For the non-cooks who want a sweet
No-Bake Peanut Butter & Jelly Balls
Makes about 20 snacks
What You Need:
•1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or other cookie crumbs)
•1 cup peanut butter (I used freshly ground, just peanuts, so it's very thick)
•1/4 cup raisins
•1/4 cup jam/jelly/preserves
•2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
How it's Done:
1.Combine all ingredients in food processor (or mix by hand for chunkier snacks) and process until the dough forms a ball.
2.Shape into 1" balls. Roll in confectioner's sugar, coconut, or unsweetened cocoa powder.
3.Chill for at least an hour before serving. Can be frozen.
If you're super cooking challenged, just mix it together and eat it with a spoon or leave out the graham cracker crumbs and stir into some made instant oatmeal for a breakfast treat.
For those who can cook a little:
Cheesy Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Ingredients:
•1 box tri-color rotini
•1/4 cup butter
•1/2 a large onion, diced (can use frozen seasoning mix if you want)
•1/2 cup parmesan cheese
•salt and pepper to taste
•1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
•1 cup milk
•5 slices of bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and crumbled
•1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
How it's Done:
1.Boil pasta.
2.Meanwhile, melt butter in a saute pan. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes.
3.Add milk, salt and pepper, and parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella. Stir in peas and bacon.
4.Drain pasta. Toss with sauce. Serve.
