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Caesar Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 head of Romaine lettuce
- 1 bag of shredded parmesan cheese
- Caesar dressing of your choice
- 1 pkg. or box of croutons
Directions:
- Wash and dry romaine lettuce and break apart into smaller pieces.
- Top with sprinkling of cheese and croutons.
- Add salad dressing to taste.
Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 box of Lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 pound of ground beef, cooked and drained (This is a step for adults.)
- 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
- 1 large container of ricotta cheese or cottage cheese for a healthier twist that’s tastes great
- 1 bag (about 2 cups) of shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
- Mix the cooked ground beef in a bowl with the whole jar of spaghetti sauce and set aside.
- Using a 9 x 12 pan, spoon 1/3 of the meat/sauce mixture into the pan.
- Next, lay 3 of the lasagna noodles side by side on top of the sauce mixture.
- Spoon 1/3 of the ricotta or cottage cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of mozzarella cheese over top.
- Repeat layers two more times.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
- Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
Homemade Cheese/Garlic Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 long loaf of French bread
- Shredded cheese of your choice--cheddar, mozzarella or parmesan are good options.
- Garlic powder to taste
Directions:
- Slice bread in half length wise so it looks like a big sandwich.
- Spread butter or margarine on the inside of both halves.
- Lay the pieces side by side (butter on top) and sprinkle with cheese.
- When the lasagna comes out and is cooling, put the bread in for 8-10 minutes or until slightly brown.
- Serve cut into rectangles pieces.
Ice Cream Sundaes
Dessert tonight is a quick and easy “make your own”. Provide your family’s favorite ice cream flavors. Add a few fun toppings--caramel, chocolate, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, cherries or bananas--and let them make their own. Waffles bowls are a fun treat to serve the ice cream in as well.
Tonight’s dinner provides a variety of tastes and textures that complement each other for a wonderful meal. The cool, crisp Caesar salad served with the warm lasagna and crunchy cheese bread is sure to fill those hungry bellies. Bon Appétit!
