Growing up, my favorite summer lunch was the tomato and mayonnaise sandwich. Nothing could ever beat the combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes and rich, creamy mayo on white bread (with the crusts cut off, please).
That is, until now. Because now there is tomato mayo pie, which combines beautiful heirloom tomatoes with a shiitake mushroom mayo — all inside a buttery, flaky pie crust. Swoon.
4.52 / 5 Stars | 74 Reviews
by kfordham281
“Red Pepper Hummus that has been a favorite of all my friends. Easy to make! Serve with chips, pita chips, veggies, or whatever.”
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A thrifty and very old-school salad, panzanella transforms slightly stale, too-hard-to-eat bread into a sponge for flavor that even picky kids tend to enjoy. I make this with a spicy dressing, but you can just make it with a classic vinaigrette if you prefer.
If you have room in the budget, try adding some fruit, like peaches or plums, to this salad for a sweet layer of flavor. If you are really swimming in zucchini, try it raw and finely chopped in this salad.
Whether you have kids who are heading back to school, you’re heading back to school, or you just want to establish some better lunch habits, a new lunch box or bag can go a long way in making you excited to carry your lunch everyday.
And because it’s back-to-school season, there are plenty of cute new options available. Some of them can be stored in your freezer overnight to keep your lunch cool without a fridge at work, and some collapse down so they don’t take up much space on your commute home. Whichever one you choose, you’ll be brown-bagging it in style.
4.44 / 5 Stars | 36 Reviews
by PHXGURL
“Authentic Mexican Ceviche with a tomato base. This version uses shrimp, but any seafood of your choice will work.”
Coconut water became popular a couple years ago, and as a result, different brands started popping up left and right. Standing in the grocery aisle and looking at the options available can be a little daunting. How do you decide which one is right for you?
We tried eight well-known brands of pulp-free, plain coconut water and ranked them from least to most favorite. Want to see our top pick?
