I usually skip the cheese and eat on chips rather than tortillas.

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • uncooked instant rice

This recipe also makes delicious, child-friendly nuggets.

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • whole grain bread--to make 1 cup crumbs
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • skinned boneless chicken breast pieces
  • - 1/2 cup nonfat milk as needed
  • paprika
You might need to buy:
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla
  • flour
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • oatmeal
  • raisins
ready in about an hour; serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • cooked chicken
  • sliced water chestnuts
  • salt

Not your typical meatloaf but our favorite

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • • 2 tablespoons butter
  • • 3 tablespoons honey
  • • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • • 2 pounds ground beef
  • • Bit of oatmeal
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • white sugar
  • lemon jice
  • diced onion
  • dijon-style prepared mustard
  • vegetable oil
  • poppy seeds
  • shredded Swiss cheese
  • cashews
  • dried cranberries
  • apple
  • pear

My absolute favorite!

You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • diced onion
  • flour
  • chicken broth
  • pineapple juice
  • pineapple cubed

Not your typical meatloaf but our favorite

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • • 3 tablespoons honey
  • • 2 tablespoons butter
  • • 2 pounds ground beef
  • • Bit of oatmeal
ready in about an hour; serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • sliced water chestnuts
  • cooked chicken
  • salt

The kids LOVE this! Easier to make a “light” version than traditional lasagna.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Tbls grated Parmesan Cheese
  • lg can spaghetti sauce
  • shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • cottage cheese