Category Archives: Lunch

Homemade Taco Pizza

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A soft homemade pizza crust topped with pizza sauce, seasoned ground beef, and shredded cheese; baked and served with sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes Yield:  12 slices Ingredients:  Dough Ingredients: 1 cup water2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons oil3 cups flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Topping Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground… Read more »

Taco Pizza Bake

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A cornmeal crust, topped with seasoned taco meat filling and cheese, baked and then topped with lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and black olives Yield:  16 slices Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cornmeal1 1/4 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder2/3 cup milk1/3 cup oil1 four-ounce can green chilies,… Read more »

Spicy Grilled Turkey Burgers

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Seasoned ground turkey, formed into patties and grilled for a quick and easy spicy turkey burger Yield:  4 burgers Ingredients:  1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)1/8 cup water2 tablespoons minced onions1 small garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon paprika Instructions:  1…. Read more »

Creamy Dijon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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A creamy, tangy twist on traditional grilled cheese sandwiches! Yield:  4 sandwiches Ingredients:  1 ounce cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons Dijon mustard8 slices whole wheat bread6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Instructions:  1. Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. 2. Stir together cream cheese and… Read more »

Cheesy Whole Wheat Vegetable Calzones

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Creamy, cheesey vegetable filling inside a whole wheat bread Yield:  6 servings Ingredients:  Calzone Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 3/4 to 3 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Filling Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons dried onions1/3 cup pizza… Read more »

Chicken Ceasar Wraps

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Quick and easy tortilla wraps filled with chicken, melted pepperjack cheese, lettuce, and dressing Yield:  4 servings Ingredients:  4 large flour tortillas, any flavor1 cup cooked cubed chicken8 ounces (2 cups) shredded pepperjack cheese8 cups (loosely measured) torn leaf lettuce, Romaine lettuce, or spinach (or a combination)Ceasar salad dressing* Instructions: … Read more »

Cha-Cha Chicken Salad

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A slightly sweet pineapple-cranberry chicken salad sandwich spread with crunchy onions and celery Yield:  4 servings Ingredients:  1/2 cup mayonnaise3-4 ounces softened cream cheesecurry powder, salt, pepper to taste2 cups cooked and shredded or finely chopped chicken breast1/3 cup crushed pineapple (reserve a few tablespoons of the juice)1/4 cup dried… Read more »

Pepperjack Pizza

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A homemade pizza crust topped with sauce, spicy taco meat, mozzarella, and pepperjack cheeses Yield:  12 slices Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-112 degrees F)1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon oil3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Meat topping: 1/2 pound (8 ounces) ground beef (about 1 1/4… Read more »

Grilled Turkey BLT

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My recipe for a pork-free grilled version of the classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich! Yield:  1 sandwich Ingredients:  3 slices turkey bacon2 large fresh tomato slices1 leaf of green lettuce (your favorite kind will work!)1 thin slice of cheddar cheese, optional2 tablespoons mayonnaisea small amount of butter2 slices multi-grain… Read more »

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Gyros

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Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, served gyro-style on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese Yield:  4 servings Ingredients:  Chicken souvlaki ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders, cubed for skewers2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh… Read more »