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Hearty Recipes
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Rice Mixes You Can Make At Home
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Fun & Fruity Recipes




Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks.and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat.


Miniature Fruit Pizzas



  • 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • Assorted fresh fruit, cut into bite size pieces, such as bananas, kiwis, oranges, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, etc.




Directions: Cut sugar cookie dough into 1-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Bake as directed, or until lightly browned around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool.


Combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; mix well. Spread over cooled cookies. Decorate with assorted fruit. Yummy!





Strawberry Angels



  • 1 angel food cake

  • 6 large strawberries

  • 1 carton whipped topping




Directions: First, cut the cake into serving-size pieces. Slice the strawberries and layer on top of the cake. Then spoon whipped topping on top of the strawberries. Serve and enjoy!






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