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FUN RECIPES
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TRAIL MIX
1 C dry breakfast cereal
1 C salted peanuts
1 C yogurt covered raisins
1 C chocolate chips
1 C cashews
1 C dried apple pieces
1 C butterscotch chips
1 C mini pretzels
1 C dried pineapple
1/2 C mini marshmallows
Mix together in large, sealable bag. Shake and enjoy! |
FOOD FOR TRAVEL
Chunks of fruit (apples, oranges, bananas)
Dried fruit
Nuts
Raisins
Cucumber slices
Peanut Butter
String cheese
Baked chips and pretzels
Cookies
Carrot and Celery sticks
Bottled watter and fruit juices
Put your favorites in small to medium plastic containers (with lids) or plastic bags. One way to keep items temporarily chilled is to put a few cold paper towels inside the containers with the food.
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| PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN |
For basil pesto:
2 T pine nuts
1 small garlic clove, peeled
2 packed cups basil leaves
1/2 C grated parmesean cheese
1/2 C olive oil, divided
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For pasta salad:
1 lb spiral pasta
2 lbs chicken tenders
1 C tomatoes, halved
3 T pine nuts
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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• Process 2 T pine nuts and garlic in processor until it has coarse sand texture, about 30 seconds.
• Add basil and parmesean cheese, process until a paste forms. Add 1/3 C olive oil. Process until incorporated, about 10 seconds.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 C of pasta cooking liquid. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until room temperature.
• Heat electric griddle or skillet. Coat with non-stick spray and cook chicken over medium heat until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes total.
• Place pasta in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, 1/2 C pesto, remaining pine nuts, lemon juice and zest. Toss to coat. Add pasta cooking liquid, a few tablespoons at a time, thin the pesto sauce. Add chicken, toss, and serve. |
| It's delicious! |
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