Last night's dinner isn't always your child's idea of exciting lunchtime eats, but its convenience can't be denied. However, all it takes is a few extra minutes and a couple of different ideas to transform dinner leftovers into a meal your kids can shout about. Here are a few of our favorite ideas, arranged by main ingredient.
Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
Roast Chicken with Herb Butter, Onions and Garlic
Chicken for Lunch
Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Pickled Vegetables
Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Turkey for Dinner
Turkey Breast Medallions with Tomato Jam
Spiced Turkey Breast with Red Cabbage Slaw
Turkey Cutlets with Cilantro-Almond Sauce
Turkey for Lunch
Turkey Wraps with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches with Honey Mustard
Turkey Burritos with Salsa and Cilantro
Veggies for Dinner
Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic-Lemon Vinaigrette
Veggies for Lunch
Herbed Goat Cheese and Roasted-Vegetable Sandwiches
Beef for Dinner
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Wasabi-Garlic Cream
Steak with Shallot-Merlot Sauce
Beef for Lunch
Roast Beef Wraps with Horseradish Coleslaw
Roast Beef and Avocado Finger Sandwiches
Steak and Onion Sandwiches with Horseradish Mayonnaise
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