Tasty Pinwheels

Tasty Pinwheels

1/2 cup cream cheese (small package)
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp cinnamon/sugar mixture

Cream together. Spread on tortilla shells. Roll up and cut into bite-sized pieces. Dip into applesauce or yogurt. Yummy!

Another yummy variation:

1/2 cup cream cheese (small package)
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp taco seasoning (to taste)

Mix and roll as above. Dip in salsa.

Microwave popcorn

With all the concerns lately of trans fats and hydrogenated oils, we've stopped eating microwave popcorn pouches. Instead, we make our own :-) It's so easy and we get to control the amout of butter and salt. Yaah!

This recipe I got from the Saving Dinner website. They have some super ideas there for snacks!

HOME-MADE MICROWAVE POPCORN

1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1 lunch-size brown paper bag
salt (to taste)
1 Tbsp butter (or to taste)

Put popcorn in the bag. Fold the top over twice and secure with tape. Microwave for 2-5 minutes on high, until you hear the kernels finish popping. In our microwave, it takes about 2 1/2 minutes and makes enough for one teenager :-)

Add melted butter and salt, and shake in the bag. Transfer to a large bowl. ENJOY!

some kids' recipes

Here's a good recipe for some easy granola. My kids enjoy this :-) and I do too!

Granola

Mix:
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 tsp cinnamon

Add:
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla

Mix well. Spread on cookies sheet and bake at 375 deg for 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully, as it can burn quickly! Cool on paper towels. Eat for a snack or with some milk for breakfast.