Back to School Tips from Sara Lee Deli And Sara Lee Deli Kid Sushi Recipe

By valmg on Sep 28, 2009 with Comments 89

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The folks at Sara Lee sent me a fun recipe and some great tips to share with my readers. Stick around for a fun surprise at the end.

Make Lunch Time Fun Time: Back to School Tips from Sara Lee Deli.

Shape Up

Make a sandwich exciting by using cookie cutters to create different shapes. Use their favorite hobby or pastime as a guideline: for sports fans, make a football; for dog lovers, try a dog bone shape.

Stock Up on Favorites

Keep your family happy by having different deli meats on hand. Your kids will all be able to choose their favorite while getting the protein they need. Sara Lee® Fresh Ideas™ pre-sliced deli meats come in 14 different varieties in a convenient, pre-packaged container.

Keep it Cool

If you need to keep your lunch cool, try freezing juice boxes or reusable bottled waters instead of adding bulky ice packs. The boxes or bottles will thaw to provide a refreshing beverage and keep the sandwich fresh.

Get the Kids Involved

Instead of making lunch ahead of time, pack deli meats along with some cheese and crackers. Kids are more likely to eat what they help prepare, and they’ll have a great time stacking the ingredients to their liking during lunch time.

Here’s a great recipe to jazz up the everyday ham and cheese sandwich into a sushi inspired meal:

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Sara Lee Deli Kid Sushi

Ingredients

2 slices Sara Lee® Fresh Ideas pre-sliced Honey Ham

2 strips Sara Lee® Swiss Cheese, thinly sliced, cut 2” x ¼”

2 slices Sara Lee® Soft and Smooth™ Made with Whole Grain White Bread

1 teaspoon ranch dressing

1 tablespoon thinly shredded carrots

2 sweet baby pickles

To make this recipe, place two slices of white bread with the crusts cut off on a flat surface side-by-side. Using a rolling pin, or glass, gently flatten and fuse the bread slices together. Spread the ranch dressing over the inside middle of the flat bread slices. Place two slices of the ham on top of the ranch dressing. Place the shredded carrots and Swiss cheese on top of the ham. Place the two pickles horizontally and end-to-end at the bread edge closest to you. Starting at the bottom, roll the bread upwards to make a tight cigar-shaped roll. Using a bread knife, cut the roll into sushi-sized pieces approx one inch in length.

Option: Serve on a bed of mixed field greens with chop sticks and extra ranch dressing for dipping.

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I think that recipe looks really cool! I can’t wait to try it myself.

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