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5 sandwich-free lunch ideas for school

August 30, 2016 By Fareen 1 Comment

Just a couple more days before Q heads back to school. Although Q loves sandwiches, it’s not something he wants to eat everyday. We came up with a list of some of his favourite sandwich-free lunches. I tried to get quesadillas on the list but he insisted that they were considered a sandwich!

We try to incorporate some fruits or veggies, like cucumbers, apples, or melons. We also try to incorporate a treat, like cookies, popcorn or raisins.

Crackers, cheese and beef sausages are always a hit! The kids can eat them separately to stacked together.

We love tacos around here so these taco bowls are always well received. Just form a soft taco around a bowl and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes until it crisps up and holds its shape. You can fill these bowls with seasoned beef, salsa and cheese.

We all love pizza but sometimes it’s just not what Q wants to take for lunch. Get delicious pizza flavour in these pizza rolls. Just use packaged crescent rolls, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, cover with cheese and roll them up. These are great for breakfast too!

Savoury pies are another idea for those not wanting a sandwich. These can be meat pies, sausage rolls and even those delicious Jamaican beef patties!

Thermoses are a great way for kids to take some hot food for lunch. Hot chili on a cool day always hits the spot. Pack them with some cheese and corn chips to top it with.

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chicken salad

October 14, 2015 By Fareen 1 Comment

Every couple of weeks, I always try and pick up a rotisserie chicken on my shopping trip. The rotisserie chickens are so versatile – you can eat them as is or use the chicken in so many ways. From sandwiches, to soups to stock, one chicken can go a long way!

One way to use the chicken is to make chicken salad. The creaminess of the mayo, the crunch of the green onions and that distinct kick from the Dijon make this the perfect lunch. Sandwiched between bread or scooped up with crackers, its a great way to use leftovers.

Chicken Salad

1 cup shredded chicken
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp oregano
1 green onion
salt
pepper

Sweet and simple – put everything into a bowl and mix.

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My name is Fareen and I'm so happy you stopped by! This blog is about my favourite things - family, food and travel. Here you will find adventures with hubby, my two boys and my great big family. There is food (lots of food!), as much travel as we can squeeze in and just life in general.

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