Each recipe is broken down into steps and shows the children following the directions. At the end of the book, she also provides print-friendly copies of the recipes. Along with the recipes, she gives some tips for working with children in the kitchen. Why not download these recipes and try them out with your children or grandchildren today?

2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
1 cup fresh cherries
1/4 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup sugar
3 T corn starch
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup butter

How to Make It:

Place the apples in a large mixing bowl.
Add the fresh and dried cherries and toss to combine.
Sprinkle in the sugar and corn starch.
Mix the ingredients together being sure that all are combined well.
Coat a square baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Heat the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
Place the apple cherry mixture into the prepared dish.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut in the butter using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Cover the top of the apple cherry mixture with the crumbly mixture.
Bake 40 minutes or until a light golden brown and bubbly.
Place in a warmed thermos to go.

Serves 4.

Try to find cherries that have no pits. If they are not available, you can either cut the cherries in half and remove the pits or use Maraschino cherries that have been drained well.

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

3/4 c ketchup

1 tsp yellow mustard

3 tsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet.

Add the onion and green pepper.

Place the skillet over medium heat.

Brown the meat for 15 minutes being sure to stir often.

The onion and green pepper will be slightly tender.

Drain the excess fat off with a paper towel.

Add the ketchup and mustard.

Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.

Sprinkle in the garlic powder and stir to incorporate the ingredients.

Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking 20 minutes or until heated through.

Add the salt and pepper and stir to mix.

Place in a warm thermos.

Serves 4

This is a kid-friendly recipe. Be sure to put a bun in the lunch box, add some chips, and maybe a cool fruit salad to balance out the meal.