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Planning a backyard party? If kids are involved
parents can do more than dust off the picnic tables and fire up the barbecue.

For a "kid-friendly" experience
and to encourage good eating
consider using creative foods and activities to keep children happy and at the table.

"The secret is to take what you're already doing and 'fun-it-up' by getting kids involved in the food preparation and party set-up
said Fernando Gonzalez of Dixie, a business of Georgia-Pacific Corp.
If you're serving hamburgers and hot dogs
why not make pizza dogs for the kids?"

In the following recipe
a can of pizza sauce and some shredded mozzarella turn a hot dog into a dish that combines two kids' favorites. Children can help by spooning on the sauce
sprinkling cheese on top and adding other toppings.


PLUTO PIZZA DOGS

(Makes 8 servings)


8 hot dogs

1/2 cup pizza sauce

8 hot dog buns
split

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

4 medium green onions
sliced

if desired


Heat coals or gas grill. Cut crosswise diagonal slashes 1/2- inch apart and 1/4-inch deep in each hot dog. Heat pizza sauce until hot; keep warm.

Grill hot dogs uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes
turning frequently
until hot and slashes begin to open.

Serve hot dogs on buns. Top with pizza sauce
cheese and onions.

For easy
colorful and fun decorations
try disposable tableware for children. Dixie Krazy Kritters features a full place setting that includes plates
cups
bowls
cutlery and napkins in bold designs that kids love. Krazy Kritters plates easily become a simple craft for kids. Just punch two holes on parallel sides of the plate and tie a string through. Cut circles for eyes and you have a quick and easy mask.