Enjoy Fun Family Food

Category: RECIPES – Snacks

  • Blueberry Muffins

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    My kids have always been a fan of bananas and blueberries. They usually do not last very long around here making it difficult to snatch enough to bake with. Occasionally I get away with freezing enough to throw into a batch of pancakes or muffins. Mason can smell these blueberry muffins a mile away. It…

  • Strawberry Muffins

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    After three days and two nights of no sleep and the inability to eat I finally finished the three of the four books from Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Series. I could not put the book down. The last time I was confined by a book was when Stephen introduced me to Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of…

  • Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Pancake Sandwich

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    I do not remember where I found this recipe. I thought it was in a book called Sugar-Free Toddlers by Susan Watson.  When I went looking for the recipe to verify, I could not find it in the book. These little pancake sandwiches have been a favorite snack since Mason was a toddler. When my kids…

  • Carrot Cupcakes with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

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    I love that these muffins are not greasy which is common with carrot cakes and zucchini bread. We opted to pass on the frosting and enjoy them simply as muffins. 3/4 Cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup…

  • Heavenly Raspberry Bars

    Raspberry bars were a favorite when I was a teenager. They are so simple and easy to put together the kids can help out. I am posting two versions. One is close to the original raspberry bar I remember as I kid and the other, my sister sent to me, a healthier version (using less…

  • Jelly Oranges in the Garden

    I cannot remember where I found this but it is a fun little treat to make with the kids. 1 packet of orange jello 4 oranges Make up orange jello according to the packet instructions. Set aside for 20 minutes to cool. Slice oranges in half and scoop out the flesh, using a small knife…

  • Making Homemade Hot Pockets

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    I tend to avoid anything prepacked because of all the unknown and extra ingredients. However, sometimes it is nice to have a snack or lunch that is quick and ready to go. This recipe was sent to me by my sister Allison. These little ham and cheese pies brought back memories of a family who…

  • Instant Protein Cocoa Bars

    I learned to make this recipe from Shirley Tong a good friend of mine. Shirley was selling Shaklee products and invited me over for a demonstration. During the party she served the protein bars. Now here is my plug for Shaklee. Months later I had become very ill. So ill I could not get out…

  • Family Time Popcorn Bar

    My kids love it when I put out the muffin pan filled with fun snacks. They think we are having a party. Set out a large bowl of popcorn. Fill smaller bowls, muffin pans or mini loaf pans with various snacks such as the ones listed. Nuts and seeds Crackers Cereal Pretzel Dried fruit cheese…

  • Canning Strawberry Jam

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    I bought a flat of strawberries at the Farmers Market over the weekend. I went to make the jam and remembered I did not have any pectin. This recipe written by Caroline Bates at Epicurious.com uses lemon juice instead of pectin. I managed to fill four 1/2 pint jars and 1 quart jar. My jam…