Guest Post from Kids Konserve:

Some kids may get tired of sandwiches day after day. Hot Lunches the school makes do not always cut it nutritionally or come close to a warm, home-cooked meal. A thermos insulates the food keeping it warm so they can still have some of their favorite foods from home in their lunch. And, don't forget about "Hot Re-Runs"! With all the leftovers from last night's dinner, lunch couldn't get any easier.

What's in your Thermos?
The trick to using a thermos for hot foods is to "pre-heat" by putting hot water in the thermos and sealing it for 10-15 minutes prior to putting food in. Now you are ready and here are some ideas:

• Tortellini and pesto sauce
• Spaghetti
• Pasta Fagioli (Great recipe, can be found here)
• Mac 'N' Cheese
• Hot oatmeal
• Lasagna
• Chili
• Potstickers
• Stir-Fry
• Chicken nuggets with dip (dip contained in a Kids Konserve Mini)
• Rice 'N Beans
• Risotto with Chicken
• Baked beans & little dogs
• Warm chicken salad
• Pasta & hot dogs (My son's favorite recipe is Old West Weiner Dish)
• Wontons with dip (dip contained in Kids Konserve Mini)
• Udon Noodles
• Taco meat or beans with chips on the side
• Minced meat tofu stew
• Sloppy Joes (my picky eater loves this recipe, go figure! Recipe)
• Hot Cocoa (what a treat!)

And don't forget, the thermos can be used to keep things cool ("pre-cool" by putting your thermos in the refrigerator).

• Yogurt and fresh fruit
• Tuna salad
• Fruit smoothies (Recipes)
• Waldorf Salad

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