Lunch

Moroccan Salad with Curry Lime Vinaigrette

by Jamie
A morroccan salad topped with colorful vegetables and ingredients

This Moroccan Salad with Curry Lime Vinaigrette is outrageously flavorful and packed with feel-good ingredients. Kale, grapes, saffron pearl couscous, carrot, and cilantro all contribute to this delicious salad! A Lunchtime Favorite Alright, everyone. Today’s recipe is a special one. When I worked downtown Minneapolis regularly (as opposed to my current state, working remotely), the lunch rush was real. In Minneapolis everything is connected byRead more ->

Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauce

by Jamie
A Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauc

These Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauce are classic and delicious! Walleye filets are gently fried and topped with a briny homemade tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, and juicy tomato. Classic Minnesotan Fare When one thinks about quintessential dishes from the great state of Minnesota, chances are high that Walleye tops the list. Likely to be found in most diners, grills, and dive bars, walleyeRead more ->

Low Carb Chicken Burrito Bowls

by Jamie
A bowl filled with ingredients for chicken burrito bowls for cinco de mayo

These Low Carb Chicken Burrito Bowls are the perfect weeknight meal! Juicy chicken, charred peppers, and spicy guacamole make these bowls beyond delicious! Dinner Within Reach I said it before and I’ll say it again: there is a way to get dinner on the table in minutes. Yes… minutes! When the components are already prepared, it’s easy to assemble a delicious meal based on yourRead more ->

Apple & Roasted Chicken Salad Pita

by Jamie

This Apple & Roasted Chicken Salad Pita is herby, creamy, and satisfyingly savory! Crunchy apples and bright dill upgrade your standard chicken salad. The perfect lunch! I Love Sandwiches A statement I’ve touted time and time again, but particularly as of late. See, I go through phases with sandwiches. First it will be a week’s worth of seedy whole grain open face sammies, then I’llRead more ->

Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

by Jamie

This Strawberry Poppyseed Salad is ripe, sweet, and perfect for sunny days! The dressing include greek yogurt and honey offering the delicious sweet tang. A simple salad recipe with just a handful of ingredients! Sarah’s Salad One of few lettuce salad “recipes” that’s revered in my family, this one is a favorite of many. It’s packed with juicy strawberries, tender spinach, crunchy romaine, and sharpRead more ->

Smoky Split Pea & Ham Soup

by Jamie
A bowl of split pea and ham soup with sourdough bread

This Smoky Split Pea & Ham Soup is the perfect cozy meal on a chilly day! Green split peas serve as the velvety base for this soup packed with smoky ham, tender carrots, and delicious aromatics.  Soup’s On There is something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup. A whole meal, in one cozy bowl! Add a slice of toasted bread, and this turnsRead more ->

Winter Grain Bowls with Fire Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

by Jamie

These Winter Grain Bowls with Fire Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette are the perfect weeknight meal! Juicy lemon chicken, garlicky roasted vegetables, and your favorite grain are drizzled with a smoky and sweet vinaigrette that uses Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes as the base. This recipe can easily be meal prepped and assembled for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!

Coconut Curry Chicken Salad

by Jamie

This Coconut Curry Chicken Salad is packed with flavor and crunch! Juicy Thai coconut marinated chicken tops a bed of crunchy veg. It’s tossed in a coconut balsamic and lime vinaigrette and all topped off with fresh mint and salty peanuts. This salad is undeniably a satisfying meal!  Tell me. Do you love salads? No, I’m not talking about a bag full of wilty greens,Read more ->

Mushroom “Crab” Cakes

by Jamie

These Mushroom “Crab” Cakes are the real deal! Lion’s Mane mushrooms stand in for crab in these scrumptious vegan friendly crab cakes. Top with a dollop of Greek Yogurt Remoulade Sauce, and try to east just one. Perfect for vegetarians, flexitarians, and meat lovers alike! Tried this recipe for Mushroom “Crab” Cakes and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media soRead more ->

Deviled Egg Salad

by Jamie
A plate of lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumber, and deviled eggs

Post updated April 20, 2022.  This Deviled Egg Salad highlights the classic appetizer in a fun new way. Fresh vegetables are tossed with a lemony vinaigrette and topped with deviled eggs! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Deviled Eggs…On A Salad! Not much is more of a crowd pleaser than deviledRead more ->