Kids Recipes

The Kid Approved
Cookbook
Delicious Dishes The Kids Will Love
Ron Douglas
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The Kid Approved Cookbook

Delicious Dishes The Kids Will Love
By Ron Douglas
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Contents
Delectable Desserts
Berry Striped Pops
Cherry Mallow Cake
Cherry S'Mores
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews
Dessert To Go
Honey Care to Take a Dip
Honey Make Mine Chocolate Sauce
Ice Cream with Cherries
Maraschino Lemonade Pops
Marshmallows
Peanut Butterscotch Crispies
Polka Dot Pumpkin Cupcakes
Summer Fruit Juicy Pops
Fruit and Veggie Concoctions

Artie the Airplane
Banana Pops
Easy Apple Burritos
Fruiteroni Pizza
Honey Parlez Vous Parfait
Kaleidoscope Honey Pops
Parfait Cups
Quick Fruit Leather
Watermelon-Blueberry Banana Split
Snacks and Munchies

Blizzard Party Mix
Boo Berry Bats Over Blue Moons
Cranberry Frost
Critter Munch
Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter
Honey Crispies
Indoor S'mores
Peanut Butter "Play-dough"
Peanut Honey Huggers
Peanutty Honey Goo
Thirst Quenchers
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Cherry Smoothie
Honey Come to My Ade
Honey Lemonade With Frozen Fruit Cubes
Honey Shake It Up
Maraschino Cherry Shake
Purple Cow
Very Good Baked Goods

Bee Nutty Choco-Chip Cookies
Cinnamon Honey Buns
Honey Apple Turnovers
Honey Granola Squares
Yummy Dinners
Peanut Butter and Plum Sandwich
Peanut Butter, Apple, and Bacon Sandwiches
Sloppy Joe Spaghetti Cups
Straw and Hay Fettuccine
Turkey Frank Burrito
Turkey Franks with Cheesy Macaroni
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Delectable Desserts
Berry Striped Pops
Cherry Mallow Cake
Cherry S'Mores
Dessert To Go
Marshmallows
Berry Striped Pops

2 cups strawberries
3/4 cup honey, divided
6 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 cups sliced peaches
Supplies
12-3 oz paper cups or popsicle molds
12 popsicle sticks
In a blender or food processor, puree strawberries with 1/4
cup honey.
Divide mixture every between 12 cups or popsicle molds.
Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse processor; puree kiwifruit with 1/4 cup
honey. Repeat process with peaches and remaining 1/4 cup
honey.
When strawberry layer is firm, pour kiwifruit puree into
molds.
Insert a popsicle stick and freeze until firm, about 30
minutes.
Pour peach puree into molds and freeze until firm and ready
to serve.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 111.3 calories; 2% calories from
fat; 0.3g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 3.4mg sodium;
254.7mg potassium; 28.9g carbohydrates; 2.5g fiber; 21.0g
sugar; 0.9g protein.
Recipe Source
Source: National Honey Board
Cherry Mallow Cake

You'll like this cake -- the marshmallows melt and rise to
the top for a glaze.
4 cups miniature marshmallows (about 3/4
of a 10-1/2-ounce package)
1 (18-1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1(21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
If you have not cooked before, ask an adult to help you

with this recipe. It's an easy recipe, but you may not be
familiar with using a mixer or the oven.
Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking
spray. Put marshmallows evenly in the bottom of the pan.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour
batter over marshmallows. Spoon cherry filling evenly over
cake batter.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 45 to 50 minutes. The
top of the cake will be bubbly and the marshmallows will be
sticky on top of the cake. Carefully remove pan from oven
with hot pads. Set cake pan on hot pads on counter. Don't
forget to turn off the oven.
Let cake cool in pan, then cut into squares with a sharp
knife.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: Cherry Marketing Institute
Cherry S'Mores
This is a gooey treat for kids of all ages.
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
12 graham cracker squares (2* inches
each)
Put marshmallow creme, cherries and chocolate chips in a

medium bowl; mix well.
Place 6 of the graham crackers on a microwave-safe plate.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of marshmallow mixture on each
cracker. Top with remaining crackers.
Microwave, uncovered, on High (100% power) 30 to 45
seconds, or until marshmallow mixture is soft and warm.
Carefully remove plate from the microwave and set on a hot
pad. Let S'mores cool slightly before eating them.
Serves 6
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3/4 cup BeeMaid honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup salted peanuts
3 cups Rice Krispies
10 large marshmallows
Melt honey and peanut butter on stovetop or in the
microwave. Bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips and
marshmallows until melted. Add the peanuts and Rice
Krispies.
Pat firmly into a 9" x 9" pan. Cut into squares
and enjoy.
Serves 10
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: BeeMaid Honey
Dessert To Go
Ice cream cones never tasted so good.
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
3 cups whipped topping
1 (4-serving-size) package any flavor
instant pudding (chocolate is good!)
1-3/4 cups cold milk
6 flat-bottom ice cream cones
Colored sprinkles and/or maraschino
cherries, for garnish
Put a colander or strainer in a bowl. Pour cherries into

