Huevos Rancheros Wrap

I still have about a dozen dyed eggs left to use. How about you?

Once upon a time there was a real big egg scare. They blamed the yolk for causing high cholesterol. All of a sudden it was the food to avoid. I am so glad that fad is over. (and don't get me started on my food fad frustrations) Now it is said that you can have 1 whole egg without any cholesterol issues.

And they are good for you.

This wrap was listed as a breakfast idea here and is another great way to use those Easter eggs and fill the those lunch boxes. I made one minor change.

Huevos Rancheros Wrap

• 1 whole wheat tortilla (fajita sized)
• 1 Laughing Cow wedge (I used the Queso Fresco & Chipotle)
• 1 slice of ham
• 1 boiled egg sliced
• 1 T salsa

Layer ham, cheese, egg and salsa on tortilla. Roll up and wrap. Would be even better with guacamole and refried beans added.

Chocolate & Strawberry Roll-Ups

Another favorite lunch box item from my home are these Chocolate & Strawberry Roll-Ups. Of course that's not surprising in the least, right? Who would turn their nose up at strawberries and chocolate?! I make 2 of Roll-Ups per person, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then wrap them together in foil.

Chocolate & Strawberry Roll-Ups

serves 1

• 2 fajita sized tortilla (I use La Banderita's wheat tortillas)
• 2 T. cream cheese (regular or strawberry)
• 2 t. mini chocolate chips
• 2 strawberry

Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each tortilla. Add a sliced strawberry per tortilla and then sprinkle mini chocolate chips on each. Roll up, wrap up and pack up. And if you can't resist making an extra for yourself to eat for breakfast, know that you are not alone.

School's Out: BBQ Chicken Quesadilla's

When school is out, it's the perfect time to make a delicious lunch that wouldn't keep in a lunch box. May as well take advantage of that situation.

This one is a definite favorite for me and the rest of my family. My all time favorite pizza is BBQ Chicken, which is very obviously the inspiration for this lunch.

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

• shredded or chopped chicken
• bbq sauce (I used Baby Ray's)
• quesadilla cheese (or your favorite cheese for quesadillas)
• red onion
• cilantro
• tortillas

Place tortilla on hot griddle, add bbq sauce, chicken (to taste), cheese, onion and cilantro. Top with the other tortilla and cook until it starts to brown. Flip to cook other side. Slice into quarters and skip the sour cream and salsa this time. The extra condiments and not necessary and would possibly clash.



Crunchy Fruit and Nut Roll Up

Here is another lunch box winner according to my toughest critics. There are lot of health benefits packed into this roll up. I made one of these for my high schooler using Flat Out bread (because I had just one left over) and I used two small fajita sized tortilla's for my children in middle and elementary school. 

Fruit and Nut Roll Up

• Flat Out or fajita sized tortilla's
• Nut Butter (I used peanut butter, will use almond butter next time)
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened (I used light)
• strawberry (about 2)
• banana (about half)
• 1 T fruit spread (I used Black Cherry Pollaner's All Fruit)
• toasted sliced almonds
• 1 tsp. Fiber One cereal

Whip nut butter and softened cream cheese together. Spread on wrap. Add sliced strawberries and banana. Microwave fruit spread until it's just the right consistency for drizzling. Drizzle over roll up. Add almonds and cereal. Roll up.

Mini Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla Roll Ups

These are so delicious that I made an extra for my breakfast.

This Roll Up has a spicy kick that will wake up your child's taste buds.

Mini Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla Roll Ups

• Grilled chicken, chopped
• Chipotle Mayonnaise
• Quesadilla Cheese (or any shredded cheese you think fits)
• Fresh baby spinach
• fajita sized tortilla (I used whole wheat)

Spread Chipotle Mayo on tortilla, add cheese, spinach and chicken. Roll up and wrap and it's ready to go. Kraft makes Chipotle Mayonnaise or you can make your own.

Bobby Flay's recipe is:

Chipotle Mayonnaise

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 chipotles in abodo sauce
• 1 T. abodo sauce
• juice from half a lime
• salt and pepper