tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841896151484375612024-03-13T08:49:55.085-07:00Great Lunches for KidsAnd ideas for simple meals...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-71017000262829098452014-04-24T12:35:00.004-07:002014-04-24T12:35:51.166-07:00Vegetable tortilla<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two days ago my daughter asked me if she could have a vegetable tortilla for lunch. She had tried one in a Mexican restaurant and she liked it a lot. That one had cheese and several vegetables inside, but she ordered me one with cheese (Mozzarella), zucchini and cauliflower. And that's what I did using pita bread! I put it on the panini press, but you can press it on a warm frying pan or even put it in the oven for a little bit. Other vegetables can be used to make it more "colorful", like carrots, broccoli, peppers... </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-91612947975884499672014-03-02T07:24:00.000-08:002014-03-02T07:24:55.510-08:00Quiche Lorraine with a twist<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Usually I make my quiches without a crust, to be easier and faster. But today I had some extra time and decided to add some delicious crust... I only had whole wheat white flour, so I used it, which made the crust look a little darker but equally tasty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup of flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 egg yolk (save the egg white for the filling)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 Tbsp of water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 stick of butter (melted)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 eggs plus 1 egg white (leftover from the crust)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup of milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup of shredded cheese(one that you like)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup of turkey or chicken from the deli (in small dices)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup of ricotta cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight we'll be eating the quiche with a salad, and tomorrow the kids will bring the leftovers for lunch!!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-12415555021472372052014-02-27T16:04:00.002-08:002014-02-27T16:04:22.443-08:00Rice Cakes<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello everyone, it's been a while since the last time I posted... But I'm back and planning to offer you more ideas of healthy lunches for your kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yesterday I did a recipe that is quite simple and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a large bowl mix all the following ingredients:</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup of cooked rice (leftovers??)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup of flower</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 cup Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup of milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro, or thyme, or oregano)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 eggs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Combine everything well and make little croquettes using two table spoons. Put them on a baking tray covered with parchment paper and drizzle a little bit of olive oil (you can also bake them on mini cupcake trays). Bake them on a pre heated oven (350 F) for about 20 minutes or until they are well cooked. I usually broil them for an extra 2 minutes to give them a little color. My kids ate them for lunch, at room temperature, and enjoyed them a lot. They can also be eaten warm as a side dish, or even as an appetizer. Enjoy!!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-29724386729436360182013-10-25T07:32:00.001-07:002013-10-25T07:32:20.507-07:00Chicken Salad <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a salad that my mom used to make. It's great for a summer weekend's lunch and also to send in the kids lunch boxes. Very simple and quick to prepare, which makes it a winner!!! Start boiling a chicken breast with the spices that your kids enjoy. I just add salt, pepper, dried thyme and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. When it's done, let the chicken cool down. While you wait, shred two or three carrots in a bowl, add one cup of corn and half a cup of pitted olives. They can be black or green. I usually cut them in half just to make sure there are no pits left. When the chicken is cold, I shred it or cut in small pieces and add to the bowl. Now we just have to season with salt, olive oil and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. You can add other spices that your kids enjoy to make them happier. Toss everything together and serve it with shoestring fries (you can find them at grocery stores like <a href="http://www.meijer.com/">Meijer</a> or <a href="http://www.kroger.com/">Kroger</a>). That's how we traditionally eat this salad, but you can omit the fries to make it healthier. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-8208736218776236512013-10-15T15:23:00.000-07:002013-10-16T11:40:11.133-07:00Empanadas<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a recipe that will take some time to get ready even though is super easy to make. So my suggestion is to make it on a Sunday, and send to school Monday and Tuesday. My kids love the empanadas so much that they wouldn't mind bringing them for lunch a couple of days in a row.