Need to use up that leftover Easter ham? This is perfect for that – and the loads of veggies that are taking up space in your fridge that may or may not be on this side of the decency factor? Even better. Assuming none of your fiber-rich pals have fuzz on them – toss ’em…
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Classic Deli Hoagie
Ever wanted a really great sandwich but didn’t want to A. leave the house or B. spend $13 on some slices of bread with a few measly cold cuts and limp lettuce? And probably not even get some chips? This ticks all the boxes of a great deli sub without the price, waiting in line…
Steak Salad
This is a super easy and delicious salad to make for a filling lunch or casual dinner. We had some leftover steaks from the other night, and figured we’d try to add a little pizzazz to our plain ol’ Caesar-ish salad. I say -ish because we didn’t have a traditional Caesar dressing but we did…
French Bread Pizza
This is seriously one of the easiest and fastest “hot lunch” recipes you can make to feed hungry bellies. With a loaf of bread and some pantry staples you can have lunch – or a snack – on the table in under 15 minutes. My oldest sous chef came home the other day and needed…
Tuna Salad with Parmesan and Capers
One of my favorite lunch memories is coming home from church and my mom making tuna melts. They are a core memory and one of my favorite ways to indulge my love of tuna. Promise I’m not a cat! The toasty, crusty bread, warm and gooey cheese and the tang of the tuna had me…
Dill Tuna Salad Sliders
Its a rainy icky day here in DC, and while I was hungry, I wasn’t starving. Enter these super simple, ready in under 5 minute sliders. Perfect when you need to eat, but don’t need a 3 course meal. They require only a few ingredients that most people stock in their cabinets! Easy, quick and…
Acorn Squash Soup with Apples and Caramelized Onions
Sometimes winter days just call out for a nice warm bowl of soup. And sometimes, those calls dovetail with fruits and vegetables that really really need to be used up! Enter the following recipe that came about because of necessity and trying hard not to waste food. I had an acorn squash that was so…
Faux Gourmand 