Packed with fun, healthy meals that keep them smiling

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lunchbox

Kate McMillan & Sarah Putman Clegg

Packed with fun, healthy meals that keep them smiling

lunchbox

contentsthink outside the (lunch) box 6

anatomy of a lunch box 8

stocking your kitchen 10

marking a special day 13

the sandwich boardclassic turkey club 16

gobblers 19

philly cheesesteak roll 20

egg salad on mini bagels 22

tuna salad cutouts 23

zesty chicken salad pita pockets 25

fruitwiches 26

wrap & rollfiesta veggie wrap 30

rockin’ wraps 32

bean & cheese burrito 34

chicken & rice wrap with peanut dip 37

pinwheels 38

veggie sushi rolls 40

the salad barchopped caesar salad 44

asian chicken salad 45

greek salad 46

creamy waldorf salad 48

make-your-own taco salad 49

orzo & grilled veggie salad 51

stealth side salads 52

peanut butter noodles with snow peas 54

crunchy ramen noodle salad 55

warm & heartyoatmeal with toppings galore 59

chicken & rice soup 60

chili con carne 63

mac & cheese, all dressed up 64

wagon wheels with pesto & broccoli 67

teriyaki rice bowl 68

oh-so-simple fried rice 70

spinach & sausage frittata sticks 71

ham & cheese mini quiches 72

dips & dipperscool dips 76

mexican layer dip 79

go-to bean dips 80

home-baked dippers 81

on the sweet side 83

snackaramadeviled eggs 86

skewer mania 88

pop-your-own popcorn 90

sweet-n-salty kettle corn 91

homemade granola bars 93

trail mix 94

ultimate munchie mix 96

nutty cereal balls 97

cheesy corn bread sticks 99

banana bread 100

smoothies 102

cooking basics 104

use it or lose it 106

index 108

the foundationsliced white, wheat, multigrain, rye, or sourdough bread; focaccia; French roll; hot dog or hamburger bun; buttermilk biscuit; English muffin; croissant; bagel; pita pocket

meat & cheeseturkey, salami, pastrami, roast beef, ham, bacon,

Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey jack, provolone, havarti, mozzarella

+spread

mustard, mayo, hummus, pesto, tapenade, cream cheese

+add-ons

lettuce, tomato, sprouts, onion, avocado, cucumber, pickle

proteinhard-boiled egg, chopped

cooked chicken, canned tuna

+mix-ins

mayo, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, pickle relish, celery,

chopped fresh herbs

+add-ons

lettuce, tomato, sprouts, cucumber

savory spreadnut butter, cream cheese, goat

cheese, ricotta cheese

+sweet spread

fruit jam, honey, Nutella

+add-ons

banana slices, apple slices, pear slices, strawberry slices,

pomegranate seeds

the fillings

the sandwich board

Take your sandwich game from good to great with the dozens of ideas in the pages that follow. Or, get creative with what’s

already in your fridge using this delicious road map as a guide.

the sandwich board16

mix it up

whole-grain bread 3 slices

mayonnaise 2 tablespoons

ripe avocado 3 slices (optional)

roasted turkey breast 3 slices

salt and ground pepper

butter lettuce leaves 2

small tomato 4 slices

cooked bacon 2 slices

MAKES 1 LARGE SANDWICH

Lightly toast the bread. Spread 2 of the slices with the mayonnaise, and smash the avocado, if using, on top of the third slice. Fold the turkey slices to fit on top of the avocado-spread slice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place a slice on top of the turkey, mayonnaise side up. Pile on the lettuce leaves and tomato slices. Arrange the bacon slices on the tomatoes. Top with the remaining bread slice, mayonnaise side down. Press gently.

Insert 3 toothpicks deep into the layers, centering them on the sandwich in the shape of a triangle. Using a sharp knife, cut the sandwich around the toothpicks into 3 similar-sized pieces. Slip carefully into a sandwich bag, or arrange in a container, and seal tightly. Refrigerate until ready to go.

classic turkey club

• Try using other sliced deli meats, like roast beef, ham, or prosciutto, in place of turkey.

• To make a veggie club, omit the turkey and bacon, and add sliced cheese. Substitute hummus for the mayo.

• A fun serving idea: Omit the tomato slices from the sandwich. Cut the sandwich into squares and thread the sections onto a long skewer. Separate each square with a cherry tomato.

rockin’ wrapsFun and flavor-packed handfuls that will be the star of the lunch table

hummus & veggie wrap

Spread a flour tortilla or 2 corn tortillas with a thin layer

of hummus, homemade (page 80) or purchased. Mash a couple of ripe

avocado slices on top. Add baby spinach and red bell pepper strips

in a horizontal line across the center. Roll up the tortilla

into a tight cylinder, either hand-roll style or burrito

style (see page 29).

blt wrapSpread a flour tortilla with a thin layer

of mayo or softened cream cheese. Place 2 strips of cooked applewood-smoked bacon in a horizontal line across the center of the

tortilla. Top the bacon with chopped romaine lettuce and chopped tomato. Roll up the

tortilla into a tight cylinder, either hand-roll style or burrito style (see page 29).

40 wrap & roll

cooked sushi rice (page 104) 11/4 cups (6 oz/185 g)

unseasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon

toasted nori seaweed 1 sheet, about 7 by 8 inches (18 by 20 cm)

toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon, plus more for sprinkling

English cucumber 1/4, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks

carrot 1/2, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks

ripe avocado 1/4, thinly sliced

soy sauce and pickled ginger slices for serving (optional)

MAKES 1 SUSHI ROLL (8 PIECES)

Place the rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a few drops of water and microwave on high until the rice is warm and softened, about 30 seconds. Set the rice aside to cool.

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar with 2 tablespoons water. Place a bamboo sushi mat on a work surface with the bamboo strips facing you horizontally. Place the nori sheet horizontally, shiny side down, on the mat, aligned with the edge nearest you. Dip your hands into the vinegar-water mixture and spread the cooled rice in an even layer over the nori sheet, leaving the top one-fourth of the nori uncovered. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the rice, then arrange the cucumber and carrot sticks and the avocado slices in a horizontal strip across the bottom portion of the rice.

Starting at the edge closest to you, lift the mat, nori, and rice over the filling to seal it inside, then roll up the sushi into a tight cylinder. Use your finger to lightly moisten the outer edge of the nori with the vinegar-water mixture to seal the roll. Dipping a sharp knife in water before each cut, cut the roll in half crosswise, and then cut each half crosswise into 4 equal pieces.

Pack the sushi snugly into an airtight container and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Refrigerate until ready to go. Include little containers of soy sauce and/or pickled ginger, if you like. And don’t forget the chopsticks!

veggie sushi rolls

Create “training chopsticks” by binding the top ends together and then wedging them apart.

warm & hearty

Build a reserve of travel-ready forks, spoons, sporks, and other utensils.

On those deepest, darkest

days of the school year,

packing a warm lunch sends

your little one into the world

with an extra touch of

hominess and comfort.

No one likes cold oatmeal, so be sure to use a well-insulated container.

Substitute any frozen veggies that your kid is willing to eat.

67warm & hearty

easy pestoIn a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup (1 oz/30 g) tightly packed basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and several grindings of pepper. Process until a coarse paste forms, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the jar or bowl with a rubber spatula. Makes about 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml). Leftover pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

salt

small broccoli f lorets 1 cup (2 oz/60 g)

wagon wheel or other medium-sized pasta shape 1 cup (31/2 oz/105 g)

pesto, homemade (see note) or purchased about 3 tablespoons

cherry tomatoes 4–6, halved

Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons grated

MAKES 1 OR 2 SERVINGS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli, drain, and set aside.

Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer to a bowl. Add the pesto and stir to combine. Stir in the cooked broccoli and tomatoes and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Add more pesto as needed to coat the tomatoes and broccoli.

Spoon servings of the pasta into insulated containers as needed and close tightly to keep warm. Don’t forget to pack a fork! (Let any remaining pasta cool, then cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days.)

wagon wheels with pesto & broccoli

dips & dippers

salsa goes well with tortilla chips, broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper

hummus goes well with pita chips,

cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, celery

tzatziki goes well with crackers, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper

nut butter goes well with pretzels, apple slices, celery

Grab-and-go snacks are a great way to fill out a lunch box. They also double as yummy after-school bites and playdate offerings. Plus, preparing any of the recipes in this chapter can be a fun mom-and-me activity.

celery with nut butter or cream cheese and raisins

mini pretzels or pretzel sticks

snackarama

crackers, chips, nuts, popcorn, or cereal

chopped veggies

sliced cheese or string cheese

trail mix Make your own blend of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and other wholesome bite-sized ingredients

almon

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sunflow

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banana chips

popcor

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dried

man

go

mini chocolate chips

coconut flakes

wasabi peas

peanuts

pecans

sesame sticks

raisins

yogurt-covered raisins

dried cherries

dried

aprico

ts

dried cranberries

groovy combosalmonds

dried cherries

yogurt-covered raisins

sunflower seeds

mini chocolate chips

popcorn

peanuts

fish-shaped crackers

mini pretzels

dried edamame

dried mango

banana chips

cashews

coconut flakes

mini chocolate chips

wasabi peas

peanuts

sesame sticks

sunflower seeds

dried pineapple

strawberry-banana In a blender, combine 4–6 fresh

or frozen strawberries; 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) orange juice;

1/2 banana, peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup (2 oz/60 g) plain or vanilla yogurt;

and 3 ice cubes (if using fresh fruit). Cover and blend on high speed

until smooth.

green machineIn a blender, combine 1 cup (2 oz/60 g)

chopped spinach or kale; 3/4 cup (6 fl oz/180 ml) apple or orange juice; 1/2 banana, peeled and sliced; 1/2 apple,

peeled and diced; and 3 ice cubes. Cover and blend on high speed

until smooth.

smoothiesThick, colorful fruit drinks to brighten up the morning rush

berryliciousIn a blender, combine 1 cup

(4 oz/125 g) fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries; 1/2 cup

(4 fl oz/125 ml) cran-raspberry juice; 1/4 cup (2 oz/60 g) plain or vanilla yogurt; and 3 ice cubes (if using fresh fruit). Cover and blend on

high speed until smooth.

peachy keenIn a blender, combine 1/2 cup

(3 oz/90 g) fresh or frozen peach chunks; 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) apple juice; 1/2 banana, peeled and sliced;

1/4 cup (2 oz/60 g) vanilla yogurt; and 3 ice cubes (if using fresh fruit).

Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.

Pack in a pre-chilled insulated container and include a straw for easy drinking.

108 index

index CarrotsCrunchy Ramen Noodle Salad, 55Fiesta Veggie Wrap, 30Root Veggie Chips, 81Teriyaki Rice Bowl, 68Veggie Sushi Rolls, 40

CeleryCreamy Waldorf Salad, 48Orange & Celery Salad, 52

Cereal Balls, Nutty, 97Cheese

Apple, Cheddar & Peanut Butter Fruitwich, 27Bean & Cheese Burrito, 34Beet & Feta Salad, 52Cheesy Corn Bread Sticks, 99Chopped Caesar Salad, 44Cream Cheese Classic on Mini Bagels, 22Creamy Herb Dip, 76Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches, 72Ham & Cheese Pinwheels, 39Mac & Cheese, All Dressed Up, 64–65Make-Your-Own Taco Salad, 49Mozzarella, Cantaloupe & Prosciutto Skewers, 88Parisian Picnic Sandwiches, 19Philly Cheesesteak Roll, 20Pizza Wrap, 33Salami, Olive & String Cheese Skewers, 89Salami & Brie Pinwheels, 38Strawberry & Goat Cheese Fruitwich, 26Turkey, Cheese & Salsa Pinwheels, 39

ChickenAsian Chicken Salad, 45

Chicken & Rice Burrito, 35Chili con Carne, 63Corn & Edamame Salad, 52Herbed White Bean Dip, 80Lemony Hummus, 80Make-Your-Own Taco Salad, 49Mexican Layer Dip, 79Steak & Salsa Verde Burrito, 35Super Veggie Burrito, 35Tuna & White Bean Salad, 52

BeefChili con Carne, 63Philly Cheesesteak Roll, 20Steak & Salsa Verde Burrito, 35

BeetsBeet & Feta Salad, 52Root Veggie Chips, 81

Berries. See also specific berriesBerrylicious Smoothie, 103

BreadsBanana Bread, 100Cheesy Corn Bread Sticks, 99

Broccoli & Pesto, Wagon Wheels with, 67Burrito in a Bowl, 35Burritos

Bean & Cheese Burrito, 34Chicken & Rice Burrito, 35Steak & Salsa Verde Burrito, 35Super Veggie Burrito, 35

cCabbage

Asian Chicken Salad, 45Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad, 55

Caesar Salad Dressing, 44Cantaloupe, Mozzarella & Prosciutto Skewers, 88

aApples

Apple, Cheddar & Peanut Butter Fruitwich, 27Creamy Waldorf Salad, 48

Asian Chicken Salad, 45Asian-Style Salad Dressing, 45Avocados

Fiesta Veggie Wrap, 30Guacamole, 79Pear & Avocado Fruitwich, 26Veggie Sushi Rolls, 40

bBacon

Bacon & Onion Mac & Cheese, 65BLT Wrap, 32Classic Turkey Club, 16frying bacon, 105

BagelsCream Cheese Classic on Mini Bagels, 22Egg Salad on Mini Bagels, 22Pizza Bagels, 22

BananasBanana Bread, 100Honey, Almond Butter, & Banana Fruitwich, 27Strawberry-Banana Smoothie, 102

BasilEasy Pesto, 67

BeansBean & Cheese Burrito, 34Burrito in a Bowl, 35

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Herb Dip, Creamy, 76Herbed White Bean Dip, 80Homemade Granola Bars, 93Honey, Almond Butter, & Banana Fruitwich, 27Honey-Granola Dip, 83Hummus

Hummus & Veggie Wrap, 32Lemony Hummus, 80

iItalian Meat Lover’s Sandwich, 19

lLemony Hummus, 80Lettuce

BLT Wrap, 32Chopped Caesar Salad, 44Creamy Waldorf Salad, 48Greek Salad, 46Make-Your-Own Taco Salad, 49

Lunch boxesbasic items for, 8–9special days and holidays, 13stocking kitchen for, 10

mMac & Cheese, All Dressed Up, 64–65Make-Your-Own Taco Salad, 49Mexican Layer Dip, 79Mozzarella, Cantaloupe & Prosciutto Skewers, 88Munchie Mix, Ultimate, 96

eEasy Pesto, 67Eggs

Deviled Eggs, 86Egg Salad on Mini Bagels, 22Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches, 72hard-boiling, 105Spinach & Sausage Frittata Sticks, 71

English Teatime Sandwiches, 19

fFiesta Veggie Wrap, 30Fish. See Smoked Salmon; TunaFruit. See also specific fruits

fruit dippers, 83Fruitwiches, 26–27

gGranola Bars, Homemade, 93Granola-Honey Dip, 83Greek Salad, 46Green Machine Smoothie, 102Guacamole, 79

hHam

Ham & Cheese Mac & Cheese, 65Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches, 72Ham & Cheese Pinwheels, 39Ham & Pineapple Skewers, 88Italian Meat Lover’s Sandwich, 19Mozzarella, Cantaloupe & Prosciutto Skewers, 88Oh-So-Simple Fried Rice, 70Parisian Picnic Sandwiches, 19

Chicken & Bell Pepper Skewers with BBQ Sauce, 89Chicken Florentine Mac & Cheese, 65Chicken & Rice Burrito, 35Chicken & Rice Soup, 60Chicken & Rice Wrap with Peanut Dip, 37Chopped Caesar Salad, 44cooking chicken breasts, 104Teriyaki Rice Bowl, 68Zesty Chicken Salad Pita Pockets, 25

Chili con Carne, 63Chopped Caesar Salad, 44Chunky Tomato Salsa, 76Corn Bread Sticks, Cheesy, 99Corn & Edamame Salad, 52Creamy Herb Dip, 76Creamy Waldorf Salad, 48Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad, 55Cucumbers

Asian Chicken Salad, 45Cream Cheese Classic on Mini Bagels, 22Cucumber Tzatziki, 76Egg Salad on Mini Bagels, 22English Teatime Sandwiches, 19Fiesta Veggie Wrap, 30Greek Salad, 46Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Pinwheels, 38Veggie Sushi Rolls, 40

dDeviled Eggs, 86Dips, list of recipes, 5

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RiceBurrito in a Bowl, 35Chicken & Rice Burrito, 35Chicken & Rice Soup, 60Chicken & Rice Wrap with Peanut Dip, 37cooking, 104–105Oh-So-Simple Fried Rice, 70Teriyaki Rice Bowl, 68Veggie Sushi Rolls, 40

Root Veggie Chips, 81

sSalad dressings

Asian-Style Salad Dressing, 45Caesar Salad Dressing, 44

Salads, list of recipes, 4 Salami, Olive & String Cheese Skewers, 89Salami & Brie Pinwheels, 38Salmon, Smoked, & Cucumber Pinwheels, 38Salsa, Chunky Tomato, 76Salsa Verde & Steak Burrito, 35Sandwiches. See also Burritos; Wraps

Apple, Cheddar & Peanut Butter Fruitwich, 27Classic Turkey Club, 16Cream Cheese Classic on Mini Bagels, 22Egg Salad on Mini Bagels, 22English Teatime, 19Five-Spice Tofu Roll, 20Honey, Almond Butter, & Banana Fruitwich, 27ingredients for, 15Italian Meat Lover’s, 19Parisian Picnic Sandwiches, 19

Pear & Avocado Fruitwich, 26Peas

Asian Chicken Salad, 45Oh-So-Simple Fried Rice, 70Peanut Butter Noodles with Snow Peas, 54

PeppersChicken & Bell Pepper Skewers with BBQ Sauce, 89Hummus & Veggie Wrap, 32Teriyaki Rice Bowl, 68Tex Mex Mac & Cheese, 65

PestoEasy Pesto, 67Wagon Wheels with Pesto & Broccoli, 67

Philly Cheesesteak Roll, 20Pineapple & Ham Skewers, 88Pinwheels, 38–39Pita Chips, 81Pita Pockets, Zesty Chicken Salad, 25Pizza Bagels, 22Pizza Wrap, 33Popcorn

Pop-Your-Own Popcorn, 90Sweet-n-Salty Kettle Corn, 91

Pork. See also Bacon; Ham; Sausages

Pulled Pork Roll, 20

qQuiches, Mini, Ham & Cheese, 72

rRaspberries

Berrylicious Smoothie, 103Vanilla-Raspberry Dip, 83

nNuts

Creamy Waldorf Salad, 48Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad, 55Homemade Granola Bars, 93Trail Mix, 94–95Nutty Cereal Balls, 97

oOats

Homemade Granola Bars, 93Oatmeal with Toppings Galore, 59

Oh-So-Simple Fried Rice, 70Olive, Salami & String Cheese Skewers, 89Orange & Celery Salad, 52Orzo & Grilled Veggie Salad, 51

pPasta and noodles

cooking, 104Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad, 55Mac & Cheese, All Dressed Up, 64–65Orzo & Grilled Veggie Salad, 51Peanut Butter Noodles with Snow Peas, 54Wagon Wheels with Pesto & Broccoli, 67

