Crunchy Ranch Chicken Tenders

I have made a lot of chicken tenders, trying to find a good recipe that has a lot of flavor and the breading doesn't come off. My little was a allergic to eggs, and (finally!) has grown out of it! So we are now able to give her anything made with eggs! These chicken tenders seemed like a great kid friendly meal that I could feed to her! We had our niece spend the night, and whipped these up, they are so easy to make and every one loved them! This is a must try recipe! 

Ingredients:

2/3 cup corn flake crumbs OR panko bread crumbs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch-flavored dressing mix

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken tenders

3 Land O Lakes Garlic and Herb Saute Express Squares

Directions:

1. Place corn flake crumbs (or panko bread crumbs), flour and eggs into 3 separate shallow bowls. Add ranch dressing mix to the bowl with flour and stir to combine.

2. Coat each chicken tender with flour (shaking off the excess). Then, dip into the beaten egg and press into the corn flake crumbs (or panko bread crumbs).

3. Melt each Saute Express Square in a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the chicken tenders into the skillet, turning occasionally for about 10-12 minutes. 

Enjoy!

Source: landolakes.com

Back To School Lunch Box Apple Printable

I love this lunch box printable from One Charming Party! A cute apple that says "Have a great day at school!", with an apple jacks worm coming out of it! Such a cute idea, and would be a great way to make your child feel better on their first day of school. 

Here's how to make it: print out the printable from onecharmingparty.com  and punch a small hole in the apple. Thread a pipe cleaner through (and make it wiggly) to make a worm and place apple jacks on it to make a nice treat!

5 Tips for Packing School Lunches

 

School is almost here! As parents we are shopping for school supplies, getting our nervous kids excited for the upcoming school year. We are busy planning last minute summer actives, and getting ready for another fun year of learning for our little smarties! School lunches get left out a lot, but mom's we need to be planning for a year of healthy school lunches. Having your child take a lunch is much better, you can control what they eat, give them healthier, better tasting, fresh food. We always want our kids to eat healthy, but give in every now and then and let them buy lunch on pizza friday, or pack a cupcake for a special dessert! Follow these 5 tips from About A Mom for packing nutritious and healthy lunches.

1. Pack Meals They Like

Kids won't eat food they don't like.Try to pack different food items that you know your child likes. A good way to get excited for the new school year is to go grocery shopping, and make a list of a few of your child's favorite lunch items. Include a few choices, make sure to get some veggies in there every day. Every now and then you can pack a surprise dessert.

2. Lunch Bags & Containers

Presentation is always key in making kids eat food. Let you children help pick out there lunch box to get them excited about school. Have an extra at home, just in case one gets lost or damaged. Use silicone molds to keep food separated and look nice. The lunch boxes that have dividers for food, are quickly becoming very popular.

3. Easy To Eat Items

Between the amount of time kids get, and the fun of socializing with their friends, lunch goes by very fast. Make your kids items easy to eat. Sandwiches, wraps, pasta, salads, diced fruit and veggies are all great ideas. Include some finger food like diced cheese, cut up fruits and veggies or pretzels.

4. Menu Planning 

Be prepared for the upcoming week by writing out each days meals. Be sure to include a variety of foods.. or let your kid "eat a rainbow", by giving them many different healthy fruits and veggies. Make sure that each week they eat new foods, so they can grow their taste in different foods and be less picky (hopefully).

5. Plenty of Fluids

I love the reusable water bottles! If your child is allowed to drink during recces or class, you can give them a reusable water bottle packed in their back pack, and pack a small juice cup in their lunch box. This way, you control the amount of sugary drinks your child has, help them to love refreshing water instead of juice, and they stay hydrated all day long. A small juice cup at lunch, may not be enough for the whole day, so let them bring there very own water bottle with them. Your child can even help pick out their very own cup!