Fancy Backyard Burgers

When you’re ready to make your burgers a little fancy, this is a great recipe to use. The vinegar and peppercorns give plain old burgers a whole different dimension and the yogurt mellows it out nicely.

Chicken Sandwich with Avocado

Anytime I cook chicken, whether it’s baking it in the oven or grilling it outside, I end up cooking some extra to have for sandwiches the next day. Here is one of my daughter’s favorite versions of the leftover chicken sandwich.

Grab and Go Tostados

Here’s a great light lunch that I make when I’m about to head out the door, or any day really. Last summer I made these when I had some girl friends over for lunch and they were a huge hit.

Italian Chicken Salad

We all know the traditional chicken salad with a mayonnaise base. The problem is that it isn’t all that healthy and I’m always nervous about packing it for lunch or a picnic because of the mayo.
So I’ve been experimenting a bit with an oil based dressing to use instead. Here’s my new favorite. I’m calling [...]

Lentil and Ham Pita

I’ve fallen in love with lentils lately. I love how fast they cook and obviously also the taste. But the main reason I’ve been cooking a lot with them is because they are so versatile. I’ve served them as a side dish, as soup, and even added them to burritos as fillings and put them [...]

Vegetable Wrap With Homemade Hummus

I love this veggie wrap with hummus. I usually end up making extra hummus for snacking later. It’s great with some raw veggies or pita chips. Of course you can also just make the hummus. Try making it the next time you have guests over as a healthy and very yummy snack. This is so [...]

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich With Mozzarella

Are you tired of the same old mixed salad for lunch? Then try these delicious eggplant sandwiches. They are the perfect lunch or even light dinner in the summer. Instead of grilling them in the oven, you can of course also grill these veggies outside on your regular grill. In my option that makes [...]

Recipe For A Cold Vegetable Wrap

This Veggie Wrap is stuffed full of fresh vegetables and sprouts and makes for a filling lunch that’s healthy and of course very yummy. Make these veggie wraps for your kids lunch boxes, take one as a brown bag lunch to the office, or bring them on a picnic.
Use whatever vegetables and lettuce is [...]

Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

If you love a good tuna sandwich, but hate how quickly the sandwich gets soggy if you are making it ahead of time, this tuna sandwich recipe is perfect for you. Not only does it taste great, it’s also a perfect make ahead lunch.