Quarantine Cooking and Fun Foods

In 2020, the library in partnership with Connersville TV3, began producing Quarantine Cooking.  These were quick and easy recipes that we all could do at home.  As things improved, we renamed the program to "Fun Foods."  In April 2022, we ceased production of fun foods, but have left them on Facebook and YouTube for your enjoyment. 

 

 

 

Episode 1: Rice Krispy Treats [Facebook

Episode 2: Apple Fritters [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 3: Zeppole [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 4: Fried Cheese Wedges [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 5: Hushpuppies [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 6: Haystacks and Tumbleweeds [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 7: Summer Salads - [Facebook]  [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 8: Cream Cheese Pecan Dip - [Facebook]  [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 9: Peanut Butter Pie - [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 10:Pickle Week - [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 11: Snickers Carmel Apple Salad - [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 12: Mug Meals - [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 13: Animal Toast - [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 14: Potato Lasagna - [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 15: Apple Snacks - [Facebook] [ YouTube]

Episode 16: French Toast Roll-Ups - [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 17: Turtle Pancakes [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 18: Peanut Butter Crunch Lasagna [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredient List

Episode 19: Faux Sushi [Facebook] [YouTube] Ingredients List

Episode 20: Book Sandwiches [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 21: Homemade KitKat bars [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 22: Pumpkin Spice Pretzels and Pumpkin Fluff [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 23: Rice Krispies Pumpkin Pies [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 24: Pumpkin Mac-n-Cheese [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 25: Pumpkin Hummus [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 26: No-Bake Pumpkin Pie [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 27: Pumpkin Energy Bites [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 28: Grasshopper Parfaits [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 29: Sweet Potato Week [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 30: Popcorn Squares [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 31: Chocolate Loaf [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 32: Holiday Mints [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 33: Crockpot Hot Chocolate [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 34: Wassail [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 35: Asian Coleslaw [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 36: Spinach Pasta Salad [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 37: Broccoli Salad [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 38: Cheeseburger Soup [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 39: White Chocolate Potato Chips [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 40: Lemon Oreo Fudge [Facebook] [YouTube

Episode 41: No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 42: Hot German Salad [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 43: No-Bake Chocolate Eclair [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 44: Mini Corndogs [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 45: All-American Triffle [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 46: Frito Salad [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 47: Corn Fritters [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 48: Edible Fish Bowl [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 49: Peanut Butter Bars [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 50: Dirt Pudding [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 51: Jack-O-Lantern Quesadilla [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 52: Candy Acorns [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 53: Witches Brew [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 54: Monster Munch [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 55: Owl Treats [Facebook]  [YouTube]

Episode 56: Turkey Donuts [Facebook]  [YouTube]

Episode 57: Peanut Butter Stacks [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 58: Simple Cheeseball [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 59: Hot Pineapple Salad [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 60: ButterBeer [Facebook] [YouTube]

Episode 61: Pimento Cheese [Facebook] [YouTube]

 

Special Episode with Extension Kitchen [YouTube]

 

 

 

 

 

 Ingredients

 

Apple Fritters

2-3 peeled apples
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 TBS cinnamon sugar mixture: 2 TBS sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon
Oil for frying!

Zeppole

2 eggs
1 cup of unsifted flour
2 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder
salt
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup of granulated sugar (although we learned that it was delicious even when you accidentally forget this ingredient ðŸ˜‰ðŸ˜‚)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
powder sugar, chocolate, or cinnamon sugar for decorative yumminess.
Vegetable oil to fry

 

Fried Cheese Wedges

One 8 oz block of Pepper Jack cheese
3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, beaten lightly with a splash of water
1 cup of plain breadcrumbs
oil for frying!

 

Hush Puppies

1 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup flour
2 TBSP sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
oil for frying!
 
Summer Salads
Watergate ingredients:
crushed pineapple
instant pistachio pudding
tub of whipped cream
pecans
mini marshmallows
 
5 Cup Salad Ingredients:
Mini marshmallows
sour cream
walnuts
pineapple chunks
mandarin oranges
 
Pecan Cream Cheese Spread
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 stick of unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup pecans
Wheat thins, Triscuits, or other crackers for serving
 
Peanut Butter Pie
25 OREO cookies
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
8-ounce cream cheese block, (room temperature)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/4 cup confectioner sugar
16 ounces whipped topping, (defrosted (I like the Cool-Whip brand))
1/2 cup hot chocolate fudge topping
Garnish:
creamy peanut butter
chocolate fudge
peanuts, (chopped)
OREO cookies, (chopped)
Potato Lasagna
Bacon crumbles
8 slices turkey
1/4 cup fresh parsley (10 g), fresh
5 Potatoes
2 Eggs
1.5 cup Heavy cream
7 slices Mozzarella cheese
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
 
French Toast Roll-Ups
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp lemon juice
2 eggs
3 tbsp milk
10-12 toast bread slices
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp butter, for cooking
 
Turtle Pancakes
2 eggs
1/2 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup flour
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup of water
Salt, dash
 
Peanut Butter Crunch Lasagna
Nutter Butter Cookies, Family Size
1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Whipped Topping, 1 Tub
Cream Cheese, 1 Brick
Chocolate Instant Pudding, Family Size
Milk, 3 Cups
 
 
 
Faux Sushi
Bread
Peanut butter
Jelly
Fruit roll-ups
Rice Krispie treats
Twizzlers
Banana
Coconut
Nutella
Flat Bread Tortilla