Summer Lunch Ideas

Baked tomato pie in a white fluted pie dish, topped with overlapping roasted tomato slices and scattered herbs over a golden, bubbly cheese filling; rustic crimped crust and blurred tomatoes and plates in the background.

Tomato Pie

1 h 30 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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White bowl of chicken bacon ranch pasta salad with rotini coated in creamy ranch dressing, mixed with chicken pieces, chopped bacon, red onion, and parsley on a light wood surface.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

35 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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Overhead view of Italian pesto pasta salad in a white bowl, with rotini coated in green pesto and mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, sliced pepperoni, green olives, and thin red onion on a light wood surface.

Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

25 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 Asian cucumber salad in a shallow bowl: thin cucumber rounds coated in a glossy soy-sesame vinaigrette, scattered with red jalapeño slices, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.

Asian Cucumber Salad

15 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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Overhead view of a bowl of classic Greek salad with chopped cucumber, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, yellow bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and cubes of feta, lightly dressed and sprinkled with herbs.

Classic Greek Salad

15 min

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Four grilled chicken thighs with dark grill marks on a white plate, coated in glossy lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Grilled Chicken Thighs With Lemon Butter Sauce 5 ★

35 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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Three grilled paprika chicken skewers with charred chicken chunks and red bell pepper pieces on a wooden board, sprinkled with chopped herbs and served with lemon wedges.

Grilled Paprika Chicken Skewers

37 min

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Close-up of apple carrot salad on a white plate, with julienned red- and green-skinned apples and shredded carrots tossed in a glossy lemon-maple dressing and speckled with chopped parsley and black pepper.

Apple Carrot Salad 5 ★

15 min

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Bowl of creamy broccoli cheddar salad, with bite-size broccoli florets coated in dressing and mixed with shredded cheddar, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Salad

25 min

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Close-up of chopped grilled chipotle chicken thighs in a white serving dish, coated in reddish-brown adobo seasoning with charred edges and sprinkled with chopped cilantro; a lime wedge sits blurred in the background.

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Copycat 4.7 ★

30 min

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Two honey mustard–glazed grilled chicken thighs with dark grill marks and chopped herbs on a white plate, served with charred broccoli florets; a small bowl of extra sauce is partially visible in the top right.

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken 5 ★

30 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with creamy cabbage slaw—shredded purple and green cabbage and julienned carrots coated in a pale dressing—garnished with fresh cilantro on a light marble surface.

Creamy Purple Cabbage Slaw

20 min

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Close-up of a white bowl filled with rigatoni coated in creamy green basil pesto, topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan; blurred basil leaves in the background.

Creamy Pesto Rigatoni Pasta

30 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken pasta salad: penne coated in herb dressing, sliced grilled chicken with char marks, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and thin red onion on a light wood surface.

Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

40 min

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Overhead view of a stainless-steel skillet filled with browned ground turkey, sautéed zucchini half-moons, diced onion, and red bell pepper, sprinkled with fresh cilantro on a light cloth background.

Healthy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet 4.8 ★

35 min

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Close-up of a burger salad bowl with butter lettuce topped with browned ground beef, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pickles, red onion, and a drizzle of creamy burger sauce; a second bowl is blurred in the background.

Healthy Burger Salad Bowl (Burger in a Bowl)

30 min

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White scalloped bowl filled with corn salad made of yellow corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, and white onion, lightly dressed and speckled with herbs, on a rustic white wooden table with tomatoes and parsley in the background.

Corn Salad With Bell Peppers

15 min

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Three clear dessert cups filled with layered strawberry shortcake trifle: golden cake cubes on the bottom, thick white cream, and sliced strawberries pressed against the sides, topped with a swirl of whipped cream, strawberry slices, and mint; whole strawberries sit on the white wooden table.

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups 4.6 ★

55 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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Close-up of creamy Hawaiian macaroni salad in a white bowl, with elbow pasta coated in a mayo dressing and mixed with shredded carrot and thin slices of red onion.

Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad 5 ★

30 min

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Overhead view of cilantro-lime slaw served on a white plate, with shredded green cabbage, small pieces of red onion, and chopped cilantro lightly coated in a glossy dressing.

Low-Calorie Cilantro-Lime Slaw

15 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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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with creamy vegan macaroni salad, showing elbow pasta coated in dressing with diced red and green bell pepper, red onion, celery, and chopped parsley.

Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad 5 ★

30 min

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Overhead view of grilled Cajun shrimp with tails on, coated in orange-red seasoning and charred grill marks, piled on a dark plate and sprinkled with chopped green herbs.

Grilled Cajun Shrimp 4.8 ★

18 min

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Top-down view of a baked ratatouille casserole in a white rectangular dish, with overlapping rows of zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and tomato slices nestled in marinara sauce and lightly browned at the edges, sprinkled with dried herbs.

Baked Ratatouille Casserole 4.3 ★

1 h 5 min

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Four grilled chicken and pineapple kabobs on wooden skewers arranged on a white oval platter, with charred edges, glossy caramelized pineapple, and a light sprinkle of herbs; a small bowl of yellow dipping sauce sits blurred in the background.

