There’s another aspect to your kid’s lunchbox that might not have crossed your mind: The Teacher’s Perspective. Teachers play a major role in opening packages and getting kids to eat. Honestly, I’d never thought about this until I happened to see a former teacher’s social media post where she gave some candid feedback about what worked, what didn’t, and what typically got thrown away. Seeing this intrigued me, so I decided to reach out to some elementary school teachers to get their feedback.
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This is classic chicken salad with a satisfying Mediterranean twist! Serve on sourdough or fresh bread, along with crackers or over a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens.
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These burritos provide a complete protein and make a perfect “meatless” meal. Plus they are great budget friendly meal. You’ll love how quick, easy and delicious these burritos are!
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Dinner is served in 5 minutes or less! They can also be eaten on-the-go if needed and are customizable to individual preferences.
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These Mini Peps Pita Chips are slowly becoming a regular in the morning as the kids cross off a veggie and protein requirement for their lunchbox. EXTRA BONUS: I make me a to-go container full of them too! I love to snack on these mid-day! Enjoy!
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There’s nothing that I love more than a meal in a bowl - except for maybe a meal in a bowl that I don’t have to cook - which makes my Meatless Burrito Bowls one that I love prepping ahead for weekday lunches. It’s also one that’s super-easy to throw together for a quick meal for those weeks when I’ve failed to do much meal prep.
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What if you took one of your million morning responsibilities - like packing lunches - and re-assigned them to your kids? No, you’re not totally off the hook because you’ve still got to have foods to pack available in the house and there is a teaching curve… and, yes, it depends on their age and abilities. But hear me out, training my kids to take on this responsibility has had a really positive impact on the entire family. Find out more from my recent feature with Cooking Light.
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What do you do with an overload of summer tomatoes, shucked corn, and fresh basil? Create a new dish using them, and today, I was craving pasta! You’ll love this new gluten-free pasta I ran across recently at the grocery store!
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I definitely was not born with a green thumb. In fact, it's a family joke that I usually can't keep much alive - other than my kids! So I am super grateful that local farmers’ markets can keep my kitchen full of fresh, ripe produce. Today, I’m sharing my favorite ways to use up that basket of tomatoes.
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Using a mix as a base makes these hotcakes quick enough to make on a school morning and also makes it easy to cook for a spend-the-night crowd. You'll love these incredibly fluffy cinnamon hotcakes.
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Dress up scrambled eggs with a handful of black beans and a touch of cilantro, and then add some crunch by serving them on a crispy corn tortilla. These are ideal for a quick breakfast during the week or a more leisurely weekend brunch with family.
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Coconut milk and pureed butternut squash give this quick soup a velvety rich texture without excessive fat and calories. Add in a little curry paste, lime juice, and baby spinach, and you’ve got soup that’s not only hearty and flavorful, but also healthy.
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All the great flavors the classic Huevos Rancheros dish is known for have been combined to create this chopped salad that’s packed full of protein and fiber. Substitute queso fresco for pepitas or extra avocado, if desired.
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Asian Chicken & Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite lunches to make in advance for a busy week because the flavors actually get better as it sits -- not to mention that it can be made in just a few minutes thanks to a bag of broccoli slaw and a rotisserie chicken!
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Anyone else love the Cauliflower Rice Bowl from Zoe’s Kitchen? Check out my quick recipe for an at-home version of the bowl, and let me know what you think!
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A fun spin to Taco Tuesday, these quick bowls are also one of my favorite lunch meals. Prep taco meat and squash ahead of time and then just heat and assemble in less than five minutes!
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