Shipwreck Dinner

That's what it's called. I didn't name it...

It's my new, "Holy Sh#$, it's 5:00, my kids are starving, haven't been to the grocery store in a week and I have nothing thawed, meal!

I get the Kraft Food & Family magazine every couple of months and lately, it's been a lifesaver. I don't know about you, but my creativity in the kitchen seriously fades after a day of trying to be brilliant for the rest of the world.

Enter Shipwreck Dinner.

Here's what you need on hand -

1 lb ground beef (we used ground turkey)

1 c. frozen peas

1 can stewed tomatoes

1 box of macaroni and cheese

1 c. milk

shredded mozzarella cheese

I know...your thinking, "What the hell is she going to make with that?", but surprisingly, it's very pretty in the skillet!

OK, so you brown the meat in a large skillet, then add in peas, macaroni, cheese packet (we used the 2% Velveeta Shells and Cheese), tomatoes and milk. Bring that to a boil, then reduce heat to med-simmer and cover. When the macaroni is tender, it's done. Sprinkle with some mozzarella and voila! - a real 30 minute meal start to finish!

Max and Ava cleaned their plates!

What's not to love!?