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Recipe: Beet and Feta Flatbread
Beet and feta flatbread – yes, it’s the perfect warm lunch with a fresh herb kick. Okay, let’s check out this 15 minute recipe and get cooking! Beet and Feta Flatbread First up, set the oven to 400 degrees. Then, get all of your ingredients ready. Melt the butter, chop the garlic, and the dill. Also, grab a jar of pickled beets and pull out 16 or so slices. In a side bowl, melt the butter and add the garlic. Once the feta is crumbled,…
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Recipe: Tomato Flatbread
Tomato flatbread – this recipe is gluten free, is quick, and is super tasty. It’s great for a weekend lunch, or even as a side dish with chicken or fish. Okay, let’s get cooking! Tomato Flatbread First up, set the oven to 400 degrees. Then, get all of your ingredients ready. Shred the cheeses, melt the butter, chop the garlic, and quarter the cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes in the Italian seasoning and salt to taste. In a side bowl, melt the…
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Recipe: Toasted Bacon and Hummus Sandwich
The toasted bacon and hummus sandwich was born out of left over items in the fridge! This sandwich is perfect for make ahead lunches, or a weekend lunch. The key is good bread and a flavourful hummus. Okay, let’s get assembling! Toasted Bacon and Hummus Sandwich First up, drop the bread in the toaster and fry up the bacon. I like toasty bread, so I usually drop once, then cook the bacon, then when the bacon is ready, I drop the toast for about a…
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Recipe: Thai Peanut Salad
Thai peanut salad is perfect for lunch. The peanut butter dressing and pasta mean it’ll keep you full and the cabbage, carrot and cucumber add some colour and is what eating the rainbow is all about. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1/4 cup of peanut butter 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice 1 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 tablespoon of agave 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar 1 bag of gluten free pasta (227g) 1/3 of a red cabbage 2 cucumbers 4 carrots salt and pepper…
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Recipe: Spicy Pickle Grilled Cheese
Spicy pickle grilled cheese – so good and just a punch of spice. These sandwiches are made with zesty hot and spicy pickles, old white cheddar and old yellow cheddar cheese. One on gluten free bread for me and another on fluffy white Texas toast for Bryce. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pieces of bread 1 tablespoon of mayo – not miracle whip 1/4 cup of shredded old white and yellow cheddar cheese 2 spicy pickles First, make sure you get the right pickles. These…
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Recipe: The Best Turkey Sandwiches
The best turkey sandwiches – a lunchtime favourite. Some of my best school days were when my mom made these thick and peppery turkey sandwiches on Texas toast. So good. Here, in this version, I make them on cheese sticks and gluten free buns. I stick with the same classics, Hellmann’s and fresh cracked black pepper, but add in a twist of alfalfa and broccoli sprouts. Ingredients 400g of oven roasted turkey breast – shaved package of alfalfa and broccoli sprouts 4 tablespoons of Hellmann’s…
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Recipe: Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
Chickpea ‘tuna’ salad – it’s perfect for lunch and makes a great wrap. Not to mention, a quick little snack on some cucumbers and this protein packed snack will satisfy your hunger. Plus, it’s full of flavour. Okay, let’s smash it up! Ingrediens 1 can of chickpeas 3 stalks of celery 2 green onions 1/4 cup of grated carrot half a red pepper 3 dill pickles 1/4 cup of mayo 3 teaspoons of mustard salt and pepper to taste First, gather all of your ingredients.…
