Jello Dessert 1 small package of jello (any flavor) 1 can of fruit – peaches or pears work best Directions : Drain the juice from the fruit and save. Place Jello powder in a bowl and stir in 1 cup of boiling water until dissolved. Add cold water to the fruit juice until you have one cup. Add to Jello mix and stir. Place in fridge until almost set, then add the fruit and mix in. Return to fridge to finish setting process. Optional: Cool whip or marshmallows mixed in after Jello sets or Cool whip or ice cream dabbed on top.
Pocket Apple Pies 4 whole wheat tortillas 1 large apple, peeled and chopped (or apple pie filling-omit sugar) ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons low-fat or skim milk Sugar (or Splenda) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. 3. Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds. 4. Place each tortilla on a plate. Place ¼ cup of apple on each tortilla, leaving a ½ inch between the apple and the edge of the tortilla. 5. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture over the fruit. 6. Brush the edges of the tortilla with milk. Fold tortilla in half, forming a semicircle. Press edges together. 7. Place tortillas on baking sheet and make small slashes to allow steam to escape. 8. Brush the tops of the pies with milk and sprinkle with sugar or Splenda®. 9. Bake for 12 minutes or un...
Bean and Vegetable Soup 2 cans mixed beans (e.g., black beans, kidney beans) 2 cans mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, green beans) (Canned potatoes are really good in this.) 2 cans diced tomatoes 2-4 cups beef or chicken broth (or water) Salt and pepper to taste Directions : 1. Combine the mixed beans, mixed vegetables, and diced tomatoes in a large pot with the water or broth. 2. Heat over medium heat until the soup is heated through. 3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional- Add extra spices you have on hand.
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