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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi All, OP here, thanks for the suggestions!  Not really appreciating the judgements on my picky eaters though.  We require our kids to try everything, but kids DO have more sensitive tastebuds than adults, and their tastes often evolve over time.  I was a VERY picky eater growing up and was NOT forced to try or eat anything I don't like, and I now am a fairly adventurous eater.  I DO make my kids eat their fruits and veggies, but beyond that, why bother?  I'm not sure this is a "bad habits" issue.  Not that I have to defend my picky eaters or parenting choices to anyone...

Here are the things my kids DO like alot:
- Fish Sticks (we buy "healthy" low ingredient ones)
- Chicken Tenders/Nuggets
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Some Mac & Cheeses
- Occasionally Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Hot Dogs (we don't allow these often)
- Kielbasa & Perogies (also not often)
- Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes (sometimes yes, sometimes no)
- Cheese Tortellini
- Cheese Pizza
- Cheese Quesadilla
- Turkey/Ham Subs (we limit this as well)
- Beef Tacos
- Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
- Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, Green Beans, Strawberries, Oranges, Apples

They don't like "mixed foods" like casseroles and lasanga.  And they don't like spaghetti and meatballs or red sauce (too acidic - canker sores), generally.  Or asian sauces (benihana - they are scared of the fire there, PF Changs, Chinese).  And they are minimal meat eaters when it comes to burgers and things like that. So this leaves us with not a lot of options....   I'm thinking I'll call the Steakhouse to see what they can offer plain, and think a little more about the Melting Pot as well.  Appreciate any ideas or suggestions or things your family does, keep it coming!  :)[/quote]

You have plenty of options.  Christmas Eve one year I tried crab legs, small filets, and had chicken tenders for them.  They ate almost all the crab legs.  Same thing happened another year with lobster. Kielbasi is good cooked around a small ham-brown sugar and beer.  That 1 day and a rotisserie chicken with sides or the surf n turf another.  Get all dresses and eat in DR with fun Christmas napkins.  Decorate it.

Get frozen rolls-defrost-let rise-bake.  We had years of just us and sometimes my parents.  [/quote]

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