Healthy CookingFor Kids of All Ages!

by

Girl Scout Troop 510

Table of ContentsJust a note: Most cookbooks start with appetizers, then go to soups and salad, main dishes, drinks, then end with dessert. But what happens if you get so full during the meal, that you have no room left for dessert? That would be a terrible shame. That is why, in our cookbook, we put desserts FIRST!

Apple Bars by Mackenzie CareyMint-Chip Pancake Muffins by Amayah WebbOatmeal-Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies by Carolina MercadoNoodle Kugel by Zoey LissApple Turnovers by Caity Egan

California Rolls by Charlotte McChesneyTurkey Noodle Soup by Emily MillerParmasen Baked Chicken Nuggets by Mackenzie CareyHomemade Mac & Cheese by Charlotte McChesneyQuiche with Vegetables by Zoey LissPasta & Broccoli Chicken by Carolina Mercado

Peach Apple Mango Soda by Charlotte McChesneyCranberry Smoothie by Sara PopoStrawberry Banana Smoothie by Zoey Liss

Apple Bars• 1/2cupallpurposeflour• 1/2cupwholewheatflour• 1/4teaspoonsalt• 1/2teaspoonbakingsoda• 1/2cupbrownsugar• 1cuprolledoats• 1/2teaspooncinnamon• 1/2teaspoonnutmeg• 1pinchgroundcloves(optional)• 1/2cupbutterormargarine• 3cupsapples,peeled,coredandsliced• 1/4sugar

Preheatovento350degrees.Lightlygreasea7”x11”bakingpan.Mixflour,saltandbakingsodatogetherinalargebowl.Addbrownsugar,oats,andspices.Cutbutterwithapastryblenderorforkuntilmixtureiscrumbly.Spreadhalfofthecrumbmixtureinthebakingpan.Topwithappleslicesandsprinklewithsugar.Spreadremainingcrumbmixtureevenlyoverapplesandbakeat350degreesfor40-50minutes.Coolandcutintobarsandservewarmwithvanillaicecream.

Mint Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins

• 2cupspancakemix,preparedaccordingtopackagedirections• 1/2cupAndesCandiesbakingchips• MapleSyrup

Preheatovento350degrees.Preparepancakemixinalargebowl.StirintheAndeschips.Filleachoftheopeninginanon-stickmuffinpanwithpancakebatter.Bakefor10,thenremovethemuffinpanandmakeaslitineachmuffinwithaknife.Addabitofsyrupintotheslitandthenbakeforanadditional5minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Letcoolandserve!

Oatmeal-Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 11/2cupallpurposeflour• 1cupquickcookingoats• 1/4cupflaxseed,finelyground• 11/2tablespoonbakingsoda• 1/2teaspoonsalt• 1/2teaspooncinnamon• 1cupsugar• 3/4cuppackeddarkbrownsugar• 2largeeggs• 1teaspoonvanillaextract• 1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

Preheatovento350degrees.Linebakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.Whisktheflour,oats,flaxseed,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamoninabowl.Beatthebutter,sugarandbrownsugarinalargebowlwithamixeronme-diumhighsppedabout4minutes.Beatintheeggs,oneatatime.Beatinthevanillaandreducethemixerspeedtolow.Addtheflourmixtureabeatuntiljustcombined.Stirinthechocolatechipsbyhand.Droptablespoonsfulofdoughontothebakingsheets,about2inchesapart.Bakefor10-12minutes.Coolcookiesonacoolingrack.

Noodle Kugel• 1pounddriedwideeggnoodles• 1/2cupunsaltedbutter• 1cupofwholemilk• 5largeeggs,lightlybeaten• 1/2cupsugar• 2teaspoonsvanilla• 1/2teaspoonsalt• 16oz.sourcream• 16oz.smallcurdcottagecheese(4%fat)• FORTOPPING:• 2cupscornflakes,coarselycrushed• 2tablespoonssugar• 1/2teaspooncinnamon• 2tablespoonsunsaltedbutter

Preheatovento350degrees.Buttera13x9”glassorceramicbakingdish.Cooknoodlesina6-8quartpotofboilingaltedwateruntilcooked,alden-te.Drainwellinacolander,thenreturntowarmpotandaddbutter,toss-inguntilnoddlesarecoated.Whisktogethermilk,eggs,sugar,vanilla,andsaltuntilcombined,thenwhiskinsourcream.Stirincottagecheeseandaddtonoodles,stirringtocoatwell,thenspoonintobakingdish.Mixtogethertoppingigredientsandsprinkleevenlyovernoodles.Patwithbutterandbakeuntilkugelissetandedgesaregoldenbrown,about1hour.Letcoolfor5minutesbeforeserving.

