Jun 08 2009
Meal Time Monday~ Summer Goodies For Kids
I can’t believe it but the end of the school year is tomorrow! That means my son will be spending his summer in between our house and grandparents which always leads to him having a million exciting things going on yet he’s still bored. Kids you just have to love them right?! So for Meal Time Monday I once again am focusing on recipes for kids and with a summer theme. (http://www.inmamaskitchen.com)
Chocolate Pops
- 2 (8 oz) container plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa or carob powder
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- Popsicle sticks and mold or small cups
Method
Blend together all ingredients in a blender. Pour into molds, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze. This is easily doubled if you have a crowd.
Serves: 4 slim popsicles
Ice Cream Sandwich Sundae
- 1 (15 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 gallon (8 cups) any flavor ice cream, slightly softened
Topping:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Method
Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 12 inch pizza pans with foil. A baking sheet is fine if it has a rim.
In large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil, eggs and optional chocolate chips. Beat 50 strokes with a heavy wooden spoon.
Spread half the batter in each foil-lined pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overbake.
Cool in pans on wire racks. When room temperature, put in freezer for 1 to 2 hours still in pans which will make this easy to handle.
Remove from pans, and take away foil. To assemble, place 1 brownie sheet on serving platter. Spoon softened ice cream evenly over brownie. Top with remaining sheet. Cover and freeze again until ice cream is firm.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine powdered sugar, chocolate chips, milk and margarine. Bring to a boil. When boiling, lower heat to medium and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Set aside to cool.
Let ice cream sandwich stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges; drizzle with topping. Yum.
Yield: 16
Frosted Fruit
Almost too easy…..
- 2 pounds bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
OR- 2 pounds mangoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Freeze fruit (but not rock hard).
Run frozen fruit through food processor. (You may need to soften it up a bit first. Let it run long enough to whip a lot of air into the mixture, but not long enough to completely thaw the fruit.) .
Serve right away.
Note: Cantaloupe, peaches or strawberries may also be used, but you will need to use a little fruit juice to get the right consistency.
12 fruit servings
Cheesy Corn Pups
- 1 (8 oz) package refrigerated dinner rolls
- 8 frankfurters
- 8 strips cheddar cheese, 3 x 1/2 x 1/4 inch
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- Wooden skewers
Method
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
Unroll dough and s separate the perforated sections to make rolls.
Cut a two-inch strip in the center of each hot dog. Put cheese into slit.
Wrap a roll around each hot dog, closing the ends together at top and bottom of frank.
Brush lightly with barbecue sauce. Roll in corn meal. Insert a wooden skewer in one end of each hot dog.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in preheated oven until rolls are brown.
