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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    Grilled Chicken Street Tacos with Chili Peaches

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Summer makes me want to grill! I want all of the in-season fruits and vegetables, and I want to showcase them in all the creative ways I can! It’s the best. With peaches in season right now, I really wanted to come up with something sweet and savory using this juicy, delicious fruit. These Grilled Chicken Street Tacos with Chili Peaches hit every texture and flavor. You’ve got that grill and char on the chicken breast and peaches, you’ve got that fresh and vibrant cilantro lime crema, the fresh cilantro and onion, the lime juice. It was amazing. I felt like I was bopping around the farmer’s market, right in the comfort of my backyard! Total food truck vibes.

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    BBQ Chicken Salad – Easy Meal Prep Lunch

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    It’s been so nice and sunny lately, I just want to live in my swimsuit! Load the cooler up with snacks, sandwiches, and cold drinks – and we’re off! This BBQ Chicken Salad is an easy meal prep lunch recipe the whole family will love! It’s so simple to make, it’s packed with protein, and it’s delicious! I feel like with some cooked chicken on hand, the opportunity is endless! This was tangy, creamy, and herby! It’s delicious smeared on some bread, loaded into a wrap, eaten with crackers, or sprinkled over a green salad. The perfect cold salad for on the go!

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    Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    When it’s beautiful outside, the last thing I want to do is sit in the kitchen for hours and cook. Turning the oven on is a no go, and sometimes, I don’t even feel like sitting in front of the hot grill. I want easy, yummy, and quick – that way I can get back to splashing in the pool with my boys! These Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites were garlicky, juicy, and delicious AF! These were so easy to make – like truly hassle free! Served with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite sides and sauces, these are a really great option for a fuss free meal!

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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!