Tag: LUNCH BOX

Tasty Pressed Cuban Sandwich

Tasty Pressed Cuban Sandwich

I am a sandwich person, and I could eat a sandwich probably every single day. However, when it comes to ham, slow-cooked pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard pressed in the Cuban bread there is nothing better in this world. I love this Tasty Pressed Cuban Sandwich. read more

Creamy Spinach Puff Pastry

Creamy Spinach Puff Pastry

I have been playing with some really easy recipes lately just like this tasty creamy spinach puff pastry. I don’t think that we need to spend hours in the kitchen unless it is Thanksgiving, of course. However, even then I do not cook all day. read more

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

I love Mexican cuisine as much as Tex-Mex food. I mean, who would say no, right?! A bit of Texas with a bit of Mexico and you get an amazing combo bursting with flavor.

These beef taco bowls are just incredibly tasty. You can make it more spicy or mild. It is all how you prefer your food, that is why you have to taste.

Add a pinch of this and that until you reach your preference. I always say you can add more seasoning later, so add just a pinch or two and taste.

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

I love spicy food as well as my children but my husband does not. Well, he likes it a little, but not much.

I really hope that you all like this easy recipe. You can modify this one to meet your lifestyle requirements, such as low carb.

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I love serving this beef over cauliflower rice or in low carb tortillas, as well as making my lunch box into this amazing taco salad.

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

My family absolutely love this type of meals. Usually they add refried beans or even chili beans. Such a comfort food that most people just love, and it is really simople to prep.

You can even prep ahead, refrgirate and serve later. It is as simple as it sounds.

Yield: 4 Servings

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

Beef Taco Tortilla Bowls

This tasty Beef taco recipe is the closest to classic Tex-Mex Style version of tacos. It is easy and very delicious.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453g) Ground Beef 80/20
  • 1 tablespoon Onion powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Chili powder (close to 2 teaspoons), or to please your taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Adobo Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

TOPPING OPTION:

  • Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Red Onion, diced
  • Parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • FRESH or pickled Jalapenos
  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole or plain Avocado
  • Taco Tortilla Bowls, shells or soft tortillas

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef sprinkled with seasonings over medium heat.
  2. Remove as much grease as possible then stir in adobo and tomato sauce and lastly season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for additional 5 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately and with desired toppings.

Notes

You may serve beef in soft tortillas, taco shells or taco bowls.

Toppings are up to you. 

If you do not eat tortillas, you can serve this beef over rice or cauliflower rice. Or use Low Carb Tortillas

You may add beans or even refried beans.

You may even make your own bowls. Check out my Amazon Store for more details.

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Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Salads make such an amazing lunch or dinner. We all love quick and easy lunch like this. I do not like adding a bunch of stuff to my chicken salad so this is as easy as it gets. I love pickles so that is always read more

Potato and Leek Phyllo Pastry

Potato and Leek Phyllo Pastry

Potatoessss!!! It is a staple of my house, like probably everywhere else in the world. We can turn so many amazing dishes out of potatoes, and it is comfort food for me. If I tell you that I… Don’t laugh! OK! Here ya go, most read more

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

Before Monday starts let me share one more yummy lunch box idea. It does take little more time to make these stuffed bread rolls, but trust me they are so worth it. 

My kids… no, to correct myself,  my whole family and friends love this and it’s one of the favorite after-school snacks, lunches or even dinners with some salad on the side. 

These are perfect, obviously, for lunch boxes for school or work, but also fantastic to take on trips, potlucks, and picnics. You can eat them hot right out of the oven (although it is too good and dangerous) or cold. 

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

You can, of course, pair it with anything that you have or like, but I added some radishes, English cucumber, and cherry tomatoes from my garden; And for the fruits: raspberries and blueberries that go perfectly well with a strawberry yogurt smoothie. 

As for the roll itself, I made two kinds, and again you can add what you have and like.

We all love and it is one of the top ones that my family or friends always asking for, which is stuffed with sauteed ground beef, onions, and garlic,  but you can be creative and add roast beef + cheese + peppers, ham + cheese, sauteed potatoes and onions, breakfast sausages + cheese + eggs, Nutella etc.

Possibilities are honestly endless. It is also convenient.  It stores well in the fridge, you just need to reheat and eat; OR if you going to take it the next day just make sure to preheat for few minutes in the microwave, let it cool down to a room temp., then pack. 

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

You can roll it and make it like a stick looking or you can make a bun out of it…it’s your call!

See how easy that is…but wait there is more, just kidding! You can also use pizza dough from the store or make your own as I do.    Check out the RECIPE WITH A VIDEO for Stuffed Bread Rolls with Ground Beef and Onions…HERE

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

For ham roll

1 Tbsp. Cream Cheese – room temp. (spread on the dough before adding ham)

4 slices of thinly sliced Virginia Ham or any on hand

One handful of shredded cheese such as mexican chese blend

Before I complete this post I feel that I do have to write about it in every of the lunch box posts for safety.

