Grab it and Go: Pockets Rock
Why are pita pockets worth that extra search? They're not only easy and delicious, they help make the ordinary extraordinary-and that's always a winning combination when cooking for kids. Plus, the pocket shape helps to minimize crumb droppage and clean-up, which is a winning proposition in any parent's book.
So if this season finds you needing quick lunch ideas and easy-to-pack take-along options, think pockets. With just a few ingredients, you'll be golden. Make it even quicker by adding a few helping hands and before you know it, your family's next healthy meal will be ready. Yes, we think pockets rock!
15 Ways to Make Pockets Rock:
1) Start with the old stand-by: PB&J is just super stashed in two pocket halves
2) Sliced turkey with cheese, shredded lettuce & diced tomato
3) Sliced roast beef with lettuce, red onion & horseradish
4) Sub-in-a-pocket: salami, American cheese, shredded lettuce & tomato
5 Veggie pocket: lettuce, tomato, sweet pepper, red or green pepper, black olives & a drizzle of Italian and/or Ranch dressing
6) Hummus with lettuce & shredded carrot
7) Chicken salad with diced sweet pickle & lettuce
8) Egg salad with olives & leaves of spinach
9) Diced chicken mixed with a dollop of mayo, diced celery and dash of salt & pepper
10) The classic favorite: sliced ham with American cheese & mustard
11) Sliced ham with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo
12) Egg salad with sweet pickles & red leaf lettuce
13) Sliced ham & cheddar with shredded lettuce, tomato and a drizzle of ranch dressing
14) Tuna salad with Swiss cheese - drain one can of tuna, add a bit of mayo-and either use it plain or dress it up with sliced celery & scallion
15) Genoa salami with provolone - add some spinach, tomatoes & a drizzle of Italian
dressing