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Portland Observer, January 12, 1983 Page 9 C o o k in g k e e p s kid s fr o m g e ttin g b o re d by Monine Strode-Stebbms OSU Extension Service Kids feeling bored after all the ex citement? It seems that we build up so much expectation for Christmas and all the preparation that goes with it that there's a real let down after the big day. Why not turn that boredom into a plus instead o f a minus? It takes some patience on the part of the parents, babysitters, or older kids in the family, but kids can learn a lot in those early years. Even early grade school age kids can learn some shopping skills if you take the time to point out the ads, and make your lists and menus together. It always seemed to me that my kids were more interested in the meals if we had made menus to gether. They were certainly more willing to try new recipes if they had a chance to help pick them out. In our family, we posted the menus so there was an easy answer for the question—What's for dinner? How ever, there is a drawback to this sys tem; you have some explaining to do to little ones if you do too much changing. They figure if it's down in black and white that it's carved in stone. There are other things that help with shopping that you can have them do. They can lick those pro motional stamps or cut out coupons and get them organized. It's also very useful to teach them some cooking skills. It can really come in handy if (hey have a few easy casseroles or family favorites they can do if you need help Fixing a meal. It also gives you a great chance to compliment them and thank them for their help. There are several very good cook books on the market that arc written for boys and girls. They give greater detail, have the proper reading lev el and are good about cautioning the kids about the safe way o f doing things. They also feature easy but fun recipes, have party ideas and foods and emphasize nutritious snacks. You should start teaching ch il dren to cook with very simple and easv recipes. They tend to compare themselves with the adults in theit lives and may decide they can’t cook as well as you can, so they don't want to try. Success is great for the self-image, so have them start with something simple enough that it’s a sure thing. How do you choose the right thing? If the child is very young, it might be something as simple as whipping the eggs for scrambled eggs. It may mean having some con venience foods that you normally do without. Some of the traditional activities, such as sugar cookies made with cookie cutters, are not a good choice for young children. The adults end up doing all the work because the skills needed are beyond the abilities of a young child. Modeling cookies make a much easier special cookie. Kids can work the dough into long ropes and then can make letters or simple shapes. Much less supervi sion is needed and the cookies are really their project and their success. G IN G E R B R E A D M O D E L IN G COOKIES This dough is particularly good for young children. I l withstands several additions of Hour and much patting and rolling. They can make long ropes or snakes. Then place on a lightly greased cookie sheet in let ters or simple shapes. Flatten slight ly with the fingers. Cream together A cup butter or margarine and A cup brown sugar. Beat into creamed mixture: 16 cup molasses I egg I t a b le s p o o n w a te r Combine: .1 16 cups flour C H IN E S E H A M B U R G E R CASSEROLE Brown: A pound hamburger 16 of a medium onion, chopped Drain o ff fat. Put in 2-quart cas serole. Add: 11 Oz can of cream soup. Stir well. Then add: 14 cup raw rice A cup chopped celery 1 cup water 2 tablespoons soy sauce Bake I hour at 330*. In last 20 minutes you can add a small can Chinese noodles, if desired. School Menu January 17: Texas chili, mixed vegetable salad, honey glazed cinna mon roll, pineapple, milk. January IS : Lasagna, tossed salad. French bread, tangerine, milk. January 19: H ot dog on a bun, baked beans, apple wedges, granola cookie, milk. January 20: Chicken patty, pota to salad, apple muffin, banana half, milk. January 21: Cheeseburger, le t tuce, pickle, tom ato, potato t r i angle, peach slices, milk. TAC O CASSEROLE I pound hamburger I 40 oz. can chili 1 small can tomato sauce I package corn chips Brown hamburger Add chili and tomato sauce. Pul cornchips in the bottom of a I3 * x 9 * c a k e p a n a n d pour hamburger m ixture over it. Bake in 350* oven for 23 to 30 min utes. When heated through, remove from oven and sprinkle with: I cup shredded cheese shredded lettuce chopped tomato Serve with taco sauce. Nothing hits the spot on a chilly winter evening better than hot soup. Soup Is always an easy dish for children to make. Throw in a few croutons or let your child season to taste with a variety of herbs. Add dry ingredients h alf at a time. W ork last quarter by hand. Divide down into balls. 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