This is the ultimate in thriftiness and convenience - beans in a slow cooker. The long, slow cooking time coaxes all the flavor from the sausage into the beans for a mild yet full-flavored dish. You can also cook in on low heat for 8 hours.
This tastes just like the canned version, but with more control over ingredients you can be sure of what your child is eating. Try this quick and easy recipe from Disney Family.com.
Day-old bread thickens this soup from Cathy Whims of Nostrana in Portland, giving it a custardy texture. The soup has a spicy kick, so cut back on the chile flakes if you'd prefer a milder flavor.
Cheese tortellini are stuffed with goodness and cook quickly. In this recipe, they're tossed with chicken, broccoli, and tomatoes for an easy one-dish dinner.
