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These Cold Lunches Are Hot!

Tired of composting half-eaten sandwiches? Truth is, bigger kids want something a little more interesting in their lunch bags. Here's how to turn last night's leftovers into great school (or any day) lunches.

By Dorothy Foltz-Gray

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Mini Chicken Sliders

Cut leftover chicken or beef burgers into quarters and slide between whole wheat minibun halves. Send several with a side of lettuce and tomato, suggests mom and dietitian Jodi Greebel, president of Citrition, a nutrition counseling practice in New York City. Send along with leftover hummus and carrot sticks: No matter their age, most kids love hummus (and dipping).

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