Gather your friends and step back in time with a classic ladies' lunch. We're talking about those comforting, no-frills recipes that remind you of your grandmother’s kitchen, but with a touch of modern ease. Picture a table filled with platters of creamy egg salad sandwiches, fresh fruit salads, and perhaps a decadent cake to finish. These recipes are all about simplicity and nostalgia, perfect for a leisurely afternoon of laughter and conversation. Let's dive into the charm of an old-fashioned lunch that's as easy to prepare as it is delightful to share.
Mini Chipotle Wedge Salad
This mini chipotle wedge salad is the hit of the party! Vegan bacon and chipotle ranch top this cool mini wedge - a BLT wedge salad!
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Eggs and Pecans
Grilled Chicken Salad is a quick summertime dinner or lunch! Grilled Chicken Salad is so easy and delicious and made from leftover grilled chicken!
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English Tea Sandwiches
English tea sandwiches are a classic snack that can be served as an app or for afternoon tea party. These darling finger sandwiches are the perfect, no-fuss recipe.
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Marinated Tomato Basil Salad
This Marinated Tomato Salad is full of fresh flavor and can be used in so many ways as a side dish or a topping for chicken, beef or fish. Trust me, you'll be eating this all summer long. (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, whole 30}
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The Best Holiday Cheese Platter
Learn How to Make a Perfect Cheese Platter - with these simple tips, you will have a delicious cheese board appetizer that's perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or other social events.
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Fennel-Cucumber Bites With Creamy Tuna
Low carb snack/appetizer with creamy Brie, tuna, and parsley topped on crunchy veggies and garnished with salty sweet fruits—healthy tasty bites.
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Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels have pesto, tangy Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and plenty of cheese rolled in crispy flaky puff pastry.
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Neiman Marcus Dip (Almond Bacon Cheese Spread)
This Neiman Marcus Dip is a holiday classic, and pairs great with crackers. Loaded with bacon, cheese and almonds & ready in 10 minutes.
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Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque
Lobster Bisque is a classic, rich and creamy soup that's perfect for special occasions or when you want to serve something fancy!
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Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
This Easy Chicken Salad Recipe is a classic recipe made with shredded chicken, red grapes, green onions, celery, pecans and mayo.
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The Best Classic New England Creamy Clam Chowder
This is the Best New England Clam Chowder recipe with tender bites of clam, bacon and potato in a perfectly creamy broth.
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Tea Sandwich Recipes
Elegant, dainty tea sandwiches are the best party food for a beautiful garden party, bridal shower, or a Mother’s Day with tips to make ahead!
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Keto Cucumber Salad
Summer in a bowl! This Keto Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and so EASY to make. It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks. {keto, paleo, whole30, dairy free, gluten free}
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Learn how to make the Classic American Club Sandwich
The New York Club sandwich is a visually striking and delicious classic American sandwich - Learn how to make the perfect one!
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Old Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe
Old Fashioned Ham Salad is a classic recipe made with boneless ham, onions, celery, mustard and mayonnaise. It's the perfect sandwich spread!
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Curry Chicken Salad
This easy Curry Chicken Salad with rotisserie chicken is full of irresistible flavor from a creamy curry dressing, golden raisins, red onion, and celery.
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Vanilla Cake With Strawberry Filling
My strawberry cupcakes led me to making something bigger, which brings us to this layered vanilla cake with strawberry filling. While I do like strawberry shortcake, I’d usually opt for a vanilla cupcake or chocolate chip cookie over most strawberry baked goods. But this cake is a total game-changer.
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Shrimp co*cktail With Sriracha Remoulade
Shrimp co*cktail Recipe with Sriracha Remoulade will wow your guests and can be ready in about 30 minutes for a fun easy appetizer!
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Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick Copycat)
This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty recipe is super simple to make and tastes just like the version from the restaurant. Studded with crispy bacon bits and Cheddar cheese, the creamy Ranch dressing-flavored chicken salad is something I find myself craving a lot. Since the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant is a hike from my house, (and in an effort to reduce eating out), I've come up with what I think is pretty close to the original Sassy Scotty chicken salad recipe. Serve it with crackers, over a bed of lettuce, or on your favorite bread.
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Old Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe
This Old Fashioned Pea Salad is such a versatile side dish! It will be your go-to side dish for both summer gatherings AND winter holidays!
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