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Tangy Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Lunch French

Tangy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the olives, garlic and capers in an electric food processor, and process to form a paste. With the motor still running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and blend thoroughly. Then add the tuna and lemon juice, and continue processing until smooth.

By Jerry

Chef John's Salad Lyonnaise
Lunch French

Chef John's Salad Lyonnaise

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove and discard the root ends from each head of frisee lettuce. Chop leaves into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a large salad spinner. Fill with cold water, swish well to remove any dirt and sand, then drain and spin until completely dry. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. 2 Whisk shallots, Dijon, salt, pepper, and sherry vinegar together in a large bowl until well combined. Add oil slowly, a little at a time, and continue whisking until dressing is thick and emulsified; set aside.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a cold pan over medium heat; cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While the bacon is cooking, fill a pot with water. Add a pinch of salt and a dash of white vinegar and bring to a simmer.
  5. 5 Place 1/4 of the chilled frisee in a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 of the cooked bacon (don't add too much bacon grease, but it's okay to have a little) along with a generous helping of the vinaigrette. Toss with tongs until frisee is thoroughly coated. Transfer to a salad plate or shallow bowl. Repeat to prep the remaining three salads.
  6. 6 Drop eggs, one at a time, into the simmering water and let cook, without touching, for 20 to 30 seconds. Nudge them gently with a spoon to make sure they're not stuck on the bottom and continue to cook until whites are set and yolks are runny, 2 to 3 minutes more. Lift each poached egg carefully with a slotted spoon, drain well, and place carefully on a salad, flipping so the yolk is facing down.
  7. 7 Sprinkle with cayenne, sea salt, and chives and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Salade Lyonnaise
Lunch French

Salade Lyonnaise

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in the vinegar, and keep the water at a gentle simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Poach the eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, then place onto a warm plate.
  3. 3 Divide the romaine lettuce evenly over four plates, and sprinkle with garlic. Top each salad with tomatoes, onion, bacon, and a poached egg.
  4. 4 Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, herbes de Provence, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Spoon the dressing over the salad, or serve on the side.

By Snackybits

Tomato and Feta Galette
Lunch French

Tomato and Feta Galette

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
32 min
Total
72 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and oil together in a skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper into onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  2. 2 Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place puff pastry on parchment paper. Place baking sheet in the freezer.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  4. 4 Arrange tomato slices on a wire rack placed on top of a baking sheet. Sprinkle salt over tomato slices and set aside to drain tomatoes, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, feta cheese, and parsley together in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of this cheese mixture over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Layer the onion mixture over cheese mixture layer.
  6. 6 Blot tomatoes dry and arrange over onion layer. Sprinkle remaining cheese mixture over tomato layer. Fold the puff pastry border over the edges of the tomatoes and lightly brush egg over pastry.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and puffed, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil over galette and allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

By tcasa

Restaurant-Style French Onion Soup
Lunch French

Restaurant-Style French Onion Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
85 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in hot butter until onions are soft and brown, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in red wine and sherry; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until you can no longer smell alcohol cooking off, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Sprinkle onion mixture with flour and stir until coated; cook for 10 minutes. Pour in broth, stir to blend in flour, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 While soup is simmering, arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake baguette slices in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes, flipping slices halfway through baking. Set aside.
  6. 6 Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  7. 7 Ladle soup into 6 oven-proof crocks, filling them about 3/4 full. Place 1 or 2 toasted baguette slices over each soup serving, then top each with a Swiss cheese and provolone slice. Carefully place filled crocks onto a sturdy baking sheet.
  8. 8 Cook soup under the preheated broiler until cheese is browned and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.

By Jenny

French Café Summer Salad
Lunch French

French Café Summer Salad

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until tender yet still firm, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic together in a large salad bowl until well combined. Add cooled potatoes, cabbage, red onion, bell peppers, cucumber, kidney beans, and corn; mix with your hands until vegetables are well coated. Gently stir in Romano cheese; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Chill salad in the refrigerator before serving, about 1 hour.

