Growing up I used to think that a sandwich had to include meat. (Unless, of course, it met one of two exceptions: It was a peanut butter and jelly or grilled cheese sandwich.) Today I often make meat-free sandwiches, letting nut butter, cheese or hummus do the talking. If cheese and meat got into a…
Meat Free is Fine By Me
Onion Overload
Onions are delicious and add so much flavor to any dish that needs a little oomph. Case in point: a boring turkey sandwich. Throw in an onion bagel and some sauteed red onions and your boring lunch staple is transformed! Today’s lunch was a simple turkey bagel sandwich prepared on a fresh Alternative Bagel onion…
The Old Standby
Big Ol' Salad
The only veggies I ate yesterday were in the light spinach salad I ordered for lunch. My dinner was a bowl of clam chowder and a bag of 100-calorie popcorn… tasty, but not exactly full of nutrients. Today I made a commitment to incorporate more leafy greens and fresh produce into my meals. Exhibit A:…
Roasted Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Last night as I was roasting my yummy root veggies, I also roasted a few slices of eggplant for today’s lunch. This planning ahead allowed my lunch to come together in a flash this afternoon! When hunger hits me, it hits me hard, so I like quick and convenient food. To begin constructing my sandwich,…