Q: What Box is safe for me and my child?A: Look for the boxes that have a clear written label that they are BPA FREE just in case if they are plastic-
BPA stands for bisphenol.  BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. Seeking out BPA-free products may not always be easy to do. Some manufacturers do label their products as BPA-free, but some do not. If a product isn’t labeled, keep in mind that most aluminum cans or bottles have linings that contain BPA, while steel bottles or can do not. Polycarbonate plastic is generally hard, clear, lightweight plastic. It often has the No. 7 recycling symbol on the bottom. (source Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.from Mayo-clinic)

My Bento Boxes are No. 5 PP/BMA FREE- but these cheaper ones that you can get in the grocery store are not safe to use in the microwave or to put hot meals in them, so you HAVE to let the food cool down BEFORE closing the LID. READ HERE about the difference between recycling symbols on the bottom of your lunch boxes, bottles, etc. No. 5 – PPKetchup bottle, a No. 5, may one day be a broom. Ketchup and medicine bottles, PP, or polypropylene, fall under recycling category No. 5. Recycled through many curbside programs, PP has a high melting point, so it is chosen for containers that can hold hot liquid. Polypropylene can be recycled into signal lights, brooms, brushes, rakes, bins and pallet trays. 

Lunch Box: Stuffed Bread

Makes 1 lunch box
Course LUNCH BOX
Keyword school lunch boxes, lunch box, work lunch,
Servings 1
Author Sandra | Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 about 10-12 inch Stuffed Bread
  • Lettuce
  • 3 Radish  sliced
  • 1/4 English cucumber sliced
  • Handful Cherry/or grape tomatoes

Fruits:

  • Raspberry
  • Blueberry

Drink:

  • Fruit Yogurt Smoothie

Recipe Notes

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Lunch Box: Oven-Baked Panko Chicken

Lunch Box: Oven-Baked Panko Chicken

SCHOOOOOLLLL!!! Is starting tomorrow for us!!! Don’t know if I hate it, or like it…HA!!! Who am I kidding? I love it!!! Doing my happy dances all day… I know I will miss our mornings soon, but as far as of right this moment, it is a read more

Mesquite Chicken Wrap

Mesquite Chicken Wrap

Mesquite Chicken Wrap
Grilling season is right around the corner, and with it comes outdoor gatherings and delicious food! So, I thought, why not kick things off with some mouthwatering grilled recipes? What do you all think? Shall we get started?
Let me tell you, this Mesquite Chicken Wrap was amazing! Just picture it: mesquite-flavored grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh salsa, melted cheese, and a drizzle of my sauce.
Oh man, this wrap was so good!

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Mesquite Chicken Wrap
or steamed veggies. However you servouce it, it’s going to be a hit! I highly recommend trying this Mesquite Chicken Wrap—it’s a solid 10/10!

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Yield: 4 Servings

Mesquite Chicken Wrap

Mesquite Chicken Wrap

This Mesquite Chicken Wrap is super easy and tasty. Give this one a try—I promise it’ll be a hit at your next gathering or pack it for your kid's lunch box.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, two halves
  • 2 slices hickory-smoked crispy bacon, per person, optional
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tsp mesquite seasoning
  • 4 large tortilla or wrap (low-carb, if preferred)
  • 4 slices mild cheddar cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
  • 1 cup mixed greens (any greens will do)
  • 1 cup homemade salsa

Salsa:

  • 2 cups chopped fresh ripe tomatoes
  • ¼ onion (yellow or red), chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds removed)
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • ¼ ripe avocado, mashed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into strips, rub with oil and mesquite seasoning, then grill (or pan-fry with a little oil) for about 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  2. Set the chicken aside and prepare the salsa by dicing all ingredients to a similar size. Store any leftover salsa in the fridge.
  3. For the sauce, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Use the back of a spoon or fork to smash the avocado. This sauce can also double as a dip!
  4. If using a grill, place the tortilla on it, add cheese and chicken, and let the cheese melt. Alternatively, use a microwave or preheated oven.
  5. Add salsa on top of the chicken, cooked crispy bacon if using, mixed greens, drizzle with the sauce to your liking, wrap it up, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to use your favorite salsa! This is my go-to, but any salsa will work.
  • Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F-170°F.
  • This recipe also works great with pita or Italian bread.
  • Leftover salsa and sauce can be stored in the fridge.
  • The salsa and sauce yield more than one serving, so make extra chicken if you want additional wraps!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 470Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1391mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 20g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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Lunch Box: Ham sandwich with Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Lunch Box: Ham sandwich with Fresh Fruits and Veggies

This lunch box series making me happy and the reason why, because I can give you an idea of how simple it is to put one lunch box…correction one ‘happy’ lunch box together