Table of Contents
Introduction 1
How to Make Lunch Happen 8
Part I Lunch To Go
Chapter 1 Meals in Jars 19
9-Layer Salad with Lemon Curry Dressing 20
Chicken and Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Peanut Butter Vinaigrette 22
Cold Noodle Salad with Smoked Tofu and Miso-Sesame Dressing 25
Quids and Easy Salad Inspirations 27
Chicken, Celery, and Apple Waldorf with Oat Groats 31
Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Chicken and Tamarind Dressing 32
Instant Warm Moroccan Couscous Salad 34
Springtime Pasta Salad with Tuna and Creamy Pesto Dressing 37
French Lentil Salad with Roasted Radishes, Peas, and Eggs 39
Cauliflower Fatten with Pine Nuts and Dates 40
Chapter 2 Soups and Stews 43
Just-Add-Water Miso, Sweet Potato, and Soba Ramen 45
Harissa, Squash, and Chickpea Stew with Kale Chips 47
Tomato Sourdough Soup with Cacio e Pepe Socca Triangles 50
Savory Vegetable Cobbler 53
Spanish Lentils with Olives, Almonds, and Saffron 55
Broccoli, Rigatoni, and White Bean Minestrone with Fried Lemons 57
Chapter 3 Contemporary Lunch Boxes 61
Asparagus and Pea Pilaf with Eggs and Mozzarella 62
Falafel with Quinoa Tabbouleh and Tahini-Yogurt Dressing 65
Walnut-Crusted Avocado, Feta, and Eggs with Pesto Rice 67
Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Chicken, and Spinach with Tzatziki 71
Eggplant, Brown Rice, and Tahini Burgers with a Salad 73
Seasonal DIY Lunch Boxes 76
Pantry Dal with Raita, Brown Rice, and Mango 81
Soba Noodle Kit with Bok Choy and Teriyaki Tofu 83
Chicken, Eggplant, and Basil Wraps with Cashews 86
Black Bean Salsa Salad with Homemade Crepe Tortillas 88
Part II Lunch At Home
Chapter 4 Plates and Bowls 93
California Lunch Bowl 95
Baked Squash with Brown Butter, Feta, and Chili 97
Modern Ploughman's Lunch 99
Baked Sweet Potatoes with 4 Different Toppings 101
Pink and Green New Potato Salad with Smoked Trout 104
Sheet-Pan Persian Lemon Chicken 107
Brussels Sprout, Grape, and Goat Cheese Pizza 109
Avocado with Turmeric Yogurt and Walnut Crumble 113
Triple Beet and Smoked Mackerel Grain Bowl 114
Chapter 5 Salads with Substance 117
Mustard Seed Roasted Vegetable, Barley, and Bean Salad 118
Citrus, Shrimp, and Quinoa Salad with Feta 120
Chopped Thai Salad with Peanut Sauce 122
Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing 124
Greek Chopped Salad with Crispy Peppercorn Salmon 126
Farro, Beet, Asparagus, and Watercress Picnic Salad 128
Sunday Kale Salad 131
Zucchini Tangle with Romesco and Burrata 133
Greens and Farro with Chicken, Avocado, and Honey-Mustard Dressing 135
Lemony Barley and Roasted Carrot Salad with Goat Cheese 138
Part III Sharing Lunch On The Weekend
Chapter 6 Platters 143
A Gathered Platter 145
Meze 147
Easygoing Lunchtime Platter Ideas 149
Chapter 7 Brunch for Lunch 151
Savory Avocado French Toast 152
Saag-Style Eggs with Preserved Lemon 154
Polenta Porridge with Broccoli Rabe, Tomatoes, and Eggs 156
Rustic Spelt Quiche with Asparagus and New Potatoes 159
Miso-Butter Mushrooms and Greens Toast 161
Even Mote Modern Ways with Toast 162
Turkish Poached Eggs with Eggplant on Socca Crepes 164
Maple, Lemon, and Ginger Granola 167
Squash Agrodolce on Yogurt with Dukkah 168
Honey Bacon and White Bean Mash Toast 171
Sweet Potato, Chard, and Smoked Cheddar Frittata 172
Kombucha Americano 175
Pour-Over Coffee 176
Chapter 8 Picnic Baskets 181
English Picnic 183
Camping 189
Waterfront 195
Road Trip 199
Part IV Make Lunch Special
Chapter 9 Modern Lunch Club 205
Chapter 10 Lunchbox Treasures 213
Express Chocolate Pudding Cups 215
Berry and Apple Oat Squares 216
Power Snacks 218
Whole Grapefruit and Almond Cake 221
Savory and Sweet No-Recipe Snack Solutions 224
Vanilla Cashew Ice-Cream Pops with Chocolate Shell 227
Ginger Kombucha-Baked Rhubarb Yogurt Parfaits 230
Part V The Lunch Larder
Chapter 11 Modern Meal Prep Staples 235
Dressings and Condiments 236
Proteins 238
Grains 241
Vegetables 242
Chapter 12 Gear Guide 245
Acknowledgments 250
Index 252
