Lunch Recipes (Most Popular)
a sumptuous meal for those who are on a strict diet can cheat a bit with this recipe without getting too much bummed about calories, carbs and fat.
just starting out so inserting my recipes of how I cook to get true picture of what I am eating
This super frugal recipe is perfect for a gloomy day. It will pick you right up.
You will have extra chicken is to be used for other meals.
My nutritionist gave me this recipe. The five spice powder and hoisin give it a a real Asian flare. My kids love to wrap their own.
About the ingredients:
Brown basmati rice cooks faster and is much tastier than regular brown rice.
Water chesnuts should be rinsed before using
Use fresh ginger.
Sesame oil should be cooked at moderate temperatures. If overheated, the fatty acids are damaged and the nutritional value of the oil is greatly affected. If it starts to smoke, wipe out pan and start again at a lower temperature.
Hoisin sauce can be found in the asian aisle with oyster sauce and soy sauce.
Five-spice powder is usually in the spice aisle but can sometimes be found in the imported/asian aisle.
To easily take apart a head of iceberg lettuce, hold the lettuce with two hands and firmly whack the stem on the counter. Pull out the stem and the leaves should easily come off. Wash once separated.
Delicious! I never share this salad. The leftovers are hidden in the fridge for me to eat the next day! This recipe exchanges fruit very well. Try any berry, or switch the nectarine for peaches or mangoes.
About the Ingredients:
To toast sliced almonds, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
1 cup chopped nectarine
2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Perfect for when the girls come over. Use any extra fruit from your fruitbowl. Make into a delicious meal by topping with a grilled chicken breast. Packs beautifully for lunch. Serving size 3/4 cup
A summer staple in my house. Use fresh garlic, as it mellows nicely once it cooks. All of my kids love this recipe.
About the ingredients:
I buy the frozen New Zealand lamb in the 500g tube. It is quite lean and never tastes old.
The nectarines can easily be substituted with peaches or our favorite Mangoes!
Freeze the goat cheese before using it, then break it into dime size chunks so you get a great bite of goat cheese every so often