Tag Archives: vegetarian

Pasta with Heart Beets Bento

Posted on February 4, 2013 by eclecticlamb

This was a quick lunch to make and it could easily be made from dinner leftovers. If you want to heat the pasta in a microwave, you could use different sides or take them out. Usually I cook my own … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day Bento

Posted on January 31, 2013 by eclecticlamb

Will the groundhog see it’s shadow or will spring come early? This was a quick, easy, and fun bento to make. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Terra Blues potato chips Groundhog Sandwich: Peanut butter on wheat with dried blueberry details Fruit: Blueberries … Continue reading →

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Seahorse Pasta Bento

Posted on January 29, 2013 by eclecticlamb

This was a fun lunch to make for myself. I don’t mind cold pasta. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Pasta: Shell pasta with fresh pasta sauce (I cooked minced garlic, tomato, and some vegetable bullion) tossed with pasta and some Parmesan cheese … Continue reading →

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Homemade English Muffins

Posted on January 28, 2013 by eclecticlamb

I have wanted to make my own English Muffins for a long time. Great Breads by Martha Rose Shulman has a recipe but the issue of rings prevented me from making them. I do not eat tuna fish and it … Continue reading →

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Frog Bento

Posted on January 24, 2013 by eclecticlamb

This is my second lunch using the CuteZcute cutter. Awhile ago I made a Panda lunch. Sometime in the future I will make the cat and pig. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Grapefruit Waterlily: Cheddar cheese with yellow bell pepper Frog: I … Continue reading →

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Bear Bento

Posted on January 22, 2013 by eclecticlamb

This lunch was quick and easy to put together. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Pita Bites, celery, cheddar cheese cut into bear shapes (sprinkle eyes and dried blueberry nose), Lindt milk chocolate bears Dairy: Wegmans Strawberry Greek Yogurt with bear sprinkles Fruit: … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Franklin Birthday Bento

Posted on January 17, 2013 by eclecticlamb

I had fun creating this bento in honor of Benjamin Franklin’s birthday. He was born on January 17, 1706. Please take a look at this awesome Benjamin Franklin bento from my friend Sarah of Zoe’s Lunchbox. Container: EasyLunchBoxes 100 Dollar … Continue reading →

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Small Plates Appetizer Dinner

Posted on January 15, 2013 by eclecticlamb

I am finally getting around to posting this amazing meal. For Christmas Eve dinner my family enjoyed a small plates appetizer dinner. My Mom and I decided on the recipes and coordinated the plates/shooters/bowls we wanted to use. Yes we … Continue reading →

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Potato and Fruit Breakfast Bento

Posted on January 14, 2013 by eclecticlamb

I continue to be interested in the idea of breakfast for lunch. I made this breakfast bento for my husband to take for lunch. He enjoyed this meal! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Grapefruit with mint sugar (I put some fresh mint … Continue reading →

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Salad Star Bento

Posted on January 13, 2013 by eclecticlamb

For this lunch I had fun with my assortment of star cookie cutters. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Star Sandwich: Baguette with cheddar cheese stars Fruit: Apple stars with cinnamon Salad: Boston lettuce, apple stars, bell pepper stars, toasted almonds (served with ranch … Continue reading →

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Snowman Bento

Posted on January 10, 2013 by eclecticlamb

Container: ECO Lunchboxes Vegetable: Broccoli Snowman: Onigiri filled with vegetable filling, pumpernickel bread (hat), dried blueberries (eyes and mouth), carrot (nose and scarf)  Snowflakes: Cheddar cheese (used star pastry tip) Fruit: Apples cut using snowman cutter (arranged in snowflake shape) … Continue reading →

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Pancake Breakfast Bento

Posted on January 8, 2013 by eclecticlamb

My 14 year old niece was over for the day. We decided to make breakfast for lunch and pack it into a cute bento. It was fun and delicious. Container: Bento box from Japan Fruit: Orange slices and dried cherries … Continue reading →

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Un-Fried Rice Bento

Posted on January 5, 2013 by eclecticlamb

This is the second lunch I made from the  Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook: Easy Lunch Boxes by Kelly Lester. The book features recipes from many contributors. The Un-Fried Rice recipe (page 166 ) is from Lisa of 100 Days … Continue reading →

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Winter Bento

Posted on January 3, 2013 by eclecticlamb

I made this lunch for my 23 month old nephew. He enjoyed it, especially the apple snowmen. Container: Easylunchboxes Snowflake and Snowman: Peanut butter sandwiches on wheat bread (I used this cutter set) Fruit: Clementine and apples Cheese and Crackers: … Continue reading →

