Kids Dish

And the winners of our Mother’s Day contest are….

Best Dessert:

Peanut Butter Pudding Pie
submitted by Wesley in honor of Tammy

2 boxes of instant vanilla pudding
1 box of graham crackers
1 small tub of cool whip (you may want to buy two for extra when serving)
1 cup of peanut butter
1 can of chocolate icing (heat in microwave for 1 minute until runny)

Mix pudding as directed on box then add the cool-whip and peanut butter set aside. Use a 9 x 11 pan put a layer of graham crackers in bottom then on the sides. Put one layer of pudding on crackers then pour 1/4 the icing (this does not have to cover completely) then a layer of crackers, layer of pudding, layer of icing. Do this until all of the pudding is used then put a final layer of crackers on top and use the last bit of icing to cover the crackers. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours overnight works best then cut and top with more cool-whip.
Eat and enjoy….

Best Brunch/Breakfast Food

Mini Sticky Buns
Submitted by Jessica in honor of Sharon

2 Cans Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (Generic brands works just as well)
5 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Water
1 1/2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
3 Tablespoons Sugar

Melt butter and put in a 9 by 13 cake pan. Mix in brown sugar and water. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 4 rectangles. Seal perforations. Spread with softened butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Roll up each starting at the short end. Cut each roll into 5 pieces. Place in pan 5 buns by 8 buns. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Flip out on to a cookie sheet as soon as done. Makes 40 delicious mini sticky buns!

Best snack:

Reeses Pieces Popcorn Treats
Submitted by Jenny in honor of Joan

1/2 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup (I use Karo’s)
3 T butter
3 T peanut butter
8 c popcorn, popped
1/2 large bag Reese’s Pieces

Stir sugar, corn syrup, butter and peanut butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in popcorn until well coated. Remove from heat and stir in Reese’s Pieces. Using a tablespoon, shape mixture into balls and place on waxed paper to cool. Enjoy!

GRAND PRIZE
and “Best On Its Own”

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches
submitted by Allison in honor of Elizabeth

(Editor’s Note: Maybe it was the simplicity of this recipe, maybe it was the fact that it reminded me of the South - and Elvis - but this children’s favorite with a twist received my highest marks)

2 slices bread
2 dollops peanut butter
1 large banana
1 T butter
* confectioner’s sugar (optional)

Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. Thinly slice banana and layer onto peanut butter. Top with remaining slice of bread.

In skillet, melt butter. Place sandwich in skillet and brown one side. Flip and brown the other side. Remove from heat. Slice and serve immediately - a glass of milk is recommended.

* For a super sweet addition, sift confectioner’s sugar over the top of the sandwich.

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THANKS to all who participated and Happy Mother’s Day!