Lucy P Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Hi Does anyone know any good recipes for children's hot lunches. I am revamping our menu's and looking for traditional, nutritional, affordable and tasty recipes. We have the general spag bol, fish pie, sweet and sour, curry etc but also processed foods such as fish fingers, sausages, pizza which i am replacing. I would really appreciate some vegetarian ideas too Also, do you know of any good websites with recipes and info about portion control. Many Thanks P.s Anyone know of a cook looking for work in South East Hampshire.... (job has been advertised for three months ~ no applicants) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 oh Lucy have we been watching Jamie olivers school dinners ...fab programme...sorry im not helping am i. what about baked potatoes, home made quiches, shepherds pie, mild chili con carne, vegitarian burgers, cheesy pasta.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy P Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Thanks Hali Yes.. i have been watching Jamie I think i have got most of the menu's figured out now, lovely hot dinners... just in time for summer Anyone got any summer menu ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 pasta salads, potato salads, quiches, flans, chicken pieces, ummmmmmm........... promise will keep thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 We have just joined Stockport's Healthy Snack scheme. A child's size portion should be enough food to fit in their hand. One of the recipes is Pasta twists with summer sweet vegetables gratin Serves 4 175g pasta twists (dried) 340 packet frozen vegetables such as summer sweet vegetables, a mix of petit pois, red pepers and sweetcorn 1 can of mixed beans or chick peas drained 1 small can chopped tomatoes Some mixed herbs, fresh or frozen 60g cheddar cheese grated 2tbsp sunflower oil 1 medium onion finely chopped Cook the pasta according to the instructions and drain. In a separate pan fry the onion in the oil. Add the mixed beans and lightly cook for 5 minutes. Add the mixed vegetables, tomatoes, cooked pasta and herbs. Cook for 5 minutes or until the pasta is hot. Place in an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with cheese and place under a preheated grill until golden brown. Serve with a green salad. Sound good? And vegetarian too! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I am just so glad I don't have to plan children's lunches as well as everything else! We do a lunch club, but since the children bring in their own packed lunches, our involvement is limited to helping them open things, supervising and providing social interaction. And what I see in their lunch boxes never ceases to amaze me! Loved the sound of Linda's recipe: must print it out and try it. Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Rice based dishes are good, and so are cous-cous salads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy P Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 Thanks everone for your ideas. We tried your recipe today Linda.... it went down very well . We used diffrent pasta shapes mixed together, which spurred on lots of conversation between the children making lunchtime last for 1.5 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 I'm glad it was a success! Might have to try it myself at home one evening!! Probably when my son comes home for a visit as he is a vegetarian. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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