My picky eater... an experiment.

So I have this 6 year old who only eats white food... pasta with olive oil, sandwiches, french fries...and I need him to branch out. He's actually a very willing experimenter, he just absolutely does not like anything after he tries it.

But I'm devising a plan. I've purchased this adorable start-to-finish plate from Amazon (to arrive on Friday), and we're going to start New Nibbles Night once a week.

One night a week, I will plan some items that we can try out together in small doses and see how it goes. The plate allows for 8 taste-testing opportunities (but that would probably be overwhelming to a kid), and then a surprise at the end. Here are some of my ideas - lets see how this goes! I'll report back!

Chicken grill night:

1. Chicken w/Lemon & Rosemary
2. Chicken w/BBQ sauce
3. Chicken w/Italian seasoning
4. Chicken w/Ranch seasoning
5. Chicken Teriyaki

Beef night:

1. Steak (no sauces)
2. Teriyaki beef
3. Hamburger
4. Meatball
5. Meatloaf

Pork night:

1. Pork chop (plain)
2. Pork chop with apples
3. Proscuitto
4. Sliced Ham
5. Spiral Ham

Seafood night"

1. Grilled/boiled Shrimp
2. Scallops
3. Fish sticks
4. Popcorn shrimp
5. Breaded tilapia

Grill night:

1. Hamburger
2. Hot Dog
3. Bratwurst
4. Turkey burger

Veggie night #1:

1. Zucchini
2. Squash
3. Mashed potatoes
4. Asparagus

Veggie night #2

1. Eggplant
2. Cauliflower
3. Broccoli
4. Brussel Sprouts
5. Cooked carrots

Bean night

1. Edemame
2. Green beans
3. Lima beans
4. English peas
5. Pinto beans
6. Refried beans
7. Black eyed peas

Sauce night (pasta with these sauces to taste):

1. Red sauce
2. Bolognese
3. Alfredo
4. Pesto

Salad Veggie night:

1. Cucumber
2. Tomato
3. Raw broccoli
4. Raw carrots
5. Assorted lettuces