the strainer, draining the juice into the bowl. Save the
juice to add to orange juice or other drinks; you do not
need the juice for this recipe.
Put the drained cherries on a cutting board. With a sharp
knife, carefully cut each cherry in half. Have an adult
show you how to use the knife. Set aside.
Prepare pudding according to package directions using 1-3/4
cups cold milk. Refrigerate pudding 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, put cherry halves in a large mixing bow. With a
rubber spatula, scoop whipped topping into the bowl. Stir
gently until cherries are mixed with whipped topping.
Fill each cone with 1/4 cup pudding. Top each with 1/2 cup
cherry mixture. Decorate with colored sprinkles or a
maraschino cherry. Serve immediately. This dessert is best
eaten with a spoon.
Serves 6
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Surprise your family and make this recipe for a dessert
that tastes good and is good for you
1 pint (16 oz.) lowfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbs orange juice
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
Assorted fruits for dipping such as
sliced apples and pears and strawberries
Combine yogurt in a small bowl with honey, orange juice and

orange peel; mix well.
Serve with sliced fruit.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
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You won't believe how easy this is to make.
It's delicious served over ice cream.
1/4 cup honey
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbs butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover

with waxed paper and microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 minute and
stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer.
Pour into a jar.
Cover with a lid. Keep refrigerated.
Serves 10
Nutrition Facts
fat; 7.3g total fat; 6.1mg cholesterol; 2.5mg sodium; 5.7mg
potassium; 17.7g carbohydrates; 1.0g fiber; 7.0g sugar;
0.8g protein.
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A delicious, easy dessert any time of year.
1 can cherry pie filling
1 pint ice cream or frozen yogurt
Use cherry pie filling and topping to top scoops of vanilla

ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Serves 4
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This treat is delicious; share it with your friends.
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 (12-ounce) can frozen pink lemonade
concentrate, partly thawed
1/4 cup water
8 (3-ounce) paper cups
8 popsicle sticks
Put a colander or strainer in a bowl. Pour cherries into

the strainer, saving the juice in the bowl.
Put one whole cherry in each paper cup. Put the remaining
cherries on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, carefully
cut cherries into small pieces. Have an adult show you how
to use the knife.
Put chopped cherries, lemonade concentrate, water and the
juice your saved from the jar of cherries in the container
of an electric blender or food processor. Cover blender or
processor. Puree or blend until smooth. Do not put a spoon
or spatula in the blender while it is running and keep your
hands clear of the working parts.
Fill paper cups with equal amounts of cherry mixture.
Freeze 30 to 40 minutes, or until very slushy.
Place popsicle sticks in the center of each cup. Freeze 1
hour longer, or until firm. To serve, peel off paper cups.
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
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Marshmallows
confectioners' sugar or more for dusting
2 Tbs plus 2 1/2 teaspoons or 3 1/2
envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup warm water about 115F
1/4 tsp salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla
Oil bottom and sides of a 13- by 9- by 2-inch rectangular
metal baking pan and dust bottom and sides with some
confectioners' sugar.
In bowl of a standing electric mixer or in a large bowl
sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand to soften.
In a 3-quart heavy saucepan cook granulated sugar, corn
syrup, hot water, and salt over low heat, stirring with a
wooden spoon, until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to
moderate and boil mixture, without stirring, until a candy
or digital thermometer registers 240F., about 12 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and pour sugar mixture over gelatin
mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
With standing or a hand-held electric mixer beat mixture on
high speed until white, thick, and nearly tripled in
volume, about 6 minutes if using standing mixer or about 10
minutes if using hand-held mixer. In a large bowl with
cleaned beaters beat whites (or reconstituted powdered
whites) until they just hold stiff peaks. Beat whites and
vanilla into sugar mixture until just combined. Pour
mixture into baking pan and sift 1/4 cup confectioners
sugar evenly over top. Chill marshmallow, uncovered, until
firm, at least 3 hours, and up to 1 day.
Run a thin knife around edges of pan and invert pan onto a
large cutting board. Lifting up 1 corner of inverted pan,
with fingers loosen marshmallow and let drop onto cutting
board. With a large knife trim edges of marshmallow and cut
marshmallow into roughly 1-inch cubes. Sift remaining
confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and add marshmallows
in batches, tossing to evenly coat. Marshmallows keep in an
airtight container at cool room temperature 1 week.
Serves 96
Nutrition Facts
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Recipe Source
Source: Living Cookbook Staff
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These no-bake crunchy treats are easy to make and store,
but the best feature is that they're delicious and loved by
kids of all ages.
1 2/3 cups (11-ounce package) NESTL
TOLL HOUSE Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 cups corn flakes
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Microwave morsels and peanut butter in medium, microwavesafe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir.
Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals,
stirring until smooth. Stir in corn flakes and raisins.
Drop by rounded tablespoon onto waxed paper-lined baking
sheets. Chill for 20 minutes or until set. Store in
airtight container.
Serves 24
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: Nestl
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Miniature chocolate chips dot these rich pumpkin and cream
cheese cupcakes. No frosting required for these treats.
Topping
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 Tbs granulated sugar
2/3 cup NESTL TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet
Chocolate Mini Morsels
Cupcakes
1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
1 cup LIBBYS 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/3 cup water
2 large eggs
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease or paper-line 18 muffin
cups.
Topping
Beat cream cheese, egg and granulated sugar in small mixer
bowl until smooth. Stir in morsels.
Cupcakes
Combine cake mix, pumpkin, water, eggs, pumpkin pie spice
and baking soda in large mixer bowl; beat on medium speed
for 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups,
filling 3/4 full. Spoon about 1 tablespoon topping over
batter.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in
center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10
minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Serves 18
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: Nestl
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5 fresh California plums
3 fresh California nectarines
1/2 cup undiluted frozen orange juice
concentrate
4 Tbs sugar, divided
1/2 cup undiluted frozen 100% juice berry
concentrate
Slice and pit nectarines and plums. Combine nectarines with

orange juice and 2 tablespoons sugar in a blender or food
processor; combine until smooth. Turn into bowl and place
in freezer.
Combine plums with berry juice and 2 tablespoons sugar in a
blender or food processor; combine until smooth.
Spoon nectarine slush into 12 pop molds or small paper
cups.
Pour plum slush in layer over. Add pop sticks and freeze
until firm.
To unmold, run warm water around outside of mold to loosen
pop.
Makes about 12 pops, depending upon size of molds.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: California Tree Fruit Agreement
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Fruit and Veggie Concoctions

Artie the Airplane
Banana Pops
Easy Apple Burritos
Fruiteroni Pizza
Parfait Cups
Quick Fruit Leather
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Artie the Airplane

1 watermelon
1 lb grape
4 kiwi
Select a symmetrical watermelon. If necessary, cut a thin

slice from bottom of watermelon so it sits level.
Using a sharp pointed utensil
Draw outlines as shown
Using a sharp knife
Cut and remove sections a,b,c.
Cut out side wings, propeller and tail pieces from section
a
Scoop out flesh leaving just a trace of red.
Drain watermelon
Trim wings and tail pieces to fit watermelon as shown. Use
shortened skewers to attach wins and tail.
Use shortened skewers to attach propeller.
Place grape on end of skewer.
Place halved Kiwifruit for wheels.
Fill "Artie" up with a favorite salad, dessert,
or punch.
Serves 15
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: California - Arizona Watermelon Association
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Banana Pops
Parents should help with cutting the bananas.
1-1/3 cups topping, such as ground
toasted almonds, toasted coconut, candy
sprinkles or graham cracker crumbs
4 just-ripe bananas, peeled
1/2 cup honey
8 wooden craft sticks
Spread toppings of your choice on a plate or plates.

Cut bananas in half crosswise. Insert a craft stick into
each cut end.
To assemble
hold 1 banana over plate or waxed paper to catch drips.
Spoon about 1 Tbsp. honey over banana, rotating and
smoothing honey with back of spoon to coat all sides. (Or
squeeze honey from a plastic honey bear container and
smooth out with spoon.)
Roll banana in topping of choice until coated on all sides,
pressing with fingertips to help topping adhere .
Place pops on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
Repeat with remaining bananas, honey and toppings.
Serve at once.
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
35.0g carbohydrates; 3.0g fiber; 4.0g protein.
Recipe Source
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Easy Apple Burritos

2 flavored tortillas (about 6 inches)
1 apple, sliced paper-thin
sugar to taste
Mix the apple slices with the cinnamon and sugar. Spread
the apples on the flavored tortillas. Roll up each tortilla
burrito-style.
Heat the burritos in a microwave oven.
Top the apple burritos with ice cream or whipped cream.
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
fat; 3.0g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 33.0g
carbohydrates; 3.0g protein.
Recipe Source
Source: Tortilla Industry Association
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Fruiteroni Pizza
1 12-inch prebaked thin pizza crust OR
12-inch regular pizza crust
1/2 cup pasta sauce OR pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella OR jack
cheese
1 large or 2 small thinly sliced fresh
California peaches
2 medium thinly sliced fresh California
plums
2 oz sliced pepperoni
diced green peppers (optional)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Spread pizza base with sauce. Sprinkle with half the
cheese.
Top with fruit slices and pepperoni, then sprinkle with
remaining cheese and the green pepper.
Bake on cookie sheet at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until
heated through.
Cut into wedges.
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
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1 large banana, sliced and divided for
two servings
1/3 cup honey, divided for two servings
1/2 cup plain yogurt, divided for two
servings
1/2 cup crunchy granola, divided for two
servings
Set aside several slices of banana for garnish (decoration

for the finishing touch on top).
Layer 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 of banana slices, 2
tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons
granola in a parfait glass or water glass.
Repeat for the second parfait.
Place the remaining banana slices on top and drizzle with
honey.
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
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2-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup honey
3 cups assorted fruit, cut into small
pieces
Supplies
12 3 oz paper cups or popsicle molds
12 popsicle sticks
In a pitcher, whisk together water and honey until well
blended.
Place 1/4 cup fruit in each mold.
Divide honey-water mixture between cups.
reeze until partially frozen, about 1 hour
Insert popsicle stick; freeze until firm and ready to
serve.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
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Parfait Cups
6 fresh California peaches, divided
2 8-ounce containers nonfat peach yogurt
2 Tbs honey
6 Tbs nonfat granola
Cube 3 peaches. In a blender or food processor, combine 3
cubed peaches with yogurt and honey until smooth. Turn
mixture into freezer container and freeze.
When frozen, break up, turn into metal bowl and beat to get
a smooth frosty mixture. Turn into 6 plastic cups.
Sprinkle layer of granola over, cover with plastic wrap and
freeze until ready to use.
Slice remaining 3 peaches. Top parfait with peaches and
serve.
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
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Quick Fruit Leather

3 fresh California peaches, nectarines
OR 6 fresh California plums
4 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
plastic wrap, for microwave
In blender or food processor, blend fruit and sugar until

smooth. Pour fruit puree into microwave-safe bowl and cook
on HIGH 8 minutes or until puree is reduced by half.
Lay a piece of microwave-safe plastic wrap on a 10-inch
microwave-safe plate. Evenly spread 1/4 cup fruit mixture
to a 6-1/2 inch diameter circle. Make sure edges are not
too thin or they will scorch. Elevate plate on top of
inverted (upside-down) microwave-safe saucer.
Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) about 5 minutes or until
leather is no longer sticky in center. If more cooking time
is needed, cook at MEDIUM in 25 second increments, watching
closely so that leather does not burn.
Carefully place plastic wrap with fruit leather on wire
rack to cool. Let stand at room temperature overnight to
dry. Repeat with remaining fruit puree.
Roll up leathers in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature
for up to 1 week.
Sunshine Method
Follow directions above through cooking fruit puree in
microwave. Let cool.
On plastic wrapped trays or cookie sheets, spread fruit
into a 6-1/2 inch circle or rectangle 1/4-inch thick. Cover
pans with cheesecloth.
Place pans in direct sunlight for 12 to 24 hours until dry.
Fruit leather is done when edges pull back from plastic and
center is not sticky.
Serves 6
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2 large bananas
8 "scoops" watermelon*
1 pint fresh blueberries
1/2 cup vanilla lowfat yogurt
1/4 cup crunchy cereal nuggets
Peel bananas and cut in half cross wise; cut each piece in
half lengthwise. For each serving, lay 2 pieces of banana
against side of shallow dish.
Place watermelon "scoop" at each end of dish.
Fill center space with blueberries.
Stir
yogurt
until
smooth;
spoon
over
watermelon
"scoops".
Sprinkle with cereal nuggets.
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Author: A '5 A Day' Recipe
Source: California - Arizona Watermelon Association
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Snacks and Munchies

Blizzard Party Mix
Cranberry Frost
Critter Munch
Honey Crispies
Indoor S'mores
Peanutty Honey Goo
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Blizzard Party Mix

Don't wait for the next football game to enjoy a handful of
this party mix.
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups oven-toasted cereal squares
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup (about 20) caramels, coarsely
chopped
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTL TOLL HOUSE
Premier White Morsels
Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large
bowl.
Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUMHIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at
additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until
smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
Spread mixture into prepared baking pan; let stand for 20
to 30 minutes or until firm. Break into bite-size pieces.
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: Nestl
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2-1/4 cups frozen or fresh blueberries,
divided
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 Tbs cornstarch
pinch salt
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (from an 8ounce container)
2 drops red food coloring
1 drop yellow food coloring
1 loaf (10.75 ounces) frozen pound cake,
thawed
2 tsp confectioners sugar
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Prepare sauce:
In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 1/2 cup water to
a boil. Add 2 cups of the blueberries; return to a boil.
Cook until liquid is released from fruit, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch and
salt in a cup. Add to cooked blueberries, stirring
constantly, until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Spoon
into a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until cold, about
2 hours.
Prepare filling:
In a small bowl stir together cream cheese, the remaining 1
tablespoon sugar, and red and yellow food coloring to make
orange-colored cream cheese; set aside.
Assemble:
Using a serrated knife cut a thin layer off the top and
bottom of the pound cake. Cut the pound cake into 4 (1/2thick) horizontal slices. Working with 1 slice at a time,
use a 4-inch bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 2 bats.
From the same slice, use a 1/2-inch half moon-shaped
cutter, to cut out 4 half moons. Repeat with remaining
pound cake. Carefully spread 4 bats and 8 moons with cream
cheese mixture. Arrange the remaining 1/4 cup blueberries
in a single layer over cream cheese, dividing evenly and
pressing lightly. Cover with remaining bat and moon shapes
forming sandwiches. In a cup combine confectioners sugar
and cocoa; through a fine mesh strainer lightly sprinkle
over bat and moon sandwiches. Divide blueberry sauce among
4
serving
plates;
spread
to
form
a
"sky
background."
Arrange 1 bat and 2 moons on each plate; serve.
30
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: North American Blueberry Council
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Cranberry Frost
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries,
diced
1/3 cup white sugar
2 oranges
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 medium apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries and sugar and let
stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and secton 1 orange.
Finely chop orange sections; set aside. Sqeeze remaining
orange to make total of 1/3 cup juice.
Combine the 1/3 cup orange juice, cream cheese, and
vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Stir in orange sections,
cranberries, apple and dates.
Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold cream into cream
cheese mixture.
Turn mixture into a 5-cup mold, 8x4x2 inch loaf pan, or
into about 10 to 12 paper lined muffin pans. Cover and
freeze until firm.
To serve, let stand at room temperature for 10 miutues.
Unmold or peel off paper and garnish with orange sections.
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: California Date Commission
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Critter Munch
Delight your friends with this fun snack.
1-1/2 cups animal cracker cookies
1/2 (6-ounce) package cheddar or
original flavor goldfish crackers (1-1/2
cups)
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup M & M's plain candy
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
Put animal crackers, goldfish crackers, dried cherries, M&

Ms and peanuts in a large mixing bowl.
Carefully stir with a spoon.
Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
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A sure hit with kids and the young at heart.
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Combine ingredients; mix thoroughly.

Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
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Honey Crispies
This is a great sleep-over snack.
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup honey
1-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chocolate or multicolored candy
sprinkles
Place a sheet of waxed paper on a cookie sheet so cookies

won't stick.
Combine powdered sugar, honey and peanut butter in a medium
bowl.
Stir until mixed well. Stir in cereal and raisins.
Using hands, shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
Roll balls in sprinkles and place on a cookie sheet.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cookies should feel firm when
touched.
Serve right away or place in tightly covered container and
store in refrigerator.
Serves 30
Nutrition Facts
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Indoor S'mores
Unlike traditional campfire s'mores, these can be made
ahead of time -- in any weather -- and they aren't nearly
as messy! Have some of these ready the next time the all
the kids will be at your house after school.
8 cups (13-oz. box) GOLDEN GRAHAMS
Cereal
6 cups (10.5-oz. bag) miniature
marshmallows, divided
1 1/2 cups (9 oz.) NESTL TOLL HOUSE
Milk Chocolate Morsels
5 Tbs butter or margarine, cut into
pieces
1/4 cup light corn syrup (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Pour cereal into large bowl.
Heat 5 cups marshmallows, morsels, butter and corn syrup in
medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring
constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla
extract.
Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal; stir until well
coated. Stir in remaining marshmallows. Press mixture into
prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Cut
into bars.
Microwave method: Microwave 5 cups marshmallows, morsels,
butter and corn syrup in large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH
(100%) power for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes, stirring every minute,
until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Proceed as above.
Serves 24
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: Nestl
36

This wondeful snack can be rolled and shaped like its toy
counterpart-- but it is safe and delicious to eat when you
are done. Be sure to cover your play surface first and wash
your hands before and after.
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 cup powdered milk
Mix all ingredients into a workable dough.
Serves 4
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Author: Carolyn Roeters
Source: Living Cookbook Staff
37

1/2 cup honey
2 Tbs butter or margarine
4 cups roasted, salted peanuts
Combine honey, butter and cinnamon in a 2-quart microwavesafe container; microwave at HIGH (100%) 4 to 5 minutes or
until microwave-safe candy thermometer reaches 235 F Stir
in nuts; mix thoroughly to coat.
Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until foamy; stir after
3 minutes.
Spread in single layer on foil sprayed with non-stick
vegetable spray.
Cool.
Break into small pieces.
Serves 16
Nutrition Facts
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38
Peanutty Honey Goo

1 cup natural peanut butter
2/3 cup whipped honey
Gradually stir peanut butter into honey; mix thoroughly.
Serves 12
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39
Thirst Quenchers
Cherry Smoothie
Honey Lemonade With Frozen Fruit Cubes
Honey Shake It Up
Purple Cow
40
Cherry Smoothie
This is a refreshing pick-me-up any time of day.
2 cups frozen tart or sweet cherries
1 ripe banana, peeled
1 cup cherry juice blend (or other juice)
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Put frozen cherries, banana and cherry juice blend in
container of electric blender or food processor. Cover
container. Process or blend until smooth. Do not put a
spoon or spatula in the blender while it is running and
keep your hands clear of the working parts. If necessary,
turn blender off; remove cover. Scrape sides of container
with a spatula. Cover and puree until smooth.
Pour
into
individual
serving
glasses.
Garnish
with
maraschino cherries, if desired. Serve immediately.
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
41

You could start your own business with a honey lemonade
stand.
3/4 cup honey
1 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 quart carbonated water
Ice cubes
Mix honey and lemon juice together

container until honey dissolves.
Add carbonated water and lemon slices.
Refrigerate until cold.
To serve, fill each glass with ice.
in
1-quart
juice
Serves 4
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42
Honey Lemonade With Frozen Fruit

Cubes
1-1/2 cups lemon juice
3/4 cup honey
9 cups water
28 small pieces assorted fruit
In a pitcher, whisk lemon juice with honey to dissolve.
Whisk in water.
Place 1 piece of fruit in each compartment of 2 ice cube
trays.
Fill each compartment with honey lemonade.
Freeze until firm.
To serve, divide frozen fruit cubes between glasses; fill
with remaining lemonade.
Serve in tall glasses.
Serves 6
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43
Honey Shake It Up
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup honey
5 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender and

blend until thick and creamy.
Add ice cubes one at a time and blend until smooth.
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
44

This cool combo will please family and friends.
1 cup maraschino cherries
3 Tbs maraschino cherry juice
3 cups vanilla ice cream
Whipped topping
Whole maraschino cherries, for garnish
Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons juice.

Coarsely chop cherries. Put chopped cherries, reserved
juice and ice cream in the container of an electric blender
or food processor; blend until smooth.
Pour into 2 (12-ounce) glasses. Top with whipped topping;
garnish with whole maraschino cherries.
Serves 2
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45
Purple Cow
4 cups Oregon blackberries, fresh or
frozen
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
4 cups frozen yogurt or vanilla ice cream
2 cups crushed ice
whole berries for garnish
fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Crush/puree berries and strain through a fine sieve. (If
berries are frozen, partially thaw before crushing.)
Combine puree with remaining ingredients, blend until
smooth and pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with 2-3
berries, and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serves 6
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Recipe Source
Source: Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission
46
Very Good Baked Goods

Cinnamon Honey Buns
47

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (6 oz.) chocolate morsels
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
Combine honey, peanut butter, butter and brown sugar in a

large bowl; beat until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
Combine flour, soda and salt; mix well. Stir into peanut
butter mixture.
Stir in chocolate morsels and peanuts.
Using 1/4 cup for each cookie, drop onto ungreased cookie
sheet; flatten slightly. Bake at 350 F. 8 to 10 minutes or
until lightly browned.
Remove to rack and cool.
Serves 12
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48
Cinnamon Honey Buns

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened and
divided
1/2 cup honey, divided
1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts, optional
1 (1 lb.) loaf frozen bread dough,
thawed as package directs
2/3 cup raisins
On floured work surface, roll bread dough to form a

rectangle 8 x 18 inches.
Spread honey-cinnamon filling evenly over dough.
Sprinkle evenly with raisins.
Starting with the long side, roll dough into a log. Cut log
into 12 pieces approximately 1-1/2 inches wide. Place each
piece of dough into a prepared muffin cup, with cut side
up.
Set muffin pan in a warm place and allow dough to rise for
30 minutes.
Place muffin pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch
drips.
Bake at 375 F 20 minutes until buns are golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool in pan 5 minutes.
Invert muffin pan to remove buns.
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 444.0 calories; 0.0mg cholesterol;
Recipe Source
49

These are easier than apple pie! You can make fun
decorations with the extra scraps of dough.
You'll need:
1 Tbs dried currants
3 Tbs finely chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus additional
for dusting
6 Tbs honey, divided
2 large baking apples
Prepared pie dough for two single-crust
9-inch pies (purchased or homemade)
In a small bowl, combine currants, walnuts and 1/2 tsp.
cinnamon. Stir in 3 Tbsp. honey.
Peel apples and cut each in half lengthwise.
Trim away stem and blossom ends. Scoop out core from each
half with a melon baller, making a wide hole for filling.
Divide honey mixture evenly between apple centers.
Divide pie dough into 4 balls. Roll each ball into a 6-inch
circle about 1/4-inch thick.
Lay 1 piece of dough over each apple half with filling-side
up. Tuck and wrap dough around each apple half. Trim dough
to fit. Pinch the edges of dough underneath apples to seal
entirely.
Combine 1 Tbsp. honey with 1 tsp. steaming hot water. Stir
until
honey
dissolves.
Brush
mixture
over
tops
of
turnovers; dust with additional cinnamon.
Transfer turnovers to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at
375F for about 35 minutes, until turnovers art golden.
Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. honey.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serves 4
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50

Kids will enjoy the mixing and measuring activities in this
recipe.
You'll need:
3 cups low-fat granola
3/4 cup dried fruit, such as dried
cranberries or cherries, or finely
chopped dried apricots, apples or pears
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
In a large bowl, mix together granola and dried fruit. In a
small saucepan, heat honey, oil and vanilla over medium
heat, stirring until honey is dissolved.
Pour honey mixture over granola and mix until thoroughly
coated.
Pour egg whites over granola mixture; mix well.
Pack mixture firmly into an 8-inch square nonstick baking
pan. Bake at 325F for 40 minutes or until deep golden
brown.
Place pan on a cooling rack; cool completely before cutting
into squares, approximately 2-1/2-inches each.
Serves 12
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51
Yummy Dinners
Peanut Butter, Apple, and Bacon Sandwiches
52

1 medium fresh California plum
2 slices sandwich bread
peanut butter
Thinly slice plum.

Spread peanut butter on bread slices.
Layer one side of bread with plum slices and lay other
piece of bread over it.
Cut sandwich diagonally into triangles.
Serves 1
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
53
Peanut Butter, Apple, and Bacon

Sandwiches
1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
4 large slices whole-wheat bread (each
about 5 by 5 inches), toasted lightly
8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and
drained on paper towels
1 small crisp apple (such as Royal
Gala), cored and sliced thin
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
Spread peanut butter evenly on bread slices.
Layer bacon, apple slices, and sprouts on 2 bread slices
and top with remaining bread slices.
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: Culinary Caf
54

8 oz spaghetti, uncooked, broken in half
vegetable cooking spray
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
3/4 cup fat-free sharp cheddar cheese,
grated and divided
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 1.31 oz package Sloppy Joe seasoning
mix
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup water
Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray; set

aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Break spaghetti in half; cook pasta according to package
directions.
While pasta is cooking, mix together egg, sour cream and
1/2 cup cheese. When spaghetti is cooked al dente, drain
and rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain
completely. Transfer back to cooking pot. Add sour cream
mixture to the spaghetti and toss until well mixed. Set
aside.
Meanwhile, cook beef in skillet until browned. Drain well
and pat beef dry with paper towels. Return beef to skillet;
add seasoning mix, tomato pasta and water. Mix well. Cook
over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set
aside.
Divide spaghetti mixture evenly among muffin cups (about
1/4 cup spaghetti each). Press pasta firmly into cups with
back of spoon. Spoon beef mixture into center of each cup
(about 1-1/2 tablespoons each), dividing evenly among cups.
Top each with 1 teaspoon cheese.
Bake until firm and heated through, about 20 minutes. Let
stand 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife and remove
from muffin cups. Serve immediately.
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
67.0g carbohydrates; 26.0g protein.
55
Recipe Source
Source: National Pasta Association
56

6
6
2
8
2
4
4
2
oz plain Fettuccine, uncooked

oz spinach Fettuccine, uncooked
tsp margarine
oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
cups fresh or frozen peas
Tbs low-fat ricotta cheese
Tbs skim milk
Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Saute mushrooms in margarine over low heat for 5 minutes.
Add the peas, cover and cook until tender. Remove from heat
and set aside.
In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, milk and Parmesan
cheese. Add cheese mixture to mushrooms and peas. Toss with
pasta and serve.
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: National Pasta Association
57

10 Flour tortillas
10 Tbs salsa
10 Tbs Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 Package (16 ounces) turkey franks
On each tortilla spread 1 tablespoon salsa and sprinkle
with 1 tablespoon cheese.
Place frank in center of tortilla and wrap to close ends.
Fold paper towel around burrito. Microwave at HIGH (100%
power) for 45 seconds. NOTE: For full recipe, place
burritos in a 2-quart oblong microwave-safe casserole.
Cover with wax paper and heat at HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes.
Serves 10
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: The National Turkey Federation
58

water
1 Box (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese
dinner
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup skim milk
1 lb turkey franks cut into 1/2-inch
slices
In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole combine water and
cheese sauce mix. Stir in macaroni; cover.
Microwave at HIGH (100% power) for 10 minutes; stir.
Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) for 10 minutes; stir after
5 minutes.
Add margarine, milk and franks; stir, cover and microwave
at HIGH (100% power) for 2 minutes.
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Source
Source: The National Turkey Federation
59
Index
A
almond ..................
apple 8, 20, 32, 50, 51,
apricot .................
Artie the Airplane ......
G
19
54
51
18
grape.................... 18
H
honey... 2, 5, 8, 9, 19, 22,
23, 24, 33, 34, 35, 37,
38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 48,
49, 50, 51
Honey Apple Turnovers.... 50
Honey Care to Take a Dip.. 8
Honey Cinnamon Peanut
Butter ................. 34
Honey Come to My Ade..... 42
Honey Crispies........... 35
Honey Granola Squares.... 51
Honey Lemonade With Frozen
Fruit Cubes ............ 43
Honey Make Mine Chocolate
Sauce ................... 9
Honey Parlez Vous Parfait 22
Honey Shake It Up........ 44
B
bacon ................... 54
banana ...... 19, 22, 27, 41
Banana Pops ............. 19
Bee Nutty Choco-Chip
Cookies ............... 48
Berry Striped Pops ....... 2
Blizzard Party Mix ...... 29
Boo Berry Bats Over Blue
Moons ................. 30
burrito ............. 20, 58
C
cherry 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 33,
41, 45, 51
Cherry Mallow Cake ....... 3
Cherry Smoothie ......... 41
Cherry S'Mores ........... 4
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Chews .................. 5
Cinnamon Honey Buns ..... 49
coconut ................. 19
corn ............ 12, 14, 36
cranberry ........... 32, 51
Cranberry Frost ......... 32
Critter Munch ........... 33
I
Ice Cream with Cherries.. 10
Indoor S'mores........... 36
K
Kaleidoscope Honey Pops.. 23
kiwi..................... 18
lemon................ 42, 43
Dessert To Go ............ 6
Maraschino Cherry Shake.. 45

