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Quick Bites for the summer - Sandwiches & Toasties


When kids are around, the kitchen turns into a snack station—always buzzing with little tummies that never seem to stop asking for something yummy. Bread is the hero ingredient here, ready to transform into all kinds of magic. Golden French toast, gooey Nutella spreads, or fluffy scrambled egg toppers—they love it all.

Summer vacation was the perfect excuse to get creative. Quick sandwiches and cheesy pizza toasties came together in minutes, and every bite was met with happy munches. Simple, speedy, and oh‑so satisfying... bread really knows how to steal the show. 

 So here are the recipes:

 Egg & avocado sandwich

 Ingredients
2 hard boiled eggs- coarsely chopped
1 avocado 
Green lettuce
Spring onions finely chopped 
1 Tomato - deseeded and finely chopped
Salt & pepper
Bread slices

 Method
With a sharp knife cut the avocado lengthwise and twist halves apart. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon and mash it well. Add the eggs, tomato & spring onions and mix well. Season well with salt & pepper. Now spread this mixture between two slices of bread along with lettuce and enjoy your healthy sandwich. 

 My little brother was the first person who introduced me to this green-skinned, pear-shaped fruit known as avocados. They are very nutritious and loaded with healthy fats, fiber and various important nutrients. They are a great addition to salads & sandwiches and a good substitute for butter and mayonnaise. 

 Pizza toasties

 Ingredients
Bread slices cut in halves
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped olives
Chopped onions
Shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese or mix both. 
Olive oil
Dried Mixed herbs

 Method
Pre heat the oven at 200°C. 
Mix the tomatoes, onions and olives and put it on top of the bread slices. Top it off with some cheese. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle little mixed herbs. Bake in the oven for 10 mins. 
Enjoy it while it is still warm. 

 If there is a sudden craving for pizzas...and there are no pizza bases at home...this is my go-to dish.

So, there you go. 

Have it as an evening bite, tuck it into kids’ lunch boxes, or carry it along for a picnic. Cut into small squares and they double up as colorful party appetisers. With ingredients you’ll likely already have at home, these snacks are healthy, vibrant, and effortless to make. Go ahead—try it!

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