This is sandwich season. These quick lunches have found their way back into backpacks and brown bags. Yet they can get boring. what to do > Spin them a little to make them the kind of lunch kids will not want to trade.
It all starts with the bread. What is the best white bread? Obviously the home made kind.Make and bake it if you have the time on a Saturday or Sunday. everyone will appreciate the sweet home baked taste and it does elevate the fillings to the next level. However not to worry if you can't Lidl has excellent freshly made loaves daily. TRy their walnut loaf which is dense and perfect for such fillings as ham and roast beef. Pepperidge farms also has some good loaves that more or less taste like homemade slices. They also have excellent rye and pumpernickel loaves too. These last can spruce up any ordinary filling You can also vary the breads by subbing in French baguettes - good with tuna salads or Italian loaves. This last is excellent for leftover meatballs.Individual rolls are also a great base for any sandwich. There's' a chewiness to them that adds to the lunch experience. A lighter option would be a wrap. You can put anything in it from cut veggies to chicken Caesar salad. Kids would love it before it;s held like a burrito.Pita pockets are another low calorie option . These can be stuffed with everything from traditional hummus to eggs salad.
FIllings can vary. There are some kids who swear on peanut butter and jelly year after year. This gets old fast. You could swap out the jelly for bananas and chocolate chips. Sub in almond butter instead for a lighter flavor. Give this American classic a Gallic twist by serving it on a croissant ( think Lidl for these .They have the perfect ones, buttery , with a crackly crust) Sunday leftovers can also make for an excellent sandwich filling Sliced turkey or chicken breasts work well. Mix in some tarragon laced mayo or butter to make them less dry. A roast beef sandwich is an excellent way to start off the school or even work week.Leftover ham can be had two ways. Sliced thick with mustard or mayo or ground in a food processor with mayo and celery seeds for more flavor.Of course tuna salad works but how about a Provencale one like the classic Provencale sandwich pain bagnat. This is a big chunk of French bread sliced and stuffed with hard boiled eggs, lettuce, tuna in oil and sliced tomatoes. Anchovies are added to the original recipe but leave them out if the little ones aren't big fans of the briny fish. Use a dressing to moisten the ingredients.
Fun sandwiches are a great way to live up the lunch hour. Try any of these to put a different spin on the noon time meal. The kids will love these .
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