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This week's recipe was submitted to us by 6 and 1/2 year old Austin in Canton, OH. Austin's Mom says, "Thank you so much for giving us such a great site and oppourtunity to be part of it. Austin had a great time preparing this!"

Cheese & Broccoli Potatoes

Tools needed:

Large pan (for boiling)
This recipe requires the use of kitchen scissors, a knife or blender/food processor. Please be careful when handling sharp objects. Have a grown up around in case you need help.

This recipe requires the use of kitchen scissors, a knife or blender/food processor. Please be careful when handling sharp objects. Have a grown up around in case you need help.

Knife
Strainer
Spoon

Ingredients:

8-10 potatoes (washed)and cut up into small cubes
2 bundles (approximately 2 lbs.) of broccoli, washed and cut into bite size pieces
2 10 ounce cans of cheese (example: Campbell's)
or half a block (approximately 3/4 lbs.) cheese of your choice

Instructions:
This recipe requires cooking on the stove or in the oven. Practice safety around open flame and always use an oven mitt when removing something from the oven.

This recipe requires cooking on the stove or in the oven. Practice safety around open flame and always use an oven mitt when removing something from the oven.

1. Boil the potatoes and broccoli together until potatoes are soft. (approximately 20 minutes)

2. Meanwhile, if cheese is in block form, melt well. (use a double boiler or microwave to melt cheese)

3. Drain potatoes and broccoli, add melted cheese. Stir well! You can also season to taste with salt/pepper.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6 to 8

Great recipe Austin!

This column is sponsored in part by our friends at Crafty Cooking Kits, where food is fun and art is edible!

Austin will be receiving a Crayola Crafty Cooking Kit along with other fun prizes for his recipe and photo submission. Want to receive one too? Click here to find out how!

NOTE:
MomsMenu, FamilyCorner, and Crafty Cooking Kits are excited that your children enjoy being in the kitchen. While it is a lot of fun to cook, it is also a big responsibility and caution should be exercised with certain recipes. Whenever there is cooking involved, you will see the red "HOT" button on that particular recipe. Should cutting or chopping be necessary, the orange "SHARP" button will appear. Parents, Please always supervise your children while in the kitchen, never leave your kids alone while cooking, cutting, or handling food. Let�s keep the cooking experience happy and safe!

June 2005

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