Peanut Butter and Jelly People

I have been blessed with two very picky eaters.   The only things Oldest and Middle will eat easily are macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, and tacos.   Unfortunately a kid can't live on mac and cheese alone so I have to get a little creative sometimes with their food choices.  
Introducing:  Bob!

Bob here is a peanut butter and jelly person.   He's very easy to make.  Take a slice of whole wheat bread.   A gingerbread man (or woman) cookie cutter.   Cover in a layer of peanut butter.   Then put jelly of your child's choice in a plastic bag with one tip cut off or a piping bag and add some jelly details.   In Bob's case he has orange marmalade hair and raspberry jelly eyes, mouth, nose and buttons.   Ordinarily my kids refuse to eat peanut butter and jelly but, unfortunately for Bob, he looked delicious to them.  They even asked for seconds.   RIP Bob.  

Free Food Saturday!

For free food Friday er, I mean, Saturday I thought I'd share a neat little Halloween recipe.   We found this on the Hershey's website and LOVED IT! Enjoy!

Candy Corn Pudding Parfaits


Ingredients

•9 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Corn Flavored Candies

•1 package (6-serving size) vanilla cook and serve pudding and pie filling mix

•3 cups milk

•1/2 cup frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

•Additional whipped topping and candies for garnish(optional)

Directions

1. Remove wrappers from candies. Stir together pudding mix and milk in medium saucepan.



2. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Set aside 1/2 cup pudding; place plastic wrap on surface and refrigerate. Evenly divide 1 cup pudding among 4 to 6 clear parfait glasses. Cover loosely, refrigerate while preparing next step.



3. Add 9 candies to remaining pudding in pan. Stir until candies are melted and mixture is uniform orange color; cool slightly (about 10 minutes). Evenly layer orange pudding onto vanilla pudding in serving dishes.



4. Stir 1/2 cup whipped topping into cooled vanilla pudding. Evenly layer onto orange layer in serving dishes. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with additional whipped topping and candy piece, if desired. 4 to 6 servings.

Free Food Friday!

Beef Biscuit Bake

1 lb lean ground beef

1 cup peas or corn

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup milk (soy or rice milk are okay)

1 cup shredded American cheese

1 1/2 cup biscuit mix

3 tablespoons parsley (chopped)

1 can cream of celery soup

Cook beef and onion, drain excess fat. Stir in cheese, parsley and milk. Prepare biscuit mix according to package instructions. Divide in half then roll into two 8 inch circles. Press one circle into one well greased (use Pam or the equivalent) 8 inch round glass baking dish. Spread meat mixture over biscuit. Place other circle over top, press edges to seal.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 to 24 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with vegetable sauce – heat celery soup with 1/3 cup milk – serve hot.

Free Food Friday!

It's Free Food Friday! Free Food Friday means I take a little time to share one of my family's favorite recipes with you. Enjoy!