How can we improve our packed lunches?
Summary
Chef Nevin Maguire joins Ciara Aldesco to discuss cost-effective packed lunch ideas amid rising living costs. They explore batch-prepping roasted chicken, homemade chicken goujons, and easy sausage rolls using puff pastry. Maguire also shares tips for making flavorful soups, tuna sandwiches, and one-pan chicken and chorizo rice bakes that reheat well for office meals.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Rise in packed lunches due to cost of living
Host's self-deprecating lunch habits
Tips for roasting and spicing chicken
Batch prepping chicken goujons for wraps
Storage times and repurposing roast chicken
Making homemade chicken fillet rolls
DIY sausage rolls with puff pastry
Office-friendly soups and orzo
Ultimate tuna sandwich recipe
Leftover strategies and chicken chorizo rice
Promoting the 'One Pan Wins' cookbook
Closing remarks and sign-off
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