Category Archives for Snacks

Egg Sandwiches

As a young girl, my mother always made these. I was disgusted at the thought of eggs on a sandwich, and always turned my nose up. once moved out on my own, money was tight, and i decided to try it. boy was i surprised! they are absolutely wonderful and now that ive got kids […]

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Trade-Proof School Lunch Sandwich

4 slices bread 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 Tbsp orange juice or apple juice 1/4 cup apples, chopped fine 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, chopped walnuts, or crushed Cheerios Put the peanut butter and juice in a bowl and whisk together until smooth, then add the apples, raisins, and whatever you choose for […]

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Cream Cheese And Cucumber Sandwiches

Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches aren’t just for fancy tea parties. They make for a wonderful light lunch in the summer time. The flavor is so light even kids enjoy them (though I usually leave the chives off for them). For a fun lunch with your daughter or granddaughter, make a batch of these along with […]

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Homemade Pizza Snacks

I love these low-calorie homemade pizza snacks. My kids appear out of the woodwork when they smell these baking. They are pretty frugal too. Of course you can easily switch out ingredients to customize this for your kids and your family. Homemade Pizza Snacks 12-16 Saltine Crackers 1/4 C.finely chopped Portabella Mushrooms 1/2 C. Pizza […]

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Carrot Spam Spread

6 eggs boiled and chopped 3 medium carrots grated 1 can spam ground (or 1 pound ham) 1 small onion finely chopped 1 small green pepper finely chopped salt and pepper Miracle Whip or Mayo(add the amount you like or until spreadable.) Mix all ingredients together and let set in refrigerator for at least one […]

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Grown Up Grilled Cheese

We all know how great tomato soup & grilled cheese go together. I like to make a little different grilled cheese sandwich for the grown ups. I use Pepper Jack cheese and cracked wheat sourdough bread(bought at Trader Joe’s), and cook in the traditional way in a frying pan with butter. Disclosure: Some of the […]

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Hot Chicken Sub

Makes 6 Servings 6 frozen breaded chicken breast patties 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread, cut horizontally in half 1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing Lettuce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced Prepare chicken as directed on package. Spread cut sides of bread with dressing. Layer lettuce, hot chicken patties and tomato on bottom half of bread. Top […]

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