Ham and cheese on Wonder Bread. Bologna and crackers. PBJ. Just what's in your child's ultra-cool, licensed character lunch box these days? If little Johnny and Susie are tired of the same old, same old, (and if their friends are refusing to participate in the "cafeteria switching ritual," it's time for a change. During the next few weeks, I'll feature some new twists on old brown bag favorites.
These recipes are guaranteed to "wrap up" big trade-in value. Well, actually, they're so good, your kid won't find the need to trade!
This week, surprise your grade-schooler with a PBJB wrap. High schoolers will enjoy the refined taste of Sun-Dried Wraps. And, kids and adults of all ages will love BLT Wraps and Ham Tortilla Roll-ups.
Next week: school lunch sidekicks. Happy eating!
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For each wrap, use:
1 flour tortilla
3 T peanut butter
2 tsp. jelly (raspberry is great)
2 tsp. raisins (or chocolate chips)
1 banana
Spread peanut butter on tortilla.
Then spread on jelly. Top with
raisins or chocolate chips. And place
peeled banana on the side edge of
wrap. Roll up snuggly. Tuck in ends.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
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For each wrap you'll need:
1 10-inch flour tortilla
4 oz. thinly sliced smoked turkey
3 thin slices mozzarella or
provolone
4-6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes,
patted dry
Lay each tortilla on a flat surface
(microwave for 15 seconds if it's too
stiff). Arrange the remaining ingredients
on the tortilla and tightly wrap it
into a burrito with two closed ends.
Using a sharp knife, cut it into two
pieces and wrap tightly in plastic
wrap.
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1 C. mayonnaise
2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
softened
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1/2 C shredded lettuce
8 slices bacon
1/2 C chopped tomato
1/4 C chopped green onions (opt.)
3/4 C shredded cheddar cheese
8 flour tortillas
Fry bacon until crisp; drain well and crumble. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese and pepper. Beat at medium speed with a mixer until smooth. Stir in bacon, tomato, cheese and green onion. Spread on tortillas and sprinkle with lettuce. Roll up burrito style and tightly wrap in plastic.
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For each roll-up, use:
1 6-inch flour tortilla
2 tsp. reduced fat cream cheese
1 oz. thinly sliced ham
2 T shredded lettuce
2 T shredded carrot
Spread cream cheese on tortilla.
Top with ham, lettuce and carrot.
Roll up and slice into thirds (make
two roll-ups per person).