Game Day Food Lunch Ideas

Herb-crusted slow-roasted pork shoulder on a white platter, partly sliced to show juicy meat, with golden pan juices pooling around the browned roast.

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder 4.3 ★

4 h 25 min

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Close-up of maple bacon turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls: glossy golden buns filled with sliced turkey and maple-glazed bacon, with several more sliders blurred in the background on a white marble surface.

Maple Bacon Turkey Sliders (Hawaiian Rolls) 5 ★

35 min

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Four green bell pepper halves stuffed with Philly cheesesteak-style ground beef filling, topped with melted, lightly browned cheese and sprinkled with chopped parsley on a yellow plate.

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

50 min

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Two citrus-spice chicken burritos on parchment over a marble surface, one cut open to show seasoned chicken, melted cheddar, and bits of tomato, onion, and green guacamole; small bowls of pico de gallo and guacamole sit blurred in the background.

Citrus-Spice Chicken Burrito

50 min

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Close-up of Doritos taco salad in a bowl: chopped romaine topped with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and cilantro, with crushed nacho cheese Doritos scattered over the top.

Doritos Taco Salad

30 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with kielbasa fried rice—soy-browned rice with sliced kielbasa rounds, scrambled egg pieces, and chopped green onions—on a light marble surface.

Kielbasa Fried Rice 5 ★

25 min

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Close-up of taco ground beef pasta skillet served in a shallow bowl: medium shell pasta in a chunky tomato-beef sauce with diced red bell pepper, topped with melted shredded cheddar and sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

Taco Ground Beef Pasta Skillet 4.7 ★

40 min

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Top-down view into a black slow cooker filled with white chicken chili—shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and small red pepper pieces in a golden broth, garnished with scattered cilantro leaves on a white wooden surface.

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

4 h 50 min

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Close-up of baked sweet potato rounds with browned, crisp edges on a platter, each topped with a dollop of creamy garlic aioli and sprinkled with chopped green herbs.

Baked Sweet Potato Rounds With Garlic Aioli 4.7 ★

40 min

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Overhead view of a black slow cooker insert filled with thick vegan chili—tomato-red broth with kidney and black beans, corn, and diced peppers—topped with scattered fresh cilantro on a white marble counter.

Hearty Crockpot Vegan Chili

6 h 25 min

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Golden, crispy air-fried chicken tenders piled on a parchment-lined metal tray, sprinkled with chopped chives, with a small cup of creamy ranch-style dipping sauce in the background.

Air Fryer Crack Chicken Tenders

32 min

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Close-up of creamy chicken bacon spaghetti in a yellow bowl, with visible chicken pieces, crisp bacon bits, and black pepper flecks in a Parmesan-garlic sauce.

Chicken Bacon Pasta 4.5 ★

35 min

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Baked pizza burger pie in a white pie dish with a golden crust, topped with melted mozzarella, browned spots, and pepperoni over a beef-and-sausage filling; one slice is removed, showing the saucy meat layer and stretchy cheese.

Pizza Burger Pie

50 min

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White bowl filled with cowboy caviar: black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, diced red and green peppers, red onion, and cilantro in a glossy dressing on a white wooden surface.

Cowboy Caviar (Texas Caviar)

20 min

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Square white bowl filled with crispy Korean-style fried chicken wings, deep golden-brown with a textured coating and red chili flecks, on a light marble surface.

Korean Fried Chicken (Crispy, Seasoned Style)

45 min

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Two shredded beef cheesesteak sandwiches on whole-wheat rolls, filled with sautéed green and red bell peppers and onions and topped with melted mozzarella, on a plate.

Healthy Shredded Beef Cheesesteak Sandwich

7 h 25 min

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Creamy buffalo chicken chili in a black slow cooker, with a ladle lifting chunks of chicken, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes from the orange-tinted broth.

CrockPot Buffalo Chicken Chili 5 ★

6 h 30 min

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Close-up of baked chicken wings piled on a white square plate, golden and crisp with charred spots, coated in a glossy chimichurri-Parmesan mixture with visible parsley and garlic, and sprinkled with extra chopped herbs.

Chimichurri Parmesan Baked Chicken Wings 4.8 ★

1 h

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Overhead view of a black skillet filled with chicken and apple sausage stir-fry—browned sausage rounds tossed with sautéed yellow onion wedges and green and yellow bell pepper strips, lightly sauced and sprinkled with chopped herbs.

Chicken & Apple Sausage Stir-Fry

25 min

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Three baked flour burritos on a white plate, topped with melted golden cheese and chopped cilantro; the cut ends show a beef-and-diced-potato filling on a light wooden table.

