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Lunch & Dinner

I've heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I don't like to play favorites. Here are some of my go-to recipes for banishing hunger in the afternoon and evening!

Sandwiches, Wraps, & Burgers

Life is better when you can eat with your hands, amirite?

  • closeup shot of a hand grabbing a banh mi-style pork burger from the table.
    Asian Pork Burgers With Spicy Mayo & Pickled Veggies
  • closeup square hero of easy grille chicken pita wraps that are wrapped in parchment and tied with twine.
    Easy Grilled Chicken Pita Wraps
  • hero image of greek lamb burger on a wooden cutting block with tzatziki dripping down the side.
    Quick & Easy Greek Burgers with Feta & Tzatziki
  • close up of completed carls jr copycat santa fe chicken sandwich.
    Copycat Carl's Jr. Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich
  • square hero of chorizo sausage and fried potato tacos.
    Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chorizo
  • overhead shot of korean inspired bbq steak taco on a grey plate.
    Korean Inspired BBQ Steak Tacos
  • halved salmon fish burrito on a square turquoise plate with a halved avocado, tortilla chips, and escabeche.
    Grilled Salmon Burritos (Copycat Dos Coyotes California Fish Burritos)
  • square hero image of a hawaiian roll chicken slider on a small white appetizer plate.
    Hawaiian Roll Chicken Sliders With Grilled Pineapple

Take Out Fake Out

Calling for delivery is tempting at the end of a long day, but making your own favorites is an easy way to save a buck.

  • square hero shot of Korean-inspired kimchi, gochujang, and BBQ pork fried rice.
    BBQ Pork Fried Rice With Kimchi & Gochujang
  • square overhead shot of a bowl of homemade chicken hibachi at home.
    Easy Hibachi At Home
  • overhead shot of plated broccoli beef in a white pasta bowl with a black and white napkin, chopsticks.
    Easy Broccoli Beef
  • kung pao brussels sprouts in white pasta bowl on brown wood table with a black etched linen and embellished chopsticks.
    Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
  • aloo gobi over cumin scented rice with wedges of toasted naan in a white pasta bowl.
    Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi
  • flat lay shot of plated sheet pan cauliflower tikka masala.
    Easy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
  • mediterranean chicken tostada with zhoug green rice.
    Mediterranean-Inspired Zhoug Chicken Tostadas
  • assembled turmeric rice and zhoug chicken bowls with a chopped salad and drizzle of tzatziki.
    Zhoug Chicken (or Steak) With Turmeric Rice & Mediterranean Chopped Salad

Company-Worthy Mains

Don't get me wrong—I love a good side. But when you're puttin' on the ritz, these stunners are sure to satisfy.

  • final hero shot of instant pot beef stew over bed of mashed potatoes in a terracotta colored pasta bowl with a gold fork.
    Instant Pot Beef Stew with Bacon
  • red wine braised short ribs over parmesan polenta in a white pasta bowl garnished with fresh sage.
    Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Polenta
  • square hero image of a serving platter of 4 breasts of chicken limone garnished with sliced lemons and parsley.
    Easy Chicken al Limone (Italian Lemon Chicken)
  • slices of roasted pork tenderloin with ginger raisin pan sauce over a bed of rice in a white bowl.
    Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Raisin Pan Sauce
  • square hero image of Indian-style Tandoori spiced Dutch oven turkey breast served with creamy apple gravy and basmati rice.
    Dutch Oven Turkey Breast with Creamy Apple Gravy
  • overhead flat lay shot of two plates of roasted pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
    Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herbes de Provence Mustard, Sheet Pan Apples and Fall Vegetables
  • overhead shot of a plate of date night salmon with minty pea puree.
    Easy Salmon with Caramelized Carrots and Minty Pea Purée
  • square flat lay hero shot of a whole smoked boneless leg of lamb roast on a white serving platter with a sliver of a hand in the top left corner and a silver serving fork in the bottom right corner of the frame.
    Easy Smoked Boneless Leg of Lamb (Or Oven-Roasted)

Pantry Power

Because sometimes, grocery shopping isn't in the cards.

