If you want an easy to cook recipe that allows you to give your family a bit from all the food groups, this is it. It is the perfect bite size for little toddlers too!

1 lb ground beef
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
1/2 tsp salt
1 bag frozen potatoes O’Brien with peppers and onions, thawed
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12×8 inch (2 qt) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Brown ground beef and drain. Stir in mixed vegetables, gravy, and salt. Cook until vegetables are thawed and mixture is thoroughly heated.

In the baking dish, layer 3 cups of the potatoes and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the cheese. Top with the remaining potatoes.

Cover with foil and bake 55 - 60 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups of water
2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Worchestershire sauce

Cook ground beef and onion until browned and drain. Stir in all remaining ingredients and heat till boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

1 cut up whole chicken (3 - 3 1/2 lbs) (I used a roaster for this recipe instead. You just have to cook it a tad longer)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 envelope savory herb with garlic soup mix
1/3 cup of chicken broth
1 large onion cut into 6 wedges
2 - 3 handfuls of baby carrots
2 medium unpeeled russet potatoes each cut into 8 peices.

Heat over to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, mix broth and soup mix. Brush both sides of chicken pieces with about half the oil mixture.

In a large bowl, mix celery, onion, carrots, potatoes, and remaining oil mixture. Arrange vegetables in an ungreased pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Place chicken pieces in pan overlapping the vegetables if necessary. Bake 35 - 40 minutes longer until vegetables are tender and the chicken is 170 degrees for breasts and 180 degrees for thighs and legs.

Makes 4 servings

2 tbsp vegetable oil
20 frozen breaded chicken nuggets
1 bag Green Giant Create A Meal! frozen sweet and sour stirfry meal starter
1 pkg chicken flavor ramen noodle soup mix
1 cup of water

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chicken nuggets and cook 4 - 5 minutes stirring and turning occasionally until heated through. Remove chicken from skillet and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.

Wipe skillet clean. Now, add frozen sauce and vegetables from the meal starter. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Crumble ramen noodles. Stir noodles, seasoning packet from the soup, and water into the vegetable mixture. Cover and cook 4 - 5 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetable and noodles are tender.

Take the chicken nuggets and place them on top.

4 servings