A Marathon Day after Helping your Father in the Yard for Fall Clean up Movies and Board Games

A Disney Movie Marathon:

Aladdin

Little Mermaid

101 Dalmatians

Board Games:

Risk

Catch Phrase

Clue

Scatageories

Courtside Caramel Corn

Ingredients

• 6 quarts popped popcorn

• 2 cups packed brown sugar

• 1 cup butter, cubed

• 1/2 cup corn syrup

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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Directions

• Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda; mix well. Pour over popcorn and stir until well-coated. Pour into two greased 13x9-in. baking pans.

• Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Fruit and Cheese Board

Ingredients

• 10 fresh strawberries, halved

• 8 fresh or dried figs, halved

• 2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced

• 12 ounces seedless red grapes (about 1-1/2 cups)

• 1 medium mango, halved and scored

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 cup fresh blackberries

• 1/2 cup dried banana chips

• 2 large kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced

• 12 ounces seedless watermelon (about 6 slices)

• 1/2 cup unblanched almonds

• 8 ounces Brie cheese

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese

• 1/2 cup honey

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Directions

• On a large platter or cutting board, arrange fruit, almonds and cheeses. Place honey in a small jar; tuck jar among fruit.

Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 304 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

Pretzel Bread Bowl with Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely crushed cheddar miniature pretzels

• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 cup 2% milk

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

• 1 teaspoon yellow cornmeal

• EGG WASH:

• 1 large egg white

• 1 tablespoon water

• Kosher salt, optional

• DIP:

• 2 cups sour cream

• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

• Chopped seeded jalapeno peppers and additional shredded pepper jack cheese, optional

• Assorted fresh vegetables

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Directions

• Mix pretzels, dressing mix, yeast, sugar, baking soda and 1 cup flour. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened. Add cheese; beat on medium 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

• Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover with plastic and let rest 10 minutes.

• Grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Shape dough into a round loaf; place on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

• Whisk egg white with water; brush over top of loaf. If desired, sprinkle with salt. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped, 30-35 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

• For dip, mix sour cream, pepper jack cheese and dressing mix. Refrigerate until serving.

• To serve, cut one fourth off top of bread loaf. Hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell. Cut removed bread into cubes. Fill bowl with dip. If desired, top with peppers and additional cheese. Serve dip with bread cubes and vegetables.

Chicken Fries

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 cups finely crushed ridged potato chips

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. In a separate shallow bowl, combine chips, bread crumbs and cheese. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in potato chip mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Transfer to a greased wire rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 376 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

California Dream Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 cups ice cubes

• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

• 1 cup 2% milk

• 1 cup vanilla yogurt

• 1/2 cup honey

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Directions

• Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 269 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Soft Giant Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

• 2 quarts water

• 1/2 cup baking soda

• Coarse salt

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Directions

• In a bread machine pan, place 1 cup water and next 3 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed.

• When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a 20-in. rope; form into pretzel shape.

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water and the baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels into boiling water, 2 at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

• Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Spritz or lightly brush with water. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts 1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.