Kid Friendly Recipes

With homework, choir, the science project that's due tomorrow and tae kwon do, who has energy to prepare a appetizing meal for the kids in the evening? You do! You will have time if you prepare a quick to cook kids' meal.

Of course it's easy to toss a hot dog in the microwave or place a tortilla in a skillet on top of the stove top, add some cheese and ninety seconds later have a easy quesadilla, but what's the thrill in that? Casseroles or one-pot meals generally go over well with the kids; and are simple to put together.

Taste this quick recipe:

1 – lb. ground beef
1 - 16 oz jar spaghetti sauce
1 - cup water
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 - cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Sprinkle beef in a three-quart glass bowl and microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Mix and turn halfway through cooking time. Strain Beef. Stir in sauce, water and macaroni. Microwave another 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle cheese on top and let sit covered approximately 7 minutes before serving. Serves 2-3 starving kids.

There are numerous meals you can make with lean ground beef. Any recipe that calls for lean ground beef will work just fine replaced with ground turkey, chicken or venison as an alternative. The simple recipe below uses ground meat. It takes almost an hour to bake but merely a moment to prepare.

Mix together:

2 pounds ground meat
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
One bag of Crinkle Cut French Fries

Brown ground meat and drain the grease. Add both soups to drained ground meat and place in a 9x13 greased baking dish. Top off with cut French fries and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until French fries are golden brown.

Taco salads are very fast and simple to prepare. Begin with lettuce. Add tomato, onion and cheese (if your kids will tolerate it.) Prepare some hamburger and add in an envelope of taco seasoning – or just add some taco sauce to the meat. Then add crushed tortilla chips or Fritos. Finish off with salsa or Ranch dressing. Don't forget the sour cream and guacamole also! Kids love this meal!

For a quick, grab 'n' go, nutritious, cold meal try:

A head of lettuce (not pre-cut lettuce in a bag)
Turkey or ham deli meat
Cheese slices
Condiments

Step 1: Remove a large lettuce leaf.
Step 2: Layer meat, cheese, and condiments.
Step 3: Roll up and stick a toothpick in the center.
Step 4: Gobble Up. S
tep 5: Wipe your mouth, there's a bit of mayo. on your cheek.

What about a interesting twist to the famous mac 'n cheesekids recipe?

1 (16 ounce) box macaroni (elbow, seashell, bowtie – doesn't matter, just not spaghetti)
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 t. cinnamon

1. Prepare macaroni according to package instructions.
2. Mix sugar, cottage cheese,and cinnamon with drained macaroni.
3. Nibble and add more sugar and cinnamon, if desired.
4. Serve right away. Delicious!

Incorporate a bit of creativity to put a spin on a tried and true meal and even with the busy evening activities you will muster up time to cook up a decent meal for the kids supper.

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