Marvelous Recipes

These delectable munchies are quick-to-make and are ideal for after-school snacks and late-night refrigerator raids.

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 (4-serving size) box vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling
1/4 cup strawberry preserves

1. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper baking cups. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each cup; top each with 1 tablespoon of the whipped topping.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, gradually add milk to the peanut butter, blending until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat at low speed of electric mixer until well blended, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the remaining whipped topping.

3. Top each cup with 1 teaspoon of the preserves. Freeze for about 4 hours. To serve, peel off papers. Makes 12 snack cups.

Emily

Plump raisins and creamy rice; a delightful breakfast or dessert combination!

4-3/4 cups milk
2/3 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup raisins
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 egg yolks

In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of the milk, rice, sugar, butter or margarine and cinnamon. Simmer over Low heat until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, stirring frequently, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; stir in raisins and vanilla.

Pour 3/4 cup milk into a small saucepan; bring to a simmer. Whisk egg yolks in small bowl to blend; gradually whisk the hot milk into the beaten egg yolks. Return mixture to the saucepan; stir over medium heat about 2 minutes. DO NOT boil. Stir egg mixture into rice mix.

Transfer to a large non-metal dish; cover and chill in refrigerator. May be eaten hot, if preferred. Store left-overs, covered, in the refrigerator. Makes 6 servings.

Emily