Veggies

Ok, so my girls had a chocolate chip cookie for lunch today, that's rare, but grandma was with us ;)
Looking for good ideas as to how to get my kids to eat more veggies. Here are some things that work for us:

Honey Glazed Carrots

4 carrots, chopped into 1/4" rounds
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. honey
dash of salt

Boil 2 cups of water, and add carrots for 4-5 minutes to soften (not mushy, just slightly softened). Drain. Melt butter in sautee pan over medium, add carrots and a dash of salt, and let carmelize for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add honey, stir occasionally for 2 minutes. Cool and serve!

Zucchini with Cheese

1 zucchini cut into 1/4" rounds
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese
dash of salt

sautee zucchini in butter and dash of salt for 7-9 minutes, until softened. Sprinkle with parmesan and turn off heat, let cool and melt.

Easy, Healthy, Mac and Cheese

Homemade mac-n-cheese

1/2 box maccaroni
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1-1.5 cups milk
1.5 cups cheddar cheese
salt to flavor

Boil and drain maccaroni.
Melt butter in a sautee pan on Medium. Add flour and let it cook for 2 minutes. Add milk slowly, let it thicken 2-3 minutes (should be consistency of gravy). Add cheddar cheese and salt. Pour over maccaroni, mix, and put in casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Sneaky Treats and Other ideas

If I puree a pkg. of frozen spinach (thaw it and drain it well) with a 1/4 cup of whole milk, it's a perfect "spread" on a quesadilla - I also use this puree in their meatballs, on a grilled cheese sandwhich, etc.

Pita bread squares and hummus is a big hit, too, as a snack.

Here is the list I bring with me to the grocery store - I buy fresh, frozen, canned, you name it.

Fruit:
Apples
Peaches
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Honey Dew
Bananas
Pineapple
Pears
Peaches
Apricots
Applesauce

Vegetables (Fresh/Canned/Frozen):
Sweet Potato Fries
Asparagus
Green Beans
Green Bean Casserole
Peas
Broccoli Rice Casserole

Snacks:
Yogurt
Cheese
Deli Meat
Cottage Cheese
Cereal Bars
Goldfish
Cheerios
Raisins
Craisins
Dried Blueberries (Costco)

Entrees:
Quesadillas
Grilled Cheese
Meatballs
Meat Loaf
Pot Pie
Mac + Cheese
Lasagna
Fish Sticks
Chicken Nuggets
Veggie Burgers
Salmon burgers

Breakfast:
Waffles
Pancakes
French Toast
Toast with Jam
Bagles
Oatmeal