School is well underway and what better way to bring in the new school year than to share some of the best “back to school” recipies for parents.

Below is a full list of easy to prepare lunches, dinners, and snacks that will last you all school year.

Chicken Quesadillas

This recipe is sure to be a favorite with your kids; it’s delicious and is great hot or cold. Your child will be thrilled to find this in their lunch box!

The ingredients you’ll need are:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Check out the full recipe here.

 

Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

A broccoli and tortellini salad is a healthy option to put in your child’s lunch and it’s pretty simple to make!

Check out the list of ingredients below:

• 6 slices bacon

• 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

• 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 red onion, finely chopped

Find it here.

 

Spinach Roll-Ups

These are easy to make and little snacks or an entire meal. Make a lot the night before and you can use them for multiple lunches!

The ingredients include:

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

Get the recipe here.

 

Chicken Chili Soup

 

If you want to make some soup for your kids, here’s the recipe for you!

Here are the ingredients:

• 1 3/4 pounds diced chicken breast meat
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
• 4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Add all ingredients to list

You can find the recipe here.

 

Mini Frittatas

These cute bite-sized pieces of food are reminiscent of muffins and will be a hit with your kids; they won’t want to trade them for anything!

Check out the ingredients:

• 6 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 3 tablespoons salsa

Recipe is here.

Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwiches

The simplest recipe you’ll find on this list, but also nutritious and tasty!

Here’s all you need to make it:

• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or to taste

• 1 small apple – peeled, cored and shredded

Here is the recipe.

 

Rainbow Rotini Salad

Another favorite pasta salad, your kids will adore finding this salad in their lunchbox!

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 1 (16 ounce) package colored rotini pasta
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large cucumber, chopped

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

Get this recipe right here.