I used to be known for my elaborate dinner parties, but now hot dogs are my specialty.
(I can hear the parenting criticisms being formed as I write this.)
I needed a better plan.

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That was my lofty goal, anyway.
The chicken is pan-fried until golden, like a juicy and crispy schnitzel.
And the ranch adds zingy notes of buttermilk, savory garlic, and brightness from dried herbs.

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Depending on your child, you may or may not want to call it a schnitzel.
Happily, Theo had the latter reaction, uttering those four precious words: Is there any more?"
Slice 2Crispy Ranch Chicken Cutlets, and place 1 on top of each salad.

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Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette.
Chicken Parm Sandwiches
Preheat oven to broil with rack about 4 inches from heat source.
Butter cut sides of 2ciabatta rollswith 2 Tbsp.

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Place buttered sides up on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
Place half of 1 Crispy Ranch Chicken Cutlet on bottom half of each roll.
Top each with 2fresh mozzarella cheese slices; sprinkle withParmesan.
Broil until cheeses are melted, about 3 minutes.
Spoon 1/4 cup warmedmarinara sauceevenly over each; place remaining half of each roll on top.