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mix the cheese and butter. Add the rest of the ingredients and combine until together. Make a ball, cover with plastic and leave in the fridge for one hour. To fill the empanadas, I usually cut turkey breast, mozzarella cheese and diced tomatoes. But you can use anything that you like. Open the dough with a rolling pin, use a cup to cut circles and put a table spoon of the filling in the middle. Close the dough circle using a little water as glue. Put the empanadas on a tray previously covered with parchment paper. Brush the empanadas with the mixture made with a egg yolk and a splash of water. Bake them in the oven at 350F for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-79298860987098176012013-10-04T13:18:00.000-07:002013-10-04T13:18:19.080-07:00Small potato salad<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last week I was at the grocery store with my kids. We were buying vegetables when my daughter saw a package of baby potatoes. She asked if I could make a salad with the potatoes for her school lunch. Sure!!</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For this simple salad, I cooked the potatoes with their skin on for about 20 minutes or until tender. Let them cool down and added arugula leaves, cherry tomatoes and one hard boiled egg. The seasoning was just salt and olive oil. They totally cleaned their lunch bowls!!!!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-75111954030009257862013-09-30T14:02:00.000-07:002013-09-30T14:02:48.748-07:00Veggie wraps<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here I am one more time trying to incorporate vegetables on my kids school lunches. As they love wraps, I created a veggie one with ingredients that they like. I washed one zucchini and one yellow squash, cut them in half, removed the seeds and cut again in thin stripes. After I saute them with olive oil and salt for two minutes. While it was cooling down I shredded one carrot. When I was ready to assemble, I got one multi-grain wrap, arranged two slices of Havarti cheese (can be any sliced cheese) close to the border and on top put a handful of the zucchini, yellow squash and the shredded carrots. Started by rolling the tortilla and cheese on top of the veggies, then tucked in both sides and finally rolled until the end. To glue I spread a bit of mayo, but I'm sure my kids would prefer hummus. Next time!!!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-16237368998990458272013-09-23T06:51:00.000-07:002013-09-29T09:44:55.233-07:00Mediterranean Pasta Salad<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Super simple!! This is a little spin on a regular pasta salad that my kids love. I cooked half a package of penne and after it was room temperature, I put it into the fridge to cool down. Then I cut one small tomato in small dices, cut a handful of Kalamata olives in half (just to make sure they didn't have any pits left), and crumbled some Feta cheese. I tossed all the ingredients together, added a couple of basil leaves, drizzled olive oil and seasoned with salt. The kids loved it!!!!!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-47893021423039980462013-09-20T20:23:00.001-07:002013-09-30T14:07:32.086-07:00Raspberry Grilled Chicken Salad<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has been a long time since the last time I posted. It was a long and busy summer, and I was waiting for the kids to go back to school to restart working on my blog. During the last few months, I've been collecting ideas of interesting recipes to try for the kids lunches. Can't wait to make them all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For today's salad, I did some prep work yesterday. I cut one chicken breast in 1/2 inch slices and marinated it (for about two hours) in tarragon, salt, Worcestershire sauce and <a href="http://www.mywildtree.com/christinadb">Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil</a> (you can always use other spices if you want). I bought the oil from a friend who sells <a href="http://www.mywildtree.com/christinadb">Wildtree</a> products. Grapeseed oil is an alternative for olive oil and it's known for it's moderate high smoke point, which means it takes longer to burn, making it great for sauteing among other things. Later, I grilled the chicken in a non greased pan until it was golden brown and cooked all through. Important: If you think that this is a lot of work, just season the chicken with salt and grill. It will taste good as well.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-20523942960906023762013-05-06T18:34:00.000-07:002013-09-30T14:07:52.055-07:00Salad wrap with hummus<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today I did a simple salad wrap. I spread hummus (recipe is on a previous post) in a tortilla, put two slices of Havarti cheese, side by side, overlapping each other. Then I seasoned some greens and cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt, and put them on top of the cheese. I rolled the edge of the tortilla, tuck in the sides and rolled the rest. The kids enjoyed it a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Friday I did something that most people will find very unusual... Some time ago, my husband suggested a recipe in which I should put all the components of a meal in a quiche. It didn't sound good to me, but he thinks that food should be practical, and thought it could be a good idea. So, I finally decided to give it a try. In a bowl I mixed 2 grilled chicken tenderloins in small dices, 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice, 4 broccoli florets thinly sliced, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 3 eggs, and salt (to taste). Then filled some greased muffin molds (3/4) and baked them around 20 min in a 350F preheated oven. My kids liked it and my husband, of course, loved it!!!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today was sandwich day. So I tried to make something a little bit different. As my daughter doesn't like to eat sliced tomatoes, I took another direction. I washed and took the seeds out of a tomato, then I put it in a processor with olive oil and salt to make a "paste". I spread it in one of the sides of a ciabatta bread, and topped it with two slices of buffalo mozzarella. On the other half of the bread, I spread the store bought pesto sauce that I already mentioned in another recipe. Super delicious!