Kids are known to be picky eaters, they tend to get bored of a typical lunch preparation too soon, be it a simple sandwich. So, here are some fun non-sandwich lunch ideas that you can prepare for your kids to keep things interesting for them.
Let us begin with muffins. You can prepare mini muffins out of cornbread batter. There are some gluten free mix batter available which can be used. Whisk melted butter, sugar and add eggs to the mix. Add buttermilk to make cornbread extra moist and tasty. Time to put dry ingredients. Add some cornbread flour, baking soda and salt to the mix. Add the mix in two batches and whisk well. Add one tablespoon batter into each mini cup of a non-stick mini muffin tray. Cut hot dog centers. You could use meat of your choice (or the one that your kid loves). Make sure they fit and are inserted well in the center of batter. Bake them good. Serve them with a dipping that would well complement these mini muffins.
If your kid is sensitive to gluten, it can be difficult for you as well for your kid to pick something out of the gluten-free batch which is relishing. Well, fret not! There are a couple of easy ways that you can make for your kid without messing with their digestion. It requires little or no pre-preparation. All you need to do is collect some gluten-free foods and present them in a way that it looks colorful and hence edible. This will keep your kid interested. Grab some boxes that contain compartments of equal size. Place cubes of cheddar cheese nibbles in one box. Cut pieces of strawberries or berries in another compartment. Keep the rolled slice of turkey in a separate compartment. Gluten free crackers are available in stores, you can include them as well in the box as well. Let your kid do the mix and match with the flavor.
Pizzas can save the day if your kids are bored of taking the same old sandwich or waffles to their lunch box. You can bake pizza for lunch. Knead a dough the traditional way using the traditional ingredients and make a flat bread out of it using a rolling pin. Once done with this, add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, meat and vegetable toppings that your kids love. The twist here is, once done with spreading the toppings, roll up the bread and cut them into equal parts. Place the rolls vertically in a baking tray. Bake them like you would bake a pizza, that is, in a preheated oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.