| We know how those teeth can get a little sore after
orthodontic adjustments, so here are some soothing recipes
that we hope you and/or your child will enjoy.
Appetizers:
Easy on Your Teeth Deviled Eggs
6 hard boiled eggs 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp lemon
juice 1 tbsp prepared mustard 1/8 tsp dill weed dash
Worcestershire sauce dash hot sauce � cup mayonnaise 1/8 tsp
salt 1/8 tsp pepper paprika
Peel the eggs after they have cooled and cut into halves
lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolk, place in a small
bowl, and mash with fork. Add the remaining ingredients
except the paprika. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Refill
the egg halves with this mixture and sprinkle with paprika.
Soothing Santa Fe Chicken Chowder
2 tbsp butter 1 med onion, finely chopped 2 cloves
garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1 tsp ground cumin � tsp
cayenne pepper � tsp coriander � tsp salt 2 cups very finely
chopped chicken breast 1 pint half & half 1 can (15 oz)
creamed sweet corn 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green
chilies 1 � cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
In a dutch oven over medium high heat, melt the butter
and saute the onion and garlic. Add the chicken broth,
cumin, cayenne, coriander, salt and chicken. Stir, and over
high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered,
for 10-15 minutes. Add the half and half, corn, tomatoes,
and green chilies. Stir and increase the heat to medium.
Gradually stir in the cheese until melted.
Serves 4-6.
Dinner:
Painless Pasta with Roasted Red Sweet Pepper Cream Sauce
2-8 oz containers soft style cream cheese 1 cup half and
half 2 green onions, very thinly sliced 3 tbsp onion, very
finely chopped � tsp basil � tsp garlic powder � tsp pepper
� tsp salt 2-7 oz jars roasted red sweet peppers, drained
and finely chopped 12 oz angel hair pasta, cooked � cup
parmesan cheese, finely grated
In a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat, melt the
cream cheese, stirring often. Add the half and half. Stir in
the green onions, onion, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and the
red peppers. Continue to stir until the sauce is creamy and
smooth and heated through. Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
Serves 4-6.
Special Smiley Mashed Potatoes
1 package (22 oz) frozen mashed potatoes 1 tbsp butter or
margerine 2 � cups milk � pound ground beef, cooked, finely
crumbled, and drained 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 tbsp
sun dried tomatoes or � cup finely diced fresh tomatoes with
skins removed 2 oz diced black olives � cup sour cream � cup
grated cheddar cheese
In large microwaveable bowl, combine the potatoes, butter
and milk. Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Remove bowl from
microwave oven and stir the mixture well. Stir in the last 6
ingredients, return bowl to the microwave and cook 7 minutes
on high. Stir well with fork to fluff.
Metal Mouth Meatballs
1 lb ground beef � cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs �
cup milk � tsp garlic powder � tsp salt � tsp pepper � tsp
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp minced onion 1 tbsp very finely
chopped green pepper 1 egg, beaten � tsp dried oregano
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly with hands.
Form or roll into 24 equal sized balls. Place in a
well-greased 9"x13"x2" casserole dish and bake at 400
degrees for 25-30 minutes. Service with a smooth spaghetti
sauce over soft dante angel hair pasta.
Bucky Beef Enchiladas
1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic,
minced 10 flour tortillas, cut into small bite-size pieces 2
cups cheddar cheese, grated 1 can (4 oz) green chilies,
chopped 1 can (4.5 oz) black olives, chopped 1 can (10 � oz)
cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green
chilies � cup water
In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic.
Drain and run through a food processor or blender. In a
greased 9"x13"x2" casserole dish, layer � the mixture,
tortillas, cheese, green chilies, and black olives. Repeat.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the soup, diced tomatoes,
green chilies, and water. Mix thoroughly and pour over the
top of the layered ingredients. In a preheated oven, bake
covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Serves 6-8.
Wired White Pizza
1 tube (10 oz) Refrigerated pizza dough 1 container (10
oz) refrigerated alfredo sauce � cup onions, finely chopped
7-8 slices bacon, crisply fried and finely crumbled 1 jar
(2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 cup cooked chicken
breast, chopped 7 oz hickory smoked gouda cheese, grated
Using a pizza baking sheet, follow the manufacturer's
directions for handling and shaping the dough. Pre-bake the
dough prior to the layering of the ingredients for 5-6
minutes at 425 degrees or until lightly golden brown. Evenly
spread the alfredo sauce over the pre-baked dough and layer
the remaining ingredients in the order given. Transfer the
pizza to a preheated oven and bake at 425 degrees for 10-12
minutes.
Chew-less Chili Chicken
2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped 1 can (10 �
oz) cream of chicken soup � cup chicken broth 1 can (4 oz)
chopped green chilies 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimentos 8 flour
tortillas, 7" diameter, cut into small pieces 2 � cups
cheddar cheese
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix
thoroughly. Reserve 1 cup of the cheese for sprinkling on
top. Pour into a greased 9"x 12" x2" casserole dish and bake
at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Serves 4-6.
Desserts:
Braces Friendly Banana Cream Cake
1 � cups granulated sugar 1 stick butter, softened 2 eggs
� cup sour cream 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp
baking soda � tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract � cup milk 2
cups bananas, thinly sliced
Grease a 9" x 12" x 2" baking pan and lightly dust with
flour. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
Beat in the eggs on at a time. Beat in the sour cream. Add
the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing
well. Beat in the vanilla, milk and bananas. Pour into the
prepared baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees
for 45 minutes. Top with whip cream or drizzle with a
chocolate topping of your choice.
Crossbite Carrot Cake
2 cups granulated sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 4 eggs
2 � cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking
soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp salt 1
can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, well drained 2 tsp
vanilla extract 2 cups carrots, very finely grated.
Grease and lightly dust a 9"x12"x2" baking pan with
flour. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until
light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually
add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger,
and salt, mixing well. Beat in the pineapple, vanilla
extract, and carrots. Pour into the baking pan and bake in
the preheated oven at 350 degrees for one hour. Allow to
cool completely frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter,
softened 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 � cups
powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
In large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter,
beating until smooth. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
Gradually beat in the
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