Lunch

Lunch is important for mid-day fuel! Plus, as a busy mama, I’m limited on the time I have to make it! My lunches are easy and delicious!

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    Steak Bibimbap

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Bibimbap is a vibrant and popular Korean dish that features veggies both raw and sautéed, a protein, and a sunny side up egg – served over a bed of rice! I saw it on a cooking show years ago and have wanted to try it ever since! This Steak Bibimbap was super flavorful, unique, and easy to make! There was so much going on, so many different textures and temperatures, which made it really fun to dissect! The crunchy carrot and cucumber, that flavorful marinated steak, the crispy rice, the lemon gochujang glaze?! It was awesome.

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    Bacon Jam Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This time of year, all I want to eat are fresh veggies, salads, wraps, and sandwiches! They just really hit the spot for me on a hot sunny day! These Bacon Jam Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps were crunchy, creamy, and filled with flavor. The chicken was warm and juicy; the bacon jam was crunchy and sweet! Then you have that smoky chilled Caesar dressing, which was super easy to make and added SO much flavor! Everything was all wrapped into a tortilla with some toasted corn and fresh lettuce, then toasted until golden. These were ridiculously good and everything was made in just one pot!

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    Grilled Mac and Cheese

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Occasionally, my kids will request a blue box of some classic mac and cheese – and of course, I’m always adding stuff to it and putting some spin on it. It’s nice when you need something easy, and then you’ve hopefully got some leftovers too! It turns out, leftover mac and cheese makes a darn good sandwich! These Grilled Mac and Cheese sandwiches were cheesy and nostalgic AF! They were so easy to make and such a crafty way to enhance some leftover mac and cheese!

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    Smoked Andouille Sausage Gyros

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Every once in a while, I get a huge craving for some Gyros! Juicy meat, a soft pita, a garlicky tzatziki sauce – it’s just such a favorite of mine! I wanted to do a unique and easy spin on the classic gyro, so I decided to make these Smoked Andouille Sausage Gyros! These were juicy, smoky, a little spicy, and SUPER yummy! They came together quick too, so this would be a really great recipe for a busy weekday or weekend! Gyro vibes without all the extra hassle!

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    Cheesy Smashburger Fries

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    I’m such a big fan of cheesy fries! I mean, who isn’t? The whole smashburger vibe too? YUM. These Cheesy Smashburger Fries made such a delicious snack for me and my family. The homemade fries were crunchy and salty, the beef gave a crispy burger type of taste, and the toppings couldn’t have been a better fit. Gooey cheese, crunchy pickles, fresh onion, sesame seeds, then that Big Mac style sauce drizzled over top? It turned out so good!

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    Italian Grinder Sub

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    It’s almost picnic season, beach season, cold sandwich season. When it’s warm and sunny, I want all the fresh, chilled foods! This recipe for Italian Grinder Sub Sandwiches was everything we could’ve wanted for lunch! These were stacked with turkey, salami, provolone, crispy prosciutto, a bunch of fresh veggies, and I made a chili grinder slaw to smear all over inside. It was creamy, crunchy, tangy, and super fresh. This recipe made a ton of subs too, so it’s the perfect thing to stock your cooler with and head out to catch some rays. These rocked!

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    California Chicken Burger

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This California Chicken Burger was so fresh, unique, and juicy! The burger patty had this lemony essence; and that avocado sauce was creamy and vibrant! The fresh veggies piled on there was the perfect balance between hot, cold, crunch, and that warm buttery brioche bun just really took it all over the top. This was so yummy!

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    15 Unique Jalapeño Recipes

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Jalapeño peppers are loved by many! They’re extremely versatile! You can choose your spice level depending on whether you want to leave the seeds in or not and depending on how many you want to use! This roundup features 15 Unique Jalapeño Recipes that are sure to impress! These creative and totally outside the box recipes highlight just how many cool things you can do with these wonderful little peppers!

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    Avocado Shrimp Salad

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This time of the year, I am chomping at the bit for summer! I want all the chilled, bright, vibrant things! This Avocado Shrimp Salad was full of flavor, and it totally felt like sunshine! The big juicy shrimp, the huge chunks of avocado, the chili lime oil, the charred corn, cilantro, the lime juice burst on the palate – I mean this had so much going on! This was really simple to make, and it would be perfect for an upcoming potluck or holiday! It was so unique and also offers a ton of protein and healthy fats from the avocado too!

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    Blueberry and Sausage Stuffed Pancakes

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    These Blueberry and Sausage Stuffed Pancakes were packed with juicy berries, sweet maple syrup, and savory breakfast sausage! These were so easy to make and SO delicious! Just one pancake is pretty filling, so these would be awesome to whip up for meal prep breakfasts for during the week! I feel like these flavors are hard to pass up, they’re classic! And even though I’m a savory girl, this was the most balanced breakfast! These would also shine if served for brunch, and they make a great late-night snack!

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    Sticky Orange Beef Stir Fry

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This Sticky Orange Beef Stir Fry was such a perfect balance of flavors! It was citrusy, it was savory, it was kinda crunchy, with the contrast from the tender veggies. It really had a lot going on! This was a complete hit with the family, and it didn’t take too much time at all! It felt like we had just picked this up from a trendy local restaurant, it was awesome!

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    Tuna Avocado Wraps

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Lately I’ve just been wanting all the fresh, bright food to lift my spirits! It feels like winter will NEVER end! If I add enough citrus to something and close my eyes, I can pretend I’m somewhere on a beach! These Tuna Avocado Wraps were light, flavorful and packed with veggies and protein! These were so easy to make! I whipped several of them up for lunch and stashed some in the fridge to eat again later! They were a total hit with the kids and hubby, and they’re pretty dang healthy too! Can’t beat that!