  • square hero image of two hands grabbing a Dutch oven filled with pizza-flavored cheesy white bean tomato bake made with dried beans.
    Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake With Dried Butter Beans
  • square hero image of wedges of Trader Joe's style Taiwanese scallion pancakes cut into wedges.
    DIY Trader Joe’s Scallion Pancakes (Taiwanese-Style) 
  • close up shot of a portion of pasta with white clam sauce garnished with parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper in a white pasta bowl.
    Pantry Pasta: Linguini and Clams
  • overhead shot of a bowl of sesame garlic ramen noodles.
    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

Soup's On

In my world, soup is a year-round staple. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for cleaning out the fridge.

  • square hero shot of a bowl of sweet potato and corn vegetarian tom kha Thai soup.
    Vegetarian Tom Kha Soup With Corn & Sweet Potatoes
  • square hero image of a black bowl of cauliflower potato leek soup topped with frizzled leeks, a thin stream of cream, and crushed chips on a white table.
    Cauliflower Potato Leek Soup
  • closeup shot of a bowl of copycat panera bread Mexican street corn chowder topped with fresh cilantro, roasted corn kernels, and hot sauce.
    Copycat Panera Mexican Street Corn Chowder Recipe
  • square hero image of roasted red pepper soup with gouda frico on a white table.
    Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Gouda Cheese Crisps
  • overhead square hero image of a bowl of gluten free potato soup topped with bacon bits, green onions, and a sprig of thyme.
    Loaded Instant Pot Gluten-Free Potato Soup
  • instant pot split pea and ham soup in a white pasta bowl on a grey dinner plate with a smoked gouda and ham sandwich on sourdough, a gold spoon, a tan waffle knit napkin and a sparkling water on a grey slate table.
    Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
  • square hero image of broccoli bacon cheddar soup in a white bowl being grabbed by two hands that are wrapped to the knuckles in a grey sweater.
    Easy Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat!)
  • overhead shot of white pasta bowl filled with instant pot veggie soup, a gold spoon and a mustard yellow and white linen napkin.
    Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Salad

Who says salad can't be the main event?? Not this gal.

  • overhead shot of delicata squash harvest salad in a white pasta bowl with a pale orange, brown and white plaid napkin and a glass of white wine.
    Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Creamy Maple Vinaigrette
  • square hero image of a peach burrata salad with tomatoes, basil, arugula, and white balsamic vinaigrette.
    Peach Caprese Salad With Tomatoes, Burrata & Arugula
  • square overhead closeup of chickpea tahini fall kale salad with two wooden serving spoons.
    Fall Kale Salad With Crispy Chickpeas & Tahini Dressing
  • closeup square image of roasted moroccan carrot salad.
    Moroccan Carrot Salad with Harissa & Preserved Lemon

More Dinner Inspiration

  • Brothy Italian White Beans & Greens Over Toast
  • Greek-Inspired Gluten Free Shepherd's Pie With Lamb
  • Swiss Cheese Ham Delights (Hawaiian Roll Sliders)
  • Campbell's Broccoli & Curried Chicken Divan Casserole
  • Easy Salmon Sweet Potato Cakes (Quick Pantry Recipe)
  • Spicy Pineapple Watermelon Salad With Jalapeños
  • Easy Gluten-Free Clam Chowder Recipe (San Francisco-Style)
  • Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Creamy Dijon Maple Vinaigrette
  • Easy, Spicy Black Bean Chicken Chili (No Cream Cheese!)
  • Loaded Potato Bar Ideas: What To Serve With Baked Potatoes & Mashed Potatoes
  • Easy Avocado Tartine
  • Top 12 Tips For Hosting The Holidays On A Budget (Without Feeling Stressed)
  • Dorm Survival 101: Struggle Meals & Musings For Incoming Freshmen
  • Easy Mushroom Tartine With Spreadable Goat Cheese
  • 21+ Egg Substitutes & Egg Replacements For Cooking, Baking, Breakfast, & More!
  • Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
  • Caramelized Onion, Potato And Cheese Pierogi
  • Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
  • Breakfast Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage
  • Mediterranean Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Onions and Chickpeas
  • Zucchini Linguine with Lemon, Feta, & Mint
  • Ribeye Steak with Harissa Roasted Vegetables
  • Cheap and Easy Steak Chili
  • Spicy Ginger Soy Eggplant
  • Ratatouille Style Ratatouille
  • Vegetarian Calabacitas Pot Pie
  • Chicken Paillards a.k.a. Chicken Fingers for Adults
  • Poutine with Sheet Pan Potato Wedges
  • How to Host a Soup Swap + Over 20 Yummy Soup Recipes

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