Lunch

Throw out the noodles and grab your “sword” for dinnertime fun.

Gather 2 bags prewashed spinach 6 ounces sliced almonds 5-ounce bag dried cranberries 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar pinch of salt pinch of pepper Go 1. Put spinach in a medium bowl. 2. Add almonds and cranberries. Set aside. 3. In a small cup, stir together balsamic vinegar, olive …

Gather 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette (or dressing of your choice) 24 spinach leaves 2 strawberries, hulled 12 blueberries Go 1. Pour dressing into a plastic bag. Add spinach. 2. Seal bag and shake until spinach is coated. 3. Lay 12 spinach leaves in a circle with stems pointed toward the plate’s center. 4. Cover with …

Gather 1 avocado 2 tablespoons salsa 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 flour tortillas 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup thinly sliced cooked chicken 1/2 cup salsa 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese corn chips Go 1. With an adult’s help, cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Pop out the pit with a spoon, …

Share Tori’s lip-smacking soup with your friends and neighbors! Gather 1.5-pint glass jar with lid cooking instructions (click here to download) hole punch or scissors ribbon 1/2 cup dry split peas 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules 1/4 cup pearl barley 1/2 cup dry lentils 1/4 cup minced onion 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic …

Gather 1 28-ounce can baked beans 1-quart microwave-safe casserole dish 1 package hot dogs ketchup mustard pickle relish Go 1. Empty baked beans into casserole dish. 2. Cut each hot dog in half across the middle. Stand hot dog on end and cut three small slits in the top, then cut two slits to crisscross …

Gather 1 10-ounce package frozen strawberries 1 cup water 1 3-ounce package strawberry gelatin dessert glasses 1 celery stalk 3/4 cup whipped topping 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (optional) Go 1. Thaw strawberries and bring water to a boil. 2. Prepare gelatin by using directions on package. 3. Stir strawberries …