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    Lunch Recipes

    If you are looking for the best lunch recipes for a casual weekday lunch, a nice ladies luncheon, school lunchboxes, or entertaining friends, check out my incredibly quick and easy lunch recipes. Great taste in half the time.

    From Panzanella Salad to Spinach Bacon Quiche with Tomatoes, Shrimp Burgers with Basil Pesto, to Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho Soup, find the perfect lunch recipes to please even your "pickiest eaters."

    • A large serving dish full of fried bang bang chicken, topped with bang bang sauce and chopped scallions.
      Bang Bang Chicken Recipe (Crispy, Easy & Better Than Takeout)
    • A baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Roll Ring with a bowl of dipping sauce in the middle.
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring (Festive Party Appetizer)
    • A large serving of baked ravioli topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with chopped parsley on a plate.
      Easy Baked Ravioli (4-Ingredients)
    • A bowl of slow cooker chicken taco soup topped with sour cream and a piece of yellow bell pepper.
      Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup (Easy and Flavor-Packed)
    • Cajun Red Beans served over white rice on a white plate with a gold rim.
      Easy Cajun Red Beans and Rice (Ready in Under an Hour)
    • A white ceramic baking dish filled with baked chicken taco casserole, garnished with cilantro.
      Easy Chicken Taco Casserole (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
    • A white bowl full of Southern Pea Salad made with white acre peas, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and corn, plus a bowl of buttermilk dressing.
      Southern Pea Salad with Herb Buttermilk Dressing
    • A white baking dish with baked Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Casserole topped with tahini sauce.
      Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy One-Pan Bake)
    • Three slow-cooker pulled pork tacos on a board with avocado cilantro lime sauce.
      Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
    • A piece of toast topped with mashed avocado and cherry tomatoes.
      Avocado Toast with Tomatoes
    • A white bowl full of crack chicken noodle soup garnished with bits of bacon and parsley.
      Creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Hot honey chicken wings on a plate with a cup of hot honey and a wooden honey dipper.
      Hot Honey Chicken Wings
    • Two bowls full of cheesy one-pot lasagna soup with noodles, beef, and melted mozzarella.
      One Pot Lasagna Soup (Hearty and Ready in 45 Minutes)
    • Mediterranean chicken bowl with chicken, avocado, hummus, cucumber, quinoa, tomatoes, and other veggies.
      Ultimate Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
    • A chicken parmesan sandwich on a gray plate garnished with fresh basil.
      Best Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
    • Caprese flatbread sliced on a cutting board garnished with fresh basil.
      Best Caprese Flatbread (Quick and Easy)
    • Three salmon patties stacked on a plate with a dollop of aioli on top.
      Easy Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe
    • Buffalo Chicken Appetizers garnished with blue cheese on a white cutting board.
      Buffalo Chicken Appetizers aka Buffalo Chicken Bites
    • A bowl of pimento cheese spread in a bowl with crackers below it.
      Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese
    • A collage of Mother's Day Brunch dishes including coffee cake, and quiche.
      39 Easy Mother’s Day Recipes and Brunch Ideas (Make Mom Feel Special)
    • Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo in a white Dutch oven with wilted spinach.
      Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo (Avgolemono)
    • Spinach Strawberry Salad with Pecans and Poppy Seed Dressing on a table.
      Best Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe with Pecans
    • A sheet pan full of beef nachos topped with sour cream.
      Ultimate Loaded Ground Beef Nachos (Easy Oven Recipe)
    • A cast iron skillet pizza just out of the oven with a golden brown crust and melted cheese.
      The Best Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe
    • A house salad on a white plate featuring lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese and croutons.
      Quick and Easy Classic House Salad Recipe
    • A large pot of creamy broccoli and white bean soup garnished with parsley.
      Broccoli and White Bean Soup (Creamy and Irresistible)
    • Baked chicken tacos in a baking dish topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and sliced jalapenos.
      Easy and Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos (Quick Rotisserie Option!)
    • A bowl of Irish Potato Soup topped with cheese, chives and bacon.
      Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe ( Easy & Creamy)
    • Turkey Chili in a white bowl garnished with sour cream, sliced avocado, and tortilla chip.
      Best Turkey Chili Recipe with Leftover Turkey
    • A cast-iron breakfast skillet topped with shredded cheese and four eggs.
      Easy Cast-Iron Breakfast Skillet Recipe with Bacon
    • Corn and Crab Bisque in a white Dutch oven garnished with parsley.
      Corn and Crab Bisque Recipe
    • A bowl of salsa verde chicken chili topped with sour cream and cheese with a piece of cornbread.
      Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)
    • A large spoonful of chicken and hash brown casserole.
      Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
    • Mexican Pork Stew in a white bowl garnished with sour cream and avocado.
      Quick & Easy Mexican Pork Stew Recipe (15 minutes)
    • Deviled crab topped with panko and stuffed into a real crab shell.
      Deviled Crab Recipe
    • Cajun shrimp and grits in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.
      Southern Shrimp and Grits (Creamy Parmesan Cheese Grits)
    • Tomato Avocado Feta Salad in a white serving dish.
      Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Fresh Corn
    • Four quesadillas in a stack topped with sour cream and salsa.
      Cheese Quesadilla – An Easy Cheesy Delight
    • A tray of chicken egg rolls with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
      Easy Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe (10-Minutes Cook Time)
    • Breakfast quiche with goat cheese, garnished with roasted tomatoes and rosemary.
      Breakfast Quiche with Goat Cheese

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    Sharon Rigsby, blogger at GritsandPinecones.com

    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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