Lunch

Spice up your lunch routine with my awesome collection of recipes that’ll make your midday break the highlight of your day! I’m sharing a variety of tasty lunch ideas that promise to satisfy your cravings and keep you fueled up. Some of my favorite meal-prep ideas are my barley lentil soup, slow-cooked Italian white beans, and mushroom farrotto.

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A bowl of lemon pesto with a spoon in it.

Lemon Pesto (20-Minute Recipe!)

This bright and citrusy lemon pesto is a luxurious no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts,...

A casserole dish with baked chicken thighs coated in a tomato sauce.

Spicy Tangy Baked Chicken Curry

This spicy, tangy Indian-inspired baked chicken curry recipe is an extra-flavorful dinner you will absolutely love! Chicken thighs are coated...

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in carbonara sauce and topped with sage leaves, mushrooms, cheese, and black pepper.

Mushroom Carbonara with Crispy Sage (Vegetarian)

Who knew a meatless carbonara could be so good? This mushroom carbonara recipe is silky and rich, with bits of...

A bowl of pomodoro sauce with a wooden spoon in it.

Pomodoro Sauce (Pomodoro di Sugo)

Looking for a delicious tomato sauce? This traditional Italian pomodoro sauce recipe requires just five ingredients: tomatoes, basil, olive oil,...

A buckwheat crepe on a plate folded into a triangle topped with jam and brie cheese.

Buckwheat Crêpes (French-Inspired)

These French-inspired buckwheat crêpes are light, nutty, and versatile enough for sweet and savory applications. Adapted from David Lebovitz, they're...

A pan pizza in a cast-iron skillet with a piece taken out and put on a plate next to it.

White Mushroom Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

This white mushroom pizza is loaded with cheesy Gruyère, crisp roasted mushrooms, a creamy white sauce, and a drizzle of...

A plate of chicken shawarma topped with herbs on a linen napkin.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

This oven-roasted chicken shawarma features chicken thighs coated in an exceptionally flavorful mix of spices, then baked and served with...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta (Quick & Easy!)

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe is a perfect example of how a simple dish can be greater than the...

A bowl with a thick, pale yellow, creamy sauce dotted with black pepper and wooden spoon in it.

Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...

A deeply browned roasted and trussed chicken in a cast-iron pan.

Samin Nosrat’s Oven-Roasted Buttermilk Chicken

Out of the dozens of roasted chicken recipes I've tried in my life, Samin Nosrat's buttermilk chicken takes the cake....

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A textured bowl with broth, brown lentils and barley topped with yogurt, chili flakes, parsley, and onions.

Barley Lentil Soup with Mint Yogurt and Lots of Onions

Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish mujadara, this warming, spice-infused barley lentil soup is topped with mint yogurt and deeply...

A bowl of rigatoni in a tomato sauce with grated cheese and a fork.

Rigatoni all’Amatriciana

A classic for a reason, rigatoni all'amatriciana is a deeply savory pasta dish laced in a light tomato sauce with...

A dutch oven with a chunky marinara sauce, a wooden spoon, and bits of cooked basil.

Hearty Marinara Sauce

Thanks to a flavorful burst of aromatics, this homemade hearty marinara sauce recipe delivers the rich, slow-simmered taste of an...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

This creamy lobster pasta is my new favorite special occasion meal, perfect for the holidays or a special Valentine's Day...

Shrimp Scampi Without Wine (Quick & Easy Recipe!)

This is the *best* shrimp scampi without wine, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp in a silky, garlicky lemon butter sauce. It's...

A plate of pasta twirled with salmon and a lemon wedge and more pasta and salmon in the background.

Salmon Pasta Without Cream

You'll love this salmon pasta without cream, featuring lots of garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and flaky salmon. Thanks to...

A wooden bowl with yogurt, a poached egg, and a spiced oil with walnuts and a spoon in the background.

Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe

Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you...

Creamy cooked white beans in a golden broth flecked with spices.

Slow-Cooked Italian White Beans

These delicately slow-cooked Italian beans are creamy, tender, and lightly spiced with chili flakes, garlic, and thyme! After cooking dozens...

A bowl of fish in a tomato sauce with fresh herbs and alliums on top.

Tomato Poached Fish with Fennel and Orange

You'll love this impressive and easy recipe for tomato poached fish in an aromatic tomato sauce flecked with fennel, chili...