Peachy Keen Smoothie, 103Peanut butter

Apple, Cheddar & Peanut Butter Fruitwich, 27Nutty Cereal Balls, 97Peanut Butter Noodles with Snow Peas, 54Peanut-Sesame Dip, 76

Pear & Avocado Fruitwich, 26Philly Cheesesteak Roll, 20Pizza Bagels, 22Pulled Pork Roll, 20Strawberry & Goat Cheese Fruitwich, 26Thanksgiving Special, 19Tuna Salad Cutouts, 23Zesty Chicken Salad Pita Pockets, 25

Sausages and salamiItalian Meat Lover’s Sandwich, 19Salami, Olive & String Cheese Skewers, 89Salami & Brie Pinwheels, 38Spinach & Sausage Frittata Sticks, 71

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Pinwheels, 38Smoothies, 102–103Snacks, list of recipes, 5Soup, Chicken & Rice, 60Spinach

Chicken Florentine Mac & Cheese, 65Green Machine Smoothie, 102Spinach & Sausage Frittata Sticks, 71

Steak & Salsa Verde Burrito, 35Strawberries

Berrylicious Smoothie, 103Strawberry-Banana Smoothie, 102Strawberry & Goat Cheese Fruitwich, 26

Super Veggie Burrito, 35Sushi Rolls, Veggie, 40Sweet-n-Salty Kettle Corn, 91Sweet Potato Chips, 81

tTaco Salad, Make-Your-Own, 49Teriyaki Rice Bowl, 68Tex Mex Mac & Cheese, 65Thanksgiving Special Sandwich, 19Tofu Roll, Five-Spice, 20Tomatoes

BLT Wrap, 32Chunky Tomato Salsa, 76

Tortilla chipsMake-Your-Own Taco Salad, 49Mexican Layer Dip, 79Tortilla Chips, 81

Tortillas. See also Burritos; Wraps

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels, 39Salami & Brie Pinwheels, 38Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Pinwheels, 38Turkey, Cheese & Salsa Pinwheels, 39

Trail Mix, 94–95Tuna Salad Cutouts, 23Tuna & White Bean Salad, 52Turkey

Chili con Carne, 63Classic Turkey Club, 16Thanksgiving Special Sandwich, 19Turkey, Cheese & Salsa Pinwheels, 39

uUltimate Munchie Mix, 96

vVanilla-Raspberry Dip, 83Vegetables. See also specific vegetables

blanching, 104Fiesta Veggie Wrap, 30Mac & Cheese, All Dressed Up, 64–65Orzo & Grilled Veggie Salad, 51Super Veggie Burrito, 35Veggie Sushi Rolls, 40

wWagon Wheels with Pesto & Broccoli, 67Wraps. See also Burritos

BLT Wrap, 32Chicken & Rice Wrap with Peanut Dip, 37Fiesta Veggie Wrap, 30Hummus & Veggie Wrap, 32ingredients for, 29Pinwheels, 38–39Pizza Wrap, 33Salad Wrap, 33Veggie Sushi Rolls, 40

yYogurt

Creamy Herb Dip, 76Cucumber Tzatziki, 76Honey-Granola Dip, 83Vanilla-Raspberry Dip, 83

zZesty Chicken Salad Pita Pockets, 25

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THE LUNCH BOX

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Kate McMillan is a chef, cooking instructor, and owner of an eponymous catering company. She lives in Northern California with her husband and three young daughters, who were tireless taste-testers for this book.

Sarah Putman Clegg is a freelance editor, writer, and author of Love in Spoonfuls. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and young son, who eats things from his lunch box that he would never consume in her presence.

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