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

34 min

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Overhead view of Caribbean “marry me” chicken: four browned, skin-on chicken thighs in a shallow bowl with a glossy coconut-based sauce, scattered with pineapple chunks and sun-dried tomatoes, and garnished with chopped cilantro.

Caribbean Marry Me Chicken 5 ★

45 min

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Stack of golden, crispy breaded air-fryer chicken cutlets on a white plate, garnished with chopped parsley on a light marble surface.

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets 5 ★

32 min

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Slice-missing lemon pie with glossy yellow filling in a golden, fluted crust on a marble cake stand, lightly dusted with powdered sugar; whole lemons blurred in the background.

Semi-Homemade Lemon Pie 4.6 ★

35 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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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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Two small glass cups of no-bake lemon fluff dessert with visible layers: a white lemon cream base, bright yellow lemon pudding center, and a swirl of whipped topping on top, each garnished with fresh mint. Whole and halved lemons sit in the background on a light tabletop.

No-Bake Lemon Fluff Dessert

15 min

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Close-up of a white bowl filled with rainbow fruit salad—strawberries, pineapple chunks, blueberries, kiwi slices, and banana rounds—glossy with honey-lemon glaze on a light countertop.

Rainbow Honey-Lemon Fruit Salad 4.7 ★

15 min

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Close-up of a bowl of vegan sticky mango tofu: golden tofu cubes and bright mango chunks coated in a glossy brown sauce, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Vegan Sticky Mango Tofu 4.7 ★

35 min

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Two lime margaritas in short rocks glasses on a light surface; the front glass has a coarse salt rim, ice, and a lime wheel garnish, with a lime wedge and whole lime nearby against a white tile background.

Lime Margarita

13 min

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White oval serving bowl filled with cubed watermelon and pineapple tossed in a glossy honey-lime dressing and topped with fresh mint leaves, on a light marble surface.

Watermelon Pineapple Mint Salad 5 ★

15 min

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Close-up of four grilled chicken thighs with charred grill marks on a dark platter, each topped with a generous spoonful of bright green basil chimichurri.

Grilled Chicken Thighs With Basil Chimichurri

40 min

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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with cucumber rounds and halved cherry tomatoes, tossed with olive oil and herbs and topped with feta cubes, parsley, and cracked black pepper on a light marble surface.

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad 5 ★

15 min

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Close-up of rigatoni coated in glossy green basil pesto in a blue bowl, topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

Gluten-Free Pesto Rigatoni 4.7 ★

30 min

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Four grilled corn cobs stacked on a white plate, charred and butter-glossed, topped with crumbled cotija, chopped cilantro, and chili powder; whole limes blur in the background.

Mexican Street Corn (Elote) 5 ★

22 min

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Five grilled chicken thigh kebabs on wooden skewers on a white plate, glazed and char-marked, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro; a small bowl of dipping sauce and lemon slices are blurred in the background.

Grilled Asian Chicken Kebabs 5 ★

32 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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Close-up of grilled chicken breasts on a white plate, topped with melted mozzarella and spooned-over basil pesto, with blistered cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil and pepper.

Grilled Chicken Margherita 4.6 ★

30 min

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Close-up of grilled teriyaki chicken breasts on a white platter, lacquered with a glossy dark-brown glaze and charred grill marks, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 4.5 ★

1 h

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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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Close-up of crispy, golden-brown fried green tomato slices stacked on a white rectangular plate and sprinkled with chopped herbs on a light marble surface.

Vegan and Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

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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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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Overhead view of a flour tortilla on a white plate filled with grilled chicken strips and sautéed red, yellow, and green bell peppers, topped with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

Grilled Chicken Fajitas 5 ★

35 min

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White bowl filled with warm German potato salad—glossy chunks of yellow potatoes with bits of onion—topped with chopped chives, sitting on a blue-gray towel.

Grandma's German Potato Salad With Broth (Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat)

50 min

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Two butter lettuce wraps on a white plate, filled with glossy ground chicken, shredded carrots, and chopped herbs, and topped with sliced green onions on a marble surface.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps (High-Protein, Low-Calorie)

27 min

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Four ears of grilled corn on the cob stacked on a white plate, char-marked and glossy with honey butter, with extra honey drizzled and dripping onto the plate; a honey jar and dipper blurred in the background.

Honey Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob

22 min

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Four small glass cups filled with pale green lime mousse, each topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of fresh lime zest on a light textured surface.

Lime Mousse Cups

2 h 25 min

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White bowl of creamy chicken salad with shredded chicken, diced celery, and red onion on a marble countertop.

Classic Chicken Salad 3.7 ★

45 min

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Three corn tortillas folded into tacos on a white plate, filled with pan-seared shrimp and fresh mango salsa (yellow mango cubes, red onion, red pepper, and cilantro), with char marks on the tortillas and lime wedges and cilantro scattered nearby.

Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos With Fresh Mango Salsa 4.3 ★

30 min

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Overhead close-up of a white bowl filled with sticky mango chicken: glossy brown-glazed chicken bites mixed with bright yellow mango chunks, sprinkled with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds on a light surface.

