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Moon Rock Soup
Posted on Fri, January 8th, 2010
This recipe is from Let's Cook columnist Jodie Fitz, a mother of three children ages 17, 12 and 6. She has a kids cooking program with Price Chopper and her first book “Thumbs Up to Kids Cooking” is... More

Fresh Corn Soup
Posted on Thu, September 10th, 2009
By CAROLINE BARRETT The author is the food writer for The Spotlight and the mother of three children, Lucy, age 9, Zoe, age 7, and Elliot, age 5. She can be reached at news@spotlightnews.com. a... More

Apple Pita Bake
Posted on Thu, September 10th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz 1 pita 1 medium apple (golden delicious) 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese 1 teaspoon cinnamon Honey Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the pita... More

Apple Banana Smoothie
Posted on Thu, September 10th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz. 1 medium apple 1 banana 1 cup milk 1 cup of ice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon Wash, peel, core and slice the apple. Peel and slice the... More

Mini Mints
Posted on Tue, August 4th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz. 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 3 ½ cups powdered sugar ½ teaspoon of mint extract Milk chocolate morsels Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and... More

Homemade Soda Fountain
Posted on Tue, August 4th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup hot water Cold seltzer 1/8 teaspoon orange extract 16-ounce plastic cup Put the sugar and hot water into a cup and mix... More

Popcorn in Color
Posted on Tue, August 4th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz Un-popped, popcorn kernels Food coloring This recipe requires a little advance planning, but is fun for the young cooks in your household. Day One: ... More

Blueberry tacos
Posted on Thu, July 2nd, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz. The author is a mother of three children ages 16, 11 and 6. She is set to launch a kids cooking program with Price Chopper and her first book “Yikes, There... More

Strawberried Muffins
Posted on Fri, June 5th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodi Fitz. 1 English muffin 1 tablespoon of strawberry yogurt 1 tablespoon of cream cheese 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract 4 medium strawberries Wash the... More

Strawberry Cinnamon Pizza
Posted on Fri, June 5th, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz. 5 small flour tortillas (approximate 5-6 inches in diameter) 1 1/2 Tablespoons of sugar 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon Water 20 medium strawberries 1/2 cup of... More

Elliot's Birthday Broken Noodle Steak Salad
Posted on Tue, May 26th, 2009
1 13-ounce box whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken into approx. 1-inch pieces 2 1-pound skirt steaks 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 3 tablespoons fresh chives 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2... More

Chocolate Popcorn Cookie Sticks
Posted on Tue, May 26th, 2009
1 cup egg substitute 1 ½ tsp. vanilla 1 cup + 3 tbsp. sugar, divided 3 cups air-popped popcorn, ground in food processor or blender 2 ¼-2 ½ cups flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4... More

Cajun corn
Posted on Tue, May 26th, 2009
2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon lemon pepper Pour butter... More

Yogurt cups
Posted on Fri, May 1st, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz Raspberry yogurt (6 oz.) Vanilla yogurt (6 oz.) 1 package of frozen mini phyllo cups Whipped topping Blackberries or raspberries Let the phyllo cups... More

Eggs in a cup
Posted on Fri, May 1st, 2009
From Let's Cook! columnist Jodie Fitz 1 package of frozen mini phyllo cups 3 eggs Grated mild cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter Let the phyllo cups... More

Lemon chicken soup
Posted on Thu, April 9th, 2009
1 small whole chicken rosemary sprig (adds good flavor but optional) 1 Tablespoon chicken broth concentrate (see note) 1 teaspoon sea salt Juice of 1 lemon 4 carrots, peeled and cut on the... More

Fresh mozzarella and asiago ravioli with creamy tomato vegetable sauce
Posted on Thu, April 9th, 2009
1 package fresh won ton skins (see note) 1 8-ounce. container fresh mozzarella, pearl size, if larger, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese water for sealing edges a few teaspoons... More

Good Enough For Your Mother-In-Law Asian Pork
Posted on Thu, April 9th, 2009
2 pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds total), trimmed of fat and cut into 1" cubes zest of 2 limes 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 cup soy sauce wooden... More

Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Posted on Thu, April 9th, 2009
1 package vermicelli rice noodles (available in the Asian section of any grocery store) 1 medium cucumber 1 handful cilantro 2 green onions 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1... More

Napa Cabbage Slaw
Posted on Thu, April 9th, 2009
1 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced 3tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt toasted sesame seeds Combine the oils,... More

Black bean and sweet potato quesadillas
Posted on Thu, April 9th, 2009
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks 1 15-ounce can black beans 1 shallot, chopped fine olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon sea salt juice of 1/2 lime 1/4 cup cilantro,... More

Holiday turkey with a heart-healthy twist
Posted on Wed, October 29th, 2008
Herbed Roast Turkey is a heart-healthy take on the traditional holiday main dish. Instead of a butter baste, this recipe calls for olive oil, which reduces the saturated fat while providing a rich... More

Strawberry Mice
Posted on Wed, May 14th, 2008
These mischievous mice will have your kids happily nibbling on a healthy snack in no time. RECIPE INGREDIENTS: Fresh strawberries Mini chocolate chips Black decorators' icing Almond... More

Chocolate Eclair Cake
Posted on Tue, March 4th, 2008
More like Eclair Euphoria! This dessert is amazing. It's very good and so easy to make! Graham crackers layered between creamy vanilla custard, topped with a chocolate glaze. Everyone will beg for... More

Shamrock Cupcakes
Posted on Mon, March 3rd, 2008
Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day, so get the family together to make a batch of these great-looking festive cupcakes. RECIPE INGREDIENTS: Cooled cupcakes (baked from your favorite... More

Chick and Dit
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
I would like to contribute some great recipes for the recipe exchange. These are all family favorites in our house. Enjoy! 2 to 3 boneless chicken breasts, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces 1... More

Seafood Sauté
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
1 pound fresh scallops (halved if very large) 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 pound crab blend 1 head of broccoli ½ pound fresh snow peas, cleaned 1 pound capellini pasta 4-5... More

Chicken Salad with Apples
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
Recipe makes about 4 servings of 1 cup each Ingredients: • 2 cooked chicken breasts (about 12 ounces), cut up into 1 inch cubes • 1/2 low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise • 1 medium or large Granny... More

Sandwich on a stick
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
Ingredients: Bread, cheese, diced ham, grape tomatoes, lettuce, pickle, olive. Directions: Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and ham. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes... More

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom with Rosemary
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
Serves 4 1 pound trimmed fresh asparagus 8 ounces whole mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil or acceptable vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried... More

Chicken wrap snacks
Posted on Wed, June 13th, 2007
Preparation time: 20 minutes 2 seconds butter-flavored cooking oil spray 1 (6 inch) flour tortilla 1½ tablespoons mild salsa ½ cup frozen yellow corn, cooked 1½ tablespoons cooked chicken... More

Ditalini and Beans
Posted on Mon, February 26th, 2007
Ingredients A box of Ditalini-24 macaroni, a can of beans (I chose to use chili beans, but any kind will do), spaghetti sauce of your choice, and a bag of cheddar cheese. Preparation Add about... More