School Lunch Mains | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/school-lunches/school-lunch-mains/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png School Lunch Mains | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/school-lunches/school-lunch-mains/ 32 32 Italian Pinwheels with Cream Cheese Spread https://wholefully.com/italian-pinwheels/ https://wholefully.com/italian-pinwheels/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:03 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=72095 Italian Pinwheels with Cream Cheese Spread are a perfect lunchbox treat or game day appetizer. These easy roll-ups can be made in just minutes—even the kids can help! Serving platter of pinwheel appetizers stacked with one on top showing all the spiraled layers inside. These Italian pinwheels are an absolute family favorite recipe! Packed with flavorful meats and cheese, these pinwheels work just as well as a prep-ahead school lunch and they do as a dish to bring to a potluck—everyone loves pinwheels! Our Italian pinwheels are fun to look at and have tons of Italian flavor that kids and grown-ups alike love to eat. Let's get rolling! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/italian-pinwheels/feed/ 0 Best Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 14:21:04 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63773 These baked chicken meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. Serve them up over pasta, in sandwiches, or with a dipping sauce. Close view of baked chicken meatballs on a serving board, garnished with chopped fresh herbs. Chicken meatballs are a staple in my house. They’re easy to prep, quick to make, and they go with just about anything! Seriously, you can make these chicken meatballs and turn them into any meal you want. You can eat them as an appetizer, all by themselves, stuffed in a sandwich, tossed in some spaghetti—the list of possibilities is endless! The best part is that they’re super moist and practically melt in your mouth. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/feed/ 4 English Muffin Pizzas https://wholefully.com/english-muffin-pizza/ https://wholefully.com/english-muffin-pizza/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:17:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=77280 English muffin pizza is a kid-favorite school lunch & great make-ahead meal. You'll love these mini pizzas for their easy prep!
Top view of two mini pizzas in a bento-style lunch container with clementines and snap pea crisps.
Tired of the same old boring school lunches or after-school snacks? Look no further than English muffin pizza! This quick and easy lunch (or snack!) is a great way to get your pizza fix without all the effort. Plus, they are so easy to make that the kids can make them themselves (with some oven supervision). Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/english-muffin-pizza/feed/ 0 Pasta e Fagioli https://wholefully.com/pasta-e-fagioli/ https://wholefully.com/pasta-e-fagioli/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:59:09 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=20209 Love the Pasta e Fagioli soup at Olive Garden? Now you can make a delicious copycat version at home with this easy recipe! Perfect for a cozy night in. Pasta e FaglioliPasta e Fagioli, translated from Italian as "pasta and beans," is a soup known for its hearty and comforting nature. It has been popularized in the United States thanks to the soup, salad, and breadsticks combo at Olive Garden—and now, we're going to show you how to make it at home! Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/pasta-e-fagioli/feed/ 14 Easy Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe https://wholefully.com/easy-chicken-caesar-wraps-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/easy-chicken-caesar-wraps-recipe/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:57:16 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27284 When life things get hectic, that’s when I think it’s time to take shortcuts. I’m a big believer that there is nothing wrong with shortcuts—especially in the kitchen. Would it be better if we could all grow our own lettuce and churn our own butter? Maybe. But we can’t. Most of us don’t live in that world! My food philosophy (and life philosophy) is to do what you can with what you have when you have it. And let’s get real, sometimes, I just don’t have time to craft a meal from scratch—and that’s when the glory of kitchen shortcuts come in! These super Easy Chicken Caesar Wraps spotlight two of my favorite kitchen shortcuts—rotisserie chicken and pre-made salad dressing. Sure, you’ll save cash if you roasted your own chicken and made your own salad dressing, but sometimes you need to save time instead of cash, and that’s where semi-homemade cooking comes in! These chicken wraps are ready in less than five minutes, meaning you can get a healthy lunch packed or a light dinner on the table FAST. Lettuce, croutons, cheese, chicken, and tomatoes are placed on a tortilla. Dressing and tomatoes also rest on wooden cutting board.

Are these wraps good for meal prepping?

I am a big advocate of meal prepping—especially when your schedule is hectic! Just an hour or even a half-hour can make a BIG difference when it comes to having healthy, nourishing food available for you during the week. These Chicken Caesar Wraps are great for meal prepping, because you can pre-make the elements, and then just assemble it when it’s time to eat!

