Mini-Caramel Apples

Recipe from: familyfun.com

4-inch lollipop sticks
melon baller
granny smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
butterscotch or peanut butter chips
chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
small paper candy cups

First, cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel. Pat the apple pieces dry.
Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and Swirl the mini-apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.

Dragon's Blood Punch

Recipe By: Sandra Lee (foodnetwork.com)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 20-25 servings

1 (46oz) can red punch (recommended: Hawaiian Punch)
1 (46oz) can apple juice
1 (48oz) bottle cranberry juice
1 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale
Ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pot. Add ice and stir.

*Tips* Keep your creepy concotion cold by placing gummy worms into an ice tray and pouring a red punch into the tray to fill; freeze for several hours. You can also make another scary ice mold by pouring cold water into a clean plastic glove, tying off the opening, and freezing on a cookie sheet in your freezer overnight. Cut away glove before placing in punch bowl. Or if you really want to spook your guests, take a clean plastic mask and using tape, cover the eyes, mouth, and nose holes. Lay mask flat and fill "face mold" with cold water. Place on cookie sheet in freezer and freeze over night. Place mask in shallow cool water for a few moments to dislodge mask from mold, and float in punch bowl, face up.

Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 25 min/Total Time: 25 min/Makes: 8 servings

1 pkg. penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, cubed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
½ cup milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
½ tsp. ground red pepper
ground nutmeg to taste

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, place cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk in large saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and spices; cook until heated through, stirring ocasionally. Add pasta; toss lightly. Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Apple Crisp

"Have some apples at home that aren't getting eaten up? This quick and easy apple crisp topping is a tasty and quick way to use up those apples. You can find this product in our produce department."

Key Lime Strawberry Mini-Pizza

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1 package Maceys mini-pizza crusts 4-count
1 cup PHILIDELPHIA key lime cheesecake filling
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
optional whipped topping

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pizza crusts on cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully place on clean workspace. On each crust spread 1/4 cup of cheesecake filling. Place 1/4 cup of the strawberries on each crust. Place dollop of whipped topping in center of each crust if desired.

Bacon Alfredo Mini-Pizza

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 5 min/ Total time: 15 min/ Makes: 4 servings

"Our Bakery's new pre-cooked mini-pizza crusts are a great way to get your children involved in the kitchen! Just have them top each pizza with their favorite sauce and toppings, and all you have to do is bake them at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes!"

1 package Maceys mini-pizza crusts 4-count

1 cup alfredo sauce

1 cup pre-cooked, shredded chicken

4 slices pre-cooked bacon, crumbled

1 cup pizza blend shredded cheese

2 green onions, sliced

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On each pizza crust spread 1/4 cup sauce, 1/4 cup chicken, 1/4 of the bacon, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and 1/4 of the green onions. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Apple Lemonade

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 8 1-cup servings

1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink mix
6-1/2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups cold apple juice

Place drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher or punch bowl. Add water and juice; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Serve over ice cubes.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Quick & Easy Chili Dip

Recipe from: B.F.O.
Prep: 1 min/Total Time: 5 min

2 cans (15oz.) regular chili
1 (8oz.) package cream cheese

Cube cream cheese and place in large microwave-safe bowl. Pour chili over cream cheese. Heat one minute on HIGH; stir. Heat another 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and chili is heated through and warm, stirring after each extra minute. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

After School Snack Ideas

From: parents.com

1) Cream cheese & sliced cucumbers
2) Tuna salad & a sliced tomato
3) Almond butter with slivered almonds & dried cranberries
4) Hummus & chopped bell peppers
5) Apple butter & fresh apple slices
6) Whipped cream cheese & fresh blueberries
7) Laughing Cow spreadable cheese with ham & grated carrot
8) Blueberry cream cheese & fresh strawberry slices
9) Reduced sugar jam & cream cheese

After-School Snack Ideas

Ideas from: parents.com

"These creative combos add up to one-of-a-kind after-school treats"

1)Sesame sticks+chopped cereal-nut bars+dried pineapple
2)Mini-pretzel twists+cashews+dried cranberries
3)Low-fat granola+sunflower seeds+dried apricots
4)Dried papaya+whole-grain cereal (like LIFE)+golden raisins
5) Almonds+M&M's+dried mangoes
6) Mini-pita chips+soynuts+mini chocolate chips

Peanutty Dip

From: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 5 min/ Makes: 3 servings

2 oz. (¼ of 8-oz. pkg.) Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. milk
21 RITZ sticks Crackers
1 apple, cut into slices
1 pear, cut into slices

Mix Neufachatel cream cheese, peanut butter, honey, and milk in a small bowl until well blended and smooth.
Serve with crackers, apple, and pear for dipping.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/