CHRISTEPHI

My kids are extremely picky eaters!  Well, Miss M is anyway.  Little Guy isn’t nearly as picky as she is, though he thinks it’s “cool” to be like her and say he doesn’t like things that he’ll typically eat. I rarely buy chicken nuggets to eat at home.  I’m too cheap.  But I rarely take the time to make something elaborate for lunch either. Today, however, the kids were antsy and I thought an engaging activity was in order!  What better than an activity that also provides lunch? What you need: 3-4 chicken tenders, thawed and cut into small pieces about 1/2 cup flour seasonings of choice 1 egg, beaten about 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs Miss M decided on our seasonings: salt, pepper, and garlic powder; I used about 1 t. each.  I would have used a combo of cracker crumbs and crushed corn flakes if I’d had any!  Next time I might add some corn meal in with the crackers, yum!  (Incidentally, store brand “Ritz” crackers are *not* the same as the real thing!  Just

A simple, satisfying soup for chilly weather! 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium potatoes, cubed 4-6 cups water or beef broth 1 can of green beans salt and pepper to taste sour cream for garnish, optional Add ground beef and onion to a stockpot and brown together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.  (If in doubt, use less than you think you'll need. You can always add more later!)  Add potatoes and saute with meat until slightly soft.  Add water and green beans.  Allow to simmer half an hour or more.  Adjust seasonings.  Garnish with sour cream. Serve with Easy Peasy Breadsticks for the perfect comfort food!