Toast with Apples & Cheese

We had this today and it was SO yummy! It's a good snack or part of a lunch.

Slice of bread
1 apple sliced thinly (I used my mandarin for really thin slices)
some raisins
two or three slices of cheese

On a cookie sheet, layer the apples, rasins, then cheese on top of the bread. Put under the broiler for two or three minutes til cheese is melted. Enjoy! If you want some crunch to your bread, it would be best to toast it lightly first since the broiler will just make it soggy.

Hit me with your best lunch (or snack)!

Things have been a little quiet around here, so let's mix it up! A while ago I remember someone posting favorite breakfast recipes and the rest of us sharing in the comments section. Breakfasts are pretty easy and standard around here, but I find we have a hard time sticking to healthy but quick & easy lunches and snacks. So, let's share! What's your favorite lunch or snack with the kids?

I'll start things off. For lunches, beyond the old standard of PB & J we also really like Dutch pancakes (or oven pancakes). These can be made with fruit for a sweeter version or with veggies for a savory version.

Preheat oven to 400F
Melt 1 Tbs butter into cast iron pan or 9" pie pan

In bottom of pan spread evenly:
(sweet) 2 apples, peeled and sliced thinly. Bake til soft, about 10 min. Sprinkle 2 tsp sugar and dash of ground cinnamon across.
OR
(savory) 3/4c steamed asparagus or wilted greens with garlic.

Mix til smooth:
3/4c milk
2/3c flour (I use whole wheat)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
(for sweet version add: 2 tsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla)

Pour over ingredients at bottom of pan. Bake til puffed and golden brown, 20-25 min. For savory version, sprinkle shredded cheese over top and serve. For sweet version, dust with powdered sugar and serve (or serve with warm honey or maple syrup).