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Croque Monsieur Bites

15 Aug posted by TidyMom

This classic French grilled ham & cheese makes a perfect lunch box companion or easy party appetizer.

Well, today is the day……..the first day of school!

We’ve bought our school supplies, packed the back pack, picked out the perfect out fit….but what about lunch? I try to be creative when it comes to packing a lunch for my daughter (not always an easy task with a high school girl involved). I think with all the hype about school lunches a lot of parents will be opting to send their kids with a packed lunch from home.

Some of our favorite meal time sandwiches are perfect for the lunch box. I can make extra for dinner and cut them up and toss in her lunch for the next day- they’re just as good cold, and better than “cold cuts”. If they have a microwave in the lunch room they could heat them up a bit, if desired.

My hope is, if I send her out the door with something good to eat, and she wont skip lunch.

These would also make fantastic finger food for a party.

Recipe: Croque Monsieur Bites

Summary: Summary: These sandwiches can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for an easy party appetizer.

Ingredients

8 thin slices of firm sandwich bread
4 sliced Swiss cheese, halved
8 sliced smoked ham
dash grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, meted

Instructions

Cut crust from bread.
Place 4 sliced of bread on work surface, then layer each with half a slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham and remaining half slice of cheese; sprinkle with nutmeg. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread.
Brush outside of sandwiches with melted butter.
Cook sandwiches in large skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Cut into quarters

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 6 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 16

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School lunch LIVE Chat 7/27 and recipe for BLT wraps

25 Jul posted by TidyMom

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I’m starting to stress with the thought that school starts back in just 21 days! I remember that growing anxiety as a kid. The morning rush, the homework, the quicker pace of the day, and the daily challenge of “what to do for lunch“

Packing school lunches can be tedious and stressful, especially if you have a picky eater.

I’m teaming up with Wendy from Wendolonia for a LIVE CHAT about “What’s in Your Lunchbox”. Join us for one hour on Wednesday July 27, 2011 1:30pm Eastern /10:30am Pacific to talk about everything lunch related, for the lunch box and homeshcoolers!

Join us in The Horizon Dairy community on The BlogFrog to meet other parent who stare glossy eyed in to their refrigerator and pantry every morning wondering what to put in the brown paper bag. We’ll share recipes, advice for picky eaters, money saving and time saving tips, how to pack lunches and more.

So, mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 27 th at 1:30pm EDT to join Wendy and me for the School Lunch LIVE CHAT.

And in the spirit of lunch…….I have a fabulous lunch recipe to share today.

I *may* have had this wrap 4 times in the last 3 days. – They. Are. That. Good.

Recipe: BLT Wrap with Avocado Spread

Ingredients

4 Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Wraps
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or desired taste)
Dash of salt
4 lage leaves red leaf lettuce
2 large tomatoes, cut into slices
8 slices turkey bacon, cooked

Instructions

Combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce and salt. Blend/mash with a fork until smooth.
Spread each warmed wrap with 3 tablespoons of the avocado spread.
Layer each wrap with lettuce, tomato slices and 2 strips of bacon.
Roll up and cut in half.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4

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TABASCO® Dill Cucumber Pita

11 Jan posted by TidyMom

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