Category Archives: Lunch Ideas

What’s for lunch? French Dips and fries. (Two of them need to travel upstate)

  They got up at 3 AM so they were ready for lunch before driving.      

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Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches (made from left over Pork Roast)

   

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Mom’s 1970’s 7-Layer Dip. I tried something different this time.

  LISTEN HERE……. I put the cheese on top to seal the rest of the ingredients. If it is going to sit on the table, I am going to make sure that it stays “moist”. The cheese and tomatoes seal … Continue reading

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Spicy BarBQ pork sandwich topped with Cole Slaw served with chips on the side (oh and strawberry shortcake for dessert)

  I had a total disaster with a pork butt/shoulder because I tried a recipe from the internet. Oh My God….. it smelled awful. I had to open windows because it smelled so bad. I threw it away and started … Continue reading

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Tuna salad sandwiches for lunch

  Three with swiss cheese and lettuce on rye Two on wheat no lettuce and no cheese one on white with lettuce one on one slice of wheat open face. etc etc etc and lets not get started on the … Continue reading

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We had a late lunch so it’s a light dinner. I’m still full so I’m not eating.

      Mmmm Mmmm Good…..Mmmm Mmm Good,  That’s what Campbells soup is….. Mmmm Mmmm Good!  (How many of you were singing with me?)           He wanted something light so grilled cheese and soup for two. … Continue reading

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It’s lunch time, only two choices today, I’m busy (smile).

Chicken salad or bologna. I haven’t been this busy in a long time so it has to be something fast if I am making it. Chicken Salad sandwich on a toasted ciabatta roll. Topped with lettuce and two slices of … Continue reading

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Pad Thai served with egg rolls

  I love fast dinners, and this is one of them   I normally make my own sauce but I needed something really fast for two batches of “eaters”.   Okay this batch is on the platter and ready to … Continue reading

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Time to make the lunches… Hot ham and cheese sandwiches

    Mmmm … your choice of cheddar, provolone or Swiss. Served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. And along side we have either pretzels, or Jalapeno Potato chips. Yes, there will be plenty of cold drinks.         … Continue reading

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What’s for lunch? A Quick and easy one….. Grilled Cheese Sammy with chips

  Fast lunch for all…….. A couple of them wanted just swiss cheese A couple wanted cheddar cheese One wanted mixed cheeses (Colby Swiss and Cheddar) A couple wanted their sandwich on white bread (along with Tomato soup from the … Continue reading

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Lg Chicken Dinner Salad for the Hot Days of Summer

I already cut the chicken into strips so that is why it looks so funny. This one was served with Hidden Valley Buffalo Ranch. They have new flavors and we bought two of them ( along with “original” of course)’ He … Continue reading

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Mmm, Liverwurst sandwich with chips.( Except they gave him Braunschweiger thinking I wouldn’t know the difference.)

  I know, I know…. you aren’t getting into this sandwich. I just LOVE it but please don’t call braunschweiger the same as liverwurst. I have this once every couple years because I burn myself out when I do buy … Continue reading

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McDonalds Filet of Fish and Fries… Yum

My cheat night from my diet plan.     Three meals were really good….. One was pretty bad ( cold and only 1/2 fries). I gave mine up because I wasn’t hungry.          

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This filling was made from left over chicken and it will be made into Pot Pie Filling and Chicken Soup with Rice or Noodles.

  I will update this after I have made the pot pie or soup. Right now it will go in the freezer until ready to use.        

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Homemade “Three Cheese Olga”, served with a small “Greek Salad”.

Cooking for the Midnight crew.   Olga’s Three Cheese on homemade Olga bread with NO tomatoes for this person. Served with a greek salad with homemade greek dressing.        

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Making Olga Bread

This is my own twist on so many yucky recipes out there floating around that CLAIM to be authentic. I’m sure you know the ones that I’m talking about…. they claim to have worked there for many years etc. …….Then … Continue reading

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I have a family member that LOVES pizza rolls. We thought we would bring these home to try the NEW flavor.

  They had already exploded before they were even placed in the oven.                 He had a few friends over and look what happened to their munchies.        

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Homemade Bean soup made from the ham bone for Christmas. Served with store bought rolls for a fast dinner.

         

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Semi- Homemade Gyros with curly fries, and a crisp Greek Salad. All homemade except for the Low Carb tortillas……yum

    All homemade except for the Low Carb tortillas……yum     The ” SEMI” part of the title is because I bought the meat from the butcher and I had to cook it. They threw it together and I … Continue reading

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Why is it that every time there is a promotion at McDonalds, they are out of the stickers the next day and never get more?

We have a weekly special occasion that takes place twice or three times a week here at our house and then at other homes. Everyone gets their orders and brings it back here or at the other homes.     … Continue reading

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Taco Night with Guacamole and Salsa with Homemade Chips

  I love these packets when you only have a few minutes to throw dinner together.       Add a little tomato and its almost there.     Ok now cover it up tight and wait for dinner. Time to … Continue reading

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Grilled Ham and Cheese for Lunch

So when you serve it on 100% whole wheat, the handful of nacho chips don’t count right? Right? What is that strange look for? I think it makes sense, and I’m sticking to it. I also believe that analogy when … Continue reading

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Homemade Vegetable Soup and homemade bread

        Here is the bread in the bread maker ….. can you smell it ?

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Lunch is a Big Fat Sub Sandwich with a homemade Vinaigarette. Share or Don’t !!

. .I started out with a 12 inch crusty hard roll. You know the kind… the kind that chews the heck out of the top of your mouth. LOL. (  don’t roll your eyes, You know what I am talking … Continue reading

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Big Huge Crockpot of Vegetable Beef Soup. I will make homemade bread later and slather the butter all over it. Slurp !

       

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Broccoli Soup

I might be dinner tonight but I have so much planned. (update  2019…have made many )times Broccoli Soup 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 small potatoes, cubed 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 … Continue reading

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