Lunch
Lunch is a meal typically eaten in the middle of the day, often considered the second meal of the day after breakfast and before dinner. The exact time for lunch can vary by culture and personal preference, but it usually occurs between late morning and early afternoon. Lunch can consist of a wide variety of foods, ranging from simple items like sandwiches and salads to more elaborate dishes. It often serves as an opportunity for individuals to take a break from work or daily activities, socialize with others, or refuel for the remainder of the day.
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Loco Moco
Browned beef patties are served over rice, then topped with egg and gravy! This dish is straight from Hawaii.
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Deli Chicken
Instead of buying deli chicken at the grocery store, try this Deli Chicken. It’s far superior! You can double the spices if you like it heavily coated! Recipes using deli chicken Doritos Chicken Casserole Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole Green Chile and Chicken Enchilada Casserole Chicken Noodle Casserole
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Traditional Tamales
This is my own personal recipe, developed over the years. This makes a huge batch, enough to eat and plenty for freezing for another day. The chiles are the large dried ones that you see hanging (ristras) outside doors or under ramadas in the Southwest and can be purchased at any grocery store by the bagful (usually in the Mexican…
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Shrimp Cakes
Crisp and tender shrimp cakes. Serve with horseradish sauce, if desired.
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Fry Bread
bread is used as the basis for Navajo Tacos and can also be folded over a stuffing and eaten as a sandwich. At special events through the Southwest they are cooked by Native Americans in large round pots over open mesquite fires. It seems like time is always of the essence, so if you would like to speed things up, just use…
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Beef on Weck
Beef on Weck is a regional favorite from Buffalo, New York. The horseradish sauce is amazing! Learn how to make beef on weck, a classic sandwich from Buffalo, New York, with roast beef, au jus sauce and kummelweck rolls. The word “weck” means roll and “kümmel” means caraway.
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Pierogi
Pierogi are dumplings that are delicious fried and served with sour cream. These are also good filled with fresh blueberries mixed with sugar for a super dessert.
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Green Corn Tamales
I got this recipe from the mother of the owner of the Brahma bull breeding ranch just down the road from me. Green Corn Tamales can be made ahead and reheated by steaming.
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French Dip Sandwiches with au Jus
Another winner for your slow cooker! Just the right blend of seasonings guarantees you will love these sandwiches.
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Beanie Weenies
Beanie Weenies have been a favorite for years. There are many different recipes for them. Some include Worcestershire sauce, some leave out the bacon. It’s a recipe that is begging for personalization. You can substitute 2 (28 ounce) cans of any flavor Bush’s baked beans. To make on the stove top: In a large cast iron skillet, brown the hot…
