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Paddle Boat Trail Mix

Ingredients: 4 C. animal crackers 2 C. whole grain wheat and raisin squares 2 6 oz. packages mixed dried fruit bits 1 C. candy-coated milk chocolate pieces Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with wooden spoon; stir well. Pour mixture into a large storage container with a loose fitting cover.

Lady Bug Chili Cheese Dip

Ingredients: 1 Velveeta Mexican cheese (cubed) 1 can Hormel Chili – No Beans Green onions, sliced Red peppers, finely chopped Directions: Heat all ingredients until the cheese is thoroughly melted.  Add green onions and red peppers.  Use as a dip with chips.

Deer Valley Snacks

Ingredients: 2 packages oyster crackers 1 C. salad oil 1 package ranch dressing (dry) 1 tsp. dill weed 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning (optional) Directions: You can make this ahead of time and put in a plastic sealed bag.  Heat oil and seasonings, pour over crackers, then stir occasionally.  Store in […]

Cheese Cereal Nibbles

Ingredients: 1/3 C. butter or margarine 1/3 C. grated American or Parmesan cheese 5 c Cheerios cereal 1/2 tsp. salt, if desired Directions: Heat butter in heavy skillet until melted; remove from heat.  Stir in cheese; add cereal.  Sprinkle with salt.  Mix thoroughly.

Paddlers Carmel Corn

Ingredients: 8 C. fruit-flavored round toasted oat cereal 1/2 C. packed brown sugar 6 T. margarine or butter 3 T. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. baking soda Directions: Place cereal in a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.  Set aside.  In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, […]

Pineapple Berry Hobo Pack

Ingredients: 2 C. coarsely chopped, cored fresh pineapple      (peeled, if desired) 1 T. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. chopped crystallized ginger 1 C. raspberries and/or blueberries 1 tsp. sugar or brown sugar Directions: Fold a 36 x 18-inch piece of heavy foil in half to make an 18-inch square. Place pineapple in center of […]

Northern Woods Donut Logs

Ingredients: 1 tube of refrigerated biscuits, 8 biscuits 1/4 C. butter, melted Cinnamon and sugar, mixed Long clean sticks Directions: Unroll each biscuit and shape into a log.  Slide stick through the log keeping biscuit at the end of the stick.  Hold stick so logs are about 6-8” from the fire and cook.  When biscuits […]

Poor Camper’s Dump Cake

Ingredients: 1 large can crushed pineapple 1 can cherry pie filling 1 package yellow cake mix 1 1/2 sticks margarine, cut up in pieces and arranged across top Directions: Slightly mix all ingredients together except for margarine in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Place cut up pieces of margarine across top of cake.  […]

Harvest Apple Cake

Ingredients: 2 large apples; peeled, cored and thinly sliced (2 1/2 – 3 C.) 3/4 C. sugar, divided 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 C. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 stick butter, melted 1/2 C. milk 1 egg, beaten Directions: Preheat grill to 400°. Toss apple slices with 1/4 […]

Lakeside Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients: 1/2 C. margarine 1 1/4 C. sugar 2 eggs 2 C. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. sugar 1/2 C. milk 2 1/2 C. blueberries Directions: Cream margarine and sugar on low speed until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately […]