Lunch recipes

A large and juicy sub sandwich can easily become a filling lunch. Fill the bun with a mixture of roasted vegetables and meat, add slices of cheese, and bake until melted. The secret ingredient in this sandwich is...

This delicious, easy-to-prepare salmon is served with a refreshing cucumber salad in a yogurt-dill dressing. To prevent the salad from becoming too watery, it's important to drain as much of the liquid as possible from the cucumbers and...

For these sandwiches, it's best to use skirt steak, a more affordable and everyday cut, cut from the steer's diaphragm. When quickly grilled to medium rare, this lean steak remains juicy. To...

Oklahoma-style burgers differ from other burgers in the way the patties are fried. They're also called smash burgers, a derivative of the word "smash." The ground meat is formed into a ball, which is then fried in a frying pan...

Chicken in a rich, spicy sauce with carrots, celery, and green peas is served in individual pots under edible lids made of crispy, golden-brown pastry. It can be cooked in ovenproof bowls or...

Surprise your guests and serve freshly baked homemade buns instead of regular bread at your next holiday dinner. To avoid the pre-holiday rush, bake them ahead of time, but don't overbake them...

Be sure to prepare this colorful salad in a large clear glass bowl so its vibrant layers are clearly visible. If you don't have one, you can make a portioned version in individual half-liter jars...

Tender lamb chops on the bone require no marinating and are incredibly juicy and delicious when pan-fried. Ask your butcher to trim the ribs for a crisp,...

London broil steak is a rather tough cut from the steer thigh, but when cooked and served correctly, it will literally melt in your mouth. Marinate the meat in tequila with spices and herbs, preferably...

Even the most non-vegetarian will love these black bean burgers. To ensure the burgers retain their shape and texture, some of the beans are ground to a paste-like consistency, while others...

Sweet potato puree and Jamaican jerk seasoning imbue these biscuits with the sweet and spicy flavor typical of Caribbean cuisine. They're easy to make and ready in less than an hour. Don't over-knead the dough, and the biscuits...

A wonderful salad for the holiday table. Slices of roasted duck breast are tossed with endive, oranges, raspberries, and pecans in a tart sherry-based vinaigrette. Everything...

A slow cooker helps you make Indian biryani (a pilaf-like dish) with shrimp quickly and without the mess of extra dishes. First, you fry the shrimp with spices, then pressure cook the shrimp...

To cook delicious fresh salmon, all you need is high-quality olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a cast-iron grill pan. The fish is first pan-fried on the stovetop and then finished...

Spoonbread is a soft, pudding-like cornbread popular in the Southern United States, typically served as a side dish. This recipe features individual loaves baked in a muffin tin. They...

These sandwiches aren't made with bread or buns, but with baked potatoes! You'll need large potatoes, preferably without eyes. The potatoes are baked in the microwave, then flattened and...

Delicious popovers with chicken and vegetables in a velvety sauce will please both adults and children. They are puffed, hollow buns that are filled with filling when served. You can...

This healthy sandwich is perfect for lunch at work. Slices of Black Forest ham are sandwiched between two slices of whole-grain bread, spread with a goat cheese and pumpkin seed paste.

These miniature sandwiches on potato buns are easy for little hands to hold, making them perfect for school snacks. Each sandwich is packed with flavor (thanks to the mayo and...

Pull-apart bread looks much more appetizing than regular bread, and it's perfect for serving not only for lunch but also as an appetizer at a house party. Everyone can tear off a slice of the fragrant, warm...

Bread bowl dipping sauce is a stunning appetizer for house parties. But you can go one step further to delight your guests by making individual mini bowls of creamed spinach dip with...

Ina Garten suggests making a hearty baked pasta dish from leftover tomato and eggplant soup, mixing it with cooked macaroni, mozzarella, and Parmesan. This way, a small amount of soup...

Make these fragrant flatbreads at least once, and you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones. The addition of turmeric gives them a wonderful golden color and a spicy aroma. And best of all...

Making focaccia at home is easy, but to ensure it turns out perfectly delicious, soft, and flavorful, there are a couple of tricks. After placing the dough in a pan, make plenty of indentations with your fingers, and...