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Dumplings Around the World

Posted on January 2, 2013 by eclecticlamb

On Christmas day my family feasted on dumplings from around the world. I came up with this idea because I wanted something fun and unusual for 5 adults celebrating Christmas day together. Each course was served 1 to 2 hours … Continue reading →

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2012 Top 10 Favorite Lunches

Posted on December 30, 2012 by eclecticlamb

I thought it would be fun to identify 10 of my favorite bentos from 2012. It was a challenge because I have many favorites. I placed bentos on this list for many reasons. Some made the list for exceptional taste. … Continue reading →

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12 Drummers Drumming Bento

Posted on December 25, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 12 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Spinach Fruit: Pomegranate seeds Background: Lettuce Drummer Drumming: Hand pie filled with tomatoes, herbs, and cheese, Wilton candy eyes and spaghetti Drum and Drum Sticks: Pie crust, pretzel … Continue reading →

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11 Pipers Piping Bento

Posted on December 24, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 11 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Piper Piping: Sweet potatoes piped using this picture as a guide. Fruit: Clementine Dairy: Wegman’s Greek Maple Yogurt with sanding sugar Related Posts Partridge in … Continue reading →

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10 Lords a Leaping Bento

Posted on December 23, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 10 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Trader Joe’s Veggie & Flaxseed Tortilla Chips with Wegman’s salsa Lord Leaping: Cheese hat with carrot accent, brussel sprout head, cheese eye and mouth, cucumber body, carrot arms … Continue reading →

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9 Ladies Dancing Bento

Posted on December 22, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 9 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Baked risotto Lady Dancing: Paprika Fruit: Blackberries Vegetable: Mukimame (shelled soybeans) Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 French Hens 4 Calling Birds 5 … Continue reading →

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8 Maids a Milking Bento

Posted on December 21, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 8 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… My 14 year old niece helped me with this one. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Cow: Almond butter sandwich on wheat bread, fruit roll up details, sprinkle eye, cheddar cheese udder Milk Maid: Almond … Continue reading →

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7 Swans a Swimming Bento

Posted on December 20, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 7 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Blueberries Swan: Rice (pumpernickel and carrot details) Vegetable: Sugar snap peas Protein: Wegmans Cashew Blend – Cashews, Almonds & Pecans Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 … Continue reading →

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6 Geese a Laying Bento

Posted on December 19, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 6 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Lettuce Goose: Potato wafers (pages 26 and 246 Martha Stewart’s Hors D’oeuvres Handbook) Nest: Spinach linguini served with marinara sauce Eggs: Almonds dipped in white chocolate Vegetable: Carrot … Continue reading →

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5 Golden Rings Bento

Posted on December 18, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 5 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… a golden theme. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Golden Ring: Bagel sandwich with horseradish cheddar and lettuce Vegetable: Yellow pepper Fruit: Dried pineapple Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 … Continue reading →

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4 Calling Birds Bento

Posted on December 17, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 4 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Calling Bird: Peanut butter sandwich on pumpernickel bread, dried blueberry eye, red pepper wing, pretzel sticks legs, finger potato branch Background: Lettuce Vegetable: Cauliflower served with ranch dip Fruit: Kiwi … Continue reading →

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3 French Hens Bento

Posted on December 16, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Day 3 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes French Hen: Croissant Cheese: Trader Joe’s Mini Brie Bites Lettering: Carrots Vegetable: Green beans Fruit: Grapefruit Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 4 Calling Birds 5 Golden Rings … Continue reading →

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2 Turtle Doves Bento

Posted on December 15, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Here is day 2 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos. I decided that I will only feature one of each item. So my turtle dove is alone but I have some vegetable hearts. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Turtle Dove: Cheese quesadilla … Continue reading →

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1 Partridge in a Pear Tree Bento

Posted on December 14, 2012 by eclecticlamb

I decided to make 12 bentos to represent each of the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas song. Today is the first day because I want to end on Christmas day. This one turned out sparse and modern looking … Continue reading →

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Panda Bento

Posted on December 3, 2012 by eclecticlamb

The theme this week (starting Friday Dec. 7) at the Bento Blog Network is copycat. I was inspired by bentoriffic’s – CuteZcute panda lunch and decided to copy her sandwich and clementine. I was also inspired to put a grain … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Edible Bowls

Posted on August 19, 2012 by eclecticlamb

My 15 year old nephew wanted to make a meal with edible bowls. This is the same nephew who when he was young wanted to make a dinosaur shaped bread that stood up. (we made it happen) Since I am … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Cheese Pie with Rice Crust

Posted on April 22, 2012 by eclecticlamb

I enjoy trying new recipes so I do not have a lot of repeat recipes in a dinner rotation. This Zucchini and Cheese Pie is one recipe that has been in my menu rotation for many years. It is adapted … Continue reading →

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