By Kimberly West

Pan Bagnat (Pressed French Tuna Sandwich)
Lunch French

Pan Bagnat (Pressed French Tuna Sandwich)

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir garlic into the olive oil and set aside.
  2. 2 Partially hollow out the bread by pulling out about 50% of the insides. Brush the bread very generously with the garlic olive oil, reserving about 1 tablespoon for later use.
  3. 3 Begin building the sandwich by placing a layer of sliced tomatoes on the bottom half, covering it completely. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced onion, olives, and banana peppers.
  4. 4 Crumble the tuna over the top, pressing down slightly so it stays in place. Be sure to go as close to the edges as possible. Top with anchovy filets, capers, sliced eggs, and basil leaves. Top with another layer of tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar and reserved garlic olive oil.
  5. 5 Place the top half of the loaf on and press firmly to compress the ingredients. Wrap in several layers of plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil, ending with seams at the top.
  6. 6 Place into a large pan and place a sheet pan over the top. Weigh down with heavy cans, pots, a cast iron pan, or a cutting board, to press the sandwich as evenly as possible.
  7. 7 Place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, turning halfway through if possible. Unwrap, slice, and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Beans and Greens Tartine
Lunch French

Beans and Greens Tartine

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the bread.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add Swiss chard and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer chard to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and squeeze out as much excess water from the chard as possible using your hands. Roughly chop.
  5. 5 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat and add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add chard and stir to combine. Turn off heat, and season with lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne; stir to combine. Remove from stove and set aside until needed.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and remove bacon with a slotted spoon. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  8. 8 Remove all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add green onions. Cook onions for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, oregano, and salt. Add beans, and stir to combine. Add water, and bring to a simmer. Once beans are simmering, use a potato masher to mash beans as smooth as you want. Add more water of you like to achieve desired texture. Taste and adjust for salt.
  9. 9 Spread bean mixture evenly amongst the 4 pieces of toast. Top with chard, followed by crumbled bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice, and top with freshly grated pepper Jack cheese.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown and the tartines are heated through, about 12 minutes.
  11. 11 Serve topped with Fresno chile pepper slices and green onions.

By John Mitzewich

Salmon Salad Niçoise
Lunch French

Salmon Salad Niçoise

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the vinaigrette: Combine sherry vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl; stir briskly. Whisk in olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until well combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add green beans and boil until beans are bright-green and tender crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Sieve out green beans and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Drain potatoes, cool slightly, slice in half, and add to the bowl with the green beans. Add bell pepper and drizzle vinaigrette on top; toss until vegetables are well coated.
  5. 5 Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and arrange prepared potatoes, green beans, and pepper strips on top. Evenly place olive halves around the salad.
  6. 6 Lightly toss sliced cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt; arrange around the plate. Place salmon on top of salad. Slice egg in half, and place one half of the egg on each side of the plate. Serve.

By Bibi

Roasted Edamame
Lunch

Roasted Edamame

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss edamame, olive oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until edamame are crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Jill

Simple Marinated Broccoli
Lunch

Simple Marinated Broccoli

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian dressing mix in a sealable container; shake vigorously.
  2. 2 Add broccoli and toss to coat with marinade; cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

By Jody C

Grilled Apple and Swiss Cheese Sandwich
Lunch

Grilled Apple and Swiss Cheese Sandwich

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Lightly brush oil onto one side of each bread slice. Place one slice, oil-side down, into the preheated skillet. Arrange apple slices over bread, then top with Swiss cheese and remaining bread slice, oiled-side up. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Nikkiling

Crispy Squash Chips
Lunch

Crispy Squash Chips

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Use a vegetable peeler to peel squash skin as thinly as possible. Chop peels into 1-inch square pieces; you should have about 1 cup squash peels. Reserve squash flesh for another use.
  3. 3 Mix olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, cumin, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add squash peels and stir until evenly coated. Spread peels onto 2 baking sheets.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes; watch closely as thinner chips can burn quickly.
  5. 5 Season roasted chips with salt as needed.

By DakotaKim

Chef John's Simple Spinach Toasts
Lunch American

Chef John's Simple Spinach Toasts

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Brush lighter sides of toast with olive oil; place onto the prepared baking sheet, oiled-sides-down.
  3. 3 Spoon creamed spinach on toast slices, spreading all the way to the edges; sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Italian Chicken Panini
Lunch Italian

Italian Chicken Panini

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat. Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
  2. 2 Place one slice of bread, oil-side down, on the preheated grill. Spread 1/2 of the pesto on the bread and put a slice of mozzarella cheese over top. Arrange chicken over the cheese and top with remaining mozzarella. Spread remaining pesto on the other slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.
  3. 3 Close the grill and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.

By Michelle

LC'S Sweet Potato Fries
Lunch

LC'S Sweet Potato Fries

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sweet potato fries into a large bowl, drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, and toss to coat. Mix steak seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and paprika in a separate small bowl until thoroughly combined. Use your left hand to toss fries with olive oil as you sprinkle the seasoning mixture over them with your right hand.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and place sweet potato pieces into the hot oil. Cover skillet, pan-fry for 5 minutes; uncover and turn fries. Place cover back over fries and cook 5 more minutes; continue turning fries and covering until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 more minutes.

By LCSinclair

Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas
Lunch Asian

Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add sugar snap peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat; sauté garlic until nearly brown, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas and soy sauce. Cook and stir until snap peas begin to brown, about 4 minutes.

By mecook

Lemon Chicken Oregano
Lunch

Lemon Chicken Oregano

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, coat with the marinade, and squeeze air from the bag before sealing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Cook chicken on hot grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By ROSYRD

Spiced Tomato Soup
Lunch

Spiced Tomato Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, ginger, and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Stir tomato soup, coconut milk, and diced tomatoes into the onion mixture and cook until soup is heated through, about 10 minutes.

By blancdeblanc

Homemade Pita Bread
Lunch Mediterranean

Homemade Pita Bread

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and add 1 cup warm water and 1 cup flour. Whisk together, then let sit until mixture bubbles and foams, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, followed by 1 1/2 cups flour. Mix at low speed, using a dough hook attachment, until dough is soft, supple, and slightly sticky. Knead dough with machine on low speed until slightly springy and still soft, 5 to 6 minutes. If dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add up to 1/4 cup more flour, a little at a time.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and form into a ball.
  5. 5 Wipe inside of bowl with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil. Turn dough around in bowl to lightly cover with oil; cover bowl with foil and let rise until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Once dough has doubled, remove from bowl and place onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly pat into a flat shape about 1-inch thick. Use a knife to cut dough into 8 equal pieces.
  7. 7 Form each piece into a small round ball with a smooth top, pulling dough from the sides and tucking the ends underneath the bottom.
  8. 8 Cover dough balls with lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Transfer the dough balls to a lightly floured work surface and sprinkle the tops with flour. One at a time, gently pat the dough with your fingers, forming a flat, round disc about 1/4-inch thick. Let the shaped dough rest for 5 minutes.
  10. 10 Brush a cast iron skillet with remaining 3/4 teaspoon olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Lay one round of dough into the hot skillet; cook for 30 seconds, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip again and cook the first side for 1 to 2 minutes more, until both sides are golden brown.
  11. 11 Stack cooked breads on a plate; when cool enough to handle, slice breads in half and open the pocket inside for stuffing.

By John Mitzewich

Strawberry and Snap Pea Salad
Lunch American

Strawberry and Snap Pea Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a medium pot of water to boil and place a steamer insert in the pot. Place snap peas in the steamer, cover, and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain, run under cold water to cool completely, drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a bowl until well combined. Set aside for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine snap peas and strawberries in a large bowl; pour vinaigrette over top and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour.

By Mojito Mama

Low Carb Broccoli Soup
Lunch

Low Carb Broccoli Soup

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; once the oil is hot, reduce heat to low. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and stir. Pour vegetable broth and lemon juice into the pot.
  2. 2 Loosely cover the pot and simmer the mixture until the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Garnish with Cheddar cheese to serve.

By malevolentmuse