Lily's Lunch Box (Week 1) - Homemade 'Lunchable'

July 28, 2014 Amanda Plott

With the new school year fast approaching, I've decided to do a whole 6 weeks worth of healthy lunch box ideas for the kiddos... and the parents! My little girl is in pre-k this year, and just like all parents out there, I too have struggled with brown-bag lunches.

It doesn't help that my little mini-me is still in the midst of a rather finicky food phase. She is as close to being a vegetarian as she can get without actually being a vegetarian. I can't blame her at all either. I was the same exact way when I was her age.

You reap what you sew, yeah?...

Mashed Avocado & Chickpea Sandwich

July 18, 2014 Amanda Plott

What came first? The chicken or the egg?

I guess we'll never know, because neither are used here!

I really can't say enough about this sandwich. I am in love. This sandwich actually reminds me a lot of a chicken salad or egg salad sandwich, but without the chicken or the egg. It has the same general idea and texture though...

Healthy Veggie Wrap

July 3, 2014 Amanda Plott

I've had this wrap at the back of my mind for quite a long time now. It has been suggested to me more than once that I should post a 'wrap' friendly lunch (thanks, mom!) I'm trying to cut out some of the meat in my life this week; eating cleaner and leaner in the process.

I'm going a little Mediterranean here!

This wrap is definitely full of good stuff. Once again, we're eating the rainbow, which is never a bad thing.

Well, unless it's in the form of candy... and even then it's debatable!

Grown Up 'Lunchable'

March 24, 2014 Amanda Plott

While I was putting together my weekly meal plan this weekend, I was racking my brain to come up with some fun lunch ideas for my little girl. Somewhere along the way I realized that she has never had the 'joy' of trying a Lunchable.

A few other things that she's never had? Spaghetti O's... McDonald's anything... or a frozen meal (such as Kid Cuisine.)

So, I decided that I would make her a home version of a Lunchable to take for lunch this week at school. And in the process... I realized I wanted to be a kid again this week too!...

Roast Beef & Asparagus Roll-ups

February 24, 2014 Amanda Plott

I love asparagus. I seriously cannot wait for asparagus to come into season every year! Unfortunately, I am the only one under my roof that does enjoy it... as a result, most of my asparagus recipes will be intended for one or two servings.

The idea behind this recipe actually started with my mom a year or two ago. She had mentioned to me about how she had been wrapping roast beef around sautéed asparagus as a healthy sort of snack...

Italian Grinder (On a Stick)

January 21, 2014 Amanda Plott

Nearly at every party thrown, there is almost always a plate of prepared sandwiches. Mini subs, silver dollar, tea sandwiches... It doesn't matter which you pick, they are always a hit!

One of my favorite sandwiches is the Italian Grinder. It contains so many of my favorite things. Salami, cheese, peppers... pepperoni, more cheese... Mmm...

But, how can you make something like that light?...