We all want to make nutritious and appealing lunches for our children. The problem is, it’s pretty easy to fall into a lunch rut.

We can all use inspiration now and then, which is why we’re sharing some of our tastiest kid-friendly lunch options with you.

36 recipes that are delicious, unique, and not to mention, kid AND parent approved?

You can thank us later.

1. Heavenly Pasta Bake by Faigy Grossman

   

2. Hush Puppy Deli Roll Pinwheels by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

   

3. Pizza Bourekas by Tamar Teitelbaum

   

4. Meat Calzones by Chayie Schlisselfeld

   

5. Protein-Packed Pancakes, 3 Ways by Rorie Weisberg

   

6. Broccoli Cheese Bites by Elky Friedman

   

7. Easy Pizza Babka by Nechama Norman

   

8. Cream Cheese, Lox, and Bagel Rolls by Charnie Kohn

   

9. Tuna Rolls by Esther Ottensoser

   

10. “Pizzadillas” and Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas by Chayie Schlisselfeld

    

11. Turkey Rollup by Rorie Weisberg

    

12. Chicken Salad 2 Ways from the Nitra Cookbook

    

13. Pan Pizza from the Dining In Cookbook

    

14. Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup & Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches by Sarah Lasry

    

15. Fried Mozzarella Sandwich by Sussy Krausz

    

16. Maple-BBQ Franks ‘n Beans by Miriam Pascal

    

17. Lasagna Pepper Boats by Elky Friedman

    

18. Deli Roll Pinwheels with Chopped Salad by Jamie Geller

    

19. Homemade Fish Sticks by Sina Mizrahi

    

20. Pita Chicken Pockets from the Nitra Cookbook

    

21. Pizza Ravioli with Garlic White Sauce by Victoria Dwek

    

22. Margherita Pizza on Focaccia by Sina Mizrahi

    

23. Baked Cauliflower Burgers by Lukas Volger

    

24. Pizza Quiche by Chayie Schlisselfeld

    

25. Panini Wraps by Elky Friedman

    

26. Faked Ziti by Esty Wolbe

    

27. Golden Shnitzel Bites by Brynie Greisman

    

28. Sloppy Joe Pita Sandwiches from the Nitra Cookbook

    

29. Mini Chicken Dogs by Chavi Feldman

    

30. Allergy-Friendly French Toast by Chevy Slomovics and Raizy Janklowitz

    

31. Tuna Tacos by Chayie Schlisselfeld

    

32. Light, Refreshing Tuna Salad Sandwich by Sussy Krausz

    

33. Three-Cheese Breakfast Pizza by Sara and Yossi Goldstein

    

34. Turkey & Avocado Sandwich with Herby Slaw and Mustard-Mayo by Victoria Dwek

    

35. Cheesy Orzo Mac and Cheese by Norene Gilletz

    

36. Bright Chicken Burritos by Jamie Geller