Hello, Summer!

With the arrival of summer break, our need for packed lunches will be somewhat variable.  My lunch posts may be inconsistent for the next two months, but I do hope to work on catching up with recipes!  Have a fantastic summer, everyone!

Friday, June 11

Today's Lunch

Red Waldorf Salad

red apples, grapes and beets smothered in cherry preserves with chicken, celery, thyme and walnuts

Red Grapes

Cranberry Walnut Artisan Bread

Thursday, June 10

Today's Lunch

Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps

butter lettuce leaves filled with havarti cheese slices and deli roast beef marinated in herbs and red wine vinegar

Gnocchi 'Potato' Salad

gnocchi with celery, marinated mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in Dijon-oregano mayonnaise

Salt & Pepper Potato Chips

(packaged)

Wednesday, June 9

Today's Lunch

Smoked Salmon Salade Niçoise

smoked salmon, potatoes, haricot verts and cauliflower with Dijon-caper dressing

Blackberries and Kiwi

Rosemary-Parmesan Roll

Tuesday, June 8

Today's Lunch

Cranberry & Wild Rice Turkey Salad

smoked turkey with wild rice, dried cranberries, celery and herbs served on a bed of red leaf lettuce

Savory Sweet Potatoes

sweet potatoes with fresh thyme and sage

(served in Thermos)

Cranberry Walnut Artisan Bread

Savory Sweet Potatoes

Monday, June 7

Today's Lunch

Caprese Salad

fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil leaves with basamic vinegar and olive oil

Baby Baguettes

Cantaloupe with Blueberries

Sweet Potato Chips

(packaged)

Rethinking Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps with Roast Beef?  Hmmm....might have to add that idea to this week's lunch menu!

Lettuce Wraps, the Underrated Sandwich

Friday, June 4

Today's Lunch

Crab & Artichoke Pockets

mini pita halves filled with crab, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, romano cheese and red-leaf lettuce

Green Grapes

Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies

(packaged)

Dill Dipping Sauce Recipe

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. celery salt
white pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

In small bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Thursday, June 3

Today's Lunch

Minted Shrimp Salad

with cucumber and avocado

Golden Raspberries & Blackberries

with mint and ginger

Dill Dipping Sauce

with cucumber and baguette slices

Wednesday, June 2

Today's Lunch

Lettuce Wraps

iceberg lettuce leaves with chicken, water chestnuts and bean sprouts

Kiwi-Berry Salad

strawberries, raspberries and kiwi with lime zest and mochi

Tuesday, June 1

Today's Lunch

Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Pinwheels

with havarti cheese and tomato-parmesan spread

Apple Slices

with honey-nutmeg dip

Veggie Chips

Tapioca Pudding

(some items packaged)

Lemonade

(not pictured)