Best Of 'Sack Lunch'

Robin Bellinger is off blogging duty this week, so we're rounding up the best posts from her Sack Lunch recipe columns!

Black Beans with Rice, or 'Spotted Rooster': Make a big pot of black beans with rice and you'll have enough food to last you a week of lunches. You can eat it plain or with extras like salsa, yogurt, or cheese.

Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwich: Bellinger started eating peanut butter and honey sandwiches in summer camp as a teenager. She still loves the sandwich today, but makes a somewhat less indulgent version with spelt bread instead of wheat.

Turkey and Coleslaw Sandwich: One of Bellinger's favorite sandwiches is with turkey and coleslaw, but she felt compelled to make a homemade version since she was dissatisfied with the counterpart at most delis.

Cold Sesame Noodles: When the weather's hot, cold sesame noodles flavored with sesame, peanut butter, and soy sauce will help you cool down.

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