Moonhawk Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I'm in a rut with lunch. I make PBJ or ham sandwiches. Sometimes we have leftovers but not usually enough for everyone anymore. What are you doing for lunch? Or what are your go-to foods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 My kids get up late in the summer so we do a lot of "brunch" - eggs, bacon, Canadian bacon, bacon/egg/cheese sandwiches, omelets. My youngest also loves mac and cheese so he makes that often. We also grill hamburgers outside because they are quick and easy (I get frozen Costco burgers or Bubba Burgers from grocery store). English muffin pizzas are a big thing here too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Tuna salad, mac and cheese for the 7 y/o, sometimes quesadillas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Ive just came to terms that lunch is boring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Today? Fruit, cheese, maybe a mini bagel. I don't get fancy with lunch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Maybe egg salad sandwiches? Or sometimes I'll just make a thick veggie/fruit smoothie with cheese and crackers on the side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Uncured salami and tomato sandwiches. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 pepperoni or ham and havarti roll-ups hummus and veggies hard boiled eggs ranier cherries fresh milk! snacks for the pool: pretzels lara bars grapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Salad, Cold canned beans, Cheese and crackers, Nectarine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Disabled dd and I just had scrambled eggs plus sourdough toast for me. I've also been eating fresh-picked blueberries off the counter as they lie there drying. My picky eater made herself little ham sandwiches--Hawaiian rolls, grated mozzarella, deli ham, more cheese on top, then heat in the microwave. It is nice when they can feed themselves, especially if they're picky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Lunch is pretty boring here too. It's mostly fend-for-yourself. Kids make sandwiches most days. They also like too cook frozen ravioli. Today I made myself a salmon and asparagus stir-fry. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I just ate a seven layer been dip with homemade tortillas. It was so yummy! It had black beans, refried vegetarian beans, black olives, salsa, avocado, lettuce, tomato & onion. My kids ate pizza. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I make a salad almost every day. Sometimes it's lettuce based, sometimes veggies or beans or a slaw with protein. In summer I'll do gazpacho or cucumber or avocado soups. Yesterday I made a layered dip with smashed black beans, avocado, Greek yogurt, salsa and a little shredded cheese and ate it with blue corn chips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Leftovers, hummus, frozen burritos, chips and salsa are our go-tos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I just ate a seven layer been dip with homemade tortillas. It was so yummy! It had black beans, refried vegetarian beans, black olives, salsa, avocado, lettuce, tomato & onion. My kids ate pizza. Saw this after I posted my dip! Two great minds... :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 My kids like quesadillas. I keep mini-pizza crusts in the freezer (make a bunch on Saturday and freeze) and we'll have pizzas once a week. And we have sandwiches, too. Since I am trying hard to be low-carb I eat lots of salads. Today I quartered a beautiful vine ripened tomatoe, put salt, pepper and a little Italian dressing on it and then plopped some chicken salad in the middle of it. It's yummy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I make more for dinner so I can have it for lunch. If that's not available usually I have salad. It's fend for yourself here for lunch though. So my kids make what they want (soup, noodles, sandwiches, etc.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Something I haven't seen mentioned is veggie pizza. That was always a popular lunch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Tacos for the kids and taco salad for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I just made this and it was a success. I'll definitely do it again but cook it 5 minutes less. I actually prepped it yesterday and just baked it today. It could be dinner if you add some rice and beans. It's great if you bought the costco thing of bell peppers and need to use them. Thought I'd share because it was so quick and easy. Prep it when you have time and pop it in the oven 30 minutes before you want to eat. Easy oven fajitas: https://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/02/oven-fajitas/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) I wish I had the time and self-organization to make lunch (and all meals, really) more of a thing. We forage for lunch. I make dinner. It is never fancy, or particularly ritualistic, and I wish it were. Not the season, I guess. I am having one of those McDougall cup of soup things (the tortilla one) with added avocado and a cream soda. Kids have settled on bananas, corn chips and bean dip. I might talk one of them into the other half of the avocado. eta: they discovered the blueberries and are having those too. Edited July 21, 2017 by eternalsummer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 chef salad for me pb&j for kids leftover dinner for dh peaches for everyone!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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