie sheet put the biscuits.
Press each biscuit into an oval using the tip of your fingers.
Over each biscuit spread 1 t of the dressing mixture.
Crosswise in the center of each biscuit put 3 chicken strips.
Bring the sides of the biscuit over the chicken and press to seal.
The melted butter is brushed over the top of each chicken wrap.
Put in the preheated oven and bake 20 minutes or until a golden brown.

Makes 16 wraps

These will be the hit of any party. Ranch dressing may be served on the side for dipping. If you would like a little more spicy taste use taco seasoning mix instead of the ranch dressing mix and serve salsa for dipping.

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

Nutritional Information per wrap: (approximate values)
Calories 430; fat 29 g; sodium 1,140 mg; carbohydrates 30 g;
sugar 10 g; protein 12 g

Make Ahead Ham & Cheese Roll Ups

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hamcheeserollupsWhat You Need:

8 slices of white bread
2 (2.5 oz) pkg. cooked ham sliced thin
8 (1 oz.) sticks of string cheese
1 C of honey mustard salad dressing

How to Make It:

The crust is removed from each slice of bread.
Roll each slice of bread with a rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
Between the 8 slices of bread divide the ham.
On each slice of bread place a stick of string cheese on the edge. The bread is rolled over the cheese and ham.
Into the roll put 4 toothpicks about 1 inch apart.
Cut each roll with a serrated knife into 4 sections.
The honey mustard is served for dipping.

Makes 32 roll ups

Make these rolls the night before a big party. Cover tightly and put in refrigerator until time to serve. You may use any type of thinly sliced meats.

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information per 4 roll ups: (approximately values)
Calories 280; fat 17 g; sodium 740 mg; carbohydrates 16 g; sugar 4 g;
protein 14 g

Fruity Trix Smoothies

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smoothiesWhat You Need:

6 (8 oz.) containers of vanilla yogurt
3/4 C of orange juice
3 bananas
3 C of frozen whole strawberries
Trix cereal, crushed

How to Make It:

In a blender put the yogurt and orange juice and stir just to incorporate into the yogurt.
Break each banana into chunks and put in the blender.
The strawberries are added to the blender.
Cover the blender and blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
The mixture is poured into glasses and the crushed cereal is put on top.

Makes 10 servings

Kids will love this healthy drink at their New Years Eve party. It not as time consuming as making punch or as cold as a milk shake. Top these drinks with miniature chocolate chips or cut up fruit for a different taste.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 15 minutes

Nutritional Information per 1 C serving: (approximate values)
Calories 230; fat 2 g; sodium 90 mg; carbohydrates 47 g; sugar 38 g; protein 8 g

Mini Ice Cream Tacos

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tacoshellsWhat You Need:

8 mini corn taco shells
1/3 C of milk chocolate chips, divided
1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 T peanuts, chopped

How to Make It:

Set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees F.
In a loaf pan put the taco shells open side up.
Place foil balls at each end to keep the shells upright.
Put in oven for 5 minutes or until the shell are crispy.
Cool shells for 10 minutes.
With 1 t of the chocolate chips fill the bottom of the shells.
Put 1/4 C of ice cream in each taco shell.
The filled shells are put into the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
In a microwave safe bowl put the remaining chocolate chips.
The chips are microwave on high for 1 minute then stirred.
Melt until smooth using 30 second intervals stirring after each interval.
Remove the shells from the freezer and drizzle with the chocolate.
The chopped peanuts are quickly sprinkled over the tacos.
Put back in freezer at least 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 ice cream tacos

You may use any flavor of ice cream in the tacos to make a big hit at your New Years Eve party. Any flavor of ice cream topping can be drizzled over the top. Choose the ice cream and topping to suit your child’s taste.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 5 minutes
Freezing Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour

Nutritional Information per taco: (approximate values)
Calories 140; fat 8 g; sodium 60 mg; carbohydrates 15 g; sugars 10 g; protein 3 g

Bacon and Turkey Sandwich Kabobs

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baconturkeysandWhat You Need:

12 slices of bacon
18 slices of sandwich bread
1/2 C of mayonnaise
4 T of Thousand Island dressing
12 lettuce leaves
12 slices of cooked deli turkey
2 tomatoes, sliced into 6 slices each
8 cherry tomatoes
8 sweet pickle slices

How to Make It:

In a skillet over medium high heat cook the bacon 10 minutes or until crisp, turning once.
The bacon is drained well using paper towels.
In a toaster toast the bread.
In a small mixing bowl put the mayonnaise stir in the Thousand Island dressing until well blended.
Over one side of each toasted slice of bread spread the mayonnaise mixture.
On the counter put 6 slices of bread mayo side up.
On each piece of bread put one lettuce leaf and 2 slices of turkey.
Over the turkey put 6 slices of bread mayo side down.
To the sandwich add 6 more lettuce leaves.
Over the lettuce put 2 slices of tomatoes.
On each sandwich put 2 slices of bacon.
The remaining toast mayo side down is put on top of the bacon.
Cut each sandwich into 4 pieces diagonally using a sharp knife.
On a wooden skewer put 1 sandwich piece and then a cherry tomato.
Another sandwich piece is added to the skewer.
One sweet pickle slice is added.
Another sandwich piece is added to finish the skewer.

Makes 8 kabobs

Preparation Time: approximately 40 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information per kabob: (approximately values)
Calories 420; fat 24 g; sodium 740 mg; carbohydrates 32 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 21 g

Strawberry Apple Bagel Spread

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bagelWhat You Need:

1/2 C of strawberry cream cheese, softened
1 large red apple, cored and chopped small
2 bananas, chopped small
4 cinnamon flavored bagels

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl put the cream cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
Coat the apples and bananas with the cream cheese.
Toast each half of a split bagel in the toaster until slightly crispy.
The toasted bagels are cut into bite size pieces.
The bagel pieces are served with the spread on the side.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any flavor bagels in this recipe. You can also toast the bagels in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Cut the bagels into bite size pieces before toasting. Coat them with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Put in the oven and turn often during baking time. Be sure to cool before serving.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Toasting Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values)
Calories 160; Fat 6 g; sodium 200 mg; carbohydrates 24 g; sugars 6 g;
protein 4g