Nothing says "Sunday Suppers" like a big Italian meal with lots of talking and laughing around the table. Even if your meals are on the smaller side, this dish, from The Skinny Fork, will make you feel like your meal is a huge family feast. The only thing I do differently is that I like […]
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Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Hungarian Beef Paprika Stew
I have always been a bit of a sucker for a good story. If you're trying to sell something, add a heartwarming or funny adventure to the description and I'm usually sold on it. My favorite thing about this Hungarian beef stew recipe, from The Shiksa, is the story behind it–definitely check out the original […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Chicken Adobo
Adobo Chicken is one of the most flavorful dishes you'll ever make. Just like any classic dish, this Filipino meal has many different variations but always includes soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves. This recipe, from The Amateur Gourmet, ups the ante with a ton of garlic and ginger, and will fill your house […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Butterflied Roasted Chicken
My family loves a tender roast chicken, especially when it is covered with a crispy, flavorful skin. Roasting a whole chicken usually results in one half of the bird being crisp but butterflying the chicken before roasting, as in this recipe from Paleo Diet Lifestyle, ensures that the entire chicken is crispy and filled with […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Vegetable Cheddar Chowder
During the holiday season there's A LOT of eating. While the food is usually delicious and decadent, sometimes we need to have a meal that is hearty but light at the same time. This Vegetable Cheddar Chowder, from Wanna Bite, fits the bill and can really include whatever veggies you want (I've made a version […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Salad Sandwich
If you're like us, the leftovers from Thanksgiving are still in your fridge. You don't want to waste the food but, really, can you stomach eating anymore turkey? This recipe, from NatureBox, puts a delicious spin on the Thanksgiving bird and is a light way to end your holiday weekend.
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Braised Chicken with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
Ginger is a common ingredient around our house during the cooler months. We love to incorporate the root in many of our dishes and teas to add some of its extra healthy anti-viral benefits. This dish, from The Wednesday Chef, is a wonderfully rich, Asian-inspired dish that will fill your house with the most delicious […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Israeli Chicken Sofrito
Growing up, my entire family–siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins–would gather around a big table at my grandmother's house and enjoy a hearty meal of Israeli Chicken Sofrito at least once a month. It's a relatively simple dish with just a few ingredients and this recipe, from The Shiksa, captures all the amaing flavors that […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Lasagna is another crowd pleaser around here. While the steps are similar to a classic lasangna, this recipe, from Tablespoon, cooks it in the crockpot and allows you to leave it cooking while you have fun with the family and come home to a delicious, hot meal. Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Jack-o’-Lantern Cheeseburgers
With Halloween falling mid-week this year, this Thursday will consist of trick-or-treating and homework. Not the most festive day. But that does not mean we won't have our own Halloween party; we're just having it on Sunday, a couple of days before the spooky day. These Jack O'Lantern cheeseburgers, from Sandra Lee, are the perfect […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Chicken Parmesan
My whole family likes chicken parm and pretty much everyone who comes for dinner like chicken parm. The combination of fried chicken cutlets, tomato sauce, and melted mozzerella–what's not to like? Since it's not the fastest dish to make, I often double the recipe and freeze a casserole for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Autumn Stew
Stew is a great autumn dinner for a crowd and I always find it easy to bulk it up with lots more vegetables to add lots more vitamins. This recipe, from Taste of Home, calls for pumpkin and cooks the dish in Dutch oven. I prefer butternut squash and throwing everything into the crockpot in the […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Taco Bar
Taco Bar (image from MacheMag.com)
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Caramelized Balsamic-Red Onion Soup with Cheese-Topped Croutons
Autumn is definitely my favorite season. The days are cooler but not quite cold. The nights are longer but not too long. The leaves are still on the trees but even more beautiful with all the colors. After a day of apple picking or leaf raking, a hearty soup is one of the best ways […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Buffalo Chicken Wings
The football season has kicked off, which, for us, is the official beginning of autumn. It is so much fun to sit together and watch our New York Giants play. It's more fun when they actually win. And, it's the MOST fun when they win and we are eating these delicious homemade Buffalo Wings from […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Shells with Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella
With the start of the school year comes the beginning of the crazy schedules. Around here, the kids' activities are not reserved only for the weekdays. Weekend mornings are filled with baseball practice, dance class, and playdates, not to mention family celebrations.
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Stuffed Peppers
My grandmother passed away recently at the age of 91, just two months shy of 92. She was a fabulous cook and one of her favorite dishes to make and eat was stuffed peppers. She often made a double batch and froze them in pairs so she would always have an easy, delicious meal for […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joes
There is a movement in the United States to eat less meat, for health and environmental reasons. Food writer Mark Bittman has long advocated for vegan before 6:00 in the evening and has a cookbook explaining how he's done it. These Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joe's, from the Food Network, is a flavorful, meatless meal that […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Alabama White Sauce with Grilled Chicken
Alabama White Sauce, with Grilled Chicken There are so many different styles of barbecue around the United States that you can plan an entire trip around barbecue (mmmm, sounds like a plan to me!). Alabama white sauce is new to me and it quickly became a favorite around my house. (recipe and image from Blue […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Chicken Chili
Chili is such a yummy dish and is so easy to put together. This unique recipe, from Kitchen Confidante, uses quick cooking chicken breasts, pinto beans, and peanuts. I know that chili-purists say that beans have no place in a classic chili but I love how they add texture & flavor (and I'm from NY so […]