Friday, October 19, 2012

Lunch Specials and a Treat!

How come nobody ever talks about delicious lunch time recipes? Most of the recipes I find are for dinner or dessert. So this week, I took it upon myself to create a couple of great lunches! Here are two recipes I found that were a big hit (even with the kids), as well as an easy no-bake recipe that is perfect for snacking on! 

Avocado Chicken Salad

1 ripe avocado
2 5 oz cans of chicken, drained
2 tbs mayonnaise
2-3 squirts of lemon or lime juice
salt, pepper, and cilantro to taste

Cut open and remove the pit of the avocado. Place it in a medium-sized bowl. Add the drained chicken and mayo. Using a fork, mush up everything until the chicken is nicely shredded. Put a few squirts of lemon or lime juice and then add salt, pepper, and cilantro until you have the right amount per your tastes. Optional add-in: chopped green onion. Serve on a bun or croissant. Makes about 6 sandwiches.



Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
1 jar of Manwich sloppy joe sauce
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
wavy potato chips
6 hamburger buns

Start by making the sloppy joes. Brown and drain the meat and then add the sauce and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Grease a small frying pan and heat on medium-high. Open a hamburger bun and smush it down so that it's flat. Butter one side of the bun and then turn that side over and place a nice stack of shredded cheese on top. Next, scoop a pile of sloppy joe mix onto the cheese. Cover that with a layer of potato chips, followed by more cheese. Butter one side of the other half of the bun and put it butter-side up on top of the sandwich. Carefully place the sandwich on the hot pan and let it cook for 3 minutes. Carefully flip it to the other side and slowly use the spatula to press it down. Try not to let a lot of the filling spill out! After 3 more minutes you can either flip it again or remove it from the pan if the cheese looks melted. Serve with pickles or more chips. Makes about 6 sandwiches.




Reese's Crispies No-Bakes

1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Corn Syrup
1 1/3 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
4 1/4 Cup Rice Krispes
1 Pinch of Salt
2 Handfuls Chocolate Chips
In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter until smooth and evenly combined. Remove from heat. Quickly add the salt and cereal and stir to combine thoroughly. Add the chocolate chips and stir again. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop rounded tablespoons onto the sheet. Let cool for about 30 minutes. 

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