Lunch Recipes

2 packages yeast 2 cups lukewarm water 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup yellow cornmeal ¾ teaspoon nutmeg 3 ½ to 4 cups unbleached white...

Perfect for cold, dreary nights or as a nourishing antidote to rich holiday foods. 4 cups cubed potatoes (do not peel) 1½ cups coarsely chopped carrots 1 cup coarsely...

2 gallons cubed potatoes 3 quarts coarsely chopped carrots 2 quarts coarsely chopped celery 2 quarts sweet peas 1 quart string beans 10 green, red or yellow bell...

2 quarts bottled spring water or filtered water 1/4 cup loose black tea leaves or 8 standard tea bags 2 lemons, thinly sliced 2 medium, crisp apples, cut into thin...

1 cup unsalted matzo meal 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus oil for frying 1/2 cup water 3 peeled Granny Smith apples,...

1 large Granny Smith apple 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup dark...

Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper Salad: 6 cups arugula...

Salsa Fresca: 3 cups diced tomatoes ½ cup diced white onion 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh...

1 pound dried navy (pea) beans, rinsed and picked over 1 smoked ham hock (about 3/4 pound) 2 1/2 quarts water 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt...

Red Pepper Pesto: 2 large red bell peppers 1⁄3 cup chopped walnuts 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon...

Shrimp: 2 (12-ounce) bottles beer, preferably lager ¾ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup crab-boil seasoning (such as Old Bay) 1 teaspoon...

3/4 cup instant whole grain brown rice 1 cup water 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2/3 cup plus 6 tablespoons salsa, divided 3/4 cup (3 ounces)...

1 cup diced bacon 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper 1...

1 head of green cabbage, sliced thinly ½ cup finely shredded carrot ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ¾ cup crumbled Roquefort cheese, divided ½ cup Mexican sour...

1 cup Texmati brown rice (American basmati rice) 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black...

4 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces 1⁄3 cup mild hot sauce (such as Durkee Red Hot) ½ cup finely crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 pounds...

Vegetable cooking oil spray 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups...

2 medium-size butternut squash 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2...

2 quarts water 4 ears sweet corn 1 large bunch kale, stems removed (about 1 pound) 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 large tomato,...

1/2 small cantaloupe, balled or cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 2 small tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1...

4 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped 1 pound fresh mozzarella, chopped ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped ¼ cup extra virgin olive...

Carolina Coleslaw: 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage 1/2 cup julienned red and/or green bell pepper 2 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 ...

Salad: 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and torn into small pieces 1 head cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 box...

Blintz layer: 1/4 cup melted butter 4 eggs 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon...

Pistachio Pesto: 1 cups shelled pistachios, divided 1 garlic clove 1 shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon capers 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon...

4 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/4 cup fat free sour cream 2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup finely chopped...

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped leeks or onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 pound ground turkey sausage 3 cups...

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup chopped jarred sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup lower-sodium...

Black-Bean Mustard Basting Sauce: 1/2 cup Asian black bean sauce 1/4 cup White Zinfandel 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard 2 teaspoons tamari 1 teaspoon...

8 ounces (2 cups) small shell pasta 12 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo sausage (about 3 links), casings removed 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or...

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup) 1 celery rib, diced (about 1/2 cup) 3 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14...

3/4 pound ground lean beef 1 cup diced onion 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 (15-ounce) can lower-sodium tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups water 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 1...

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound Manila clams 1 pound black mussels 4 crab legs 2 tablespoons chopped garlic ¼ onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped bell peppers...

2 cups torn romaine lettuce 3 cups mesclun mix 2 cups orange sections 1/2 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced 4 ounces...

Soup: 1 (4- to 5-pound) chicken, giblets removed 2 stalks celery with leaves, halved 1 medium onion, quartered 3 carrots, peeled and halved 1 parsnip, peeled and...

2 quarts bottled spring water or filtered water 1/4 cup loose black tea leaves or 8 standard tea bags Sugar 2 lemons, thinly sliced 8 leafy sprigs mint

2 cups finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano) 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise, divided 1 small garlic...

Dressing: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon...

2 tablespoons olive oil 40 large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup...

2 cups cooked fresh or frozen corn 1 medium zucchini, diced (about 2 cups) 2 medium tomatoes, cored and cut in cubes (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons chopped...