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Terrific Turkey Chili

Submitted by: big surprise

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Using some fresh and some canned ingredients, this chili is a snap to throw together and will keep you craving it for days. Chunky zucchini, fresh green onion, sour cream, and - what the heck - shredded Cheddar cheese, are sure to make this your favorite chili recipe. If you like beans in your chili, garbanzos right out of the can are great in this.

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Fruity Fun Skewers

Submitted by: AnaJ930

Living In: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

A fun, beautiful, and distinctive way to serve fruit at your next party! Try these fruit skewers out with a variety of fruit dips to make them even more exciting!

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Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Submitted by: My4NonBlondes

Home Town: Astoria, Oregon, USA

Living In: Chesterton, Indiana, USA

Whole wheat flour and 2 full cups of blueberries give these hearty muffins their nutty, wholesome flavor. They take only 35 minutes from mixing ingredients to pulling from the oven.

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Lunch Box Hot Hot Dogs

Submitted by: Lorrie

When the kids need a break from sandwiches, why not send them with a hot hot dog to warm their bellies before going out to play?

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Shanibars

Submitted by: WickedCreations

Living In: Olmsted Falls, Ohio, USA

This all natural raw snack bar is made with dates, peanut butter, coconut, and cocoa. It's easy, great for snacking on the go, and kid-friendly too.

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School Lunch Bagel Sandwich

Submitted by: VeggieLovinHippie

Home Town: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Living In: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

This sandwich mixes the goodness of bagels with the crunch of dill pickles. I came up with this sandwich for my son who loves bagels and cream cheese but I felt his favorite needed something extra to really make it a lunch. This is kid-tested good, and you can alter the veggies according to what your child likes.

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Cinnamon Ants on Sticks

Submitted by: arizonacrazy

Cinnamon adds a flavor twist to a favorite snack kids love to make themselves with celery sticks, peanut butter and raisins.

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Apple Brickle Dip

Submitted by: JENN7474

Living In: Crescent, Oklahoma, USA

Toffee bits are stirred into a sweetened cream cheese to make a yummy dip for apples. It's a perfect dessert to pack for lunch, or for an afternoon snack.

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Anzac Biscuits III

Submitted by: Aussie Gal

Home Town: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Living In: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Lightly sweet, gingery coconut cookies made in honor of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) keep well and make a great snack or breakfast on the go.

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Spicy Chipotle Turkey Wraps

Submitted by: messy_jessie

Turkey, Monterey jack cheese, avocado, and a semi-homemade spread are wrapped up in a whole wheat flour tortilla for a quick and easy lunch. Make the chipotle mayo as spicy as you like by adding more or less chipotle chile.

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Edible Face

Provided by: Heather Heath

Cheddar, cherry tomatoes, carrot, oranges and crackers are cut and arranged to make a face children will love to eat.

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Fruit 'N' Nut Bars

Provided by: Taste of Home

Here's a healthy treat that grandchildren are sure to enjoy. For convenient snacking, wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap.

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Lunch Box Pita Pockets

Submitted by: GivingTree

Living In: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Shredded veggies and lunch meat are packed ahead of time so your kids can assemble the pita pocket by themselves. No more soggy bread!

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Chickie Cheese Sandwiches

Provided by: Simple & Delicious

Folks are sure to crack a smile when they see these irresistible open-faced sandwiches. Two kinds of cheese and a few olive pieces create the cheery chick that sits atop each ham slice.

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Carob Fudge Brownies

Submitted by: cmsa3

These brownies feature neither sugar nor chocolate, rather they are sweetened with honey and use carob powder and brewed tea to give flavor.

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Carrot Cake Sandwich

Submitted by: Amanda

This sandwich is a fun spin on carrot cake. Peanut butter and cream cheese line the inside of a cinnamon-raisin English muffin. Grated carrots and sprouts make up the filling.

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Edamame Salad

Submitted by: Sonya

This flavorful edamame salad has a light rice wine vinegar and sesame oil dressing that is tossed with bok choy, carrots, and Napa cabbage. It is topped with black sesame seeds and daikon radish for an extra kick.

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Quinoa and Black Beans

Submitted by: 3LIONCUBS

Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite.

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Playgroup Granola Bars

Submitted by: PREGOCOOK

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

My girlfriend brought these granola bars over for a playgroup one morning and ever since they've been a staple!

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Peanut Butter Noodles

Submitted by: AMY BARTHELEMY

Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Smooth peanut butter, sweet honey, salty soy sauce, and fiery fresh ginger simmer with chicken broth to make a delectable sauce for boiled udon noodles.

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