Yakitori Noodle Bowls

This recipe was on the Rachael Ray show back in January, and now I'm so mad at myself that I didn't try it sooner. Kids LOVE noodles and one spice that they usually love is ginger, so this meal was a definite kid pleaser. We will definitely be making it again soon! I used fettuccine because I couldn't find soba noodles anywhere, and it turned out great. Also- let your kids put the "sprinkles" (sesame seeds) on their own dish, they will think it's fun.

Yakitori Noodle Bowls

Recipe from Rachael Ray

1 pound soba noodles (or fettuccine)

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated or finely minced

freshly ground black pepper

2 bunches green onions, trimmed of roots and cut into 2-inch pieces on an angle

1/3 cup dry sherry

1/3 cup tamari (or soy sauce)

2 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Place a large pot of water over high heat for the noodles. Add salt once boiling, then cook pasta according to package and drain.

While the water is coming to a boil, heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss chicken with the grated ginger and season with some pepper. Let it brown for 5 or so minutes.

Stir the chicken mixture then add the green onions, sherry, tamari, sugar and sesame oil. Bring to a bubble and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Sprinkle with some toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

Snicker Doodle- Type Cookies

These ARE the easiest cookies to make in the entire world. No measuring out flour, baking soda and all of that, just through in a yellow cake mix. I've been making these cookies since high school and I must say that you can't eat just one or two- they are definately addicting! I use Duncan Hines brand of mix because it's dairy free. I have also tried lemon cake mix (without the cinnamon and sugar) and they are really yummy and fun. You can try with any cake mix flavor you like and of course, it's easy for kids to help because of the little measuring.

Snicker Doodles

1 yellow cake mix

1/3 c vegetable oil

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

sugar and cinnamon

Mix the cake mix, eggs, veggie oil and vanilla together. Take scoops and roll into cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes

Crunchy Chicken Fingers

I can't remember where I got this recipe from, but it's always been our family favorite chicken finger recipe. I love making them because they are easy to make, relatively healthy, and most importantly- my kids just gobble them up! (especially if you cut them up small so they look like chicken nuggets). Get the kids involved too! Mine love processing the cornflakes and my 9 year old daughter even makes these by herself when I let her.

Crunchy Chicken Fingers

1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into chunks or strips

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 Tbsp honey

1 tsp yellow mustard

2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed

1/4 tsp salt

dash of ground pepper

ketchup, barbecue sauce or other dipping sauce

Heat oven to 400. In shallow dish, combine egg, honey and mustard. In another dish stir together crumbs, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture and then roll into crumbs to coat. Arrange chicken on baking sheet lightly sprayed with nonstick. Bake 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked.