Bon Appétit

The pasta will continue to absorb the broth as it sits, so use a small noodle like ditalini, stars, or alphabet shapes.

Loaded with oats and bananas, this is a great treat to have on hand after soccer or baseball practice.

Use a frozen whole grain waffle, or freeze leftover homemade waffles between sheets of waxed paper.

You can pack the peanut butter in a plastic pastry bag, but a resealable plastic bag works just as well.

This white chili recipe works well with ground chicken or turkey, too.

Leftovers are the key to packing lunches easily—and this recipe is perfect for that. Plus it freezes well, too; if you freeze in small portioned containers, all you have to do is reheat and go.

Try pouring the soup directly over the sliced sandwich for an irresistible cheesy bread soup.

It’s simple, sweet, and gets better as it sits.

Make a big batch of this crunchy oven-fried chicken on Sunday for easy packing during the week. A little grated cheese in the breadcrumbs is a welcome addition.

Use this boiled egg recipe to boil 'em in bulk at the beginning of the week. Make egg salad with the egg-stras!

A power lunch for grown-ups and kids alike.

Separate compartments are key to packing this lunch. Switch up the fixings to keep it fresh: Salsa, guac, and sour cream are all good options.

All those spices and sauces add up to some truly complex flavors. (This recipe was developed with IBM's Chef Watson.)