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Cheese Fondue

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Tons of family fun is in store when a cheese fondue dinner is on the menu. Don't have a fondue pot? Don't worry — a chafing dish warmed by sterno or a candle works just as well. Either way, start by preparing  the fondue…

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Mango Smoothie

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Ingredients6 ounces silken tofu, drained1 medium banana, peeled and cut in half 1 mango1 cup milk (your preference)1 handful spinach 1 handful ice cubesToolsCutting boardKnifeMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsFine graterBlenderTall drinking glassesInstructions1. Cut the mango by placing one flat side resting on…

Apple-licious Taquitos

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Prepare these the night before and heat before school, and practice learning a bit of Spanish while you prepare (see Spanish word in parentheses in list of ingredients).IngredientsSix 8- or 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas1 large apple (manzana)1 cup applesauce1/4 cup vegetable…

Breakfast Paninis

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Ingredients3 Italian bread rolls (pane)Slices of your favorite cheese (mozzarella, parmigiano or fontina)6 eggs Favorite veggies (basil, tomatoes)1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil (olio) ToolsSkillet Cutting boardKnife2 oven mitts1 pastry brush2 saucepans (1 medium and 1 small)TongsInstructions Pour 1 tablespoon of…

Lasagna Into Chilaquiles

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This is a great weekend breakfast for the family.Ingredients4 cups corn tortilla chips6 eggs (huevos) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (queso)1 small white onion (cebolla)1½ cup salsa (green or red)2 tablespoons vegetable oil (aceite)Salsa Sour creamSalt and pepperToolsCutting boardKnifeLarge skilletMeasuring…

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Fish Tacos With Green Chutney

Heidi Billotto,

This month in the spirit of St Patty’s Day – why not get your green on? No need to add green food coloring to grits or potatoes, when there are lots of delicious naturally green food with which you can…

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Sweetheart Cookies

Heidi Billotto,

These perfect-for-the-season cookies make great gifts for friends and family, teachers, kids at school, office co-workers or anyone else with whom you'd like to share a bit of Valentine sweetness. Wrap them individually or by the plateful in transparent or…