Family activities in Flower Mound, Lewisivlle & HIghland Village
4 cups thin-sliced, raw potatoes 1/2 cup milk butter 6-8 pork chops Place potatoes in flat casserole dish. Pour milk over and dot with butter, salt and pepper (to taste). Place pork chops on top. Cook, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Turn pork chops over and cook an additional 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Juice from pork chops seeps through the potatoes and make the whole dish yummy! … [Read more...]
1 8 oz pkg. cream cheese 1 stick of butter, no substitutes 1 Homemade Gourmet Basic Cheesecake Mix 1 10 oz chocolate cookie pie crust 1 21 oz can cherry pie filling, divided 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and cheesecake mix until smooth and creamy. Spread 1/2 of cream cheese mixture into crust. Spread 1 cup pie filling evenly over cream cheese mixture and cover with remaining cream cheese mixture; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring whipping cream to a … [Read more...]
This colorful new twist on a classic treat is a great gift for your child to give to anyone she's sweet on this February 14. Ingredients * Cooking spray * 3 tablespoons margarine * 6 cups mini marshmallows * Red food coloring * 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal * Heart-shaped cookie cutter * Plastic bags, yarn Instructions Lightly coat a 10- by 15-inch baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside. Melt the margarine in a large pot over low heat. Add the marshmallows, stirring them continuously until they melt. Remove the pan … [Read more...]
It's magic potion time! The kids will get such a kick out of this & it's very easily put together too. All you need is a few different colors/flavors of KoolAid. This time around, I used red, green, & blue. You make the KoolAid according to package directions & then pour some of it into ice trays - a different ice tray for each color. As the ice cubes melt, the 'potion' will turn cool colors & change flavors too! http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2011/10/magic-potion.html … [Read more...]
1 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 package Hershey’s Kisses Grease mini-muffin pan with cooking spray. Cut cookie dough into thick slices, then quarter. Roll each quarter into a ball and put in muffin pan. Press dough to fill sides and place a Kiss in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Options: Try this recipe with peanut butter cookies, brownies or experiment with other varieties. … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 3 (10 oz.) cans biscuits, cut into fourths 1/2 cup sugar 1 T cinnamon 1/2 cup margarin 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Directions: Shake biscuits in mixture of sugar and cinnamon in plastic bag. Arrange in bundt pan. Melt margarin and brown sugar in small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Pour over biscuits. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Invert onto serving plate immediately. For more family-friendly recipes, visithttp://familyeguide.com/2011/cooking-with-kids-family-friendly-recipes/. Do you have … [Read more...]
Mini Krabby Patties (Turkey Burgers) From Living Locurto: “My son NEVER eats anything new, but he now loves these since I started calling them Krabby Patties!! Thanks, Sponge Bob:-)” This recipe was inspired by Rachel Ray, find her original recipe here. I made some edits based on what my family likes best. Ingredients: * 1 package ground turkey * 2 rounded tablespoons horseradish * 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese * 1 tablespoon grill seasonings * olive oil * Buns, Lettuce & … [Read more...]
Artichoke Dip 1 (15 oz.) can artichokes, drained and chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup Parmesan cheese Mix all Ingredients. Place in baking dish and heat until bubbling in 350° oven for approximately 15 minutes. So simple... So yummy! For more family-friendly recipes, visit http://familyeguide.com/2011/cooking-with-kids-family-friendly-recipes/.Do you have a family-friendly recipe to share?Send us an email at suggestions@familyeguide.com. … [Read more...]
From PBS http://www.pbs.org/parents/parenthelpers/cooking.html Cooking together can be a delicious learning experience for children and their parents. Kids can explore new foods, learn about nutrition, and develop math and reading skills as they measure and read directions. These simple guidelines are designed to help you make cooking safe and fun, and to entice your children into trying something new! 1. Planning is part of the fun! Invite your child to help to plan a meal or pick a recipe, make a list of ingredients, find them in … [Read more...]
From PBS http://www.pbs.org/parents/parenthelpers/funwithfood.html Your mom probably told you not to play with your food. But play is the very thing that may get your own kids involved in healthy eating. Here are a few ways to make fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods fun. 1. Play games Even a trip to the grocery store can be an opportunity for play. Ask young children to help find fruits and vegetables that start with the first letter of their name. You may find that Abigail starts liking apples and that … [Read more...]
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