Lunch Recipes
This turkey cranberry wrap is the perfect finger food!
This sandwich mixes the goodness of bagels with the crunch of dill pickles. I came up with this sandwich for my son who loves bagels and cream cheese but I felt his favorite needed something extra to really make it a lunch. This is kid-tested good, and you can alter the veggies according to what your child likes.
When the kids need a break from sandwiches, why not send them with a hot hot dog to warm their bellies before going out to play? This recipe explains how to keep the hot dogs warm.
Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.
So easy to make, these bite-sized snack wraps filled with turkey, cream cheese, and veggies are a great way to fill up an appetizer tray — and your hungry guests' bellies.
Make your own fruit leather out of apples and pears, and enjoy it as a snack any time.
I worked at a sandwich shop that made these vegetable sandwiches stuffed with cucumbers, sprouts, tomatoes, and avocadoes. They were a veggie's dream!
This dressing is the closest thing I could come to perfection. Enjoy it on salads and baked potatoes or use it as a dip for vegetables.
This recipe for fresh veggie wraps is perfect for a hot day. Depending on your dietary needs, you can make and eat them for lunch, dinner, or snacks. Add veggies, swap veggies, or add seasoned rice or quinoa for a more filling wrap. They are great to make for parties, as they are easy to make, portable, and require no immediate refrigeration.
This sandwich is so healthy and fresh! Crispy veggies and tangy mustard make this meal a real treat that you won't have to feel bad about eating. This sandwich is terrific with gourmet kettle cooked potato chips!
Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.
My girlfriend brought these granola bars over for a playgroup one morning and ever since they've been a staple! My son requests them almost daily so I usually triple the recipe and make 2 trays so we have plenty on hand.
This takes boring canned tuna and adds a little zing to it. Dill pickle relish works great, too.
I got this recipe from a co-worker after having them at a baby shower. They are absolutely wonderful, even if you're like me and NOT fond of spinach. These spinach roll-ups are so easy to make.
These yummy muffins are made with all whole wheat flour and lots of fresh blueberries. My husband says they're the best muffins he's ever tasted, and even my super picky kids love them!
This rotini pasta salad is a standard for potlucks. This recipe makes a nice big salad that tastes great!
To make a delicious Pea Soup without all the fat simply substitute chicken stock for most of the liquid in your favorite recipe! The soup will cook down and be flavorful, though mild in taste. My family loves this substitute!
These blueberry bars are easy to make and never last long. Kids love them!
This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style bean and rice salad recipe comes together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor, texture, and color. It's a virtual fiesta in the mouth!
These rolls are JUST like the ones the cafeteria ladies make in the school lunch rooms! My 8-year-old daughter loves the cafeteria rolls and said my recipe was even better! You can't mess these up! They are super easy and everyone will want the recipe. We eat the leftovers for breakfast or put cheese and turkey in warmed rolls for a quick lunch!
This ham and cheese crescent roll-up recipe adds an easy wow to a weeknight dinner, and they're ready in just 25 minutes.
This easy vegetarian chili is so versatile. You can throw whatever you have into the pot, and it'll turn out great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It's very colorful, not to mention delicious.
These tasty turkey wraps are great for lunch or sliced into smaller pieces for little after-school snacks or party appetizers.
This granola bar recipe is super easy to make with oats, coconut, and peanut butter for a wholesome snack any time of the day!
This delicious chicken, rice, and vegetable soup is perfect as a meal, or try it as a snack to stave off hunger between meals.
These peanut butter noodles are kid-friendly and full of bright flavors. You can also make this recipe with spaghetti pasta.
These apple chips with cinnamon will disappear almost as quickly as you make them! They're perfect for snacking and easy to take on the road. The secret is to bake them at a very low temperature for a long time, dehydrating the apples.
This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.
This oatmeal cookie is one of my favorite cookie bar recipes.
These blonde brownies are rich and chewy, with chocolate chips on top.
I wanted to make on-the-go oatmeal bars without the artificial ingredients found in commercial bars. This recipe provides a base for chewy oatmeal bars, but you can add flavor and texture by incorporating dried fruits, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to suit your own tastes. Packed with oats, these are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or lunch box addition.
These are delicious make-ahead lunch wraps you can freeze as a handy lunch to take to work! Just make, freeze, and heat in the microwave for a very balanced meal.
An oatmeal banana muffin that's a healthy and delicious morning treat!