Thermos Hot Food Lunch Ideas Made Easy
Nothing puts a smile on your child’s face faster than a thermos hot food lunch from home. Whether it’s a favorite homemade soup, chilli or leftovers from the night before you just can’t beat a thermos hot food lunch packed with love. A thermos hot food lunch can be anything your child desires as long as it warms up their insides and is reasonably nutritious. That said the occasional thermos of boxed macaroni and cheese or canned pasta is also okay for those days when time and opportunity have got the better of you. Following our some of my favorite thermos hot food lunch recipes you can make ahead and freeze in individual portions. Simply defrost in the fridge overnight and warm in the microwave in the morning. Please note I’ve added some pack along suggestions to the recipes that appear below, these little extras can really turn your child’s lunch into a memorable experience. You’d be surprised the difference a snack bag of shredded cheese or crisp crackers can make to the whole lunch experience. Speaking of the whole lunch experience, don’t forget to pre-warm your child’s thermos with hot water first and include a spoon. It’s hard to eat chilli with your hands!
1 tbsp. vegetable oil In a large saucepan, sauté onion in the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chili powder, garlic powder and oregano. Cook for another 3 minutes while stirring frequently. Pour in the can of tomatoes, then the chicken broth and the reserved corn and bean liquid. Bring everything to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium-low approx. 5 minutes or so. Serves 4 to 6. Pack along side a bag of shredded cheese for sprinkling on top and a hearty roll.
2 tbsp. oil Cook onion in oil until tender. Stir frequently. Sprinkle flour and seasoning over onions and cook another minute. Add milk. Continue to cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Add potatoes and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add chicken and heat thoroughly. Serve with cheese biscuits or buns.
2 tsp. oil Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add mushrooms, green pepper, and pepperoni. Cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes or so. Top individual servings with Parmesan cheese and serve with breadsticks or a crusty roll.
2 lbs ground beef In a large saucepan, brown meat, drain excess fat. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and onion soup mix. Stir in boiling water, tomato sauce, and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. In the meantime, prepare celery, celery leaves, and carrots. Add prepared vegetables and split peas to simmering mixture and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add macaroni and simmer for another 30 minutes. If necessary add more water. Stir occasionally. Serve with multigrain bread or crackers. For more thermos hot food ideas, be sure to reserve your free subscription to our School Lunch Ideas Magazine. |
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