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I’m all about easy lunches, and these light and healthy recipes are a big reason why! They’re quick, tasty, and nutritious meals that you can make on a whim or take with you to work. Easy peasy!

 

overhead shot of a glass mixing bowl with bulgur salad.

Jennifer Aniston’s Bulgur Salad

Dinner, Light Lunches, Lunch, Recipes, Salads
overhead shot of grilled flatbread pizza topped with melted mozzarella, grilled corn kernels, and halved green onions scattered on top, and balsamic

Flatbread Pizza with Grilled Corn and Mozzarella

30 Min, Appetizers, Cheesy Appetizers, Dinner, Freezer Friendly Meals, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Light Lunches, Lunch, Party Appetizers, Quick Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian
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Asparagus recipes roundup collage pinterest image

12 Simple Asparagus Recipes

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overhead shot of Lemon Kale Caesar Salad served on a plate and topped with lemons, parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of bread crumbs.

Lemon Kale Caesar Salad

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General Tso’s Shrimp and Broccoli

17 Easy Shrimp Recipes

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A white plate with sliced steak, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and onions.

24 of the Best Keto Recipes

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overhead shot of a white bowl filled with black eyed peas, kale, sliced andouille sausage, and broth. Bread slices are placed near the top right of the soup bowl.

Black-Eyed Peas Soup with Sausage and Kale

Dinner, Freezer Friendly Meals, Gluten Free, Light Lunches, Lunch, One Pot Meals, Recipes, Soups
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five air fryer fish cakes set on a platter with a garnish of lime slices and a dipping sauce set on the side.

Crispy Air Fryer Fish Cakes Recipe

30 Min, Air Fryer, Appetizers, Dinner, Freezer Friendly Meals, Gluten Free, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Keto Recipes, Light Lunches, Low Carb Recipes, Lunch, Quick Dinner Ideas, Quick Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Seafood
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ladle inside a dutch oven with cream of zucchini soup, garnished with croutons, heavy cream swirl, and fresh green herbs

Cream of Zucchini Soup

30 Min, Dinner, Gluten Free, Keto Recipes, Light Lunches, Low Carb Recipes, Lunch, Quick Dinner Ideas, Recipes, Soups, Vegetarian
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Crunchy Kale Quinoa Salad in a white bowl with a wooden spoon inside the bowl.

Crunchy Kale Quinoa Salad

Appetizers, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Light Lunches, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
wooden spoon stirring through cooked risotto with asparagus

Lemon Parmesan Risotto

30 Min, Dinner, Light Lunches, Lunch, Recipes, Side Dishes
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plate with a stack of air fried calamari and a small bowl of ketchup served on the side

Air Fryer Fried Calamari

Air Fryer, Appetizers, Freezer Friendly Meals, Gluten Free, Light Lunches, Recipes, Seafood
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overhead shot of chicken orzo soup in a dutch oven

Chicken Orzo Soup

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boiled chicken breasts in a dutch oven

How to Boil Chicken Breasts

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golden brown chicken zucchini fritters

Cheesy Zucchini Chicken Fritters

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cheesy asparagus puff pastry tart cut up into nine pieces

Asparagus Mozzarella Cheese Tart

Appetizers, Cheesy Appetizers, Light Lunches, Lunch, Recipes
wooden salad bowl with cubed watermelon, blueberries, and sliced red onions atop a bed of torn up lettuce greens and topped with feta cheese crumbles

Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Light Lunches, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
sesame cucumber salad served in a white salad bowl

Sesame Cucumber Salad

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close up shot of salad greens topped with squash, pomegranate arils, nuts, and goat cheese

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

30 Min, Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holidays, Light Lunches, Lunch, Quick Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Valentine’s Day, Vegetarian
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two tall drinking glasses with green smoothie

Banana Kiwi and Kale Smoothie

Breakfast, Drinks, Fruity Recipes, Healthy Desserts, Light Lunches, Lunch, Snacks
green beans and mushrooms cooking in a creamy parmesan sauce and topped with diced bacon

Green Beans and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce

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overhead shot of cooked shrimp in a coconut milk sauce

Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp

30 Min, Dinner, Freezer Friendly Meals, Gluten Free, Keto Recipes, Light Lunches, Low Carb Recipes, Lunch, One Pot Meals, Quick Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Seafood
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close up overhead shot of instant pot chicken pho in a bowl

Instant Pot Chicken Pho

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side shot of tossing broccoli apple salad with wooden salad forks

Broccoli Apple Salad

Appetizers, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Holidays, Light Lunches, Lunch, Party Appetizers, Recipes, Salads, Thanksgiving, Work Lunch Recipes
close up shot of wedges of colored tomatoes topped with slices of red onions and crumbled feta cheese

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Appetizers, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Light Lunches, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
close up shot of eggplant slices in a bowl set next to a garlic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled feta cheese

Grilled Eggplant with Garlic Vinaigrette

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top view of a silver spoon inside a white salad bowl filled with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, herbs, and tossed with a creamy dressing

Radish Cucumber Tomato Salad

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side shot of a blue salad bowl filled with grilled corn, tomatoes, zucchini, goat cheese, lemon slices, and arugula on top

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Corn and Tomatoes

30 Min, Appetizers, Gluten Free, Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Light Lunches, Lunch, Quick Dinner Ideas, Quick Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Homemade Tabbouleh Salad in a bowl

Tabbouleh Salad

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salad greens topped with chopped red onions, crumbled bacon, halved eggs, and asparagus spears

Bacon, Eggs, and Asparagus Salad

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I'm Katerina, a cookie-maker & picture-taker! For me, eating is a moment to share, an enjoyment, a passion. I hope you enjoy my recipes!

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