Loaded Beef and Potato Burritos

45 min

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Close-up of baked zucchini rounds in a black bowl, topped with melted Parmesan and browned, crispy edges, sprinkled with chopped herbs and a few Parmesan crumbs.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds 5 ★

25 min

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Top-down view of a slow cooker filled with shredded BBQ pulled pork coated in thick reddish-brown sauce, with bits of onion visible along the edges, on a light marble countertop.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

8 h 20 min

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Roasted sheet-pan garlic herb chicken breast pieces with charred red and yellow bell peppers and onions, sprinkled with fresh parsley on parchment paper.

Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Chicken & Peppers

33 min

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Overhead view of creamy white chicken chili in a slow cooker, showing shredded chicken, Great Northern beans, corn, and green herb flecks in a pale broth.

Gluten-Free Crockpot White Chicken Chili 4.3 ★

4 h 15 min

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Close-up of a plate piled with oven-baked BBQ chicken wings, glossy and caramelized with charred edges, served with a small bowl of barbecue sauce and celery and carrot sticks on the side.

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Wings 5 ★

1 h

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Overhead view of shredded buffalo chicken in a white slow cooker, coated in a creamy orange sauce and ready to serve.

4-Ingredient Dump-and-Go Crockpot Buffalo Chicken

4 h 5 min

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Close-up of sweet chili chicken: golden, crispy bite-size pieces coated in a glossy sticky sauce, piled on a white platter and garnished with sliced red chiles, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.

Sweet Chili Chicken

45 min

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Stack of golden-browned turkey and cheese quesadilla wedges on a white rectangular platter, sprinkled with chopped parsley; a small bowl of chunky salsa sits alongside.

Leftover Turkey Quesadillas

20 min

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Two toasted hoagie rolls filled with BBQ-sauced meatballs and topped with melted cheddar, served on a wooden cutting board on a speckled countertop.

BBQ Meatball Subs 5 ★

45 min

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Close-up of baked turkey pot pie muffins on a white plate: golden biscuit cups filled with creamy mashed potatoes, shredded turkey, peas, carrots, and corn, with lightly browned tops; more muffins blurred in the background.

Leftover Mashed Potato & Turkey Pot Pie Muffins

35 min

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White ceramic baking dish filled with Southwestern ground turkey and rice casserole, topped with melted cheddar, black beans and corn, and garnished with chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes on a light marble surface.

Southwestern Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

50 min

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Overhead view of buffalo chicken pasta salad in a white bowl, with rotini coated in creamy orange buffalo dressing, mixed with shredded chicken, diced celery and carrots, and topped with crumbled blue cheese and green onions.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad (With Leftover Chicken) 4.7 ★

30 min

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Overhead view of a white plate holding a serving of beef enchilada penne pasta in red sauce, topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack and sprinkled with chopped cilantro; a fork, kitchen towel, and a baking dish of the pasta sit on a white wood table with a bunch of fresh cilantro nearby.

Beef Enchilada Pasta 4.3 ★

40 min

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Sliced grilled portobello mushrooms coated in a dark chipotle-adobo marinade, glossy with charred edges and sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs, piled on a blue oval platter.

Vegan Chipotle “Chicken” Copycat (Made With Mushrooms)

30 min

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Close-up of stovetop mac and cheese in a white bowl on a light marble surface, with a spoon lifting a scoop of elbow macaroni as gooey melted cheese stretches in long strands.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese 5 ★

35 min

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Close-up of a double-decker smash burger on a white plate, with a toasted bun, two browned beef patties layered with melted American cheese, crisp bacon, dill pickle slices, and ranch dressing dripping over the top patty.

Double-Decker Smash Burger With Ranch 5 ★

25 min

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Overhead view of a black slow cooker insert filled with turkey and vegetable chili in a red tomato broth, with visible kidney beans, corn, and diced red and green peppers.

Crockpot Turkey & Vegetable Chili 5 ★

6 h 20 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with shredded BBQ pulled pork coated in glossy reddish-brown sauce, set on a light marble surface with a gray-and-white striped kitchen towel beside it.

Stove-Top BBQ Pulled Pork 4.8 ★

3 h 20 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with barbecue-glazed chicken drumsticks, caramelized and lightly charred, garnished with chopped green herbs on a light background.

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

55 min

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Two flour-wrapped burrito halves on a white plate, showing a filling of black beans, white rice, corn, red pepper, and chunks of avocado; a small bowl of guacamole sits behind on a light surface.