Apple Turnovers• 1canrefrigeratorcrescentrolls• 2apples,cutinto16wedges• 3tablespoonsmeltedbutter• 1tablespooncinnamon• 2tablespoonssugar

Spray13x9”glasspanwithcookingspray.Cutcrescentsinhalfandrolloneapplesliceintoeachpiece.Drizzlemeltedbutterovereachcrescentandspinklewithcinnamonandsugar.Bakeat350degreesfor14minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.

California Rolls• 1package(10sheets)ofnori(seaweedsheets)• 11/2cupssushirice• 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar• 2ripeavacados,sliced• 6oz.imitationlumpcrabmeat• 2carrots,slicedintomatchsticks• Soysauce• Preparedwasabi

Preparesushiriceaccordingtopagedirections.Layoutnorisheetsonabamboomat.Nearoneendofthenori,placeasmallamountofrice,avaca-dos,crabmeat,andcarrots.Usethebamboomattoevenlyrollsushiintoalongroll.Sealtheendofthenoriwithwaterandsliceinto1”pieces.Servewithsoysauceandwasabi.

Turkey Rice Soup• 2cupsofcooked,choppedturkeybreast• 2cupsofraw,choppedcarrots• 2cupsofraw,choppedcelery• 1/4cupdicedonions• 4cansof99%fatfreeChickenBroth• 2cupsofcookedinstantwholegrainbrownrice• 1bayleaf• 1tsp.blackpeppercorns• 1/2cloveofmincedgarlic

Heatuponepanofwaterforrice(seeyourboxfordirections).Addbayleaf,choppedgarlic,andpeppercornstobroth.Bringchickenbrothtoaboil.Choponion,carrots,andonion.Addtobroth.Tearorcutupcookedturkeybreastandaddtobroth.Addricetobroth.Allowsouptocookfor10minutes.

Parmesan Baked Chicken Nuggets• 2boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutintobite-sizedpieces• 1cuppankobreakcrumbs• 1/2cupfinelygratedorpowderedparmesancheese• 1/2teaspoondriedthyme• coarseseasalt&freshly-crackedpepper• 1/2cupallpurposeflour• 2largeeggs,lightlybeaten• cookingspray• (optional)saucesfordipping

Preheatovento400degrees.Spreadpankoutevenlyonarimmedbakingsheetandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about5-7minutes.Transfertoasmallmixingbowl,thenaddparmesanandthymeandtossuntilcombined.Rinseoffbakingsheet,thencoverwithparchmentpaper.

Placeflourandeggsinseparateshallowdishes.Turnoventemperatureupto450degrees.

Seasonthechickwithsaltandpepper.Oneatatime,addapieceofchickentotheflourandtossuntilcoated.Thendipitinegguntilcoate.Thentransfertothepankomixtureandtossuntilitiscompletelycoated.Transfertoparchment-linedbakingsheet.Repeatwithremainingchicken.Bakeuntilchickeniscookedthrough,about10-12minutes,flippinghalfwaythrough.Servechickennuggetswarmwithhoneymustardsauce,marinara,cheesesauceorbbqsauceifdesired.

Homemade Mac & Cheese• 1poundshortcutpasta(macaroni,shells,ziti)• 4tablespoonsbutter• 4tablespoonsallpurposeflour• 2cupsfatfreemilk• 8oz.sharpcheddarcheese,grated• 1/4teaspoongarlicpowder• salt&pepper• 2cupscheddarflavoredgoldfishcrackers,finelycrushed

Preheatovento375degrees.Cookpastafor8-10minutesin8quartsofsaltedboilingwater.Drain.