Farfalle pasta (butterflies) is made with turkey, frozen green peas, and cremini mushrooms, infusing them with a bouquet of flavors that perfectly complement Grana Padano cheese. Cremini mushrooms are mature...

This juicy and filling sandwich is made with thin slices of roasted pork loin, topped with roasted onions and homemade pickled Fresno peppers. Before baking, the pork loin is tied with twine and then...

This premium sandwich is perfect in every way: arugula mayonnaise sauce, fennel-infused coleslaw, juicy grilled ribeye steak, and Gruyère béchamel sauce. And the combination of all these ingredients will be especially captivating.

The filling for these sandwiches is made from pork shoulder, roasted to the point where it easily pulls apart along the grain. Before baking, the whole shoulder is marinated in a dry spice mix. If...

This American Cobb salad recipe is a bit different from the classic version. It includes all the traditional ingredients, but the blue cheese is added as part of the salad rather than as a separate layer...

Pack your cheesy pasta with healthy fiber by adding blanched broccolini and spinach. The sauce itself is made with a blend of Italian provolone and Asiago cheeses. Together, they provide...

Macaroni and cheese in a velvety cheddar and tangy Pepper Jack sauce are baked under a crispy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crumbled fried bacon. A distinctive, rich...

One of the easiest crispy chicken wings recipes that will delight all lovers of sweet and spicy flavors. This recipe uses shoulder chicken wings, but you can use a different variety if you prefer...

Juicy, firm meatballs in tomato sauce are great not only as a main course with a side dish, but also as appetizers to delight a crowd at a house party. Each meatball...

Venezuelan empanadas are made with a dough kneaded with corn flour, which distinguishes them from similar pastries in other Latin American countries. This recipe uses a special...

Transform pears into a sophisticated restaurant-quality dish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish with meat. Pear halves are filled with crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts.

These individual tarts are surprisingly simple to make, but the flavor is incredibly rich and complex, thanks to a filling of sweet-and-spicy caramelized onions, tart-and-creamy goat cheese,...

This hearty and flavorful Moroccan-inspired soup is a delicious way to use up leftover grilled chicken. Even if you only have half a chicken left, use the bones for a hearty...

Have fun baking Italian focaccia with your kids. They'll love helping you measure and mix ingredients, knead the dough, and decorate it with tomatoes, basil, and grated...

This quick pasta in cheese sauce with tomatoes can be served as a standalone vegetarian dish or as a side dish for meat or chicken. To prepare, you'll need soft cheese...

The delicious barbecue pork for this sandwich can be made without firing up an outdoor grill. The pork shoulder will simmer for several hours in barbecue sauce in a slow cooker, resulting in a deliciously juicy...

These Chinese-style sandwiches with pork, pickled cucumbers and carrots, sweet and spicy mustard sauce, and sweet chili sauce will captivate everyone with their combination of flavors. The filling is...

These sandwiches are made with picadillo, a thick, ground meat sauce with olives, raisins, onions, and spices. This recipe uses lean ground turkey. Fry it with the rest of the...

Make a Mexican-style mac 'n' cheese casserole by topping macaroni and cheese sauce with roasted corn, tomatoes, and chili peppers. Top with grated cheese and...

To make this simple cheese spread, simply combine grated cheese with mayonnaise, chopped canned pimento peppers, and spices, then spread on bread and enjoy. The combination...

Make a complete meal in one bowl: steamed rice with spicy black beans, fried chicken pieces, and fresh herbs. When choosing chicken, choose boneless, skinless thighs: they...

Ina Garten makes patties from a blend of three types of ground meat – beef, pork, and veal – and they turn out very juicy with a rich flavor that perfectly complements fried onions and thyme.

Despite the name, this pork is oven-baked, so you can enjoy its summery barbecue flavor any time of year and in any weather. To prepare it, you'll need a tightly-fitting cauldron...

These elegant roses will add a touch of beauty to your light spring lunch. They pair especially well with a leafy salad in a herby vinaigrette. They're much easier to prepare than you might think...

This flavorful turkey bread stuffing combines rich, roasted shiitake mushrooms with sweet-spicy chunks of butternut squash and shallots simmered in natural apple cider. The base...