PANDEMIC-KID FRIENDLY MEALS, #1

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Families are spending more
time together than they ever 
have. Multiple closing of
stores and restaurants due to 
Pandemic contributed to this
situation.  Some of the restrictions on stores and restaurants have been lifted now.However, budgets are tight and most children are still at home all day. 

I am sharing the kid-friendly meals
that my boys loved when they were young. These meals can be enjoyed 
by anyone on a budget and want a 
quick meal. A family of four people 
can eat these enjoyable meals.






Sweet & Sour Franks on Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked rice
12 oz jar Sweet & Sour Sauce
16 oz package hot dogs ( any flavor)
One small green bell pepper, diced
One small onion diced
Oil for frying

Directions

Cut hot dogs into thirds.  Fry 
hot dogs, onions, & bell peppers. 
When hot dogs are brown &
veggies tender add the sauce. 
Simmer on medium heat until
sauce is hot & bubbly. 

Serve Sweet & Sour Hot Dogs
over rice.

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Meatball Subs

Ingredients:

14 oz bag frozen cooked Italian meatball
24 oz can Pasta Sauce ( any flavor)
8 oz bag shredded mozzarella cheese
8 count package hot dog buns

Directions:

In a large pot, add meatballs
& pasta sauce. Cook on medium
heat until meatballs are thoroughly heated and sauce is bubbly.
Toast buns. Add three meatballs 
to each bun and cover with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. 

Serve with chips or side salad.

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Beef-A-Roni
**See note at bottom of recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked macaroni
1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
24-28 oz Pasta Sauce
8 oz bag shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked macaroni
Oil for frying

Directions:

In large skillet, cook ground 
meat, onions, and peppers in 
oil on medium heat. Drain grease
after meat is no longer pink and 
veggies are tender. Stir in sauce 
and macaroni. Mix well. Simmer 
on medium heat until sauce is 
bubbly. Top with cheese. 

Serve with garlic bread 
& side salad.

TiP;

Italian Beef-A-Roni
Add 1 tsp of dried Italian seasoning
or dried basil or dried oregano

Add 8 oz shredded  mozzarella cheese

Mexican Beef-A-Roni
Add 1 tsp taco or chili seasoning mix

Add 8 oz shredded pepper jack or
Monterey jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese










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