I decided to cook for the kids last night. We had Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets, baked potato wedges (with "Cheese-Whiz" drizzled over them when served) and plain ole canned Pork 'n' Beans. I made a fruit salad maybe up of each ones favorite fruit.
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Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets
Recipe By : Houston Chronicle-8/26/98
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Kid's Stuff
Make Ahead Dishes Quick 'N' Easy
Kids Stuff
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1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
2 egg whites
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Set baking sheet aside. Cut chicken in 1" cubes. (Partially frozen chicken is easiest to cut.) Place it in a small bowl and set aside. Mix bread crumbs and cornflakes in a small bowl. Pour mixture on a plate. Place egg whites in small mixing bowl. Use fork or electric mixer to beat eggs until fluffy. Dip chicken into egg whites and drop onto plate of crumbs. Coat chicken pieces with crumbs. Place chicken in a single layer on prepared sheets. Bake 15-20 min or until golden brown and chicken juices run clear. (Do not turn chicken over while baking.) Place in a single-serving containers; refrigerate or freeze.
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I added some onion powder and garlic salt to the crumbs.
Now tonight I am fixing Azteca soup and Chili Bread. I haven't made these before, so I'll have to let you know how they turn out.
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Azteca Soup
Recipe By : Houston Chronicle-8/5/98
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews Tex-Mex
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 onions -- diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapno
5 plum tomatoes -- diced
2 stalks celery -- sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 tablespoon chopped fresh bsail
2 teaspoons lime juice
4 cups tomato juice
1 cup avocado -- diced
12 to 18 nacho chips
sour cream
Saute garlic, onions, chili powder and jalapeno in oil for 2 min. Add tomatoes, celery, corn, basil and lime juice; saute 5 min. Add tomato juice and simmer 15 min. Remove from heat. Stir in avocado. Break 2-3 chips into each of 6 bowls. Ladle soup over chips in bowl. Garnish with sour cream.
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Chili Bread
Recipe By : Quick Cooking-Sept/Oct/98
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Kid's Stuff
Quick & Easy
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1 loaf ( 1lb) French bread
1 can (16oz) kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
1 can (15oz) chili without beans
3/4 to 1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 medium tomato -- chopped
2 green onions -- thinly sliced
1 cup (4oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Cut bread in half lengthwise; place with cut side up on foil-lined baking sheet. Combine beans, chili, spaghetti sauce and garlic; spread over the bread. Top with tomato and onions. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min, or until the cheese is melted.
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