Ingredients:
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1 can (12 oz) tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped
6 flour tortillas (6î)
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 cups cooked broccoli florets

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350∞F.

Grease 12 x 8 baking dish.

In small frying pan, saute chopped onion until golden brown. Divide and set aside. In the meantime, combine milk with soup and set aside. In a separate bowl, add tuna, broccoli florets, 1/2 cup cheddar, half of the onions and 1 cup of soup mixture and thoroughly mix.

Top the 6 tortillas with the tuna mixture, roll up and place seam side down into the baking dish. Cover with the remaining soup/milk mixture, top with chopped tomatoes and cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven at 350ºF for 35 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining onions and cheese and put back into the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

So the summer is here, and entertaining friends is among one of my favorite things to do in tthe summer.

This recipe is great and really easy to do, goes well with a glass of chilled wine or lemonade!

You can also add ricotta cheese to the mix and it becomes a delicious light summer dip.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
2 tbsp water
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp soy sauce

Method:
In a little bowl combine the tahini and the water. At first, the mixture might look like it is curdling because the natural oils in the tahini wonít blend easily with the water. Keep blending and youíll find that eventually it will make a nice smooth cream.

Add the lemon juice, olice oil and soy sauce, taste and season if necessary.

This dip is delicious and can be served as an appetizer with crunchy raw vegetables and crackers.

(Serves 4-6)

Ingredients:

2 blocks firm tofu (16 oz)
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Fresh parsley or fresh coriander, chopped

Method:

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

Cut tofu into large bite-sized pieces and place into a dish. Combine all other ingredients and pour over the tofu pieces. Marinate for one hour.

Remove tofu and place into a small baking dish with 1/2 cup of the marinade. Bake in oven for about one hour, occasionally stirring and basting with the remaining marinade.

Sprinkle finished tofu with chopped parsley or coriander and enjoy with brown rice and a tossed salad. .

A great vegan dish!

* Chewy fruit snacks – Kids who insist on eating nothing but junk food are often happy to eat pre-packaged fruit snacks. Little do they know that they’re actually good for them! Choose a brand with no added sugar and plenty of vitamin C.

* Fruit and cheese kebabs – Here’s another idea that’s nice to look at and fun to eat. Spear pineapple chunks, grapes and cubes of cheese onto a toothpick or popsicle stick and serve by itself, or with some yogurt as a dip.

* Ants on a log – If your child is stubborn about eating healthy food, try this fun snack with visual appeal. Cut up some celery sticks, fill them with peanut butter, and top with raisins.

* Baby carrots – When it comes to vegetables, carrots are one of the most popular among the younger set. Keep some baby carrots on hand, and chances are they’ll be gone before you know it, especially you have some low fat homemade dips nearby.

* Mini bagel pizzas – If your child is really hungry, a more filling snack might be in order. You can make bite-sized pizzas by topping mini bagels with a dollop of pizza sauce and a pinch of mozzarella cheese. Add some finely chopped sweet peppers for extra nutrition, and heat in the microwave or toaster oven until the cheese is melted.

You can also make individual pizzas for the whole family with whatever toppings they like using bagels, English muffin halves, or whole, unsplit pitas. Go for whole wheat bread wherever possible.

A sandwich-with the kinds of fillings and breads available now, from pitta to panini, it is easy to take along an extra sandwich, or have one all ready and waiting for them when they get home.

Kids often crave sweets or greasy chips at snack time, but there are healthier options that taste great too. Fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and yogurt are good for your children, and if they are willing to give them a chance, they’ll find that they taste great too.

So on your next trip to the grocery store, leave the cookies and store-bought convenience snack packs on the shelf, and stock up on these healthy alternatives. Most of these snack suggestions are good at home, or can be eaten on the go. Best of all, if you pack them in advance, it can help your kids avoid the temptation of bad foods and teach them to make better choices so they can snack smarter.

When your child comes home from school, does he make a beeline for the cookie jar?

Children need to have several small meals a day to keep their body fuelled and help them grow. The trouble is that what is convenient these days tends to be very unhealthy.

Processed foods laden with salt, sugar, or high fructose corn syrup are not the best choice for children, or indeed any member of your family. When it comes to eating in a healthy manner, we all need a snack that offers vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Keeping healthy snack options on hand will help your child get the nutrition s/he needs, while satisfying their hunger. Here are some quick and handy ideas for you and the whole family to snack smarter.

* Raisins – Individual serving size boxes of raisins are great for snacking. They have that sweet taste that kids crave, and they provide nutrients such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and the B vitamins.

* Apples – Most kids love to eat apples. If possible, serve them with the peel on for the most vitamins and minerals. But if your child refuses to eat the peel, apples are still healthy without it. Top with peanut butter, cheese or yogurt for even more great taste and nutritional value.

* Yogurt with berries and granola – If your child likes yogurt, he’ll probably like it even more with some berries and granola added. This snack provides healthy doses of protein and fiber, plenty of vitamins, and very little fat if you make sure you use fat free yogurt.

* Trail mix – Nuts are great for an energy boost, and they provide much-needed protein for kids. Dried fruit provides vitamins and sweetness. Avoid the commercial trail mixes that come with chocolate chips or colored candies in them. Also watch the chemicals in store-bought dried fruit. You can make your own easily, or go to a healthfood store to buy the kind without sulfites.