Recipe: Recipe Swap 09-13-97: Lunchbox Recipes and Ideas (updated)

LUNCHBOX RECIPES AND IDEAS
Recipe Swap - September 13, 1997

RECIPES IN THIS FILE:
Grape Nuts Bread (using Grape-Nuts cereal, bread machine)
Rolled Smoked Turkey and Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches (using tortillas)
Back-To-School Snack and Lunch Ideas

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GRAPE NUTS BREAD

This is a flavorful crunchy bread. It is a lot like the old cracked wheat bread.
Source: Martha Sheppard

1 1/3 cups water
2 2/3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
2/3 cup Grape-Nuts cereal (not flakes)
2 2/3 cups bread flour
2 1/2 tsp yeast

Add to bread machine in order specified in your manual. White bread, medium bake setting.

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ROLLED SMOKED TURKEY AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SANDWICHES
Source: Dad's Own Cookbook by Bob Sloan
Makes 12 servings

"This recipe can be easily adapted to fit the number of lunches needed and each child's appetite."

12 soft flour tortillas (12-inch)
4 ounces jarred cranberry sauce
4 ounces honey mustard
2 pounds smoked turkey, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
12 large romaine lettuce leaves

Lay 6 of the tortillas on a clean counter. Working quickly, so that they don't dry out, lightly spread some cranberry sauce or honey mustard on the tortilla and then cover it with a single, even layer of smoked turkey. Arrange 2 slices of cheese across the bottom third of the turkey and top with 1 of the lettuce leaves.

Roll up the tortilla and cut on an angle into 3 sections. Place sections seam side down in a plastic container. As you make a layer, cover it with plastic wrap. Repeat this process with the remaining 6 tortillas.

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SNACK AND LUNCH IDEAS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
Source: Cheryl Miller - Fort Collins, CO

SNACKS IDEAS:
- Bagel chips or mini bagels, fresh fruit, dried fruit roll-ups, fruit juices in aseptic packages, popcorn, pretzels, dried cereals, cheese sticks, baked goods (muffins, fruit breads), celery and peanut butter, string cheese, cheese and crackers, rice cakes with peanut butter and apples slices.
- Spear cheese chunks with pretzel sticks.
- Top small crackers or graham crackers with apple butter or cheese spread.
- Cheese, cut into sticks and rolled in poppy seeds or sesame seeds are a nice treat

SNACK RECIPES:

TORTILLA ROLL-UPS:
Spread peanut butter on a 6-inch flour tortilla. Sprinkle with chopped apples, sunflower nuts or raisins. Roll and serve. Also a good lunch idea.

FRUIT ROLL-UPS:
Peel banana and break into 2-inch long chunks. Tear off a strip of fruit roll-up and wrap around banana chunk.

APPLE CRUNCH:
Cut 1 medium apple into 8 slices. Combine 3 tablespoons chunky peanut butter and 3 tablespoons Rice Krispies in a small bowl. Mix thorougly. Spread on apple slices.

SWEET TRAIL MIX:
Mix together: 1 cup walnut halves, 1 cup golden raisins, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped dried apricots. Place in Ziploc baggies. Makes 4 cups.

MUNCHY TRAIL MIX:
Mix together: 2 cups Teddy Grahams, 2 cups Cheerios, 3 pkgs. Fun Fruit Snacks, 1/2 cup dried apricots and raisins. Place in Ziploc baggies. Makes about 5 cups.

FRUIT DIP:
Mix together well: 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup jelly and 1/4 cup applesauce. Serve with fruit slices.

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LUNCH IDEAS:
- Swap the white bread for sub rolls, toasted English muffins, pita pockets, bagels, oatmeal bread, tortillas or whole wheat toast. Fill with chicken salad or sliced turkey and cheese.
- Freeze sandwiches using a variety of breads such as white, whole wheat, Boston brown bread and nut bread. Spread both slices generously with soft butter or margarine to protect the filling. Good fillings include roast beef, tuna, sliced cheese, cheese spreads, and peanut butter. Freezer bags are best for freezing and moisture-vapor proof wrapping should be used if sandwiches are to be stored longer than 4 days.

LUNCH RECIPES:

LUNCH KABOBS:
Thread small chunks of luncheon meat, cheese and pickles (or grapes) on a large toothpick.

BANANA DOG:
Spread peanut butter and jelly on bottom half of a hot dog bun. Arrange banana slices on top of peanut butter and sprinkle with raisins. Top with other half of hot dog bun.

SUNSHINE SPREAD:
Mix together well: 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter, 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/3 cup chopped raisins. Makes enough for 3 sandwiches.

BREAD SPREAD:
Flat breads or Norwegian crisp breads topped with peanut butter and jelly or a cheese spread - add grated carrots.

SANDWICH ROLL-UPS

2 slices of bread per sandwich
Canned sandwich spread or sandwich meat
Cheese slices
Waxed paper
Plastic wrap
Toothpicks

Place bread between 2 sheets of waxed paper and roll flat with rolling pin. Spread sandwich spread in a thin layer or bread or place one slice of sandwich meat on bread. Place a one-ounce slice of sandwich meat on bread. Place a one-ounce slice of cheese on the meat. Roll it up like a jelly roll and wrap tightly with plastic wrap until shaped (one hour to overnight) Cut rolls into half-inch slices to form pinwheels.