Meal Type Lunch

Alphabet Soup

Pack a thermos of Alphabet Soup (with or without chicken), and you can spend school lunchtime spelling out your vocabulary words! Or the names of your friends. Or the ingredients of this familiar, comforting soup. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp…

fresh vegetarian salad of chickpeas and vegetables. Healthy concept

Garbanzo Bonanza Salad

Garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, are a member of the legume family, which includes peanuts, lentils, peas, and beans such as black, white, kidney, and pinto. They add just the right sturdy texture to pair with the crunchy and juicy…

Corny Tomato Pasta Salad

As much as we love this pasta salad, we also love how versatile the corn-and-tomato mixture is! You can stir it into a bowl of rice to make a rice salad, or serve it on its own as a gorgeous…

Beet and Carrot Slaw Wraps

Rachel Morningstar, from Las Cruces, New Mexico, won our American Grown Recipe Challenge (and a signed copy of First Lady Michelle Obama’s cookbook, American Grown) with this crunchy, colorful wrap. Rachel writes, “I work for a nonprofit called La Semilla Food…

Avocado, Sardine, and Veggie Sandwich

Not only do sardines taste great — they really do! — they’re very healthy, too. These little fish are packed with protein, calcium, vitamins B12 and D, and a nutrient called Omega-3 fatty acids, which is good for your heart…

Avocado and Mango Salsa

This beautiful, surprising salsa mixes the vibrant juiciness of mango with the green creaminess of avocado and a little bit of tangy citrus. Use it as a topping on a grain bowl or quesadilla, scoop it up with whole-grain chip,…

Homemade Peanut Butter

You will be amazed how easy it is to make your own peanut butter from whole peanuts. It tastes great because it’s so fresh, and it doesn’t have any of the not-so-great-for-you ingredients — like lots of sugar, salt, and…

Crispy Peanut Tofu

This recipe comes from Sally’s friend Will Viederman, and it’s great for kids who are scared of tofu (tofu chickens! ha ha) because the peanut butter in the sauce makes it taste so familiar and good. kitchen gear Cutting board…

Cold Sesame Spinach

This cooked salad is a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, and plenty peanutty. Lots of kids who think they don’t like spinach love it. kitchen gear Large pot Vegetable steamer Measuring spoons Medium-sized bowl Whisk Ingredients   1…

Classic Tomato Sauce

Pasta is a staple in many homes, which makes homemade tomato sauce an essential recipe for families to learn. This recipe is basic, but once you master it you can add more vegetables, cheese, ground meat, or even anchovies. This…