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For yesterday's lunch I tried a different version of an old muffin recipe. Here's what I did: in a bowl, add 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 3/4 cup of ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of milk, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 seedless shredded zucchini and salt to taste. Mix everything to incorporate. If you think that the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk. Fill greased muffin molds(3/4) and bake them around 20 min in a pre-heated 350F oven. Check if they are done with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, they are ready. The family really enjoyed them!!!!!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-42776178753015028672013-04-17T11:27:00.000-07:002013-09-30T14:09:08.630-07:00Ricotta salad sandwich<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm always trying to create something simple but different for the kids. So I processed ricotta cheese, black Kalamata olives, olive oil and salt. Then I spreaded a thick layer of the ricotta paste on a slice of rye bread, added 2 slices of tomatoes and slices of hard boiled eggs. Seasoned with olive oil and salt, and topped with another slice of the bread. I split this sandwich in half, and made two meals out of that. Sent with yogurt and some fruit (or maybe a natural cereal bar), it makes a good school lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today I assembled a simple lunch for the kids that they really enjoy. I used a salad container from <a href="http://www.rubbermaid.com/">Rubbermaid</a> that seems to make lunch more interesting for them... I filled a little container with homemade hummus, and added cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and organic tortilla chips. I used to send carrot strips with this meal, but now that my daughter is wearing braces, I'm skipping this one. But any vegetable that your kids like will do!!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-42464901663016069782013-04-11T19:22:00.000-07:002013-09-30T14:10:25.741-07:00Quick chicken wrap<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This morning, I had planned to send cheese quiche for the kids. But they asked me if I could change plans and send a wrap, which they love!!! There was just one detail: I didn't have the usual ingredients for the wrap... In the fridge I had cheese and some grilled chicken tenderloin leftovers. So I sliced it very thin, put inside slices of provolone cheese and wrap everything. To close ("glue"), I spread some Dijon mustard (their favorite). They were so happy that they were bringing something that they chose!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yesterday I was reading the March issue of <a href="http://bonappetit.com/">Bon Appetit </a>magazine and I saw something that really caught my attention. <a href="http://google.com/">Google</a> was offering amazing healthy food options at their offices' cafeterias. It seems that the company is really trying to offer a better quality of meals to their employees. Aside from that, there is a whole logistic on how to position the different items at the cafeteria to help people make healthier choices. How cool is that!? I think that is great when companies offer choices for their employees to better their lifestyles. If the adults start to get used to eat healthier, they will eventually bring that habit to their homes, and their kids will benefit from that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today I made something quick that the kids really love, and it is also a good idea for an appetizer or even a side dish. It is a basic cheese quiche recipe that I bake on muffin molds, which turns out to be very practical for the kids to eat at school. Following I'll write down the ingredients, but keep in mind that the cheeses are just suggestions. They can be changed according to taste.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446166178666363320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484189615148437561.post-24520719700391442422013-03-17T19:16:00.000-07:002013-09-30T14:12:14.509-07:00Pasta with broccoli<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Friday I did something very simple and fast, and one of my kids' favorite: Pasta with broccoli. With just four simple ingredients, I created a lunch that is extremely appealing for them. Easy to fix and also easy for them to eat. I used cooked pasta (your choice), cooked broccoli ( I boil it for 2 minutes in just a bit of water to keep its nutrients), Parmesan cheese and olive oil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Eating healthy was always very
important for me. Taking time to cook food from scratch has been a priority,
and when my kids reached school age, I decided that I was going to prepare
healthy meals for them to bring to school. My husband and I are from a culture in which lunch is the big meal of the day. So, providing a school lunch that is
healthy and nutritious is a must. It also has to be something that appeals
to the kids and easy to eat, considering that they don't have too much time at
lunch. I'm always looking for recipes that I can modify, to make them
tasteful for them and easy to prepare for me. To the meal, I usually add milk or a low
sugar juice and a desert that consist of fresh or dried fruits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Talking to moms at school and in our community I've heard complaints on how
frustrated they were not to have many ideas for school lunches. The working
moms would say that they didn't have too much time to prepare something
original for their kids. And considering that my kids' classmates complimented on
their meals several times, I had the idea of starting this blog where I could
pass on the recipes and ideas that I was using. My plan is to select healthy
and easy to make small meals, adding pictures that will help parents and
caregivers on their busy routines. I hope that they will be helpful.</span></div>
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