Layered Berry Parfait

1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup strawberries
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt

1) Combine blueberries, strawberries and whipped topping in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2) Put mixture into a bowl and fold in raspberries and blackberries.
3) Layer the berry mixture with the frozen yogurt in 4-6 dessert glasses. Looks pretty if the top layer is the berry mixture. Sprinkle any leftover berries on top. Serve right away.

Mac and Cheese with Veggie Sprinkles

Ingredients
1 box of Macaroni & Cheese
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup shredded broccoli
1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella or anything you have on hand will work)

Directions
1) Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed on package. Add vegetables to the cooking water for the last 3 minutes of the macaroni cooking time.

2) Stir in the shredded cheese before serving.

Cheeseburger Vegetable Soup

This recipes may not sound super-healthy, but it is much better for you then an actual Cheeseburger! The main ingredients are vegetables and you can cut back on some of the sour cream and cheese to make it even leaner.

Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions
1) In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and beef and cook until beef is brown.
2) Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender which is about 10-12 minutes.
3) Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
4) Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.

Peanut Butter Quesadillas

Here's a super easy recipe my friend introduced me to. Nice variation for the kids if they love PB&J! Double or triple the recipe as necessary.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1 (10 inch) flour tortilla
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons grape jelly

Directions
1)Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
2)Spread one side of tortilla with peanut butter smf gold in half. (Peanut butter should be on the inside.) Place folded tortilla in the skillet, and heat 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
3)Slice into wedges. Serve with a side of jelly as a dip.