CASSEROLE RECIPES

Creamy Spinach Casserole Recipe

Photo by: Taste of home

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Creamy-Spinach-Casserole-2

Ingredients

• 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups herb seasoned stuffing cubes
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

• In a large bowl, beat the soup, cream cheese, milk and
• Parmesan cheese until blended. Stir in stuffing cubes and spinach.
• Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings.

Chicken Penne Casserole Recipe

Photo by: Taste of Home

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Chicken-Penne-Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Hunt’s® Original Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, process tomatoes and tomato paste in a blender; add to chicken mixture. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

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HOW TO: NEW YEARS EVE HATS FOR CHILDREN

HAVE FUN MAKING SOME OF THESE GREAT PARTY HAT IDEAS...
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Paper-Plate-Party-Hat.html
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Here's what you'll need...
• Paper plate
• Scissors
• Paint and brush
• Embellishments from around the house
• Glue



Here's how you make it...
1. Cut around a paper plate inside the lip. Don't cut all the way around. Fold up the circle.
2. Paint your paper plate any color you wish. Once the paint is dry write on a special message and glue on embellishements you have in your craft box. We used glitter and sequins, you could also use scraps of felt, paper shapes, stickers and such. We also blew up 3 balloons, decorated them with stickers and taped them on the back the the hat - use your imagination to make your own party hat!

NEW YEAR'S HAT

http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/newyearshat.shtml

Grade: K-6
Age: 4 -12

Objectives:

• Making a hat for a New Year's Eve Celebration.
• Working with paper, scissors and design ideas.

What You Need:

• Paper - large sheets
• Crepe paper and/or tissue paper
• Paint
• Brushes
• Water and containers
• Pencils
• Stapler
• Glue
• Glitter

What You Do:

1. Take a large sheet of paper and decorate with bright colors, fit for a celebration.
2. Take your paper and roll the corners in from the middle. (see diagram)
3. Overlap the two sides to make a cone shape. (see diagram)
4. Staple.
5. Cut away excess.
6. Add tissue paper streamers to your hat.
7. Glitter and other decorations can also be added.