Nicole is so right in her post about getting your little ones to eat meat; soup is a fabulous way to get it in. Another technique I've used lately, especially with the cold weather: Whenever I make chicken or fish, I make a point to make a yummy sauce along with it, and a side that the meat can easily be mixed into so that A. can either dip or stir the whole plate together. It works like a charm, and the grownup meal still tastes gourmet and yummy (and looks pretty too). You could easily cut the chicken very small and mix it in with the sauce for younger babies, too.
An old favorite I'd like to share is this Wolfgang Puck recipe for Paprika Chicken. Sound difficult? It isn't. Just chop the veggies ahead of time, use jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting them yourself, and premeasure everything ahead of cooking. If you don't want to make dumplings, just make mashed potatoes or rice as a side, and you've got a meal worthy of your toddler and your single professional friend who comes over for a visit (just like mine did Saturday night!). Enjoy!
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