A. The best way to make sure your kids devour what you've put in their lunchboxes is to tell them that whatever they do, do not under any circumstance eat what you've prepared. Instruct them to trade their lunches with someone else or simply throw them away. This will ensure that not only will they eat their lunches, but do so happily. It's the little victories that keep us going. I'm giving you a few recipes that my kids really enjoy - one is a very picky eater and one eats anything not nailed down.

HUMMUS

15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained, reserving 1/3 cup liquid

Juice from 1 lemon

1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

In a food processor or blender, blend beans with lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and pepper. The texture of the hummus is up to you. Serve with pita crisps, or whole-wheat crackers. It is also good as a sandwich spread with smoked turkey or chicken.

TURKEY PITA WITH HUMMUS

2 pounds boneless, skinless turkey breasts

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for sautéing

4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

4 loaves pita bread (halved)