Brown bag lunches are great: cheaper, healthier. For a foodie, the thought of PB&J and limp carrots everyday in a communal fridge is horrifying!
Uncle Mike (Scott's brother) is teaching in Chicago now. And, he's cooking for himself. Fast food for lunch everyday was starting to bore him. He found these great ideas for lunch. What great ideas! I have a hard time conjuring up flavor combinations. So, I always welcome more ideas for keeping the lunches/dinners fresh. This site really goes out on a limb with some of its ideas (I don't know if I can be that brave!).
When you read the descriptions, the dish sounds like an item on a shi shi bistro's menu! But, I've been indoctrinated by my Food Network mentors, that preparing ahead of time is crucial to a successful (fast!) meal. One chef said,
"If it's 4pm, and you're just now thinking what you're going to have for dinner, then you're behind the game." Shopping ahead, keeping staples on hand, having a collection of familiar recipes on hand, chopping the vegetables and measuring out ingredients the night before really helps make it all happen!
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Some ideas that piqued my interest...
Fennel cubes, grapefruit and orange sections, and fresh mint leaves
Smoked Turkey With Avocado and Carrot: 2 teaspoons wasabi mayo, topped with smoked turkey, a third of a ripe avocado (thinly sliced), and 2 tablespoons shredded carrots
Black-Olive Paste With Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella: black-olive paste on rustic bread, topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
Sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, diced peppers, feta cheese, and fresh mint leaves
Tuna, fennel cubes, and orange sections
For a lower-carb version, use romaine lettuce instead of bread. P.F. Chang's may have perfected the lettuce wrap, but it's easy to copy.
Avocado and Roast Beef With Cheddar: horseradish mayo, sliced avocado, roast beef, cheddar cheese, and a few watercress leaves
Salami, Provolone, and Roasted Peppers: Dijon mustard or drizzle of olive oil, topped with salami, provolone, roasted peppers, and a handful of mesclun leaves
Apple Butter and Cheddar Cheese With Fennel: thick layer apple butter topped with cheddar, fennel slices, and spinach or romaine leaves
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