Black Bean and Guacamole Burritos

35 min

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Close-up of a white bowl piled with baked chicken wings coated in a glossy, sticky honey garlic barbecue glaze, with caramelized edges and sauce pooling in the bottom.

Sticky Honey Garlic BBQ Wings

1 h

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with Tex-Mex cheesy chicken penne pasta in a creamy orange sauce, with visible chicken pieces and diced red peppers, set on a light surface beside a dark teal cloth.

Tex Mex Cheesy Chicken Pasta

45 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with spicy Southwest chicken potato soup, showing chunks of chicken, diced red potatoes, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles in a reddish broth, topped with scattered cilantro on a marble surface.

Spicy Southwest Chicken Potato Crockpot Soup 5 ★

6 h 15 min

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Close-up of chili mac and cheese on a teal plate, with elbow macaroni and crumbled ground beef in a creamy red tomato-chili sauce as a spoon lifts a portion; a blue pot with more chili mac sits in the background on a white wooden table.

Chili Mac and Cheese

40 min

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Sliced cheesy roasted garlic bread on a wooden board, topped with bubbly browned melted cheese and chopped parsley; a small bowl of dipping sauce sits blurred in the background.

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread 5 ★

1 h

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White bowl of creamy cheddar ale soup with sliced bratwurst rounds, potato chunks, carrots, and green herb flecks, set on a beige napkin; a glass of amber beer sits in the background.

Cheddar Ale and Bratwurst Soup

50 min

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Roasted sheet pan meal served on a white plate: browned Italian sausage rounds with tender red and yellow bell pepper strips and caramelized onion wedges, lightly oiled and sprinkled with herbs, on a light surface beside a gray cloth.

Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers and Onions

35 min

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White bowl filled with shredded kalua pork, sprinkled with chopped green herbs, served with two charred grilled pineapple rings on the side.

Slow Cooker Kalua Pork (Authentic Hawaiian-Style) 4.8 ★

9 h 15 min

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Close-up of a BBQ pulled chicken sandwich on a white plate, with saucy shredded chicken piled on a toasted brioche bun and topped with purple-and-green coleslaw under a glossy bun top.

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich With Slaw 5 ★

4 h 20 min

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Five buffalo chicken sliders on a white platter, made with glossy toasted buns, shredded saucy chicken, creamy slaw with purple cabbage, and a drizzle of ranch.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

50 min

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Four honey mustard ham-and-provolone pretzel bun sliders on a white tray, each topped with sesame seeds and secured with a small toothpick; melted cheese drapes over the bottom bun.

Honey Mustard Ham and Cheese on Pretzel Slider 5 ★

28 min

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Close-up of a white bowl of creamy chicken tortilla soup, topped with crispy tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and a few shreds of cheddar; black beans and tomato pieces are visible in the pale broth, with a spoon in the bowl and lime wedges blurred in the background.

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup 5 ★

55 min

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Pile of fried chicken wings coated in glossy red-brown sticky Korean sauce, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and herbs, served on a white plate.

Fried Sticky Korean Chicken Wings 4.7 ★

45 min

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Three golden-brown air-fried taco empanadas on a white plate; the top empanada is cut open to show seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar, with chopped cilantro scattered over and around the plate.

Air Fryer Taco Empanadas 5 ★

30 min

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Glazed maple sriracha chicken drumsticks on a gray plate, sticky and caramelized with charred spots, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onions; a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce sits behind.

Gluten-Free Maple Sriracha Chicken Legs

55 min

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Close-up of a ham and cheddar wrap on a white plate, tortilla folded burrito-style with the cut end showing rolled ham slices, cheddar, and romaine lettuce with a creamy mustard-mayo spread.

Ham & Cheese Wrap 4 ★

10 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with crispy cauliflower florets coated in a glossy sweet chili sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and a few green onion pieces, with extra sauce pooling around the edges.

Sweet Chili Sticky Cauliflower

50 min

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Close-up of browned baked meatballs in a white rectangular dish, coated in glossy whole-berry cranberry sauce with visible cranberry pieces, on a light wooden table with a blurred candle and pinecone in the background.

Baked Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce 4.8 ★

1 h 5 min

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Overhead view of six oven-baked chicken thighs in a white baking dish, coated in a glossy red-brown gochujang glaze with caramelized spots, sprinkled with sliced green onions and a few sesame seeds, with sticky pan juices pooling around them.

Oven-Baked Sticky Gochujang Chicken Thighs

1 h

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Overhead view of crockpot beef stew with chunky pieces of beef, potatoes, and carrots in a thick, glossy brown gravy inside a white slow cooker.

