What You Need:

2 (18.5 oz.) cans of potato with broccoli and cheese soup
6 oz. cooked ham, cubed
1 C of frozen corn
1/2 C shoestring potatoes
8 small pimento stuffed olives
1 cherry tomato, cut into 4 wedges

How to Make It:

Pour both cans of soup into a saucepan and place the pan over medium heat.
Stir in the ham and corn and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, turn the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle the soup into 4 serving bowls.
Scatter a few shoestring potatoes around the top of the bowl to represent hair.
Place 2 olives under the “hair” to represent the eyes being sure the pimento is facing up.
Add a wedge of tomato for the mouth.

Makes 4 servings

Have a little fun with your children while teaching them how to cook. This silly face chowder can be a ball to make and they will dive right in when it’s time to eat. For boys add a few extra shoestring potatoes to create a bread or mustache on their silly face.

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

What You Need:

I head of lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced thin
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
4 slices of deli chicken cut into thin strips
4 slices of deli turkey cut into thin strips
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mild cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Place the lettuce into a large salad bowl.
Add the tomatoes and cucumbers and toss to combine.
Spread the chopped egg over the top.
Add the chicken and turkey slices and top with the shredded cheese.

Makes 4 servings

Kids love to cook for Mom and Dad and this salad is easy for them to throw together for a Saturday lunch. It’s also a great way to use up leftovers in the fridge. Let them add any of their favorites including leftover fresh veggies, diced ham or diced steak and don’t forget the dressings.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

What You Need:

4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp dry milk powder
2 tsp honey
4 tbsp boiling water

How to Make It:

Place the peanut butter into a small bowl.
Sprinkle with the milk powder.
Add the honey and stir until all the ingredients are blended together well.
Carefully add the boiling water and stir until smooth.

Makes 1 C

This is a great dip to show your children how to make a wonderful after school snack. Use cut up apples, oranges or banana slices for dipping. Even grapes taste great when dipped in this sweet dip. It can also be used as a spread on graham crackers. Just a little hint if you’re making it for them add in some shredded carrots to give them a little of their daily veggies. They will never know it’s there.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 10 minutes