Pork

You can throw pretty much any green, leafy veggie into this soup!

The eggs in this recipe are a new version of Birds in a Nest – the polenta being the nest here. The sausage dish dates back to Columbus. It’s an oldie but a goodie and better than ever when served with these eggs. Tip from Rachael: Muffin tins hold six portions, so two people get two eggs or everyone gets 1 1/2 – your call. I could eat four all by myself, easy!    

12-year-old Derron made this recipe for his mom for Sunday dinner one time when she was feeling sick. After putting together a delicious pork roast sandwich for her, he even cleaned up the kitchen! Now that’s a way to get mom feeling better!

Another take on Peter Brady’s favorite…

Filled with lots of veggies and baked instead of fried, these Supper-Size Eggrolls are good and good for you! Swap out the pork for chopped shrimp, tofu or ground chicken to mix it up. Try serving with a green salad tossed with oranges, such as Mandarin Salad.

Today, lunchtime will be interactive and dip-a-licious!

It’s not every day that you get to say a half is better than a whole, but that’s the case when eating in moderation.

This pork stew comes out equally tasty made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Its savory-sweetness will appeal to everyone at the table.

This menu is based on the back-in-the-day idea of a good, square meal: meat, vegetable and starch. The flavors have all gotten an update, though!

Rachael says, "A friend was having a baby at work and she LOVES eggplant, so I wrote these three easy meals using eggplant steaks for her. I love you, Mommel Hommel, as much as you love eggplant. Enjoy!" Check out the other two delicious eggplant recipes Rachael wrote for her friend, Chicken Eggplant Roll-up Salad and Eggplant Steak Lasagna Stacks.

This menu is based on the back-in-the-day idea of a good, square meal: meat, vegetable and starch. The flavors have all gotten an update, though!

What’s cooler than a corn dog? A chili dog with cheese in a blanket! Check out this walk-around-and-eat-it summer fun dog with the works! Rachael says, "I’m sending a shout-out to my friend Rob Walls who gave me the big idea of Frankenstuffers – sauerkraut and mustard wrapped dogs. These Chili Cheese Dogs in Beach Blankets would not be possible with out your big, bright ideas, fella!"

Heads up: some schools don’t allow PB & J anymore in the lunch rooms because some kids are super allergic to nuts. Check on it and have this lunch at home or school accordingly.