Macaroni Kid EATS!
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Macaroni Kid EATS!
Happy {almost} May! With May comes Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day, all great excuses to make lots of yummy food and overindulge!
In this edition of Macaroni Kid EATS, you will find simple recipes using fresh ingredients, a fun Mother's Day breakfast idea and a chocolaty s'mores trifle sure to be the hit of any party. Do your kiddos go to summer camp? Be sure to check out the informational article about meals served at summer camps across the country.
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Until next month,
Enjoy some great EATS!
In this edition of Macaroni Kid EATS, you will find simple recipes using fresh ingredients, a fun Mother's Day breakfast idea and a chocolaty s'mores trifle sure to be the hit of any party. Do your kiddos go to summer camp? Be sure to check out the informational article about meals served at summer camps across the country.
Follow Macaroni EATS throughout the month on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!
Until next month,
Enjoy some great EATS!
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Honey & Poppy Seeds
Salsa or Pico de Gallo is traditionally a savory mixture of tomatoes, peppers, onion and cilantro, we used the same method and made a fresh fruit version! This can be made with any of your favorite fruits, the addition of honey and poppy seeds added a bit of sweetness and some extra crunch. Fruit salsa can be used as a dip for chips or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, grilled or roasted meats and desserts!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries, cut in quarters
1 cup red & green grapes, diced
2 ...
Mini Pancake Kabobs
Perfect for Mother's Day!
A simple and fun Mother's Day breakfast idea that the kiddos can help create! Use your imagination - toppings and flavor combinations are endless for these kabobs!
You will need:
Pancake mix - prepared as stated on the box
Toppings:
Berries - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Bananas
Sausage links
Tooth picks or skewers
Directions:
- Prepare pancake batter as stated on box.
- Gather topping and cook, wash, slice as needed.
- Heat skillet and cook pancakes as directed on package. We made "bite-size" pancakes, about 2 inches wide - some plain and some chocolate chip ...
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Looking for a not-so-sneaky way to get your kiddos to willingly eat all of their veggies? Have them create their very own lettuce wraps! This is a fun, healthy, hands-on dinner idea that whole family will enjoy. Not a fan of lettuce? Whole wheat tortillas can be used instead.
You will need:
1 1/2 pounds thin sliced boneless chicken breast
1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into think strips
2 ...
Beer Brine for Grilled Chicken & Pork
Brining meat before cooking helps increase the moisture and in turn, creates a more flavorful, tender and juicy product after cooking. Typically, the longer a meat is brined, the better - we recommend a minimum of 4 hours and if you plan enough in advance, a meat can be brined for up to 48 hours.
Ingredients:
24 oz beer**
3 qts cold water
1 onion, chopped
½ cup salt
½ cup sugar
4 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 - 5 pounds bone-in chicken wings, thighs, breast or bone in pork ...
S'mores Trifle
No campfire needed!
Love s'mores, but don't have a campfire handy? Here is a new way to enjoy a treat loved by all! This dessert is great for all occasions - birthday, BBQ, potluck or just because!
Ingredients:
1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared as directed on box
4 cups chocolate pudding
9 graham crackers (full size rectangles)
3 cups mini marshmallows
12 oz whipped topping
1 chocolate bar (we used Hershey's)
Prep:
Prepare and bake cake as directed on package. After baking is complete, it is time to chop up ...
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Five Things to do with Ground Meat
I bought and/or prepared too much _________, now what?
The ago old question in many homes. Each month we will provide ideas on how to use up extra fruits, vegetables and leftover food!
Five Things to do with 2 pounds of ground beef, turkey or chicken,
- American Chop Suey - saute your ground meat, add your favorite tomato sauce and then toss with cooked pasta
- Stir Fry - saute ground meat, mix in some fresh or frozen veggies add some Teriyaki or soy sauce and serve over rice
- Tacos or Burritos ...
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Camp Food
Not What You Remember
Camp food isn’t what you remember! Camp food has changed since you were a camper. Camp directors plan menus with chefs, nutritionists, and dieticians to plan out healthy and kid-friendly meals that campers enjoy. Many camps will also cater to special dietary requirements that campers have such as being lactose intolerant or a vegetarian as well as food allergies and celiac disease. Families shouldn’t assume that just because your child has food sensitivities that they can’t go to day or sleepaway camp.
Day and resident camps have ...
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