Lunch Skewers, 10 Ways
Kids will actually look forward to finishing leftovers when they're transformed into these fun, hand-held lunch skewers.
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Better the Second Time
It's time to move past "just a sandwich" and rethink lunch. These skewers get right to that point and give leftovers new life.
By Richmond Flores and Vince Camillo for Food Network Kitchen
Photography by Heather Ramsdell
PB&J
Bread, jelly, peanut butter and a side of carrot sticks
Fruity
Cantaloupe, strawberries, honeydew, kiwi, Fig Newtons and chocolate spread, for dipping
Nicoise Tuna Salad
Cucumber, tuna salad, olives, capers, green beans, sliced potatoes and hard-boiled egg
Steakhouse
Grilled steak, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, flaky salt and a side of blue cheese dressing
Cubano
Soft roll, pork, sliced ham, pickles, mustard, Swiss cheese, mayo and a fried plantain
Falafel and Dolmas
Leftover falafel, dolmas, cucumber slices and tzatziki, for dipping
Meatloaf
Leftover meatloaf, roasted carrots, sliced potatoes and ketchup
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp, basil, lemon wedge, cocktail sauce and hot sauce
Fried Chicken
Leftover fried chicken, buttered cornbread and honey mustard, for dipping
French Country
Baguette, sliced turkey, Brie, apple and a side of orange marmalade
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