QUICK CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

QUICK CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
This was so yummy and ready in about 15 minutes.  Kids had it with grilled cheese and I had a tuna sandwich.  Would also be good with a can of kidney or black beans.

2 quarts water - boil
add - 3 T Better than Boullin (low sodium)
(or just use chicken broth cube or from a can)

Add:
1/4-1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4-1/2 cup frozen corn
1 or 2 cans of chicken 

Add following veggies that have been washed/cut/cooked in microwave (don't drain the water - add to soup):
2-4 celery
3-4 carrots
head of broccoli

Add:
2 packages (NOT the seasoning packets) of Ramen noodles - any kind of pasta would be good too instead of Ramen noodles

cook until noodles are done

Enjoy! 

SHIPWRECK DINNER

SHIPWRECK DINNER
We love this easy to make dish. And I usually have everything on hand. It came from a Kraft food & family magazine.  See below for ways to hide veggies in this dish (also Bea tip).

1# ground beef or turkey
1 box Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 can (16 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen green peas (brocolli & corn good too)
1 cup milk
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Brown meat. Stir in macaroni, cheese sauce mix, tomatoes, peas and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 12 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Hidden Veggies:
Bea Stewart gave me a great tip - if you grate a zucchini you can hide it in spaghetti sauce or chili.  Just let is simmer all day and it pretty much dissolves.

I cut up some cabbage (about 1 cup) pretty small and grated a zucchini.  I put in the meat, some water and stewed tomatoes.  Let it simmer for 1+ hours (could do it all day). Then I added everything else.