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    Lunch Ideas for One or Two

    Lunch can be a tricky meal when you’re cooking for just yourself or one other person. It’s tempting to grab something quick and pre-made, but homemade options are often fresher, more satisfying, and more tailored to what you’re craving. I’ve found that having a handful of lunch ideas designed for smaller portions makes all the difference—less waste, less effort, and more variety.

    Some of my favorites include quick crab fried rice and fresh salads like a simple Santa Fe Salad. These recipes are easy to prepare, don’t require fancy ingredients, and can often be made in under 20 minutes. Whether it’s a creamy tomato soup for a cozy afternoon or a hearty chicken avocado melt with a side of fruit, these meals are just the right size to fill you up without leaving you stuck with leftovers you don’t want.

    Cooking lunch for one or two also gives you a chance to try new flavors without committing to a big batch. Veggie-topped ground pork tacos or a personal pizza with a light homemade pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes can turn a regular lunch break into something special. These recipes are flexible, quick to clean up, and perfect for keeping your midday meal interesting and fresh. Once you try them, you might never go back to pre-packaged lunches again!

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      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese in the Slow Cooker
      Cook Time2 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Vegan Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
      Cook Time27 Minutes
    • Crab Fried Rice
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Ground Pork Burgers
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Shrimp Macaroni Salad
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon
      Cook Time17 Minutes
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      Cook Time35 Minutes
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      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Ham Grilled Cheese
      Cook Time8 Minutes
    • Maryland Crab Cakes
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Tuna Melt
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Broccoli Cheese Soup in a Crock Pot
      Cook Time4 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Filipino Spaghetti with Sweet Meat Sauce
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Lemon Butter Sauce for Salmon
      Cook Time26 Minutes
    • Hawaiian Roll Sliders with Ham and Cheese
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Pork Belly (Lechon Kawali)
      Cook Time14 Hours 30 Minutes
    • Ground Pork Tacos
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Wet Burrito
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Turkey Roll Ups Pinwheel Bites
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos in Crock Pot
      Cook Time3 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Easy Beef Stew
      Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
    • Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt (Panera Copycat)
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Popcorn Chicken
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Air Fryer or Grill)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Seafood Pasta Salad
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Easy Shrimp and Corn Soup Bisque
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Frozen Pot Pie In Air Fryer
      Cook Time53 Minutes
    • Best Salmon Salad
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Easy Chopped Greek Salad
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Carne Asada Mexican Steak Pizza
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Santa Fe Salad
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Easy Italian Minestrone Soup
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Seafood Pot Pie
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Beef Quesadillas with Carne Asada Steak
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Crock Pot Chili For Two
      Cook Time4 Hours 8 Minutes

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