You need a Reference Cookbook

for example the Joy of Cooking

These cookbooks explain the meaning of terms, describe vegtables and cuts of meat. and even give the history of foods. Some have holiday menus they should be a staple in every kitchenif you don't have one hit the garge sales and 1/2 price books!

 Problems

      This is great but my kids wont eat what we eat. You are not a short order cook. You provide a single healthy well balanced meal and if they eat they eat. If not they eat more breakfast in the morning. One of my children is autistic and she eats what we eat, so I understand much better than you know. We train our kids  how to behave and if they think they are exempt they will take advantage of that. Plus wouldnt it be nice to go to eat at someones house and know your kid isnt going to  announce, " This food is gross!" Once the meal is placed on the table?

Unasked for advice

• Buy an upright freezer mine is about 10cu it holds all of my frozen meat and bread! Get it from the thrifty Nickel and dont pay more than $125 for one of any size.