Whether it’s for school or work, packing a lunch box can be a bit of a chore, but what if you could whip up a recipe that is easy and simple?
George Georgievski’s lunchbox creations have captivated people worldwide, with American Express Magazine crowning him the ‘most inspiring lunch creator in the world’. Known as ‘the school lunchbox dad’, George is an engaged parent to two daughters. He is a prankster and an unashamed ‘dad joker’ who has taken to social media to share his inspirational bento-style lunchbox creations.
It all began when he took on preparing school lunches for his daughters each day. After searching for great lunch hacks online and finding there wasn’t much out there, George began creating his own ‘dad-hacks’ and recipes.
Bite-Sized Pizza Bites
(makes 9)
These delicious, bite-sized pizza snacks developed by @schoollunchbox using Wiltshire’s perforated muffin trays are the perfect addition to any lunch box and are so quick and easy to create.
• 2 Puff Pastry Sheets
• 200g Fresh Mozzarella
• 1 Bunch of Basil
• 1 Tomato Paste
• 1 Egg (for Egg Wash)
• Any other toppings you desire
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
2. Cut your puff pastry sheets into nine squares and line each of the induvial moulds of your Wiltshire muffin tray with each square of pastry.
3. Place a dollop of tomato paste, a piece of fresh mozzarella and a basil leaf into each mould.
4. Add in any additional toppings during this stage.
5. Grab your second sheet of puff pastry, cut into nine squares and place one on top of each mould to create a cover over each pizza bite.
6. Evenly coat your egg wash over each puff pastry bite.
7. Place the muffin tray into the oven for 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Ice Cream Cone Nacho’s
The simple yet delicious snacks that the kids will be looking forward to all day. These single-serve nachos by @schoollunchbox using the Wiltshire muffin trays are delicious for packing in your lunchbox or for a quick after school snack.
• 1 packet of tortillas
• 1 bag of corn chips
• Cupcake liners
• 1 bag of grated cheese
• Freshly chopped red onion
• 1 fresh tomato
• 1 avocado
• Any other toppings you desire
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Place two muffin trays on your kitchen bench- one right side up and the other upside down.
3. Line the suitable facing tray with as many cupcake liners as you wish and place corn chips in each liner facing upwards.
4. Sprinkle some cheese over the top of the corn chips.
5. Next, grab your tortillas and roll them into a cone and place them into the gaps of your upside-down muffin tray so that the tortillas are lying flat.
6. Fill each tortilla with cheese (as much as desired).
7. Place both muffin trays into the oven for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
8. Whilst your tortillas are in the oven, chop up your desired vegetables for toppings (e.g. tomato, red onion, avocado etc.)
9. Pull trays out of the oven and place your freshly chopped red onion, tomato, avocado (or whichever toppings you like) on top of the cupcake liner with corn chips and melted cheese.
10. Do the same with the tortillas; fill with your desired toppings.
‘Gangsta’ Wraps
For a delicious and quick snack, these fresh miniature tacos are sure to be a hit with the kids. @schoollunchbox again used his Wiltshire muffin trays to come up with a creative snack that’s healthy and delicious and perfect for tying the kids over until dinner.
• 1 packet of tortillas/wraps
• 1 packet of grated cheese
• 1 tomato
• 1 avocado
• Chopped iceberg lettuce
• Any other toppings you wish to add
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Grab your tortillas and a round cooking cutter (you can use a knife as well) and cut out small circles (as many as you wish to make).
3. Place an upside-down muffin tray on your kitchen bench and begin to place each tortilla circle and fold so that they are sat upright in between each muffin mould to form miniature taco shells.
4. Place the tray in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Whilst your tortillas are in the oven, chop up your desired vegetables for toppings (e.g. tomato, red onion, avocado etc.)
6. Remove the muffin tray from the oven, carefully grab each miniature taco shell from the upside-down muffin tray, and place it on a wooden board or plate.
7. Now’s the fun part! Grab your pre-chopped vegetables and begin filling each mini taco shell.
