Emeril's Favorite French Toast
  We
have another egg-ceptional idea from chef Emeril Lagasse who says,
"Oh, man, talk about a walk down memory lane. This is one of the first things I ever
made in the kitchen when I was a little boy. Even back then I liked to experiment to keep
things interesting, and this is the result of one very successful experiment. The orange
flavor in this French toast will just about knock your socks off. Try it-I bet you'll be
back for more!"Mexican Hot Chocolate
Cooking up some
history
  In 1828, a Dutch chemist and chocolate manufacturer named
Coenraad Van Houten invented a way of making chocolate
into powder. Her reduced the fat from chocolate liqueur and made what was left into
a hard cake. The cake could be crushed into a powder, which would dissolve easily
into liquid. This started a whole new way to make hot chocolate. See this recipe from
author, Arlette Braman, author of Kids Around the World Cook!
Emeril's My-Oh-My Spaghetti Pie
 This featured recipe comes to us from the famous chef
Emeril Lagasse, who has a new book that will help kids enjoy cooking for themselves. It is
called "Emeril's There's a Chef in My Soup." He has allowed us to share some of
his recipe secrets with you for FREE in this new series on the Momscooking support group.
Emeril says, "This layered pie is a really kicked-up idea for leftover spaghetti
noodles! I use mozzarella cheese in this recipe, but go ahead and make yours with whatever
cheese you like best. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even smoked Gouda would be great."
Belinda's Sourdough Sam's Doughnuts
  Why was an old miner called a "Sourdough"? Miners who had
been around awhile were called "Sourdoughs" because they were there long enough
to let their bread starter grow! Check out this great kids recipe from homeschooling
stay-at-home mom Belinda Mooney and then bake some donuts from the days of the California
Goldrush! Here is a fun recipe for a Gold Rush party!
Soft Pretzels
Soft pretzels are both low in fat and
delicious. If you are watching your cholesterol and fat grams this will be an excellent
snack choice. Pretzels, which are baked, not fried, keeps away all those unwanted
calories. These can be shaped into hearts before they are baked. This is fun for
kids of any age.
Dirt 'n Worms
This is a dessert the kids will love. Kids
just love pretending that this yummy blend of crushed Oreos and whipped topping is really
dirt and worms !
Choco-Nut Frozen Banana
 Here's a dessert that the kids
will love and is simple to prepare. It combines the great taste of chocolate,
peanuts and bananas.
Best of all, it's easy to make and great fun for the kids to get involved.
Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches & Puffy Scrambled Eggs
 This
is a quick and satisfying way to get all the kids to eat their breakfast. The biscuits are
easily made in the morning or can be made the night before. The eggs are a tasty and quick
breakfast that even the kids can make. All you need for a complete breakfast or late night
snack, is your microwave and eggs!
Veggie Pizza Squares & Dip
 This
week's Recipe of the Week features a delicious appetizer,
Veggie Pizza Squares and a great vegetable
dip. Veggie Squares are great for cocktail and holiday parties. We received both of these
terrific recipes from one of our online cooking club members, "Sunny Mail" It's
easy to prepare for any holiday gathering.
Breakfast Pizza
This delicious and nutritious way to wake up the kids is sure to be popular in
your house. It's low in fat and high in taste. If you don't prefer the meats in this
recipe you can substitute crumbled soy instead. Green Giant makes a nice soy crumble
product; you can find it in the frozen foods section of your grocery store. This complete
breakfast will beat the cereal dull drums and start your day with a smile!
Peanut Butter Squooshies
 This dessert is
perfect for a family dinner, a school party, or pot luck supper. If you are making them
for your family just halve the recipe or make the whole batch and freeze. They go
very fast so you won't have to worry about any left overs. These are super as a last
minute snack and for birthday parties or holiday parties like Halloween (you can use the
chocolate graham crackers and orange sprinkles). They are quick to prepare and even
faster to eat!
Homemade Marshmallows
 Ever wonder where marshmallows come from? Well, here is a fun and
tasty way to find out. These are great for the holidays packaged in colorful cellophane or
just for dessert. Food coloring can be added for rainbow marshmallows! Have the kids help-
they are sure to get a kick out of it!
Eclair Cake
Eclair is a fun and simple way to whip up a yummy dessert to cool
off on those warm summer evenings. Perfect for potluck suppers, church
get-togethers, and picnics.
Kerr Family Chili
 This recipe comes from a member of our momscooking community, Kim
Kerr, who donated this recipe as part of our ChiliUSA collection. She says, "This
chili recipe was one that I grew up on as a child. My mom was the one who put it together
years ago. I still to this day like it on cold, chilly days. My husband Ron enjoys it
also, unfortunately my kids don't like beans. The recipe tends to make quite a bit
but the chili tastes so much better after it has sat a few days in the refrigerator and
then is reheated back up.
 Cake
Box Cookies
This week's Cookie of the Week is brought to
us by Cheryl Reyes from Missouri. She likes these cookies not only for their delicious
flavor, but because they are simple to make. Cheryl and her son Matthew, who is 9, make
these often. He loves to cook!
Choco Butter Combos
This dessert features a delicious combination
of chocolate and peanut butter- my favorite! Choco- Butter Combos are very easy to make
and even easier to eat! This is a great recipe for your family, group gatherings and
class parties
Power Bars
 This week's Dessert of the
Week features easy to make Power Bars. These are perfect for your kids' lunches,
after school snacks, and as a convenient traveling snack. Ask the kids to help make the
Power Bars , this recipe is simple enough for them to get started on their road to cooking
: ).
Mexican Macaroni & Cheese
This recipe was actually created by
my daughter Evamarie and me while in the grocery store last week. A spur of the moment
kind of thing. Since she loves macaroni and cheese we were thinking of how to make it with
a little more "punch". This is what we came up with and I have to say she did a
great job! According the taste testers in my family it got 2 thumbs up. I hope you will
enjoy it too!
Almond Crescents
 I remember the first time I made these cookies. The kids all turned
their noses up at them because they didn't have any chocolate in them.. That soon changed
as the cookies were cooling. By the time the sugar was barely dusted ontop of them it was
every woman and man for herself ! Almond Crescents are very popular, not only for the
holidays, but as a great every day cookie.
Ham & Cheese Pockets
This is a delicious idea for lunch or
dinner. If you don't have ham other meats will substitute nicely. This recipe makes 4
pockets.
Halloween Recipes
Jack O' Lantern Cake
This recipe features a delicious and beautiful
Jack O' Lantern cake. This cake is perfect for any Halloween party or just a nice
ending to a festive Halloween supper.
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