School for my little was cancelled today, and despite only having two "normal" days in the books, I was really happy to have her home with me today. We had a great day of puttering around both together and separately. I also had plenty of time to make dinner for our family and for our neighbors who were blessed with a new little one on Christmas Eve!
I always overthink making food for other people. I try to remember everything they've ever said about what they cook at home. I think about the food I've seen them bring to parties, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. I try to recall everything I've ever heard their kids mention about likes/dislikes. Yeah, I'm a basket case.
I recently pinned this Creamy Broccoli Chicken Shells and Cheese, and it seemed like a family-friendly meal--healthyish without tasting that way. I also added a fruit salad dressed with honey and lime juice, some Rhodes rolls, and these kid-friendly Funfetti Gooey Butter Cookies.
The main dish was yum! I liked the fresh broccoli flavor as well as the creamy cheese sauce. It was a great dish. The cookies were essentially the same as the monster ones I made at Halloween, but using sprinkles in them just opens up a whole new world of possibilities. As we snacked on the fresh cookies today, my kiddo and I were brainstorming a Valentine's Day version-- stay tuned!
Tomorrow is another day off, and of course I'm wondering what the day will bring, but I'm sure it will be some good things!
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