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Spark some good discussions and create a lifelong love of reading with a book night supper every once in a while. Family members can take turns selecting a book for all to read together. Let beginning readers read aloud to you while you're preparing dinner.
Dad's Fried Pan Fish
Cheesy Breadstick Dunkers
_ 7-ounce can refrigerated soft bread sticks dough
_ tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
_ tablespoons real bacon bits
_ tablespoon Parmesan dry bread crumbs
Pizza sauce or pasta sauce
Golden Raisin Slaw
_ 16-ounce bag coleslaw mix
___ cup golden raisins
___ cup salted sunflower nuts
___ cup mayonnaise
_ 1/2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
_ teaspoons honey
Butterscotch Fish Cookies
_ cup butterscotch chips
_ tablespoon shortening
_ 6-ounce package plain tiny fish-shaped crackers
_ cup broken pretzel sticks
For Dad's Fried Pan Fish
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For Cheesy Breadstick Dunkers
Heat oven to 375°. Unroll 1 can (7 ounces) refrigerated soft breadsticks dough (6 breadsticks), but do not separate. Place dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Top evenly with 3 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons real bacon bits and 1 tablespoon Parmesan dry bread crumbs. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 6 long strips, then cut crosswise in half. Serve warm dipped in pizza or pasta sauce.
For Golden Raisin Slaw
Toss one 16-ounce bag coleslaw mix, 2/3 cup golden raisins and 1/2 cup salted sunflower nuts in large bowl. Mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate and 2 teaspoons honey in small bowl. Add to coleslaw mixture; toss.
For Butterscotch Fish Cookies
Grease cookie sheet with butter. Heat 1 cup butterscotch-flavored chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth; remove from heat. Stir in 1 package (6 ounces) plain tiny fish-shaped crackers and 1 cup broken pretzel sticks until well coated. Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet; let stand until firm.
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HELPING IS FUN
Mom or Dad
* Fries fish
* Shreds cheese and cuts breadsticks
* Heats butterscotch chips
The Kids
* Crush crackers and help bread fish
* Make slaw
* Stir in crackers and pretzels to make dessert
Together Time
TO SPARK IMAGINATIONS, match dinner to the book you're reading. For a fish dinner, read "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. Popcorn for a snack or dessert? Read "The Popcorn Dragon" by Jane Thayer.
TALK ABOUT EVERYONE'S FAVORITE CHARACTER or the most exciting part of the book. What are the scariest, saddest or happiest moments? ACT OUT THE FAVORITE CHARACTER in a fun game of charades.
LET EACH CHILD TAKE A TURN telling his or her own ending to the story. You may be surprised with the creative changes to a story you all know well!
START YOUR OWN STORY and then have everyone add to it. The first person can begin with "once upon a time," then each family member continues the story. Decide how many rounds to go before you wrap up your tale.
From "Betty Crocker easy family dinners: Simple Recipes and Fun Ideas to Turn Mealtime into Quality Time.-1st Edition" Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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