Loads of parents have been emailing me recently wanting a list of recipes and ideas for school lunches. You want the lunch you send off with your kids to be healthy and delicious, but also easy for you to put together when you’re short on time. Here’s one lunch that both of you can enjoy at school or work.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Olives on Bowties (Serves 4)

1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
2 Tsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Fresh Thyme or 1/4 Dried Thyme
1 Clove Garlic
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/3 Cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
8 oz Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta (about 1/2 a bag or box)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss the first 5 ingredients together on a sheet tray to coat the tomatoes.
3. Bake for 25 minutes or until tomatoes are starting to burst.
4. While the tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions.
5. Combine the tomatoes, pasta, olives and cheese and toss to combine.
6. Serve.

Pair with Steamed Broccoli with Carrot, Ginger, Miso Dip, Carrot Ginger Miso Dip Brown Rice Crisp-Wee Treats Brown Rice Crisp Wee Treats
and grapes.

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Bio: I started modeling and traveling the world at a very young age, tasting and being turned onto foods that were exciting and exotic to my Kentucky bred palette. When I was living in Paris, Milan, New York and traveling to places like Tokyo, Morocco and Sydney, I became obsessed with learning about local cuisine. I later went to culinary school. Then I became a parent. Parents’ lives are busy, but we also want our kids to have the best, so I started weelicious.com. The recipes are delicious, nutritious, and easy, but most important, they’re fast. I make cooking fun for both of us. I prop my son in his high chair and let him be part of the process. Who knows, maybe Kenya will be a great chef someday. Ahh… a mother’s dream.