Lunch

Bibb lettuce leaves are sturdy and crispy enough to balance out the bacon, tomatoes, and avocado for these lunch-friendly wraps. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; ‎check out the rest for the remaining days here.

This open-faced sandwich provides a twist on your usual lunch by using smoked trout. Adding fresh lemon juice helps balance out all the heavier flavors. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; ‎check out the rest for the remaining days here.

There's no better combination than shallots, rice, and beef jerky, but the greens and herbs help balance out this hearty lunch. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series. Check out the rest for the remaining days here.

A warm, sultry peanut sauce makes even bean sprouts feel indulgent. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

Though Birrieria Zaragoza uses goat, this deeply spiced braise is equally good with lamb.

Two for one: Spooning spiced butter over steak flavors the meat while building a nuanced sauce.

A dead-simple shellfish dish that is pure Erickson: ocean-adoring, dairy-rich, fun to eat.

Restaurant Veneno de Nayarit uses Huichol brand hot sauce, but Cholula, Tapatío, or Valentina also add lots of flavor without a ton of heat.

A crunchy, salty salad that proves (once again!) that it’s worth having a mandoline slicer.

Why choose between boiled or fried? The key to these pierogies is doing both. 

Fava beans most likely require a trip to a farmers’ market and take a while to peel. Sugar snap peas cut into bite-size pieces are a fine alternative.

The pungent garlic notes in ramps make them the perfect accompaniment for any pasta dish.

You can make the dough, you can buy the dough, or you can simply assemble these same toppings on slices of toasted country-style bread.

Is there any time of day when a pancake isn’t welcome at the table? What about a Savory Dutch Baby that mixes up in seconds? Didn’t think so.

Butter and sweet onions are all you need for these warm, flavor-packed sandwiches.

Kanye-themed lunch menus, house-made ice cream, and energy drinks on tap—it's no surprise these are the companies everyone wants to work for.

It’s breakfast! It’s brunch! It’s a snack! It’s a glorious mess. And in case you’re wondering, the waffles are pretty amazing just on their own.

This is ideal for a brunch party; the entire casserole can be assembled the night before so all that’s left to do is bake it the next day. And let’s be real: We’d happily eat it for dinner, too.

Stuff your face with all the foods that are, well, stuffed.

Visit an Italian deli and splurge on the cold cuts, but hit the supermarket for everything else, including the not-too-crusty rolls that are usually loaded into bins in the bakery section.

Winter’s answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.

Use whatever bread you have lying around, but we like the earthy flavor combo of rye and beets.

Beans can roll with virtually any flavor profile, including bright fresh citrus, lime juice, and chiles in this wintery salad.