Cubs in the Kitchen/02-02

SUPERBOWL SANDWICHES  

Warm a lightly greased griddle over medium
heat. Sandwich slices of your favorite
cheese between pumpernickel and wheat
bread. Then use a cookie cutter or butter
knife to cut the sandwiches into football
shapes. Grill the sandwiches on one side
until lightly browned. Then flip and
continue to grill until the other side browns
and the cheese begins to melt. Garnish with
cheese or mustard "laces" and serve while
warm.

GRILLED PB&J WITH APPLES

2 slices of dense white bread
2 1/2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 LG. apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons Jelly or Jam
Cooking oil for the pan
1 tablespoon softened butter
Spread half the peanut butter on one slice of
bread. Spread jelly over the peanut butter
and press the apple slices into the jam.
Spread the other slice of bread with
remaining peanut butter and gently press it,
spread side down, onto the slice covered
with apples. Use a piece of paper towel to
rub an unheated heavy skillet with a little
cooking oil. Place skillet over moderate
heat. While the skillet heats spread half the
softened butter on each of the outer surfaces
of the sandwich. Carefully place the
sandwich in the pan and grill it on each side
for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes, until golden brown.
Use a spatula to transfer the sandwich to a
cutting board and cut it in half before serving.
Makes 1.

GLIMMER PAINTS  

1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
Food coloring
Mix the first three ingredients together. The
mixture should be about the consistency of
pudding. Add food coloring until the desired
shade is reached, then use a funnel to
transfer the paint to a squeeze bottle or a
Ziplock bag. (You can snip a small hole in
the bag and have an instant applicator.) Use
heavy paper or finger-paint paper, and
allow your paintings to air-dry overnight.
Store leftover paint in the refrigerator for up
to three days. Stir or shake well before
using.

PEANUT BUTTER PLAY DOUGH  

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup corn syrup
1 1/4 cup powdered milk
Blend well and knead till usable.