Pack Lunch Like a Celebrity Chef
20 super-healthy lunch box recipes that are so tasty you'll probably want to pack a second lunch for yourself!
By Cheryl Lock from Parents Magazine
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Cat Cora
Her kids: sons Zoran, 7, Caje, 3, Thatcher, 1-1/2, and Nash, 1
Claim to fame: only female Iron Chef on Iron Chef America; the owner of Kouzzina by Cat Cora restaurant at Walt Disney World BoardWalk Resort
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Cat Cora's Whole Grain Hummus Sandwich with Veggies
Menu note: Hummus is a tasty protein alternative to lunch meat, and olives add an antioxidant boost.
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Cat Cora's Trail Mix Popcorn
Menu note: Only serve popcorn to kids over 4.
- Makes:
- 4 cups
- Serving Size:
- 0 cup
- Prep
- 15 mins
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Richard Blais
His kid: daughter Riley, 2
Claim to fame: concept Chef at FLIP Burger Boutique in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama; veteran of Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Iron Chef America, and Food Detectives
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Richard Blais' Tropical Turkey Spring Rolls
Menu note: When your kid is bored with sandwiches, a crunchy wrap is a game changer. These also can be sliced into pinwheels.
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Candace Nelson
Her kid: a 3-year-old son
Claim to fame: founder and pastry chef of Sprinkles Cupcakes, The Original Cupcake Bakery; judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars
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Candace Nelson's Aloha Chicken with Pineapple Dip
Menu note: Kids will love being able to pull out a lunch that they can dip into.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Chill
- 1 hr
- Broil
- 6 mins to 8 mins
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Candace Nelson's Crunchy Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Menu note: Mozzarella is a great source of calcium.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Chill
- 4 hrs
- Bake
- 5 mins at 450°F
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Sam Kass
Claim to fame: assistant White House chef; Mrs. Obama's food initiative coordinator
Menu note: Kass used these recipes to feed local kids at an event on the South Lawn of the White House to kick off First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign.
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Sam Kass' Grilled Chicken Salad with Herb Sherry Vinaigrette
Menu note: If you don't have chicken, sub in tofu.
- Makes:
- 2/3 cup dressing
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Sam Kass' A Presidential Veggie Dip
Menu note: Try adding a spice such as cumin or paprika.
- Makes:
- 1-1/2 cups
- Serving Size:
- 2 tablespoons
- Prep
- 15 mins
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Hugo Matheson
His kids: twin boys Oliver and Rory, 7
Claim to fame: executive chef and co-owner of The Kitchen, an eco-friendly restaurant in Boulder
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Hugo Matheson's Ham & Cucumber Sarnie
Menu note: This sandwich's name is English and it's loaded with protein and healthy whole grains.
- Prep
- 5 mins
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Elana Amsterdam
Her kids: sons Jacob, 11, and Ethan, 10
Claim to fame: creator of Elana's Pantry, devoted to gluten-free resources including family-friendly recipes, ingredient-selection ideas, and preparation tips; author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook
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Elana Amsterdam's Vanilla Almond Butter & Banana Sandwich
Menu note: Almonds are a great source of vitamin E.
- Prep
- 10 mins
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Elana Amsterdam's Krispy Kale Chips
Menu note: They're as yummy as regular potato chips, but they pack an incomparable nutritional punch.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Bake
- 10 mins to 15 mins at 350°F
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Ellie Krieger
Her kid: 8-year-old daughter, Bella
Claim to fame: registered dietitian; best-selling author of So Easy; host of Food Network's Healthy Appetite
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Ellie Krieger's Black Bean Salsa & Tortillas
Menu note: Kids will love the idea of eating chips and salsa for lunch.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Bake
- 20 mins at 350°F
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Shannon Seip & Kelly Parthen
Shannon Seip's kids: sons Issac, 6-1/2, and Bini, 4-1/2
Kelly Parthen's kids: son Kale, 5, and daughter Makena, 3
Claim to fame: co-owners of Bean Sprouts, a healthy cafe for kids and parents; authors of Bean Appetit: Hip & Healthy Ways to Have Fun with Food, a family cookbook
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Shannon Seip & Kelly Parthen's Fla-Mango Soup
Menu note: Mango is an excellent source of vitamin C.
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Aviva Goldfarb
Her kids: ages 13 and 11
Claim to fame: author and cofounder of The Six O'clock Scramble an online weekly menu planner and cookbook; author of the cookbook, SOS! The Six O'clock Scramble to the Rescue: Earth Friendly, Kid-Pleasing Meals for Busy Families
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Aviva Goldfarb's Ravioli Soup with Grated Zucchini
Menu note: Serve with celery filled with Boursin light herbed cheese or cream cheese.
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Amy Scherber
Her Kid: Son Harry, 5 Claim to Fame: Owner and founder of Amy's Bread, a nationally-recognized bakery/café; co-author of cookbooks The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread and Amy's Bread
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Amy Scherber's Brown Rice With Broccoli and Tofu
Menu note: Not a fan of tofu? Use chicken instead.
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Julie Van Rosendaal
Her kid: son Willem, 4
Claim to fame: author of best-selling cookbooks One Smart Cookie, Starting Out, and Grazing; food and nutrition columnist on The Calgary Eyeopener on CBC Radio One; cohost of It's Just Food on the Viva television network; a contributor to the new online food show Good Bite; and blogger for her blog Dinner with Julie
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Chicken Hummus Wrap
Menu note: Packed with protein, this wrap will keep your student full and focused during the school day.
- Makes:
- 1 wrap
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Ana Sortun
Her kid: daughter Siena, 4
Claim to fame: owner and head chef at Oleana and Sofra; opened restaurants Moncef Medeb's Aigo Bistro, 8 Holyoke, and Casablanca in Massachusetts; author of SPICE: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean; named Best Chef: Northeast honor in 2005 from the James Beard foundation
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Ana Sortun's Carrot Salad with Ginger
Menu note: Serve with whole wheat pita bread.
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Cathal Armstrong
His kids: daughter Eve, 11, and Son Eamonn, 9
Claim to Fame: co-owner of Restaurant Eve, Eamonn's A Dublin Chipper (named after his children), and PX; award-winning chef
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Cathal Armstrong's Eamonn's R.L.T. (Rasher, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)
Menu note: Rasher is a thin slice of fried or broiled bacon.
- Makes:
- 1 sandwich
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Francisco Migoya
His Kid: daughter Isabel, 5
Claim to Fame: associate Professor at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York; author of cookbooks Frozen Desserts and The Modern Cafe
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Francisco Migoya's Whole Wheat Mini Pita Pockets
Menu note: Can't find mini pitas in your local grocery store? No problem! Just stuff a regular pita with these yummy ingredients.
- Serving Size:
- 3 mini pockets
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Chris Peitersen
His kid: daughter Veronica, 5
Claim to Fame: executive chef for Carino's Italian Restaurants
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Chris Peitersen's Deli-Style Turkey and Provolone Sliders
Menu note: This recipe is great for using up leftover turkey breast.
- Makes:
- 1 slider
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Chris Peitersen's Pizza Pasta Salad
Menu note: Kids love this twist on two of their favorite foods.
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