Mary Engelbriet’s books are insightful and for the young at heart.
I’ve never heard of her. But I learned to cook quite well without a cookbook–I just used my mother’s and grandmother’s recipe boxes. I started making complete meals at age 12. I am almost 17 and I make extravagant meals for celebrations and have developed my own recipes. I was even hired to cater my cousin’s wedding.
Maybe even vegetarian type meals? I have a few picky eaters and on some weekends we have all the kids so there are 7 plus my husband and myself so it would need to be relatively easy and of course healthy, low fat and nutritious. I have one kiddo who hates almost everything except pasta, sandwiches and cereal(of course, it could be also that he just prefers his moms cooking which I can respect). I feel guily trying to make my kids eat foods they don’t like but for the sake of their health they need to eat veggies, beans, whole grains, proteins, etc.
So anyone with good recipes for picky eaters would be appreciated.
And please don’t just say ‘make them eat what you serve’. I’ve tried that and it seems cruel to watch them sit there so long and then leave the table hungry because after awhile I tell them to just go if they refuse to eat their veggies or whatever. I also have tried withholding any snacks or desserts if they won’t eat their dinner – doesn’t work either.
Thanks!
CRUNCHY FRIED FISH
Here’s a low fat version of fried fish. Simply coat chunks of white fish fillets in breadcrumbs and bake in a hot oven. Serve with tarter sauce and russet fries baked alongside. Kids LOVE this!!
1 1/4 pounds firm white fish, such as cod or halibut
1 egg lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a large cookie sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray in the oven.
Meanwhile cut fish into chunks. Put beaten egg into a small bowl, and combine breadcrumbs, herbs, paprika and pepper in a large shallow bowl.
Remove cookie sheet from oven. Dip the fish first into the egg and then into the breadcrumb mixture and on to the cookie sheet. Repeat with each piece of fish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until fish is cooked through.
LOW FAT FISH TACOS
Halibut and cod work especially well with these low fat fish tacos. Bake, broil or grill the fish after briefly marinating it, and serve with your choice of low fat or fat free garnishes on top of warm corn tortillas.
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
1 pound firm white fish fillets such as halibut or cod
8 corn tortillas
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, cumin, olive oil and cilantro. Place fish in a glass baking dish or in a resealable plastic bag. Add marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place marinated fish on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Alternatively, broil or grill fish, allowing 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Warm corn tortillas according to instructions on package. When fish is cooked, cut into strips or chunks and divide among corn tortillas. Add shredded cabbage, low fat or fat free sour cream and salsa for garnish.
Serves 4.
LOW FAT CHICKEN ENCHILLADAS
This a is a great way to use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. These creamy enchiladas are quick and easy to make. It’s comfort food with a fraction of the fat.
4 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken (skinless, white meat)
1/2 cup black beans
1/2 cup sweet corn
1 cup medium or hot salsa
1 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Coat an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Warm tortillas according to instructions on package.
Mix salsa, yogurt and sour cream and spoon half the salsa mixture into the chicken, beans and corn. Blend well.
Divide chicken mixture among the tortillas. Carefully roll tortillas and place them seam down in the baking dish. Spoon remaining salsa mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
BEEF AND PENNE CASSEROLE
This is comfort food at its best (and a family favorite), combining extra lean ground beef, tomatoes, penne pasta and a sprinkling of reduced fat cheese. Sometimes I wilt half a 10-ounce pack of fresh baby spinach (squeezed dry) and stir it into the beef and tomato mixture.
1/2 pound penne pasta
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, no salt added
1 tsp oregano
1 pound lean or extra-lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Boil pasta according to instructions on package. Do not overcook. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, saute onions and ground beef on a medium to high heat until the beef is browned. Add crushed tomatoes, sauce and oregano, and stir well. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Empty pasta into a 2 quart baking dish; add beef and tomato mixture and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese blend and bake for 25 minutes.
Serves 4-6
You can also do a lot of wonderful things with POLENTA, which is very healthy, pre-cooked and you can buy it in the supermarket in a roll you just have to slice. It’s a great substitute for pasta. Try covering it with fresh tomato sauce and a little reduced fat cheese as a side dish to broiled chicken or veal, etc.
Hope this helps!
i am trying to write up my lesson plans for work and i need 5 more things that arent cooking related that are life skills that kids 9-12 years of age should learn or need to learn. any ideas?
knots.
Bow line- loop that doesn’t move.
knot to join 2 pieces of rope together.
burn the ends of knot to stop fraying.
#fishing tricks of the trade.
tieing a blood knot.
attaching a swivell/sinker/hook.
#sewing
Buttons onto shirt.
hemming the ends of fabric to stop fraying.
#Gardening.
making compost with paper, kitchen scraps and grass clippings.
grow herbs.
#cleaning
Using bicarb of soda and white vinegar to clean greasy surfaces such as BBQ grills.
Turning off computer equipment and wiping down the dust off the surfaces, turning the keyboard over and clening out grit.
#basic first aid.
ringing 000 or 911 or similar.
knowing how to state where you are by looking at address and nearest cross streets.
It is for my GCSE Exam I need to make childrens party food but since I dont have any children and I dont attend any childrens’ parties (children under the age of ten) so i need some good recipes.
Thanks x
get deep dish make hot dogs with bunns then throw toppings on them bake it in the pan my sisters kids love this
Try putting your trout in foil with the lemon and pepper seasoning along with your potatoes and some vegetables they like. spray the foil with a canola spray place everything on the foil and fold like a envelope and place the foil on your grill outside and your house will not smell like fish. Some of the vegetables I use is Bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus’s, The long green beans some mushrooms, white or yam potatoes. I hope you try this I think you will find it easy and best of all no pans to clean up. Just like you were camping.
will it still evaporate in a crockpot with a lid on?
they would get a better buzz from some candy or cough syrup….lol
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RAW PASTA MARINARA RECIPE (adapted from coconutboi11)
Take one or two packages of kelp noodles and let them sit wtih a dash od sea salt and lemon juice in a bowl to soften. Prepare the sauce below while this sits.
2 tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 c soaked sundried tomatoes
1 T olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves
1 T each of basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme
sea salt and peppercorn to taste
basil leaves for garnish
blend all of the sauce ingredients in a food processor and taste. add more spices or salt/pepper to desired amount.
pour the sauce over noodles that should now be tender. garnish with basil leaves if you like.
Thanks for the recipe, Johnnie!
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