Thinking Outside the Lunchbox

Rainie Shin

iUniverse, Aug 12, 2011 - Cooking - 80 pages

Whether its just for yourself, or for the whole family, preparing a meal for lunch could sometimes becoming challenging. Thats why most people, if not all, dont even bother and just buy cafeteria foods instead. However, isnt it better to have something home-made? The fact that you made it yourself will guarantee that it is healthier. Aside from that, it is also cheaper and would definitely taste better. So with the help of this cookbook, say goodbye to cafeteria foods and say hello to a healthier lunch meal. With over 30 recipes to choose from, thinking outside the lunchbox is sure to make your life easier.

Contents

• Friendly Reminder: 3
• Cooking Temperature: 4
• Sandwiches and Sandwich Alternatives: 5
• Grilled Cheese French toast: 7
• Grilled Caprese Sandwich: 8
• Baked BLT: 9
• Turkey Lettuce Wrap: 10
• Taco Burger: 11
• Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Salsa: 12
• Meatball Fajita: 13
• ChocoBananna Nut Sandwich: 14
• Chicken Caesar Sandwich: 15
• Chili on a Bun: 16
• Meat and Poultry: 19
• Inside Out Cordon Blue: 21
• Spicy Chicken Kebab: 22
• Lemon Thyme Chicken: 23
• Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin: 24
• Picadillo: 26
• Pork Stew: 27
• Sides and Salads: 29
• Hawaiian Rice: 31
• Curried Fried Rice: 32
• Stuffed Rice Balls: 33
• Udon Noodle Stir Fry: 35
• Spaghetti Squash: 37
• Apple mash: 38
• Apple and Fennel Slaw: 39
• Fennel Salad: 40
• Frisée and Calamari Salad: 41
• Vermicelli Salad: 42
• Saffron Infused Couscous: 43
• Hawaiian Couscous: 44
• Fruit Medley: 45
• Chickpea Salad: 46
• Arugula Salad: 47
• Broccoli salad: 48
• Fish and Shellfish: 49
• Thyme Roasted Shrimp: 51
• Fish Balls: 52
• Spicy Tuna Cake: 53
• Stuffed Calamari: 54
• Shrimp Frittata: 56
• Baked Salmon with Mango Salsa: 57
• Spicy Mango Salsa: 58
• Sautéed Mussels in Oyster Sauce: 59
• Pasta: 61
• Paella Pasta: 63
• Sweet and Sour Chicken Fettuccine: 65
• Bacon Aioli Penne: 66
• Carbonara: 67
• Bacon Mac and Cheese: 68
• Tomato Mac and Cheese: 69

About the author

Writing has always been one of my passions but I never really thought about publishing any of my materials ‘til now. Aside from writing, I also enjoy cooking which made me decide to take a 2 year culinary program at George Brown College. I graduated last 2010 and got a job at a food store but the more I stayed there, the more I realized that I was not meant to be in the kitchen. That’s when I decided to turn my attention to the other thing I enjoy doing; that is writing. I knew it’s going to be tough because although I’ve written some poems and short stories before, I never really have a formal writing course so writing a novel would be challenging. I was thinking of a topic I am most familiar with and then it hits me. I may not be the best chef I dreamt to be but maybe I can still use the things I learned from culinary school to write a cookbook. It still took me a long time to finish it and I don’t know what the outcome is going to be but it’s worth a try.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Thinking Outside the Lunchbox
• Author: Rainie Shin
• Publisher: iUniverse, 2011
• ISBN: 1462046002, 9781462046003
• Length: 80 pages
• Subjects: Cooking / General