Overmediumheat,meltedbutterinasaucepanandthenstirinflour.Letbutterandflourmixturecookforabout1-2minutes,stirring.Pourmilkintosaucepanandstirforabout30seconds.Addgarlicpowder,salt&pep-per.Letmilkcook,stirringoccasionallyfor3-4minutesuntilthickened.Removefromheatandstircheeseintothickenedmilkuntilmelted,creat-ingacheesesauce.

Pourpastaandcheesesauceintoa13,9”bakingdishandstirwell.Evenlytopwithcrushedgoldfishcrackersandbakefor20-25minutes,untiltopisbubblyandgolden.Letstandfor5minutesbeforeserving.

Quiche with Vegetables• 3eggs• 4tablespoonsbutter• 11/2cupsofmilk• 3tablespoonsflour• 1/4teaspoonsalt• 1/4teaspoonpepper• 1/4teaspoondrymustard• 1mediumonion,chopped• 1teaspoondriedthyme• 11/2cupsmildcheddarcheese,grated• 2tablespoonsbutter• 1/2zucchini,slicedthin• 1cupmushrooms,slicedthin• Store-madedeepdishpiecrust• 1/2teaspoonpaprika

Preheatovento375degrees.Makeacustardbybeatingtogetherthemilk,eggs,flour,salt,pepperanddrymustard.

Sauteonionwithbutterfor2-3minutes.Addzucchini,mushrooms,thyme,saltandpepperandcookforabout2-3minutes.

Coverthebottomofthepiecrustwithcheese.Addthesauteedvegetablesontopofthecheese.Pourthecustardoverthevegetablelayerandsprinklewithpaprika.Bakefor40-50minutesoruntilcenterissolidwhentested.

Pasta & Broccoli Chicken • 1poundshortcutpasta(penneorziti)• 1poundofchickenbreasttenderloins,cutintobite-sizedpieces• 1bunchfreshbroccoli,cutup• 3tablespoonsofoliveoil• 1/4teaspoondriedparsley• salt&pepper• 1/4teaspoonthymeleaves• 3clovesofgarlic• 3tablespoonsparmesancheese

Preheatovento350degrees.Cookpastafor8-10minutesin8quartsofsaltedboilingwater.Abouthalfwaythroughcookingtime,addthebroccolitothepastawater.Drain.

Inafryingpanovermedium-highheat,cookchickeninoliveoil.Addthegarlic,parsley,salt,pepperandthymeandcookforabout8-10minutes.

Pourthechicken,pasta&broccoliintoa13x9”glassorceramicpanandsprinkleparmesancheeseoverthetop.Bakefor15minutes.

Peach-Apple-Mango Soda • 16oz.peachjuice• 16oz.applejuice• 16oz.mangojuice• 16oz.selterwater• Slicedfreshpeachesandapples• Freshmintleaves

Inalargepitchercombineallingredientsandadd1trayoficecubes.Servewithagarnishoffreshfruitandmintleaves.

Cranberry Smoothie • 1cupalmondmilk• 1wholebanana• 1/2cupfrozenmixedberries• 1/2cupfreshcranberries• Freshice

Mixallingredientstogetherinablender.Blenduntilsmooth.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie• 1cupricemilk• 1-2ripebananas• 1cupice• 1cupstrawberryyogurt

Combinethericemilk,fruit,yogurtandiceinablender.Blendonhighuntiliceiscompletelycrushed.

Our troop of eight young women has been together for seven years, accomplishing incredible things. We have explored empowering careers for women, woodworking, science, social skills and protecting the environment. We have learned fun and challenging skills as scouts including archery, orienteering, zip-lining, outdoor camping and self-reliance. We have come together as a community to serve local hospitals, food banks and to support our neighbors during Superstorm Sandy. And of course...we have sold thousands of boxes of cookies!

As Girl Scout Cadettes, we have committed to a Silver Award community service project that will take us two years and a minimum of 50 hours to complete. Our goal is to bring a healthier lifestyle to our community, specifically, the children. This cookbook is one step towards this goal. We created and tested every recipe in this book and had a great time doing it! We are offering this digital version to EVERYONE, free of charge and we hope that you will make many of these recipes together as a family, working towards eating REAL foods, made from your own kitchen with few preservatives or chemicals.

Please share your emails with us at caseynjoe@yahoo.com so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of our project, including community fitness days and a Healthy Tips Blog to share ideas about eating better and moving more.