Packing lunch should be a simple task, but it’s actually one that isn’t all that, well, simple. Between deciding what to pack, how to pack it, trying to prep ahead, packing something you actually want to eat, and of course, remembering to grab your lunch before heading out the door for the day, it can feel tough.
From prepping to packaging and storing, these six smart tips will get you on the road to packing a better lunch in no time.
3.6 / 5 Stars | 24 Reviews
by Kristel
“These chicken nuggets get their outer crunch from a crushed-pretzel coating. The sweet-hot marinade they’re rolled in doubles as a dipping sauce. A great appetizer!”
Yotam Ottolenghi and his London cafes embody the most modern ideal of lunch: colorful, vegetable-forward, Mediterranean-inspired. To open one of his cookbooks, such as Plenty or Jerusalem, is to feel like opening the door into one of his delis — overflowing with fresh, smart food that is wholesome and inviting.
This week we asked Ottolenghi to share some of his favorite lunch recipes with us, and today we have them all for you. From a chickpea sauté to a savory cauliflower cake, these make-ahead lunches will make eating out look boring in comparison.
Sandwiches are an easy crutch to lean on when it comes to packing lunch during the work week. But let’s be honest here — sandwiches get boring pretty fast, and you deserve a satisfying lunch that you look forward to.
From fresh salads to whole grains to noodle bowls, here are 14 easy recipes to up your lunch game.
4.47 / 5 Stars | 79 Reviews
by Viviane
“After an hour or so in the oven, individual cloves of garlic become sweet, carmelized and infinately spread-able. ”
There’s nothing better than a homemade tomato sauce, but nothing worse than having to clean splashes of tomato off the backsplash or the wall behind the stove. So, what makes tomato sauce so explosive?
Q: What is this? Found it in my kitchen gadget drawer. It says Rubbermaid and “This side up in use” on one side. The bottom side appears to have legs and there is the number 0033 4 on it.
It’s time to ask yourself an important question: Have you had enough asparagus this spring? Really dig deep to see if you’re satisfied, because asparagus season will be over before you know it. If you’re panicking, don’t worry. Here’s the soup you need to make for lunch today.
4 / 5 Stars | 11 Reviews
by MILKLISSA79
“Serve these mussels as an appetizer with some crusty bread or as a meal over linguini. It is sure to please mussel lovers!”
