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I'm new here so I'm making my rounds to posts, Hope this isn't finding you too late
I have done the same thing - rotating menu ideas as per season & per fruit in season
for the summer meals it was a challenge
I have Deli plates - Pickle, chicken,ham,egg or tuna sandwiches ( all made ahead of time) I also have teens ( my own to feed- lol)
with cole slaw, fries, Milk & fruit ( i usually have at least two to choose from)
of course they do NOT eat all that - I give them choices and thank goodness I have the teens to sort of help me out in the summertime so it does run smoother lol
Ill make up hard boiled eggs, place them on their plate & let them put together their own sandwiches, using child safe knifes to spread the mayo ( which I give in small cups each) and a *condiment plate* sliced tom, lettuce, pickles etc. they choose and make their own - its lots of fun and im surprised to see most choose at least two things to put on the sandwiches
for snacks I have done somewhat the same sliced apples/veggies etc. & given them three dips to choose from, I supervise for no double dipping lol - those I KNOW that do that - lol I give them their own in three separate cups lol
I make a lot of my own things so there's tons to go around - again thank goodness for my daughters who eat like boys! lol
Fishy plate, summer plate as well only for gray chilly days - Milk, fruit, maybe a pickle as well and a salad
Italian Plate - lasagna pinwheels, spaghetti, bread/butter, salad, fruit cup & Milk
I have even tried an avocado dip on them - telling them its superman food! lol the boys eat it up the girls laugh but eat it too lol
If you'd like some recipes let me know ill be glad to share
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