American lunch recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

New York Red Onion Sauce

If you have ever had a hot dog from a cart in New York City you have probably had some of this red onion sauce slathered on your hot dog. Here is a…

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork loin simmered in a slow cooker all day with coca cola, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mixed with BBQ sauce, topped with fresh…

Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue

Served at fairs and firehouse gatherings as well as church picnics and community events in Lancaster County, PA. The recipe is from Eva M. Koehler,…

Shrimp Cakes

These are great on a bed of mixed greens (maybe with goat cheese & tomatoes), layered with Fontina cheese & tartar sauce on sliced sourdough, over…

Shrimp & Shell Pasta Salad

A light summer luncheon salad with a yogurt dill dressing. Serve as the main attraction or as a side dish. Substitute light sour cream for the…

Old Fashioned Pastrami

Pastrami ought to be made with a cut of beef that is covered by a fair amount of external fat. One can trim off the excess fat before the beef is…

Chicken Salad Lunch

This is a great lunch that I made up while looking for a healthier version of chicken salad with leftover chicken. I made after dinner and packed…

Burgers with a Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Cathedral Chicken Salad

Southern Living was kind enough to share the chicken salad recipe from Birmingham, Alabama's Cathedral Church of the Advent. I figure if the church…

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Healthy. Filling. Greeky. All good things.

Shrimp Cocktail with homemade sauce

Wonderful appetizer or makes a great lunch for two!

Baked Crispy Barbecue Panko Tofu (Vegan-friendly)

Easy, low-fat, delicious, crunchy tofu straight from your oven!

Citrus Chicken Salad

This is a fresh and delicious way to use your left-over chicken. Enjoy with Love, Catherine