I am currently in what I would call a "lunch rut." When at work, I have been buying lunch out almost every day for the past few weeks. I would much rather bring lunch from home (for several reasons). Unfortunately, I am just plain bored with the things I would normally make. Nothing sounds very interesting. I would love to hear what my fellow No-S-ers are packing for lunch. I need help! Thanks so much.
Here are some ideas I've used in the past (besides sandwiches and frozen entrees):
-Greek platter: stuffed grape leaves, cucumber slices with tzatzkiki sauce, olives, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, crackers
-Fruit and cheese platter: several varieties of cheese, crackers, apple slices or grapes
-Can of soup (easy and mindless) with a piece of fruit
-Mac & cheese, tuna, & peas (1 package of Annie's single-serving mac & cheese, cooked with small amount of frozen peas. Mix in a small can of tuna). I have this with a piece of fruit.
Lunch Ideas?
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Your lunches sound great.
It might be worth having a look at the Intelligent Dietary Defaults thread, because a number of people have posted lunch suggestions:
http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1732
It might be worth having a look at the Intelligent Dietary Defaults thread, because a number of people have posted lunch suggestions:
http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1732
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I think your ideas sound good! The only difference between yours and things I used to take to work is that I make all of mine from scratch. It doesn't take much longer to make macaroni and cheese from scratch than it does to make Annie's (or Kraft's) -- and it tastes so much better! I made soup in the slow cooker once or twice a week and have that nearly every day for lunch. I vary the fruits and vegetables that I have alongside.
I've also done Greek platters, only I use hummus instead of stuffed grape leaves (not one of my favorites).
If you have them, leftovers make a good lunch, too.
I've also done Greek platters, only I use hummus instead of stuffed grape leaves (not one of my favorites).
If you have them, leftovers make a good lunch, too.
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