tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post6830929236242297042..comments2024-03-18T21:50:11.974-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: Lunch MenuismLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-44958599996019725192013-02-16T13:45:49.759-06:002013-02-16T13:45:49.759-06:00Be very careful who you share those cookies with! ...Be very careful who you share those cookies with! I just made them, I fairly certain strangers would propose marriage if I gave them one. Fun Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113850050134955512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-49576306299297161142013-01-29T09:41:13.742-06:002013-01-29T09:41:13.742-06:00Do you have access to a microwave at work? My lun...Do you have access to a microwave at work? My lunches are usually leftovers from dinners, which means there's no additional prep--I just make sure that I make enough food for dinner that we have leftovers, and when I put them away, I put them in single-serving containers so they're easy to grab and go in the morning. On occasion, though, I'll make up a bunch of chicken salad on the weekend, and take that with wraps, a green salad or veggies & dip on the side, and an apple.Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-72598560602871292392013-01-29T00:17:42.344-06:002013-01-29T00:17:42.344-06:00the pioneer womens brisket was our sunday dinner (...the pioneer womens brisket was our sunday dinner (for 20!) last night...it always turns out great ! Have you done it before ? I just love your blog and as a mom of three young adults (my baby will be 23 next week !) I think you are doing an outstanding job as a wife and mom ! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-43279971682174380002013-01-28T14:57:29.357-06:002013-01-28T14:57:29.357-06:00I second RJ's crustless quiche suggestion. Su...I second RJ's crustless quiche suggestion. Super-easy, lots of protein, and totally delicious hot, warm, or cold, thus making it a good leftover lunch option. I usually saute a chopped onion and a ton of chopped kale or chard, add any herbs I've got lying around (or none), add some chopped olives if I've got olives (or none), a little salt, plenty of black pepper, and a bit of grated cheese (cheddar, swiss, gruyere if I'm feeling fancy, parmesan, whatever). Put all that good stuff in an oiled pie plate. Beat 6-8 eggs with some milk and pour the eggs over the veggie-cheese mix. Bake at 375 or so for 20-30 minutes (really depends on your oven and total amount of ingredients), until the top is set.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543875018604881180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-69313932881496230472013-01-28T03:02:13.179-06:002013-01-28T03:02:13.179-06:00You might find a Frittata/Self-crusting quiche an ...You might find a Frittata/Self-crusting quiche an interesting option. <br /><br />This one's a kiwi classic (Kiwi as in NZ, not Kiwifruit) <br />http://www.radionz.co.nz/genre/recipes/self-crusting-potato-and-vegetable-quiche <br /><br />Yummy, and easy. <br /><br />Alison Holst's meals are always so reliable - and great family food. She has "living treasure" status in New Zealand - an early TV cook, like Julia Child, but focussed on family food, that's healthy, tasty, straightforward to prepare, and works for a family budget. <br /> <br />You might like this meatloaf, to use up more stale corn (tortilla) chips:<br />http://www.radionz.co.nz/genre/recipes/nacho-flavoured-meatloaf<br /><br />Or this pea pesto - it looks yummy! Would work well as a pasta salad, or with quinoa. <br />http://www.radionz.co.nz/genre/recipes/green-pea-pesto<br /><br />And there's more here:<br />http://www.radionz.co.nz/genre/recipes/by_chef/13<br /><br />One note though: New Zealanders are now adopting chiles and more spicy foods - you can take her spice levels as at the lower end of the scale and up them to Texan tastes. <br /><br />RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-17321000706925796772013-01-27T23:58:03.758-06:002013-01-27T23:58:03.758-06:00I really envy that you have such great work friend...I really envy that you have such great work friends! I work with great people too but we haven't become quite that close yet. <br /><br />I'm not a huge lunch person. I always bring my lunch but it has to be something quick and easy. I'm a lazy luncher! I rotate between three sad, sad lunch options: PB&J (LOVE!), Chicken and Wild Rice soap (from Campbells- lol!), or raisin, date & walnut oatmeal (from Quaker). SAD RIGHT? I've lived off of these three things for the past 2.5 years. And I usually do the same thing each day for 3-4 months before I switch to one of the other ones! <br /><br />Your lunches sound so healthy- I'm very impressed :)CPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049860284871030328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-8698415170892833812013-01-27T17:57:03.579-06:002013-01-27T17:57:03.579-06:00I am a nonprofit lawyer, so I *really* can't j...I am a nonprofit lawyer, so I *really* can't justify $8-10 a day for lunch out, especially when I'd rather spend going-out-food money on the weekends with non-work friends instead. My husband and I each have a soup thermos (this thermos is great http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Stainless-King-16-Ounce-Midnight/dp/B0017IFSIS), and I've taken to making a big batch of some sort of thick, hearty soup on the weekend that covers our lunches for at least two or three days. It's hot and it's filling. In hot weather, I'll try and make a big salad of some sort on the weekend (mediterranean lentil+rice+feta is a standard) that is also intended to be lunch for a couple of days. The other days we usually take dinner leftovers or sandwiches.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543875018604881180noreply@blogger.com