Review: Inspiring Ideas for Hot Lunches
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 18, 2012
I am always on the lookout for lunchtime inspiration, so I was very pleased to be able to download this booklet for free.  The recipes are certainly creative and kid-friendly; I also appreciated the ethnic touches that included Indian, Chinese, Italian, and other world cuisines.  However, these 31 recipes were not quite what I anticipated.  Instead of ideas for lunches I could pack and send to school with my kids, the recipes are mostly for hot, home-style meals that I can easily prepare in my kitchen.  This is actually not a problem for me, since my children can come home for lunch.  These lunch ideas would also be great for families with preschoolers or those who home-school their children.  Overall, I would recommend this helpful collection recipes for parents and children who are wanting to get out of a rut and try new flavors.  Just be aware that the recipes in this booklet work best for days when children are eating at home.