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Looking for school lunch ideas that kids actually love? We’ve got you! These lunch recipes for school are simple and delicious, and even picky eaters love them.
Best School Lunch Ideas
Mediterranean Grilled Steak Sandwich
Mediterranean Grilled Steak Sandwich
This steak sandwich is juicy, tasty and ready in 30 minutes. Served with a tasty arugula salad and a pesto sauce, every bite of this sandwich is delicious!
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Sausage Egg Muffins (Mediterranean Style)
Sausage Breakfast Muffins (Mediterranean Style)
Sausage breakfast muffins come together in no time and are super simple to make. These Breakfast egg muffins are packed with tasty sausage and vegetables!
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Best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients.
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Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)
Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)
Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later.
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Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic Turkish recipe.
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Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or Fried)
Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or Fried)
Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern meatball dish containing bulgur, ground beef and warm spices. A great kibbeh is characterized by a tender shell stuffed with delicious spiced filling. Learn how to perfect this classic of Middle Eastern cuisine with our step-by-step tutorial and video.
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Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style
Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style
Salmon croquettes may sound fancy but they're so easy to make. This salmon croquettes recipe is an easy way to use up leftover salmon and make it into a delicious appetizer or light dinner.
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Turkish Vegan Lentil Meatballs (Mercimek Köftesi)
Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)
These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs.
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Homemade Falafel Recipe
This homemade falafel recipe is easy to follow and makes delicious falafels that are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Learn how to make this staple of Middle Eastern cuisine at home and ditch the take out.
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Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)
Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)
Keftedes are Greek meatballs that are juicy, delicious and easy to make. Serve them with some pita, salad and tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean meal!
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Spanish Tortilla Recipe
This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes!
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Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Caprese sandwich with avocado is perfect for weekdays. You can make this sandwich with just a few ingredients in only 15 minutes.
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Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe
This Greek chicken gyro recipe is easy and exceptionally delicious. The marinade makes the chicken extra flavorful and juicy. Stuff it into a pita with fresh veggies and homemade tzatziki for a fabulous Greek deliciousness!
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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fast food chicken sandwiches may be trendy these days, but it's hard to beat this tasty recipe prepared at home! Yogurt marinated chicken breast is grilled to perfection, topped with tahini sauce and served with fresh toppings. Trust me, this is a delicious sandwich for any time of the year.
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Arayes Recipe
Arayes are Lebanese meat stuffed pitas that are so easy to make. This classic Middle Eastern street food is ready in 20 minutes, ideal for a weeknight dinner. Follow along to learn how to make delicious beef arayes at home with just a few ingredients!
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Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
Kofta kebab is a classic Middle Eastern ground beef recipe that's packed with flavor. Learn how to make kofta kebab with my step by step tutorial and video.
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Beef Shawarma Recipe
Beef shawarma is a classic Middle Eastern street food. Tender slices of beef are marinated in olive oil and warm shawarma spices and cooked to perfection, then wrapped in a pita bread with vegetables and fries. Learn how to make beef shawarma at home with my tips and tricks.
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Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This homemade chicken shawarma recipe is made with a special spice mix that infuses it with classic Middle Eastern flavors. Serve it in a wrap to get the satisfying taste of take-out shawarma at home!
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Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Try this easy recipe for homemade Greek chicken souvlaki. Made with a delicious garlic and lemon marinade, this classic street food is packed with amazing Mediterranean flavors and served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
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Shish Tawook Recipe
Shish Tawook is a Lebanese chicken dish that’s simple yet so delicious. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic makes one delicious meal for the family.
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Easy Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Easy Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Here is a classic spanakopita recipe. This Greek spinach pie is made with phyllo dough, spinach and feta. It's packed with so much flavor. One slice is never enough! Be sure to check out our step by step tutorial and video.
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Persian Meat Patties- Kotlet
Persian meat patties aka Kotlet are tasty patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are easy to make and so delicious to eat!
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Persian Potato Patties (Kuku Sibzamini)
Persian Potato Patties (Kuku Sibzamini)
These potato patties are crispy on the outside and creamy and soft on the inside. Serve these homemade potato patties as an appetizer or a light meal.
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Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku sabzi is a classic Persian herb frittata that's easy and delicious. This dish is made with lots of herbs, making it the perfect addition to your rotation.
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Lahmacun Turkish Pizza Recipe
Lahmacun is thin and crispy flatbread bursting with flavor. Topped with meat, parsley, peppers, tomatoes and a mixture of delicious spices, this Turkish pizza is a must-try!
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Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Ready to try the best doner kebab recipe? This homemade Turkish döner kebab is juicy and packed with so much flavor. With one simple technique, you can make this classic Turkish street food at home with just a few ingredients!
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Roast Beef Sliders Recipe
Roast beef sliders are the perfect game day food! Layers of roast beef and cheese between Hawaiian rolls are topped with the most delicious spread and cooked to perfection.
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Five ingredient turkey swiss sliders
5-ingredient Turkey Sliders
These 5-ingredient Turkey Sliders are easy and perfect for parties, game days, or any other gatherings! Ooey gooey cheese and delicious smoked turkey make a wonderful combination!
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Halal Cart Chicken and Rice
Inspired by NYC, this halal cart chicken and rice recipe is packed with so many great flavors. The chicken is seasoned with warm spices and served on yellow rice with a tasty white sauce.
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Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, these cauliflower fritters are packed with Mediterranean spices and herbs. Serve with some salad and bread for a complete lunch or dinner.
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Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, flatbread pizza is such an easy option for lunch or dinner. With so many options for toppings, this recipe will please the whole family!
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Best Ever Turkey Pesto Panini
Here is a delicious turkey pesto panini that’s perfect for summer! It’s ideal for a light lunch and can be ready in minutes.
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Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make.
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Best School Lunch Recipes
Looking for school lunch ideas that kids actually love? We've got you! These lunch recipes for school are simple and delicious, and even picky eaters love them.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- You can make many of these recipes vegetarian if needed. Each recipe has specific instructions.
- You can make many of these recipes ahead of time and enjoy them for a few days. Make ahead instructions are also mentioned in each recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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