It’s August. We’re back in school and summer’s over, but what can we do to make a statement at school? There are plenty of ways to reach out to our friends through food. We could take the Chips Ahoy ice cream sandwiches to lunch and invite new people to sit with us. If we reach out to different people, we might make new friends, and that would give us new people to tell about Christ. The food can help to break the ice so we can befriend them, and work up to conversations that could lead to inviting them to church or to a drop-in on a Friday.

Try something different this month and bake some cookies or a cake and take it to a teacher who may be unpopular among the students. You can make a difference just by cooking, and using that food to reach out to the kid who sits by herself at lunch, or the teacher everyone thinks is uncool. There are opportunities everywhere to teach people, and food can be your tool. Remember Deuteronomy 10:18, “He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.” This school year, make a statement by letting God use you for His glory in all that you do, including cooking!

Better than a Sandwich:
Cheese Quesadillas
Bacon Bagel Club
Cool Crunchy Ham and Cheese Pita
Biscuit Buddies
Turkey and Tomato Tortilla Stacker

Lunch Box Sides:
Bow Tie Pasta Salad
VELVEETA Cheesy Tortilla Corn

Desserts to Share:
CHIPS AHOY! Cheesecake Sandwiches
Frosted Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crispy Squares

Before school family pleasers:
PEBBLES Confetti Pancakes
Hot Dog Morning Burrito

By Alexia Hammonds

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Prep Time:
1 min
Total Time:
1 min
Makes:
1 serving
Ingredients
1 TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Flour Tortillas
1 KRAFT Singles
Instructions
PLACE tortilla on microwavable plate. Place Singles on half of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half to cover Singles. Cover.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 20 to 30 sec. or until Singles begins to melt. Cut into wedges to serve.
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Kraft Kitchens Tips
Serving Suggestion
Try serving with crisp apple slices, celery sticks and KRAFT CATALINA Dressing as a dip.
Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Prepare as directed, topping Singles evenly with 2 oz. (1/3 of 6-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Grilled Chicken Breast Strips or OSCAR MAYER Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips before folding tortilla in half to cover filling.
Use Your Stove
Assemble as directed. Place in skillet on medium heat. Cook 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned and Singles is melted.

Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
10 min
Makes:
1 serving
Ingredients
2 small baked biscuits (3 inch), cooled, split
2 tsp. KRAFT Ranch Dressing
2 tsp. KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast
Instructions
SPREAD bottom halves of biscuits with dressing.

SPRINKLE with cheese; top with turkey.

COVER with tops of biscuits.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Serving Suggestion
Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.
Make Ahead
Prepare biscuits for dinner the night before. Save two of the biscuits for your child’s lunch the next day. Store in tightly covered container or resealable plastic bag until ready to use to prepare sandwiches.
Substitute
Use two small dinner rolls in place of the biscuits.

Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
25 min
Makes:
6 servings, two topped pancakes each
Ingredients
3 cups POST Fruity PEBBLES Cereal, lightly crushed
1 cup flour
2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 container (6 oz.) vanilla low-fat yogurt
1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
MIX cereal, flour and baking powder in medium bowl; set aside. Beat eggs and milk with wire whisk until well blended. Add to cereal mixture; mix well.

PREHEAT large nonstick griddle or skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Ladle batter onto griddle, using 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on tops, then turn over to brown other sides.

SERVE topped with the yogurt and fruit.
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Kraft Kitchens Tips
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using POST Cocoa PEBBLES Cereal.

Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
20 min
Makes:
6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1 Tbsp. margarine 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, drained
6 oz. VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
2/3 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
COOK and stir onions and red peppers in margarine in large skillet on medium-high heat until tender. Reduce heat to low.

STIR in corn and VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk. Cook 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

SPOON corn mixture into serving bowl; sprinkle with tortilla chips and cilantro.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Substitute
Prepare as directed, substituting PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese for the VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product.
How to Chop Fresh Cilantro
Just place cilantro leaves in a glass measuring cup or small bowl and cut them into tiny pieces with kitchen scissors, using short quick strokes.
Use Your Microwave
Microwave onions, red peppers and margarine in 1-1/2-qt. microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until vegetables are tender. Stir in corn and VELVEETA. Microwave 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is heated through; mix well. Spoon into serving bowl and continue as directed

Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
15 min
Makes:
2 servings, 3 sandwich wedges each
Ingredients
4 TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Flour Tortillas
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Thin Sliced Honey Smoked Turkey Breast
2 KRAFT Singles
2 lettuce leaves
6 plum tomato slices
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, warmed SPREAD tortillas evenly with mayo.
Instructions
TOP 1 of the tortillas with 3 turkey slices; cover with Singles, second tortilla, lettuce and bacon.

TOP with a third tortilla, remaining 3 turkey slices and the tomato slices. Cover with remaining tortilla, mayo side down. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into 6 wedges to serve.
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Kraft Kitchens Tips
Serving Suggestion
Serve with 1/2 cup baby carrots and a glass of fat-free milk.
Make Ahead
This tasty summer sandwich stack can be made ahead. Assemble on a sheet of heavy-duty foil; wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
1 hr 9 min
Makes:
36 servings, 1 square each
Ingredients
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 pkg. (10 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallows (40 marshmallows)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
5 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup PLANTERS Salted Peanuts
1 cup BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
MICROWAVE butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring after 45 seconds.

STIR in peanut butter until blended. Add cereal and peanuts; mix well. Press mixture firmly into greased 13×9-inch pan.

MICROWAVE chocolate chunks and butterscotch chips in small microwaveable bowl 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour over cereal mixture; spread to cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate mixture is set. Cut into 36 squares.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Use Your Stove
Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in peanut butter; remove from heat. Add cereal and peanuts; mix well. Press mixture firmly into greased 13×9-inch pan. Place chocolate chunks and butterscotch chips in saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal; spread to cover. Refrigerate untl chocolate mixture is set. Cut into 36 squares.

Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
10 min
Makes:
1 serving
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1 whole wheat pita bread
1/4 cup chopped broccoli
2 Tbsp. chopped red pepper
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Shaved Smoked Ham
1 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles
Instructions
SPREAD dressing onto bread.

TOP with vegetables, ham and 2% Milk Singles.

CUT into quarters to serve.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Spice Up Your Sandwich with GREY POUPON
Add GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard to your favorite sandwich for a sophisticated taste.
Great Substitute
Substitute chopped zucchini or cucumber for the broccoli.
Use Your Microwave
To serve warm, assemble as directed. Place on microwavable plate and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until the 2% Milk Singles is melted.

Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
5 min
Makes:
1 serving
Ingredients
1 bagel, split, toasted
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Thin Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
1 lettuce leaf
1 slice tomato
Instructions
SPREAD cut sides of bagel with mustard.

PLACE bacon, turkey, lettuce and tomato on bottom half of bagel; cover with top of bagel.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Special Extra
Add avocado slices to sandwich.

Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
3 hr 10 min
Makes:
10 servings, one sandwich each
Ingredients
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
20 CHIPS AHOY! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 tub (7 oz.) BAKER’S Real Milk Dipping Chocolate, melted
Instructions
BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in whipped topping.

COVER bottom (flat) side of each of 10 of the cookies with about 2 Tbsp. of the cream cheese mixture; top each with second cookie, bottom-side down, to form sandwich. Dip half of each sandwich in chocolate; gently shake off excess chocolate. Place in single layer in airtight container.

FREEZE 3 hours or until firm. Store leftover sandwiches in freezer.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Size-Wise
With their built-in portion control, these cheesecake sandwiches make great treats!
Fun Idea
Prepare as directed, rolling or lightly pressing edges of sandwiches in colored sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips, chopped PLANTERS Nuts, BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut or small candies before freezing.Creative LeftoversStore leftover chocolate in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. To remelt, follow directions on label. Use as a dip for additional CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookies, other varieties of NABISCO Cookies, cut-up fresh fruit or cake cubes