Pumpkin Soup
An easy soup that my kids love to help me make. They can help with everything except heating it on the stove.
1 tsp. onion powder
3 T. butter (melted)
1 can unsweetened pumpkin
1 can chicken broth
1 C. half-and-half
1 t. salt
1/4 t. cinnamon
1 T. brown sugar or honey
1/4 t. yellow curry (if you like curry)
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot but not boiling.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
This is a Russian recipe that usually uses "Tvorog" or farmer's cheese. I can't find any in my area so I just use cottage cheese, and it works fine (though it doesn't taste exactly authentic). My kids help me mix them up, and I fry them up.
1 C. cottage cheese
2 eggs
3 T. sugar (Jack's favorite part!)
3/4 cup flour
dash of salt
Combine ingredients and drop by spoonfuls into a frying pan coated with oil or cooking spray. Brown on both sides and serve with butter, jam, or even sour cream on top.
Easy Peach Dessert
Another fun recipe to make with kids -- just toss in ingredients, mix, and stick it in the oven.
1 C. flour
1 C. sugar
1 egg
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla
1 t. salt
1 can peach slices
1/4 C. brown sugar
In a baking dish, combine flour, sugar, egg, soda, vanilla, and salt. Mix in peaches. Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake at 325 for 35-40 minutes. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
