These little balls are great for hiking, camping or road trips, or just as a quick, healthy snack on busy days. Kids enjoy helping to make them, and you’ll enjoy that they’re getting a healthy, inexpensive snack!

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • crunchy peanut butter
  • honey
  • cinnamon
  • brown sugar
  • rolled oats
  • milk

You can make a tortilla crust or regular pizza crust for this recipe. I have tried both and my family enjoyed both, but prefer the tortilla crust because of its crunchiness.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Monterey jack cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • or 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • black beans
  • salt
  • shortening
  • corn masa
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • mayo
  • milk
  • curry powder
  • black pepper
  • Olive oil
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • ground cumin
  • eggs

Original recipe can be found at http://realwomenofphiladelphia.com/recipes/view/1063626/lori-s-yummy-tuna-pasta-salad

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Black Pepper
  • Fresh Lemon
  • tri-color rotini
  • tuna in water
  • whipped cream cheese
  • Mayonnaise
  • Celery Seed
  • Dill Weed
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ground Mustard
  • Onion Powder

Original recipe can be found at http://realwomenofphiladelphia.com/recipes/view/1066280/two-peas-in-a-pod-pasta-salad

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Philadelphia Chive & Onion cream cheese spread
  • sour cream
  • uncooked macaroni
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • savory garlic Philadelphia cooking creme
  • whole grain spaghetti

Store leftover pasta and topping separately for reheating.

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • cider or red wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • pre-made pesto
  • whole grain thin spaghetti

I use Kikkoman’s Yellow Curry Sauce, but I’m sure another brand will work just as well.

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • crushed red pepper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • canola oil
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • Sauce:
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • fresh broccoli
  • yellow curry sauce
  • 4oz tuna steaks

A slightly healthier homemade substitute for expensive take-out that includes more veggies. We *never have leftovers when I make this!

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • cooked rice
  • cooking oil