Toms River Mom » Culinary Ideas

“Pizza” Pasta Toss

TRMom — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:24:26 +0000

This is a good one! Easy to make, and your kids can help! Click here for the recipe at Kraft Recipes.

Triple Strawberry No-Drip Pops

TRMom — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:30:13 +0000

YUM! These look delicious! Click here to find out how to make them at Kraft!

Grasshopper Pie

TRMom — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:24:08 +0000

Grasshopper Pie is my favorite desert. Now, I’m in trouble…I know how to make it myself! Click here to find out how!

Summer No-Cook Treats

TRMom — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:52:43 +0000

Have fun with food!

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

1. Give each child a small zip-lock bag and 3 graham crackers.
2. Then let them smash their crackers rolling a rolling pin back and forth over their bag of crackers.
3. Then give them each a small bowl with two tablespoons of peanut butter in it.
4. Have children pour the graham cracker crumbs into the bowl and stir (or press) the ingredients together.
5. Then have the children roll their mixture into four to six small balls.
6. Finally, have them roll their peanut butter balls in powdered sugar.

Check out these great ideas from Preschool Express!

Fruit Kabob Straws

TRMom — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:25:06 +0000

Ingredients:

1 – Cut up fruit of choice, such as sliced bananas, watermelon or melon balls, peach chunks, grapes, etc.
2 – Straws

Thread your fruit onto a straw to form a kabob. You can use toothpicks or long skewers if you’d rather.

Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

TRMom — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:07:59 +0000

Milk can become homemade ice cream in five minutes by using a bag! This homemade, creamy treat is a summertime delight for kids and adults alike.

Check out this other homemade ice cream in a can recipe, and find more summer crafts that include quick and easy warm-weather projects that will delight children. Also, check out more delicious Kaboose desserts!

What you’ll need:

1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk or half & half
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt
1 pint-size plastic food storage bag (e.g., Ziploc)
1 gallon-size plastic food storage bag
Ice cubes

Find out how to make this on Kaboose.com

Make Nut Butter

TRMom — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:57:51 +0000

Here is a basic recipe for making spreadable butter out of most any nut or seed. Does your preschooler have a favorite nut or seed? Start with that one and introduce a whole new way to enjoy it! Start with raw nuts or seeds from the produce section or bulk section of your grocery store. Then, transform them into a creamy spread and serve with bread, crackers, fruits and vegetables.

Basic Recipe for Nut or Seed Butters
1 cup nuts or seeds
1 Tbsp olive oil or other vegetable oil, more if needed
1 tsp sugar or honey (optional)
salt to taste, about 1/8 tsp – 1/4 tsp

Place the nuts or seeds in a food processor and blend to chop into smaller pieces. Add the sugar/honey, salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil and continue to pulse or blend until the a smooth paste is formed. If needed, add additional oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, for the paste to form.

Click here for additional tips and tricks to making your own peanut butter

Painted Toast

TRMom — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:07:15 +0000

This is a fun and very simple breakfast. Maybe add some fruit to add a little nutritional value to it…

Ingredients
1 – milk
2 – food coloring
3 – toast

Click here for instructions!