The Explorer Magazine Fall 2024 | Page 20

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Are you looking for some festive fall recipes to make with your kids ? Get creative and don ’ t be afraid to explore new flavors this fall ! What recipes can you create ?
The Country Cook
STUFFED CHEESY DOG
INGREDIENTS : Hot Dogs Shredded Cheese
INSTRUCTIONS :
1 . Cut a slit in the hotdog long way , being careful not to cut all the way through it . Place the hotdog on microwave safe plate .
2 . Stuff shredded cheese in the slit of the hot dog .
3 . Microwave the on high for 30 seconds ( be careful removing plate from microwave as plate will be hot ).
4 . Place the cooked hotdog in the bun and add your favorite toppings !
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CHEESE CRISP RECIPE
INGREDIENTS : Tortilla Shells
Shredded Cheese Taco sauce Ranch dressing Toppings : Sour cream , salsa , etc . ( optional )
INSTRUCTIONS :
1 . Place tortilla on microwave safe plate . Spread shredded cheese evenly on top of the tortilla shell .
2 . Drizzle taco sauce and Ranch dressing over the shredded cheese layer .
3 . Sprinkle more shredded cheese on top of the taco and ranch dressing layer .
4 . Microwave on high for 60 seconds or until cheese is melted ( be careful removing plate from microwave as plate will be hot ). Add your favorite toppings and enjoy !
This recipe can also be made on the stove top with help from an adult
WALKING S ’ MORES
INGREDIENTS : Snack size packages of mini graham crackers ( or your favorite cookie snack ) Chocolate Pudding ( pre-made pudding cups work well ) Mini chocolate chips Mini marshmallows Sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS :
1 . Open bags of the individual honey Teddy Grahams ( or your favorite cookie snack ) and slightly crush the cookies .
2 . Spoon chocolate pudding over the graham cookies .
3 . Add mini marshmallows , mini chocolate chips and sprinkles .
4 . Sprinkle extra cookie graham crumbs on top and dig in !