Cooking with Kids

    Cooking with Kids: Simple Snacks A to Z

    By: Linda Williams Aber

    When a snack attack strikes, fight back with these lip-smacking ideas. After school, after a game, before bed or during a great, late movie, these snacks will attack any cravings that might sneak up on you.

     

    A. Apple slices arranged around a bowl of chunky peanut butter thinned with just a dab of mayonnaise.

    B. Baked potato zapped in the microwave for 6 minutes on high. When it's done, add shredded cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, chives and anything else that makes your mouth water.

    C. Celery stalks cut into 1-inch pieces stuffed with cream cheese. Goes great with a glass of tomato juice.

    D. Dill pickles chopped up and mixed with cream cheese makes a dilly of a dip for raw vegetables.

    E. Eggs hard cooked and dipped in salt, mayonnaise or mustard are right for any snack attack.

    F. Frozen fruit juice ice cubes are fun to lick. Pour juice into an ice-cube tray. Cover with plastic wrap and stick toothpicks through the wrap into each cube.

    G. Graham crackers slathered with peanut butter and marshmallow topping make a snack that's sure to stick to your ribs.

    H. Hot chocolate with a candy-cane straw takes the chill off after a day in the snow.

    I. Ice cubes and fresh fruit whirled in the blender make a quick and easy smoothie.

    J. Jell-O whipped and frozen has a texture that tickles the tongue.

    K. Ketchup squirted on a plate and surrounded by Little Smokies is fun for little fingers to pick up, dip and eat.

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