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This week’s recipe was submitted to us by 6 & 1/2 year old Patrick in Ohio. Patrick says "I really liked making this with my mom. I learned how to peel a carrot, cut snow peas, mix meatballs and eat the results! They were yummy!".
Worms and Eyeballs Tools needed: Large mixing bowl Wooden Spoon Knife 1 tbls. measuring spoon Large Saute Pan 6 qt. pan Vegetable Peeler Baking Pan Liquid Measuring cup Cutting board Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken breast 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped ginger root 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 small red pepper, 1/4 finely chopped and 3/4 thinly sliced 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce( Chinese style barbecue sauce) Salt and coarse black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup bean spouts 1 cup snow pea pods, Cut in 1/2 1 pound bucatini, cooked to al dente - follow package directions 1/4 to 1/3 cup dark soy (Tamari) sauce, eyeball it Instructions: 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Combine chicken, garlic, ginger, scallions, finely chopped red bell pepper, hoisin and salt and pepper. Roll meatballs into the size of chicken eyeballs. Place balls on a nonstick cookie sheet and coat lightly with vegetable oil, about 1 1_2 tablespoons. Roll balls around with your hands to gently coat with the oil. Roast the chicken eyeballs 10 to 12 minutes in a very hot oven. 
About 5 minutes from the meatballs coming out of the oven, start stir-frying the veggies. Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the sliced red bell pepper, carrots, spouts and pea pods to hot pan. Stir fry 1 minute, then drain noodles and add them to the vegetables. Add dark soy sauce to the noodles and toss to combine and evenly coat.
Transfer noodles to a serving platter and top with chicken eyeballs. Prep time: 30 mins. Serves: 4 to Credit: Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meals for Kids : Cooking Rocks! Publisher: Lake Isle Press_ Spiral edition (October 25, 2004) Great recipe Patrick! 
This column is sponsored in part by our friends at Crafty Cooking Kits, where food is fun and art is edible!
Patrick 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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