What’s for dinner?

November 29, 2007 | By Kristen | In Recipes

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I’ve fallen into another dinner slump… what to make when all the kids have now decided they don’t like the same things or have suddenly become very picky eaters.

My Miss. Taylor is my sanity savor because she is so good about at least trying something new. She also does a good job eating a wide variety unlike my son who is purely on a meat only diet… steak, sausage, bacon, steak, hot dogs… and corn on the cob and that’s about all he’ll eat no rice, no potatoes cooked anyway. The youngest picks here and there and doesn’t care for meat or chicken but will eat hamburgers and hot dogs.

Today I sat down and brainstormed a list of what they will eat, all eat and decided to share just in case you get in a slump. There is nothing fancy.. come on… did you really think I can make fancy meals while doing homework during the “witching hour” with four kids??

I do rely on the crockpot when I can or prep during lunch time and put it in the fridge so it’s ready to go with little effort at dinner time.

Chicken Parm
Stuffed shells or lasagna
Homemade biscuits
Steak on the grill
BBQ chicken on the grill
Pork Chops
Goulash- my granmothers style of american chop suey
Homemade mac & cheese
Meatloaf- I generally make in a muffin tin so they each get their own little meatloaf
Homemade pizza or calzones- a weekend favorite of making their own dinner
Tacos
Meatball sandwiches
Applesauce
Rice Pilaf
Raw carrots and ranch dressing for dip
Corn on the cob
baked potato (2 out of the 3 will eat)
Mashed potato (2 out of the 3 will eat)
Asparages with olive oil and sea salt baked
Salad with ranch dressing
Sweat potoato chips - homemade & baked
Broccolie with cheese - homemade
Chicken Cordon Blue- store bought frozen
Burgers on the grill
Hot dogs and chicken nuggets are a sure favorite but I try to offer sparingly and only when I need a quick fix

I also try to offer fresh fruit with each meal and find if I make fruit kabobs on skewers they eat more then just leaving it out in a bowl.

The kids also eat more when we cook dinner together and they participate in setting the table. Although, sometimes it’s more work for me as you try to referee who’s putting out the napkins fight it is worth it.

CHOW!

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