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This month is National Sandwich Month and we couldn’t be more unaffected being every month is sandwich month for us. Nonetheless, we are slightly tingling from the idea of perusing through a slew of delicious sandwich recipes. The recipe being suggested today isn’t exactly a sandwich but when we laid eyes on this recipe from Jessica of How Sweet It …

We try to take a healthy approach to food here at Quiet Lunch. When we’re not eating cheeseburgers and popping cupcakes like Tic Tacs, we’re finding ways to eat healthier while still maintaining the treacherous eating habits that we’ve fostered for much of our lives. Making our way over to Tang Mango, we found the ideal recipe for those of …

Okay, our last Pie Hole post required some baking and we’re guessing that some of you didn’t fancy that much. So, in effort to repent, we went in the complete opposite direction with today’s recipe. We stopped by E.A.T again and found the perfect recipe for those of you who are looking stay cool and get wasted at the same …

With the Hades-like heat dying down for just a little while, we decided to suggest this delicious mango bread recipe from the famous Dorie Greenspan. Usually going near the oven during  the summer would result in some sort of fatality but this time it results in nothing but delicious bread. Check it out before the temperature rise yet again. Mango …

We’re not going to state the obvious about the intensity of this summer’s weather but we will say that the treats we’re about to show you may be responsible for you gaining 20 lbs by the end of August. