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and be sure to ask an adult for help. 

Easy Chicken Stir-Fry

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
4 oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1-3/4 cups water
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 pkgs of chicken flavor ramen soup mix

Slice chicken into thin strips. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Stir fry until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Add broccoli, mushrooms, water, soy sauce and 1 seasoning packet from ramen noodles. Stir to mix well and bring to a boil. Break noodles in half and add to chicken and vegetables.
Stir and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Serves 4
 
 
Monkey Nut Rice

3 tbs Butter
1/4 tsp crushed, dried hot red peppers
1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice, heated 

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the
dried red peppers according to taste and the macadamia nuts. Cook,
stirring constantly, until the nuts begin to turn golden, 3-4 min.
Reduce the heat and lightly toss in the cooked rice. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 225 degree oven.

   
 

Fruit Slushies

1 cup chunky or regular apple sauce
10 oz pkg frozen strawberries thawed
11 oz can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup grapes, if desired
2 tbs orange juice concentrate

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon fruit mixture into individual dishes or paper cups. Freeze until firm. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before serving. Makes 7 (1/2 cup) servings

 

One Pot Pasta

1 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
10 oz. can ready to serve beef broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs
14 oz. can Italian flavored diced tomatoes, undrained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

In large skillet, cook onion in olive oil under tender. Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, meatballs and tomatoes. Mix together. Return to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 7-8 minutes until liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally. Add plum tomatoes and cook 5-8 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Serves 4-6
 

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Baked Mac and Cheese

1 pound macaroni 
1  can condensed tomato soup

1 1/4 cups milk

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

8 tablespoons butter, cut up

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; drain. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, soup, milk, cheese and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. 

 

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