Well I have learned a great deal from everyones input so far. I have nixed the spaghetti due to the long cook time. I would like to hear some input on mac-n-cheese for the kids. Candy says it takes as long as spaghetti so I am thinking about cans of chef-boyardee raviolis and similar things. Let me know and keep the ideas coming, puuuuhhhllllllllllease.