Traditionally, the week between Christmas and New Year's is boring for most youngsters, especially if the weather's not cold enough to test new skates and sleds. Any of these simple recipes will work.
Pizza made with a ready-made and baked crust is particular easy to prepare.
Most of us use ground beef in one form or another at least once a week. Several tasty ideas are easy enough for teens to make without much supervision. If ham was on your menu today, you've surely got leftovers. After sandwiches and Western omelets, consider a flavorful ham loaf. It makes great sandwiches, especially on rye bread with Dijon mustard.