Category: Lunch
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Five-Layer Dip
This recipe for five-layer dip comes from my stepmother-in-law in Canada. It’s a crowd-pleaser, super easy to make, and nutritious too!
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Mozzarella in Carrozza
Mozzarella in carrozza is kind of like the Italian version of a grilled cheese sandwich, crossed with the French toast method of dipping the bread in egg before cooking it.
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Homemade Ciabatta
This homemade ciabatta took a lot of time but it did come out crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside, as expected. Worth the effort!
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Grandma’s Bread and Butter Pickles
Whenever I had lunch at my British Grandma’s house, there was always a dish of bread and butter pickles on the table.
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Zucchini Fritters
Whenever we get farm-fresh zucchini, it’s a toss-up between making zucchini fritters or zucchini muffins. Either way, getting green stuff into kids is a good thing!
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Asparagus Soup with Turkey Dumplings
If you go to Denmark and are searching for comfort food, you might just come across this creamy, warming asparagus soup.
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Cream of Leek Soup
This cream of leek soup is a delicious blend of leeks, potatoes, garlic, sage, and dill that is part of the traditional Welsh celebration of St. David’s (Dewi’s) Day.
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Empanadas Two Ways
Empanadas are a fantastic portable meal originating in Latin America. Bread in Spanish is pan, so empanada literally means wrapping bread around a filling of meat, cheese or vegetables.
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Onigiri Rice Balls
Part of a complete Japanese bento box is a beautiful onigiri, or rice ball. It can be filled with salmon or vegetables, dipped in sesame seeds, or just wrapped in seaweed.