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Lunches

Here are some ideas to help you pack a healthy, satisfying lunch your children will eat. Use easy to open packaging and keep warm foods warm and cold foods cold by packing them separately.

Sandwiches

Sandwiches are a lunchtime favorite because they are so easy to take anywhere. Make sure to keep cold sandwiches cold and warm sandwiches warm. Serve with a small salad, fruit or a vegetable and some water.


Chicken Salad Sandwich
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Chicken Salad Sandwich
Beautifully seasoned light chicken salad perfect served as a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce. 
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Eggless Salad Sandwich
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Egg Salad Sandwich
Enjoy this vegan take on the classic egg salad sandwich
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No-Mayo Tuna Sandwich
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No-Mayo Tuna Sandwich
A very flavorful, light tuna sandwich. Its perfect for hot summer weather when basil and tomatoes are garden fresh.
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Cucumber Sandwiches
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Great sandwich for a nice change of pace.
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Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey Sandwich
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Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey
Here is an old childhood favorite. 
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 Basil and Tomato Open Faced Sandwiches
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Pancetta, Basil and Tomato Open Faced Sandwich
A wonderful open faced sandwich with garden fresh tomatoes and basil. This can be packaged separately and put together right before eating. 
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Barbeque Jackfruit Sandwich
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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich
Savory slow cooked jackfruit with onions and Becky's BBQ sauce. 
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Pasta and Pizza

Leftover pasta or pizza is a treat for lunch the next day. If you know your child likes to eat these flavorful meals for dinner, you know they will like them for lunch too. Serve with a small salad, fruit or a vegetable and some water.

Farfalle and Zucchini
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Farfalle and Zucchini
Here is a delicious way to use up that fresh garden zucchini.
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Linguini with Black Olives
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Linguini with Black Olives
Great tasting food doesn't have to be complicated, this great tasting pasta only has 4 ingredients. Wonderful for the whole family.
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Pasta Casserole
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Pasta Casserole
All the flavors of pizza in a casserole. Your kids will enjoy this easy to make all-in one casserole.
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Pasta with Creamy Lemon Sauce
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Pasta With Creamy Lemon Sauce
Such a fantastic, fresh tasting pasta with just a hint of lemon. This is perfect for those long summer days.
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Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Olives
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Rigatoni With Tomatoes and Olives
Classic Italian flavors in an easy to prepare pasta. If your children aren't fond of fresh tomatoes, leave them out.
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Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
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Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
A simple spaghetti recipe that everyone likes because the tomato sauce isn't overpowering. 
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Stuffed Pasta Shells
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Stuffed Pasta Shells
Flavor filled pasta shells travel well making them great for lunch.
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Fresh Homemade Pizza
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Fresh Homemade Pizza
This easy to make pizza dough can be topped with any of your favorite toppings.
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Whole Wheat Pizza
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Whole wheat Pizza
This whole wheat pizza dough is soft and chewy, yet remarkably easy to prepare. 
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Soup, Chili and Stew

A warm thermos of soup on a cold day will make your kids feel warm and full. Make sure to only fill the container 3/4 full and don't make it too tight. Serve with a small salad, fruit or a vegetable and some water.

Barley and Split Pea Soup
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Barley and Spilt Pea Soup
Barley and Split Pea Soup that is so delicious it's easy to forget how healthy it is for you.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing makes you feel better than good old fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup. 
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Mexican Chicken Soup
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Mexican Chicken Soup
This amazing soup has the fabulous flavors of lime, cumin and cilantro.  If you like Mexican food, you will love this soup!
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Potato Leek Soup
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Potato Leek Soup
A smooth, satisfying and flavorful soup. Leeks provide just the right flavor to balance the potato. 
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Chili
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Chili
A flavorful chili without being too spicy. 
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White Bean Chili
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White Bean Chili
This chili is vegan and so very satisfying, it will keep you warm on a cold day. 
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Hearty Salads

These salads include protein and are a full meal. Just serve them with fruit, crackers and water to round out the meal.

Chinese Chicken Salad
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Chinese Chicken Salad
This light yet satisfying salad is sure to be a favorite.
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Southwest Chicken Salad
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Southwest Chicken Salad
Delicious and satisfying chicken salad with a tantalizing dressing. A perfect use for leftover chicken.
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Taco Salad
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Taco Salad
Taco Salad, all the flavor of a taco without the fuss of making the taco shells. 
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Left Overs

Leftover dinners make great lunches. Here are some ideas to get you started. Remember that anything your child likes for dinner will make a nice lunch the next day. Serve with a small salad, fruit or a vegetable and some water.

Chicken Tenders
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Chicken Tenders
Moist, crunchy, and nicely flavored chicken tenders your children will love.
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Chicken Enchiladas
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Chicken Enchiladas
Simple yet very flavorful chicken enchiladas.
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Small Side Salads

Here are some nice, light and healthy small salads to serve with any of the above sandwiches, soups, pastas, pizzas, or leftovers to balance the meal.
Carrot Salad
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Carrot Salad
Carrots and apples have a wonderful fresh, balanced flavor. 
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Coleslaw with Raisins
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Coleslaw with Raisins
This colorful, flavorful coleslaw has a light healthy dressing. For best results make sure you refrigerate this salad overnight. 
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Corn Salad
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Corn Salad
This fresh tasting salad is perfect with any just about anything you serve for lunch. 
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Such an easy, healthy and refreshing salad. 
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Radish, Cucumber and Corn
Salad
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Radish, Cucumber and Corn Salad
The crisp spiciness of the radishes is nicely offset by the coolness of the cucumber and the sweetness of the corn.
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Spinach Strawberry Salad
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Spinach Strawberry Salad
This salad is spring personified. Kids generally  like raw spinach better than cooked spinach because of the texture.
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