Lunch ideas?

Question

Im tired of packing a boring lunch for myself.. Whats your favorite lunch?

Answer 1

This does call for some specific ingredients so you'll have to shop.
Try making a picnic loaf:
Slice: french loaf lengthwise
Drizzle both sides with a zippy dressing, not mayo based. I use Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic by Renee's
Layer Prosciutto, roasted red peppers, basil leaves, thin sliced sweet onion, and havartti cheese.
Drizzle more dressing
repeat layers
wrap well in plastic wrap
place sandwich in roasting pan
place a medium weight on directly on the sandwich. Phone book works well, two if you live in a small town. Couple of bricks also works
store in fridge overnight
cut into slices and wrap slices in plastic and enjoy
rest of Sandwich will last for monday to friday in the fridge.
You can change up the ingredients to customize it to your own tastes.
My kids love mine, they say it taste like gourmet pizza.

Answer 2

Just some ideas

Tuna Sandwiches
These delicious sandwiches from my cookbook can be made ahead and frozen, then tucked into the lunch box; it will thaw to perfection by lunch time.

Franks 'n Bean Soup
Kids think it's hard to beat this soup; pack a small container full of cheese for your child to sprinkle on top of the soup before they eat.

Turkey Hummus Sandwiches
Prepared hummus is a great timesaver, but you can also make your own to use in these easy sandwiches.

Mini Hero Sandwiches
Remember that you can create sandwiches to your child's tastes.

Cannellini Bean Spread Wraps
This spread is milder than Hummus, and also freezes beautifully. Make a bunch and you'll be able to slip one into the lunch box once a week.

Tomato Tortellini Soup
Kids love to be creative with their food; package the cheese separately so they can sprinkle it on the soup themselves, or think about packing shredded veggies they could use in the same way.

Chilled Cucumber Soup
Hey, there have to be some children out there who would like this soup! Aren't there? It's smooth, suave, and cool, just like your teenager.

Sour Cream Pesto Dip
Place this easy and savory dip in the lunch box along with baby carrots and tiny celery sticks and your kid will have a party!

Salmon Cucumber Sandwiches
Again, if cucumbers aren't a favorite at your house, leave them out and use chopped celery or shredded carrot.

Crisp Tuna Salad
Canned potato sticks are the 'crisp' in this easy salad. You could also use fried chow mein noodles, or peanuts.

Chicken Chowder
If your children like chicken, corn, and potatoes, they will like this soup!

Chicken Santa Fe Soup
You can also make this delicious soup ahead of time and freeze it, then reheat and pour into warmed thermoses for a cold day.

Creamy Fruit Pasta Salad
This three ingredient recipe is so quick and easy, and very delicious.

Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Pack the four ingredients for this sandwich separately and let your child assemble it himself.

Updated Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Carrots, sunflower seeds, and currants update regular peanut butter; use one or all three!

Bologna Slaw Wrap Sandwiches
I love using flour tortillas for just about any sandwich filling; it holds together so well and tastes wonderful.

Shrimp Salad Sandwiches
Boy, I would have gobbled these down if they had been in my lunch box! For kids, I'd leave out the cabbage and add a few more shrimp.

Chewy Picnic Bars
Boy, these are good bar cookies! If your child doesn't like raisins, nuts, or coconut, leave them out and substitute chocolate chips.

Oatmeal Cookies
I love this recipe for oatmeal cookies; it's chewy, crunchy, and delicious.

Chewy Cereal Bars
There's no candy bar in the world better than this bar cookie. And you can make it healthy (well, healthier) by adding wholesome ingredients like raisins.

Applesauce Granola Cookies
These cookies just say 'fall' to me. I love the combination of sweet applesauce and crunchy granola.

Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are made even better with crisp rice cereal and chocolate chips. Yum.

Peanut Blossoms
For a real treat, pack these classic and delicious peanut and chocolate cookies.

Snickerdoodles
This classic cookie, rolled in sugar and cinnamon before baking, is a perfect lunchbox treat.

Apricot Banana Bars
Yes, a bar cookie can be healthy too! But don't tell your kids!

Answer 3

I usually make a cassarole, like lasagne or homemade mac and cheese, at the beginning of the week and eat the leftovers for lunch...much more satisfying than a bologna sandwich

Answer 4

I like to take a variety of vegetables and a pack of my favorite salad dressing. It's a healthy lunch and it fills you up!

Answer 5

Chicken Pizza...with Bacon and Ranch Dressing Instead of Pizza Sauce. Word!!!!!

Answer 6

i know lunch can be a feisty thing to tackle when your not hungry, so 1st i would try bringing yourself fruit or vegetables. cut them into small slices or squares and put them into a zip lock baggy.

keep them in the fridge til your ready to leave the house, it's very healthy and good tasting.

Answer 7

It all depends-school or work?Work you can take something to put in the microwave,I suggest soup-yum!If school then take some goodies,sandwhiches are usual but you could bring a salad or jazz it up with something different-email me for more ideas.

Answer 8

Try this:

Beef in a rich tomata source. You can find sauces of this sort in shop. It takes an hour of simming but is great with yorkshire puddings.

Yum yum

Paul

Answer 9

phat thai, Cup Noodles, or Chef Boyardee Ravioli!

Answer 10

What I do is get a couple pieces of bread and microwave them, and then microwave some ravioli and put it in-between the pieces of bread and eat it. Delicious!