Working from home doesn’t mean you’re stuck with a sad desk lunch. With La Brea Bakery artisan breads, you have endless options for midday meals that are quick to prepare and will get you ready for the second half of your workday with a smile!
Here are three of our favorite tasty recipes from our new cookbook:
Open-Faced Golden Beet Tartine
Ingredients
- 8 slices of La Brea Bakery French Loaf
- 6 small golden beets, washed and trimmed
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 8 oz. herbed chèvre cheese
- Optional: Spinach and avocado in season for a heartier sandwich
Preparation
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut beets in half; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place beets on aluminum foil; top with parchment paper, wrap and seal. Bake 40-45 minutes or until tender.
- Remove beets from the oven and let cool. Use a paper towel to rub off the skin. Slice and set aside.
- Toast bread and spread with chèvre cheese.
- Layer beets on top; season with salt and pepper
Prep Tip: Bake beets and remove the skin the day before.
Grilled Peach Salad with Toasted Sunflower Honey Batons
Honey wheat and toasted sunflower seeds lend a hearty flavor and texture to La Brea Bakery toast batons, the perfect accompaniment to this fresh spring salad.
Find the full recipe in our cookbook!
Prep Tip: Grill the peaches ahead of time and serve cold!
Green Goddess Grilled Cheese
Bright and fresh, Green Goddess herb pesto pairs beautifully with our Multigrain Loaf, spinach, avocado, and Monterey jack and feta cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich with gourmet flair.
Get our new cookbook for the full recipe!
Prep Tip: Buy premade green goddess pesto at your local supermarket.
Show Us Your Work-From-Home Lunch!
We would love to see how you’ve used La Brea Bakery breads to add fun and flavor to your lunch creations — share them on our Facebook or Instagram pages, and be sure to use the hashtag #LaBreaBakery.
Find More Recipe Inspiration in Our New Cookbook
Our new cookbook, “From Starter to Finish: Sourdough Breadmaking and Culinary Inspirations,” is perfect for artisan bread lovers! This collection of simple recipes incorporating artisan bread is designed for both seasoned and aspiring home bakers and chefs, passionate sourdough aficionados, and devotees of the La Brea Bakery brand.
