“Kitchen Krafts,” Friend, June 2005, 27
Kitchen Krafts
Show your father that you love him by cooking him a delicious meal this Father’s Day! With an older person’s help, you can prepare these recipes for dinner or for an “I Love You” treat.
Mini Pizzas
8 whole English muffins
1 can (15 oz/425 g) tomato sauce
6 cups grated cheese
toppings of choice (pepperoni, pineapple, green pepper, etc.)
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Slice English muffins into halves.
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Spread tomato sauce on each half of muffin. Cover with cheese and toppings of choice.
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Place mini pizzas on a cookie sheet and place in a toaster oven or conventional oven.
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Toast or bake until cheese is melted. Makes 16 pizzas.
(You can also microwave these mini pizzas on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave them on high for 20–30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.)
Father’s Favorite Bread
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup cooking oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups “Father’s Favorite”—bananas, zucchini, pumpkin, or apple (make sure the fruits or vegetables are peeled, chopped, or mashed)
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup nuts (optional)
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Sift together the first five ingredients in a medium bowl.
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Beat eggs in a large bowl, then add cooking oil, sugar, Father’s Favorite, and vanilla.
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Mix in the dry ingredients, then add nuts (if desired).
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Pour the batter into two well-greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325° F (160° C) for one hour. Makes 2 loaves.
Frozen Strawberry Dessert
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 quart fresh strawberries
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
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Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, then let cool.
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Puree strawberries in a blender.
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In a large bowl, combine strawberry puree, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar water. Fold in the cream.
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Pour into a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) pan and freeze until firm. Makes about 1 quart.
Illustrated by Mark Robison