Recipe Tag: a lunch time staple

Chicken & Deli Stacker

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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6

sandwiches

ChickenDeliStacker-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Breast, cooked, cooled and shredded with a fork or thinly sliced
  • 18slices of Maple Leaf Natural Selections Oven Roasted Turkey
  • 18slices mild or hot genoa salami
  • 12slices provolone cheese
  • 18slices tomato
  • 1 ½cup head lettuce, shredded
  • 1cup spring mix lettuce
  • 1 tbsp Maple Leaf EZEE sub sauce, prepared
  • ¾cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½tbsp parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • ¼tsp pepper
  • 1tsp lemon juice
  • 6large long wide hoagie or French crusty rolls, split
  1. Mix mayonnaise, parmesan, pepper and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Place head lettuce and mixed greens in a large bowl and toss with sub sauce.
  3. Assemble sandwiches by placing base of bun onto a clean work surface. Spread a generous amount of parmesan mayo onto bread followed by two slices of cheese. Layer turkey followed by salami, chicken, sliced tomato and lettuce. Top with bun and repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Serve with lightly salted kettle chips or pretzels.
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Make this your own! Try using MLNS black forest ham in place of turkey and cheddar in place of provolone. If you have any leftover parmesan mayo, keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days – great as a chip or vegetable dip.

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Everything Bagel Hot Dog Twister

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5

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Total Time
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18-20

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Serves
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8

servings

EverythingBagelHotDogTwister-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Unroll crescent dough onto a cutting board. Carefully tear at perforated cut into 4 large squares of dough. Using your fingers cinch the perforation cutting diagonal with each square of dough. Cut each square lengthwise. You should have 8 strips of seamless dough. 
  3. Twist each piece of dough around each hot dog.
  4. Place seasoning on to a large plate. Roll each hot dog into the seasoning pressing down gently so it adheres to the dough. Place each coated hot dog onto prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and hot dog cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  6. Serve immediately with a side of mustard or ketchup to dip.

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Bacon Sprinkled Cheese Dogs with Creamy Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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6

Portions

BaconSprinkledCheeseDogs-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Mix cabbage, carrot, and onion in a large bowl with mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Set air fryer to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches fry sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes turning once. Keep warm until ready to serve. 
  3. Divide cheese onto bottom of each bun and place hot dog over top. Sprinkle bacon bits over top. Serve with a side of coleslaw dusted with paprika if using and crispy sweet potato fries.
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**Please note all air fryers are calibrated differently, cook times may vary**
Try a flavor boost to your sweet potato fries! Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese or your favorite Italian seasoning blend.

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Mixed Deli Cheesy Crescent Ring

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Carefully unroll dough and separate the perforations. Create a ring slightly over lapping at the long ends of the dough towards the center and the points of dough outwards.
  3. Place half of the cheese slices around the center of the dough. Fold turkey and place over top of cheese followed by ham and remaining cheese.
  4. Fold pointed end over the meat and cheese toward the center of the ring and fold tip under base of dough and crimp with your fingers.
  5. Brush the top of the dough with butter and sprinkle with seasoning.
  6. Bake on center rack of oven for about 11 to 14 minutes. Pastry should be golden brown, and cheese should be gooey and melted. Allow to cool slightly and cut into desired number of slices.
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Try using your favorite sliced Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® meats! Don’t have everything bagel seasoning – Don’t worry! Make your own by combining a small amount of sesame seeds, poppy seeds and garlic salt!

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Crunchy Chicken Lunchbox Fajita Wraps

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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6

wraps

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Prepare chicken strips per package directions. Allow to cool fully and roughly chop. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pepper and onions. Allow vegetables to sear and blacken while stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add seasoning. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are softened. Allow vegetables to cool completely.
  3. Combine salsa and sour cream in a small bowl.
  4. Assemble wraps by laying tortillas flat on a clean surface. In a large bowl toss lettuce with salsa mixture. Divide lettuce between tortillas followed by chicken, vegetables and cheese. Roll tortillas up tightly.
  5. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
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MAKE AHEAD! Make all components the night before and assemble in the morning for lunches. Consume within 1 day.

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Chicken Gyro Style Pita

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4

pitas

Chicken Gyro Style Pita

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1175g pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® Hickory Smoked Chicken Breast
  • 4pitas, warmed
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 10cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • ¼cup red pepper, small dice
  • 1/3cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4tbsp tzatziki sauce, prepared
  • 1tbsp Greek seasoning
  • 1 ½tbsp sub sauce
  • 2tbsp black olives, chopped
  • 1680g bag crinkle cut French fries, prepared per package directions
  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl combine lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers and feta. Drizzle sub sauce over top and toss well to coat.
  3. Carefully separate slices of chicken and sprinkle them with Greek seasoning.
  4. Pan fry chicken for 1 to 2 minutes turning frequently until just starting to brown. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  5. Spoon 1 tbsp of tzatziki sauce onto pita followed by salad mixture and chicken. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately. 
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Try using Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® Turkey!

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Cheesy Pepperoni Bombs

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30 to 32

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Serves
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14

Portions

Cheesy Pepperoni Bombs

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly fry pepperoni for about 2 to 3 minutes until just starting to brown and crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Unroll dough onto prepared baking sheet. Using a pizza wheel or sharp paring knife cut dough horizontally and then lengthwise into 7 equal rectangle strips.
  5. Divide cheese and place over each strip of dough followed by pepperoni.
  6. Roll each strip into a ball and cinch the sides tightly while using your fingers to push in any ingredients that may be falling out.
  7. Pull cinch downwards to create a ball and place seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  8. Brush each ball with garlic butter.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes on middle rack of oven. Set oven to broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for a golden top.
  10. Once out of the oven immediately brush with remaining melted garlic butter. Serve immediately with marinara sauce if using.
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Try using your favorite Maple Leaf product such as Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® bacon or Natural Diced Ham!

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Roasted Root and Deli Winter Power Bowl

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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2

servings

Roasted Root and Deli Winter Power Bowl

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
  2. Place kale or salad blend in a large bowl.
  3. Toss with half the dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Divide salad into two serving bowls.
  5. Arrange ingredients in sections over salad.
  6. Repeat with remaining ingredients and drizzle left over dressing on top.
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Try with any left-over roasted vegetables from the night before to create a hearty salad.

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Easy Taco Pinwheels

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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25

servings

Easy Taco Pinwheels

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1250 gram package Maple Leaf® Natural Shredded Chicken
  • 1284 can chopped tomato with green chili, drained really well
  • 1heaping tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 ½cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½cup sour cream
  • 1 ½cup shredded tex mex blend cheese
  • 5Large tortilla wraps
  • 2 ½cups shredded lettuce
  • ⅓ cup green onion
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped – optional
  1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients and stir well to combine.
  2. On a clean surface divide mixture between wraps. Using the back of a spoon spread mixture evenly to the edge of the tortilla all the way around.
  3. Divide lettuce and sprinkle evenly on top of mixture.
  4. Roll into a cigar. Slice off the ends of each roll up and cut roll into 5 equal wheels. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve with a side of salsa.
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Two meals – One Recipe – Try baking and turn these pinwheels into a delicious party appetizer. Omit lettuce and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray lightly with cooking oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400 for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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