Now that the kids are out of school, parents may be wondering how they’ll handle it all. To help, Chef Sarah Lujetic has created a fresh batch of delicious “unboxed” lunch recipes for at-home afternoon meals and snacks to satisfy your kids’ cravings and make mealtime fun.

Anyone can make a normal grilled cheese, but why not get creative with your kids’ lunches? Chef Sarah wanted to highlight some classic ingredients, but you can really use whatever you find in your fridge. A mild goat cheese is a safe choice that won’t scare away your kids, but feel free to play around with your flavors and create your own gourmet sandwiches— just be sure to keep it interesting for the little ones.

Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Cheese

A jar of premade roasted red pepper spread (Sarah uses Roland brand)

Cream cheese

Caprese

Pesto (see Sarah’s pesto recipe)

Fresh sliced tomato

Shredded mozzarella

Tomato Jam and Goat Cheese

Tomato jam

Goat cheese

Instructions

Just like you’ve done your whole life... but with different ingredients. Spread butter on outside ciabatta buns. Add your ingredients and brown on both sides until your cheese of choice melts.

Approx. 5 minutes per side over medium heat.

Sarah recommends using a wooden cutting board for cutting that can double as your serving plate for minimal clean up.

For more from Sarah’s unboxed lunch series, check out her recipes for Strawberry Parfaits, Nutella Banana Mini Muffins, Easiest Fruit Dip, and Fruit Pizza.

RECIPE, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND STYLING BY SARAH LUJECTIC

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