Lunch

Mac and Cheese Box Split

Measurements to “split” a box of Mac and Cheese. Perfect portions for our kids at the moment. Ingredients 4 cups of water 85g of noodles 19g of cheese powder 2tbp of butter 1 oz milk Instructions Prep per box instructions

Kamala Harris 10 Minute Tuna Melt

Ingredients 1 Can of Tuna Celery Red Onion Mayonnaise Dijon Mustard Lemon Juice Opt Parsley Instructions Drain the tuna water, flake it with a fork, and put it into a medium-size bowl. Chop the celery and red onion into small dice and add them to the tuna mixture. Add a few dollops of mayonnaise and a spoonful of Dijon mustard into the tuna and combine. Then, mix in the chopped parsley, a spritz of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Margherita Plus Pizza

Ingredients Pizza Crust Pizza Sauce (whoel pizza) Margherita Side Fresh Basil Fresh Mozzarella Extra Side Bruschetta Goat Cheese Mozzarella Bacon Olive Oil Herbs (might experiment) Instructions Bake per Pizza Crust instructions Source An attempt to recreate one of our favorite Pizza combos after a bad experience at the local restaurant (Licari’s Pizza Kitchen)

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Dawgs with Bacon

Ingredients HOT DOGS & TOPPINGS: Marketplace Jumbo Beef Franks Colby Jack Cheese Bacon bits GARLIC BUTTER: 3 Tbsp fresh parsley 1 Stick butter 3 Tbsp Parmesan 3 garlic clov Instructions Chop Parsley Drissle Hot Dot buns with olive oil, grill on flattop In small cast iron pan on grill, cook Parsley Butter Parmesan Garlic (grated) Cross hatch hot dogs (either manually, or with somethign like this) Once buns are toasted, move to warning rack.

Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 1-1 1/2 cups of a pasta of your choice 1/3 cup Hoosier Hill Farm Big Daddy Mac Mix 4 Tbsp Butter 1/4 cup Milk Instructions Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to the package. In a small saucepan, heat up milk and butter over medium heat. Whisk Big Daddy Mac Mix into the milk and butter. Combine fully cooked noodles with cheese sauce and enjoy!

Grilled Cheese

A wonderfully simple recipe, great for introducing the kids to cooking (with adult supervision of course!) Ingredients White Bread Cheese 1 Butter Instructions Butter one side of bread Alternatively, can just slice 2 - 1 Tablespoon slabs and melt in pan right before cooking Place cheese between two slices of bread In pan over medium heat, fry each side until golden brown Serve and enjoy! Source/Story The grilled cheese I grew up on!

Bacon, Apple & Cheddar Spinach Salad

Ingredients 1 Granny Smith Apple 4 oz Bacon 5 oz Spinach 1/2 Cup White Cheddar 1 oz Dried Cranberries 1/2 oz Walnuts 3 oz Honey Dijon Dressing Instructions Wash and dry produce. Halve, core, and thinly slice apple. Heat a medium dry nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Using kitchen shears, cut bacon into bite-size pieces directly into pan. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 4-6 minutes.

Cheesy Spinach, Tomato and Feta Panini

Ingredients 12 oz Potatoes 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 Clover Garlic 1 Lemon 1 Tomato 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard 2.5 oz Spinach 2 Tbsp Cream Cheese 4 Slices Sourdough Bread 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese Instructions Roast Potatoes Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into 1⁄2-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Cheesy Egg and Guacamole Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients 2 Scallions 1 Tomato 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Mexican Cheese Blend 2 Brioche Buns 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise 4 Tbsp Guacamole 1.5 oz Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Instructions Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice half the scallions (all for 4 servings). Slice tomato into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Crack each egg into a separate small microwave-safe bowl. Divide sliced scallions between bowls; gently pierce yolks with a fork, then stir once.

Hummus and Cucumber Salad Pita Pockets

A great, quick, health lunch option. Ingredients 1 Cucumber 4oz Grape Tomatoes 1/4 oz Dill 1 Lemon 2 Pitas 1/2 oz Pepitas 3 Tbsp Sour Cream 1/2 Cup Hummus 1 Cup Feta Cheese Instructions Wash and dry produce. Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Halve tomatoes. Pick and roughly chop fronds from dill. Halve lemon. Halve pitas. In a medium bowl, toss together cucumber, tomatoes, pepitas, half the dill, a large drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.

Turkey, Gouda & Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients 4 Slices of Sourdough Bread 1 Granny Apple 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard 8 oz Sliced Turkey Breast 2 slices Gouda Cheese Instructions Toast bread. Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. Halve, core, and thinly slice apple. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, and a pinch of sugar. Spread one side of each bread slice with Dijonnaise. Top half the bread slices, spread sides up, with gouda, as much turkey as you like, and as many apple slices as you like.

7 Layer Dip Advocato Toasts

Ingredients 2 Slices sourdough Bread 1 Long Green Pepper 1 Tomato 16 oz Old El Paso Refried Black Beans 1/2 Cup Guacamole 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese 3 Tbsp Sour Cream Instructions Toast bread until golden brown. While bread is toasting, wash and dry produce. Thinly slice tomato into rounds; season with salt and pepper. Core, deseed, and dice half the green pepper (whole pepper for 4 servings) into 1⁄4-inch pieces. Place toasted bread slices on a clean work surface.

Ranch Grilled Cheese with Dill Pickles

Ingredients 4 Pieces sourdough bread Dill pickle slices 2 oz Cream Cheese 2 oz Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 1.5 oz Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Instructions Pat pickles dry with a paper towel. Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until softened, 20-30 seconds. Add dressing and shredded cheese and stir to combine. Spread bread with cheese mixture; place on a clean work surface, cheese sides up.

Chicken Salad Dip

Ingredients 12.5 ounce can white chunk chicken, drained 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup celery, chopped finely 1 teaspoon minced onion 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup potato chips, crushed Bonus: 1 can corn Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bonus: Drain and pat dry can corn. Fry with a little oil over medium heat for 6 minutes, or until slightly browned Use a fork to work the chicken into smaller pieces – almost shredding it.

Crackers and Cheese

A ligth snack, or great options for some relaxation. Ingredients 2 oz cheese (normal 3oz cheese) Types of Cheese Sharp Cheddar White Sharp Chedder Chedder Goat Cheese Goat Cheese (spreadable) 10 crackers Ritz Triscuits 8oz carmel Apple drink Options: Honey Jam Instructions Cut cheese Enjoy Source Our own mini-charcuterie setup. The specific brand of cheeses matter - we will be recording what we like or don’t like as we adjust this recipe.

Chips and Cheese

A ligth snack, or great options for some relaxation. Ingredients 2 oz cheese (normal 3oz cheese) Types of Cheese Shredded Cheddar Shredded Provolone Shredded Mexien Mix Chips - enough to fill a place Sides Salsa Sour cream Instructions Spread chips out. Sprinkle cheese evenly Microwave for 20 seconds Enjoy Source Somthing Sarah and I came up with when we first started dating - thus the long date in the past.

Triple Decker Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

A wonderfully simple recipe, great for introducing the kids to cooking (with adult supervision of course!) Ingredients 3 slices White or Sourdough bread Peanut Butter Jelly Instructions Toast one of the slices of bread Spread jelly on each of the two remaining bread slices Spread peanut butter on both sides of the toasted slice of bread Assemble the sandwich, placing the toasted slice in the middle. Source/Story Unknown, eaten by Sarah and Steve during our lunches at GFS.