Category Archives: Lunch

Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos

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Easy individually-wrapped bean and rice burritos for the freezer! These burritos are simple and delicious! Yield:  8 burritos Ingredients:  4 cups cooked pinto beans (or beans of your choice)4 cups cooked rice (1 1/3 cups dry rice, cooked)4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Mexican or cheddar cheeseSalt, to tasteHot sauce, optional (we like… Read more »

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas with Black Beans and Corn

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Slices of grilled chicken breast, black beans, shredded cheese, and corn tucked into a flour tortilla and grilled until toasty hot! Served with shredded lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and hot sauce, this is an easy meal everyone will LOVE! Yield:  6 servings (3 if used as a main dish) Ingredients: … Read more »

Gyro Meat

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            Ingredients:             1 lb of ground beef             1 lb of ground lamb             2 cloves of garlic             1 large onion             1 tablespoon of marjoram             1 tablespoon of oregano             1 tablespoon of cumin             1 tablespoon of thyme             ½ tablespoon of black pepper            … Read more »

Egg Salad Sandwiches

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Tangy and flavorful egg salad sandwich recipe! Yield:  3-4 sandwiches Ingredients:  9 eggs, hard boiled, cooled, and peeled1/3 cup Miracle Whip (or off-brand equivalent) salad dressing1 heaping tablespoon mustard1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)1/4 teaspoon black pepperLettuce, for servingBread, sandwich buns, or pita pockets, for serving Instructions:  1. Place ingredients… Read more »

Mediterranean Herb Chicken Pizza

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A delicious homemade pizza with garlic, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and baby spinach Yield:  16 slices Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt2 to 2.5 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)2 teaspoons active dry yeast Sauce Ingredients: 1/3 cup Light or Fat Free Italian… Read more »

Thin-Crust Chicken Bacon Artichoke Pizza

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Thin crispy crust with a light garlic sauce, topped with grilled chicken, turkey bacon, mozzarella, baby spinach, marinated artichokes, and feta cheese Yield:  8 large slices Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water (115 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups all-purpose or bread flour1 teaspoon dry yeast Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1/4… Read more »

Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (Oven or Slow Cooker)

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Super simple shredded barbecue chicken for sandwiches or over rice Yield:  6 servings Ingredients:  4 large or 6 medium chicken breasts (2.5 to 3 pounds)*1 large onion, diced2-3 cups barbecue sauce of your choice**6 sandwich buns or hot freshly cooked rice, for serving Instructions:  1. Trim fat and skin from… 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 »

Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

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This Greek dish features grilled lamb seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and oregano served with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and onions on pita bread Yield:  10 servings Ingredients:  4-5 pounds lamb meat*10 cloves of garlic, minced Marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon dried oregano (if using chopped fresh… Read more »