Maraschino Lemonade Pops. 11
Marshmallows............. 12
mushroom................. 57
Easy Apple Burritos ..... 20
Fruiteroni Pizza ........ 21
orange. 6, 8, 16, 30, 32, 46
Parfait Cups ............ 24

pea ..................... 57
peach ........ 2, 21, 24, 25
peanut .. 5, 14, 29, 33, 34,
35, 37, 38, 39, 48, 53,
54
Peanut Butter ........... 37
Peanut Butter and Plum
Sandwich .............. 53
Peanut Butter, Apple, and
Bacon Sandwiches ...... 54
Peanut Butterscotch
Crispies .............. 14
Peanut Honey Huggers .... 38
Peanutty Honey Goo ...... 39
pear ................. 8, 51
pepperoni ............... 21
plum ........ 16, 21, 25, 53
...................... 15
pumpkin ................. 15
Purple Cow .............. 46
raisin........... 14, 35, 49

rice..................... 35
S
Sloppy Joe Spaghetti Cups 55
spinach.................. 57
Straw and Hay Fettuccine. 57
strawberry......... 2, 8, 44
Summer Fruit Juicy Pops.. 16
T
tomato................... 55
tortilla............. 20, 58
turkey............... 58, 59
Turkey Frank Burrito..... 58
Turkey Franks with Cheesy
Macaroni ............... 59
W
walnuts.................. 50
Watermelon-Blueberry Banana
Split .................. 27
Quick Fruit Leather ..... 25
yogurt... 8, 10, 22, 24, 27,

44, 46

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Snacks and Munchies

Very Good Baked Goods

Berry Striped Pops

Cherry Mallow Cake

If you have not cooked before, ask an adult to help you

Put marshmallow creme, cherries and chocolate chips in a

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews

Put a colander or strainer in a bowl. Pour cherries into

Source: Cherry Marketing Institute

Honey Care to Take a Dip

Combine yogurt in a small bowl with honey, orange juice and

Honey Make Mine Chocolate Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover

Ice Cream with Cherries

Use cherry pie filling and topping to top scoops of vanilla

Maraschino Lemonade Pops

Put a colander or strainer in a bowl. Pour cherries into

Nutrition (per serving): 30.4 calories; 0% calories from

Peanut Butterscotch Crispies

Polka Dot Pumpkin Cupcakes

Summer Fruit Juicy Pops

Slice and pit nectarines and plums. Combine nectarines with

Fruit and Veggie Concoctions

Artie the Airplane

Select a symmetrical watermelon. If necessary, cut a thin

Spread toppings of your choice on a plate or plates.

Easy Apple Burritos

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Honey Parlez Vous Parfait

Set aside several slices of banana for garnish (decoration

Kaleidoscope Honey Pops

Quick Fruit Leather

In blender or food processor, blend fruit and sugar until

149.2mg potassium; 10.6g carbohydrates; 1.2g fiber; 9.7g

Watermelon-Blueberry Banana Split

Snacks and Munchies

Blizzard Party Mix

Boo Berry Bats Over Blue Moons

Put animal crackers, goldfish crackers, dried cherries, M&

Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter

Combine ingredients; mix thoroughly.

Place a sheet of waxed paper on a cookie sheet so cookies

Peanut Butter "Play-dough"

Peanut Honey Huggers

Peanutty Honey Goo

Honey Come to My Ade

Mix honey and lemon juice together

Honey Lemonade With Frozen Fruit

Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender and

Maraschino Cherry Shake

Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons juice.

Very Good Baked Goods

Bee Nutty Choco-Chip Cookies

Combine honey, peanut butter, butter and brown sugar in a

Cinnamon Honey Buns

On floured work surface, roll bread dough to form a

Honey Apple Turnovers

Honey Granola Squares

Peanut Butter and Plum Sandwich

Thinly slice plum.

Peanut Butter, Apple, and Bacon