Won't the wrap get soggy if you make it in advance?

You can make these wraps a few hours in advance (like making it in the morning for lunch later), but if you want to prep ahead more than a few hours, I recommend making all the individual elements—mixing up the chicken, cutting the lettuce, etc.—and assembling right before you eat. A good tip for packing any sandwich or wrap of eating later—use lettuce as a barrier to keep your bread dry. I like to put the lettuce down first in these wraps, then the chicken and tomatoes on top. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/easy-chicken-caesar-wraps-recipe/feed/ 7 Veggie Pinwheels for Packed Lunches (Vegetarian) https://wholefully.com/veggie-pinwheels/ https://wholefully.com/veggie-pinwheels/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:38:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=76828 Spice up your packed lunches with these easy-to-make veggie pinwheels. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking to add more veggies to their meals.
A colorful pinwheels lunch in a metal lunchbox with three sections.
Looking for a delicious and nutritious addition to your packed lunches? These veggie pinwheels are your answer! These delightful pinwheels are not only a feast for the eyes (we went with an all-orange theme here, but rainbow veggie pinwheels are super fun too!), but also a treat for your taste buds. Pack them in a lunch, take them on a picnic, or bring them to a potluck—they have so much potential! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/veggie-pinwheels/feed/ 0 Lemon Shrimp and Orzo Recipe https://wholefully.com/lemon-orzo-shrimp-tomatoes/ https://wholefully.com/lemon-orzo-shrimp-tomatoes/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:43:39 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=21742 Savor the zest of our Lemon Shrimp and Orzo! Quick, easy, and undeniably delicious, this recipe combines succulent shrimp with tender orzo and juicy tomatoes. For those looking to conquer the weeknight dinner rush or the lunchtime hustle, our Lemon Shrimp and Orzo is a meal prep champion! Prepare a batch on the weekend, and enjoy flavorful lunches or quick dinners throughout the week. The shrimp's citrusy kick and the orzo's hearty texture make for a winning combination that stands the test of time in the fridge. Say goodbye to uninspiring lunches – embrace the convenience and deliciousness of this recipe, ensuring your midday meals are as satisfying as they are easy to prepare. Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/lemon-orzo-shrimp-tomatoes/feed/ 6 Pepperoni Pinwheels for School Lunches and Parties https://wholefully.com/pepperoni-pinwheels/ https://wholefully.com/pepperoni-pinwheels/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:02:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=75393 Pepperoni pinwheels are easy to make and fun to eat—a hit for parties or school lunches.
Top view of two pepperoni pinwheels atop other pinwheel bites, the pepperoni spirals deliciously displayed.
If you're a fan of the savory, slightly spicy delight that is pepperoni, you're in for a treat! While it's a favorite pizza topping, you can do so much more with pepperoni—and today, that means making Pepperoni Pinwheels. These bite-sized delights are not only scrumptious but incredibly versatile—pack them in a school lunch, serve them as a party appetizer, or save them for an after-school snack! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/pepperoni-pinwheels/feed/ 0 Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-wrap/ https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-wrap/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 06:13:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74151 Tender chicken and crisp bacon are enrobed in ranch dressing and tucked into a flour tortilla. Pack it for lunch for the kids or yourself!
With great flavor comes great responsibility, and our tangy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap is ready to step up to the plate. Full of crispy bacon, tangy ranch, and juicy chicken, this delicious lunch is great for busy weekends or to make ahead for a packed school lunch. We love pairing this chicken bacon wrap recipe with a side of potato wedges and a fresh fruit salad. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-wrap/feed/ 0 Walking Tacos Recipe https://wholefully.com/walking-tacos-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/walking-tacos-recipe/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74008 Walking tacos are fun to eat and great for both packed lunches and campouts. These walking tacos are easy to make, affordable, and down-right delicious.
An assembled walking taco rests in a stainless steel lunch box.
You could say that the taco needs no improvement, but somehow they got even better with the invention of the Walking Taco. A bag of corn chips and your favorite taco ingredients are perfect for a busy weeknight, school lunches, campfire dinners, birthday parties, and more! This great idea has been around since the 1950s—and for good reason. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/walking-tacos-recipe/feed/ 0