Providing Warm School Lunches In A Thermos

Winter is here and the weather is becoming chill in many parts. How can you provide your child with nourishing, warm meals at school? By creating meals, that will fit nicely into a thermos. Here are some ideas…

You can pack everything from pasta to soup in a thermos!

Blue Ribbon Chili Recipe, Life Your Way

There is not much more comforting than chili on a cold day, don’t you agree!

Ingredients:

LifeYourWay

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 2½ cups tomato sauce

Pasta Primavera – All Year Long, Simple Bites

Ingredients:

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Vegetables

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup asparagus tips
• 1/2 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup julienned carrots
• 1/4 cup peas

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine or chicken broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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Spring Vegetable Fried Rice, Food For My Family

Ingredients:

FoodForMyFamily

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 cups sugar snap peas
• 6-7 garlic scapes or spring onions, chopped
• 2 cups baby bok choy
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine
• sesame seeds, if desired
• white pepper to taste

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Sloppy Joes, Cooking Classy

Sloppy Joes are often a kid’s favorite and by leaving the bun on the side, you can turn this classic into a thermos lunch!

Ingredients:

CookingClassy

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (or an additional 1/2 cup red bell pepper)
• 1/4 cup diced poblano pepper (optional)
• 1 medium carrot finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp molasses
• 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt, and then to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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Tips On How To Use a Thermos For Warm School Lunches, The Organised Housewife

1. Warm up thermos by filling it with boiling water and allow to sit for 10 minutes, empty water.
2. Fill Thermos with hot contents (eg, hot noodles)
3. Secure lid tight, place in lunch bag and remember to include a spoon/fork.

Also, check out this list from Most Have Mom!

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