| Lunchtime should be a fun time for kids. Since | | | | *1 pita bread pocket |
| taste is very important to children, filling their lunch | | | | Instructions: |
| box with tasty delicious foods is important. Lunch | | | | 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees |
| is the perfect time to combine good food and | | | | 2. In a bowl, stir together the cheeses, herbs, and |
| good nutrition. The traditional sandwich and fruit | | | | pepper |
| lunch is always popular. Introducing some variety | | | | 3. Split the bread halfway around the edge |
| and fun foods into a lunch at home or school | | | | 4. Fill with the cheese mixture. |
| lunch will encourage children to try new foods. | | | | 5. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil |
| Whole grains is an important addition to a healthy | | | | 6. Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated |
| eating plan for children, making a whole wheat pita | | | | through |
| pizza for lunch is an ideal way to get kids to eat | | | | Yield: 1 serving. |
| the bread and grains they need. Offer your child | | | | Pita Pizza |
| something fun and nutritious for lunch, perhaps | | | | Pizza is a favorite choice for lunch. This pita pizza |
| something that you make at home. These lunches | | | | can be made ahead and packed in a lunch box or |
| are fun to make, healthy and convenient. | | | | served immediately. Picky eaters can choose how |
| Pita Pockets with 4 Cheese Filing | | | | many extras they want in their pita pizza. For the |
| This pocket sandwich is packed with an Italian | | | | eat everything eaters, this pizza can be loaded |
| seasoning blend with four tasty cheeses. If you | | | | with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese. |
| want to add a little something extra you can | | | | Ingredients: |
| spread on spicy mustard or add chopped ham or | | | | *1 whole-wheat pita bread |
| chicken to the mixture. | | | | *1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese |
| Ingredients: | | | | *2 tbsp. pizza or tomato sauce |
| *1/4-cup ricotta cheese | | | | Instructions: |
| *2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese | | | | 1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350 |
| *2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese | | | | degrees |
| *2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese | | | | 2. Split the pita bread halfway around the edge |
| *1/8 tsp. dried basil | | | | 3. Spoon in the cheese, tomato sauce, and |
| *Pinch of dried oregano | | | | toppings of your choice |
| *Dash of black pepper | | | | 4. |