Crockpot Hearty Beef Stew 5 ★

8 h 25 min

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White slow-cooker insert filled with thick beef chili dotted with kidney beans and diced red peppers, set on a wooden board with peppers and a pepper mill blurred in the background.

Slow Cooker Hearty Chili 4.5 ★

6 h 20 min

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Four seared chicken breasts in a skillet, golden-brown and speckled with pepper and herbs, sitting in a glossy garlic butter and lemon pan sauce with sliced garlic.

Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

28 min

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Grilled chicken skewers on a white rectangular platter, lightly charred and drizzled with creamy bang bang sauce, with a small ramekin of extra sauce at the top right on a marble surface.

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers With Creamy Bang Bang Sauce

40 min

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Close-up of two toasted chicken, red and yellow bell pepper burritos on a white plate, cut open to show the filling. Creamy ranch dressing is drizzled over the tops and spilling onto the plate, with a sprinkle of chopped herbs and chili flakes.

Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos 5 ★

35 min

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Overhead view of a skillet of cowboy ground beef mixture: browned beef in a thick reddish sauce with black beans, corn, and diced red and green bell peppers, with a wooden spoon resting in the pan on a light countertop.

Cowboy Ground Beef Skillet

40 min

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Close-up of a white bowl filled with cowboy pasta salad: rotini coated in a creamy BBQ dressing mixed with crumbled ground beef, halved cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced green pepper, red onion, and cilantro; a spoon rests in the bowl with lime wedges and cilantro blurred in the background.

Cowboy Pasta Salad

35 min

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Close-up of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a white plate: a golden brioche bun holds a thick piece of fried chicken coated in creamy orange buffalo sauce and topped with tri-color coleslaw, against a softly blurred background.

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich With Slaw 5 ★

45 min

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Grilled Thai chicken satay skewers with golden coconut-curry marinade and charred grill marks piled on a white plate, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges, with a bowl of sweet chili dipping sauce and lettuce in the background.

Thai Chicken Satay Skewers 5 ★

37 min

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Sliced beef brisket fanned on a white platter, coated with glossy barbecue sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley; a small bowl of extra BBQ sauce sits behind the platter.

Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket 4.5 ★

8 h 25 min

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Close-up of a baked garlic chicken and vegetable sheet-pan style dish in a white baking dish, with browned chicken chunks, broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and red and yellow bell peppers coated in a glossy sauce.

Gluten-Free Garlic Chicken & Veggie Bake

45 min

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Close-up of a white bowl filled with Texas chili con carne, showing large chunks of braised beef in a deep red chili sauce, topped with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and sliced green jalapeños; a second bowl and shredded cheddar are blurred in the background.

Texas Chili (Chili Con Carne)

3 h 5 min

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BBQ brisket sandwich on a brioche bun, piled with shredded brisket in glossy sauce and melted cheddar, on a white plate with bowls of coleslaw and pickles blurred in the background.

Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches

8 h 25 min

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Close-up of sticky, crispy fried chicken thighs glazed in a glossy brown sauce and sprinkled with chopped green onions on a white platter, with a mound of turmeric-yellow rice dotted with green peas in a bowl behind.

Sticky Crispy Fried Chicken and Yellow Rice With Peas

1 h 5 min

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Close-up of two stacked pastrami on rye sandwiches on a white plate. Thick slices of seeded rye are filled with layers of pink pastrami, spicy brown mustard, and dill pickle slices, set on a marble countertop.

New York Deli Pastrami on Rye

9 h

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Overhead view of a white pot filled with fluffy cilantro lime rice, speckled with chopped cilantro, with a wooden spoon resting inside; lime halves and fresh cilantro sit on a marble surface nearby.

Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat) 4.8 ★

30 min

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Close-up of tomato-basil bruschetta crostini on a white platter: toasted baguette rounds topped with diced tomatoes and chopped basil, glossy with olive oil; more pieces blur into the background.

Tomato-Basil Bruschetta Crostini 5 ★

25 min

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Overhead view of six Thai chicken lettuce wraps on a white square plate: butter lettuce leaves filled with chopped chicken, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions, lightly coated in a reddish sauce.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

25 min

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Dietary Pattern

Event

Season

Fall 218
Spring 66
Summer 156
Winter 201

Cuisine

Type of Dish

Course

Appetizers 63
Breakfast 65
Brunch 124
Condiment 5
Desserts 129
Dinner 471
Drinks 12
Lunch 344
Main Dish 262
Side Dish 72
Snacks 233
School 57

Drinks

Cocktails 10
Non-Alcoholic Drinks 6

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