Category: Lunchbox
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Sliders for Lunch
I wish I’d taken a picture but I did not. Last night I made patty melts with Swiss cheese. There are just two of us for dinner these days and I had a pound of hamburger. I could have frozen half, which I often do, but when I was at the store I had picked…
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Persian Chicken Marinated in Yogurt and Grilled
When my book club read Rooftops of Tehran: A Novel, a wonderful book by the way, the hostess made this Persian chicken. She baked it and served it with a delicious green salad and some bolani from the Afghan stall at our farmers’ market. It was a wonderful dinner and a wonderful book. I asked…
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Cooking for One: Panini Sandwich with Roast Beef, Boursin Cheese, Avocado and Sprouts
When I’m cooking for just me, I’ll often turn to making a Panini. I can load it full of good stuff and get a bit creative and have a fantastic custom meal rather than just leftovers and not create leftovers either! It’s a great way to use up little bits of vegetables (1/2 an avocado,…
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Packing Healthy Lunches on the Cheap
Packing a lunch to take to work or school can save you tons of money (and be healthier), but I sometimes run out of ideas and just get tired of “leftovers” that are the same as dinner. My teen has taken lunch to school every day this school year, except about half a dozen times,…
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Meatball Sandwiches
My youngest requested meatball sandwiches for dinner. I had some meatballs in the freezer. I like to make them up on a weekend and then flash freeze the extras so I can pull out a few when needed for quick dinners like this or to throw in some soup (see meatball, pasta and spinach soup). …