Sticky Mango Chicken 5 ★

30 min

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Plate of Filipino-style chicken barbecue skewers with glossy, caramelized charred edges, served with a lime wedge and a small bowl of reddish dipping sauce on a light wooden surface.

Filipino Chicken BBQ Skewers 5 ★

35 min

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Close-up of a black bowl filled with romaine garden salad—chopped lettuce, cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and thin red onion—glossed with lemon vinaigrette and sprinkled with herbs and black pepper on a gray countertop.

Crispy Garden Salad with Vinaigrette 4.5 ★

15 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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German potato salad on a white plate: quartered Yukon Gold potatoes coated in a glossy vinaigrette, tossed with chopped red onion, parsley, and crumbled bacon, photographed on a light wooden surface.

German Potato Salad 5 ★

40 min

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Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy blended zucchini potato soup, pale green and speckled with herbs, topped with a swirl of olive oil and chopped parsley with a light sprinkle of paprika; a spoon and napkin sit nearby.

Vegan Zucchini Potato Soup 5 ★

40 min

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Bowl of creamy shrimp pasta salad made with rotini coated in a pale, creamy dressing, topped with pink shrimp, diced red onion, sliced celery, and flecks of parsley and dill on a rustic white wooden surface.

Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

30 min

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Glazed grilled honey garlic chicken chunks with dark grill marks, sprinkled with chopped parsley and sesame seeds, piled on a white plate with a little sauce pooling around them.

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken

32 min

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Overhead view of a rustic vegan roasted vegetable galette on a white plate, with a deep golden folded crust surrounding caramelized onions, zucchini rounds, eggplant, and red and yellow bell peppers, sprinkled with herbs on a light wood surface.

Vegan Roasted Vegetable Galette

1 h 20 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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Overhead view of a white bowl filled with grilled corn salad—charred corn kernels mixed with diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and cilantro—on a gray cloth with extra cilantro scattered nearby.

Grilled Corn Salad With Cilantro & Peppers 4.8 ★

35 min

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Bowl of creamy fruit salad with pineapple chunks, mandarin orange segments, diced apples, and red and green grapes coated in a thick white dressing on a light surface.

Creamy Fruit Salad

15 min

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Four grilled chicken satay skewers with charred grill marks, drizzled with peanut sauce, arranged on a white plate beside a small bowl of peanut dipping sauce and scattered cilantro.

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce 5 ★

40 min

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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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Close-up of three pale tan scoops of peanut butter cottage cheese ice cream piled in a white bowl on a light surface, with a few nuts blurred in the background.

Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Ice Cream

3 h 10 min

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Close-up of grilled shrimp with dark char marks, tossed in glossy bourbon-butter sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley, served in a shallow bowl with a lemon wedge.

Bourbon Butter Grilled Shrimp 4.5 ★

26 min

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Two plastic cups of bright blue lemonade punch filled with ice; the rims are coated in red sanding sugar and topped with fresh raspberries, with a few raspberries scattered on a white surface in the background.

Blue Hawaiian Lemonade Punch 5 ★

10 min

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Close-up of a tall glass of bright pink watermelon lemonade filled with ice, garnished with a lemon slice on the rim, on a light marble surface in sunlight.

Watermelon Lemonade 4.3 ★

10 min

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White bowl of chicken pesto spaghetti squash—golden squash strands tossed with shredded chicken and green pesto, topped with chopped herbs—served with a pile of bright steamed broccoli florets on the side; forks and a gray napkin on a rustic white wood table.

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash With Steamed Broccoli 5 ★

1 h 5 min

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Two clear stemmed dessert glasses filled with pale mascarpone cream, topped with a thick layer of bright red strawberry sauce and a mound of white chocolate shavings on top.

Strawberry Mascarpone Cream Cups (German No-Bake Dessert)

40 min

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Close-up of sunomono-style cucumber salad: thin cucumber rounds in a gray bowl, glossy with vinegar dressing and topped with toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes on a white tabletop.

Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono Style) 4.7 ★

15 min

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Top-down view of four grilled chicken thighs on a white plate, browned with dark grill marks and drizzled with a glossy cilantro-lime sauce; extra herby juices pool on the plate.

Zesty Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs

40 min

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Close-up of chicken broccoli pasta salad in a gray bowl, with farfalle pasta, sliced chicken breast, broccoli florets, halved cherry tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper tossed in a light herbed dressing with parsley and red pepper flakes.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad

40 min

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Overhead view of an arugula salad topped with grilled peach halves showing dark grill marks and a torn burrata in the center, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with black pepper on a white plate beside a striped towel.

Grilled Peach and Burrata Arugula Salad

18 min

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Overhead view of creamy potato salad in a white bowl, with cubed potatoes coated in dressing and mixed with green peas and chopped red onion on a marble surface beside a gray striped towel.

Creamy Potato Salad With Peas and Red Onion 5 ★

35 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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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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Baked Tennessee onions in a white casserole dish: thick onion rings layered in melted cheese and butter, browned on top and sprinkled with herbs, with fresh thyme in the background.

Tennessee Onions (Cheesy Baked Onion Casserole) 4.8 ★

50 min

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Browse Recipes

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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