{"id":72270,"date":"2024-10-18T12:05:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T16:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/?p=72270"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:05:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T16:05:13","slug":"take-back-busy-school-days-with-simplicity-and-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/18\/take-back-busy-school-days-with-simplicity-and-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Back Busy School Days with Simplicity and Creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ease and convenience are the name of the game during the school year as parents and students alike adapt to overwhelming schedules, mounds of homework and seemingly never-ending after-school activities. Oftentimes it\u2019s school day meals that take a hit with families opting for quick bites or drive-thru dining, but that doesn\u2019t have to be the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing meals that are filling and flavorful can still be a quick endeavor \u2013 you just need creative recipes that help simplify school day schedules. In fact, with kids, more imagination can mean more deliciousness. This playful Caterpillar Sandwich is a ham and cheese spinoff crafted to excite little ones and their little taste buds at lunchtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s made with Kretschmar\u2019s premium deli meats and cheeses that are crafted for quality. From uniquely smoked ham to hand-trimmed fine cuts of beef and poultry, the off-the-bone deli meats come from the leanest, most tender cuts. Plus, the more than 16 flavors of award-winning deli cheeses are expertly handcrafted by Wisconsin cheesemakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These high-quality ingredients are made for more than just sandwiches, however. They\u2019re destined for flavors beyond sliced bread, such as Spiced Pineapple Skewers that are perfect for adding a dash of island delicacy to your midweek dinner menu. 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If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat grill to 300 F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim and cut pineapple and ham steak into 1-inch cubes, 1\/2-inch thick, and lay on paper towel to pat dry before placing in mixing bowl. Add barbecue sauce to bowl. Toss to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut bell peppers and red onion into equal-sized, 1-inch cubes. 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