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INTRODUCTION: Why a Lunch-Box Book? 6
CHAPTER 1: Brown Bag Basics, 8
Know Good Nutrition, 10
Keep Food Cool, 16
Give Lunch a Makeover, 17
About Ingredients, 18
About Recipes and Portions, 19
CHAPTER 2: Getting the Job Done, 20
Fill Your Arsenal, 22
Plan Ahead, 23
Troubleshooting, 25
Six Steps to a Superb School Lunch, 26
Mains, 27
CHAPTER 3: Stellar Sandwiches, 28
Hippie-Dippie Bagel Sandwich, 31
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwich, 32
Anything Goes Salad Sandwich, 33
Italian Picnic Sandwich, 34
Turkey and Veggie Dagwood, 36
Turkey and Hummus Cuties, 37
Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese, 38
Chickpea Panini, 40
Deconstructed Caprese, 42
CHAPTER 4: Salads Kids Will Love, 46
Jar of Everyday Vinaigrette, 49
Kiddie Cobb Salad, 50
Takeaway Taco Salad, 52
Fattoush Salad, 53
Kid-Pleaser Chicken Caesar, 54
Where’s Waldorf? 55
Asian Lunch-Box Slaw, 56
CHAPTER 5: Pinwheels, Pizzas, Wraps, and Roll-Ups, 58
The Perfect Date, 60
Peanut Butter Pinwheels, 62
BLT Roll-Ups, 64
Pesto Pita Pizza, 65
Prosciutto and Arugula Lavash Pizza, 66
Sweetie Pie Quesadilla, 68
CHAPTER 6: Leftovers Made Over, 70
Teriyaki Fried Rice, 72
“Take Two” Tabbouleh, 74
Curried Quinoa with Tangerines and Dried Cranberries, 75
Love Salad, 76
“Me So” Happy Noodle Soup, 77
Shortcut Chicken Noodle Soup, 78
Creamy Black Bean Soup, 79
Easy Cheesy Thermos Beans, 80
Oodles of Sesame Noodles, 82
Tuna Pasta Classic, 84
Chinese Tacos, 85
BBQ on a Bun, 86
Sides, 89
CHAPTER 7: Fruit and Veggie Sides, 90
I Heart Watermelon, 92
Honey-Lime Melon, 93
Very Berry Skewers, 94
Teensy Tropical Salad, 95
Winter Jewel Box Salad, 96
Juice Box Applesauce, 98
Really Ranch Dip with Veggies in the Raw, 100
My Thai Peanut Dip with Garden-Fresh Faves, 102
Guacamole and Crunchy Crudités, 103
Hummus with a Twist and Veggies to Dip, 104
CHAPTER 8: Crunchy Extras, 108
Coconut Granola Bark, 110
Pumped-Up Party Mix, 112
Skinny Mini Cheese Straws, 113
Cinnamon Wonton Crisps, 114
“Betcha Can’t Eat Just One” Parmesan Kale Chips, 116
DIY Microwave Popcorn, 118
CHAPTER 9: Goodies, 120
Cocoa-Dusted Almonds, 122
Rosie’s Energy Balls, 123
Sour Cherry Oatmeal Bars, 124
Chocolate Chip–Pretzel Cookies, 126
Petite Pumpkin Gingerbread Cupcakes, 127
Tender Cranberry Streusel Muffins, 130
Everybody Loves Chocolate Pudding, 132
After School, 135
CHAPTER 10: Tide-Me-Overs, 136
“Perfect Every Time” Hard-Boiled Eggs, 138
The Comfort of Cottage Cheese and Crackers, 140
Italian Quesadilla, 141
Crispy Applewiches, 142
Out-of-the-Box Peanut Butter Granola Bars, 144
Dreamy Mango-Orange Pops, 146
Creamy Banana Shake, 147
Raspberry Sneak, 148
MOM-APPROVED LUNCH-BOX SUPPLIES, 150
RESOURCES, 151
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, 152
INDEX, 153
TABLE OF EQUIVALENTS, 156