Every time we go grocery shopping Christian wants to buy ‘Lunchables’. I’ve usually let him pick out one or two, but last night I decided to make our own. I used a ‘Pampered Chef’ cutter and ‘Sociable’ crackers. It only took a few minutes to pick out 8 of the same shaped crackers and to cut the ham and cheese. Daddy helped too by prepping the carrots & celery. I used to give Christian ranch dip to go with his veggies, but he would leave the dip and eat the veggies plain. Works for me.
I am always looking for new recipes and last month my cousin emailed me the link to Grilled Buttermilk Chicken. I've had fried chicken soaked in buttermilk before, but this was a leaner idea. It was very easy. Saturday morning I arranged the chicken in a shallow baking dish and marinaded them in the buttermilk mixture. I turned them occasionally until dinner time. Then Millard took care of the grilling. They turned out nice. I didn`t use as much garlic as was called for, but perhaps I could`ve. Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Serves 8 Hands-On Time: 10m Total Time: 1hr 50m Ingredients 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 8 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon paprika kosher salt and black pepper 6 pounds bone-in chicken pieces Directions In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, garlic, paprika, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¾ teaspoon pepper. Divide the buttermilk mixture and chicken between 2 large resealable plastic bags. Let marinate in the refrigerator, turning the bags o
awesome idea! I've never thought to make my own lunchable. The kids like having them as a treat, but they're expensive.
ReplyDeleteThey can be expensive...especially if your buying 3 like your family.
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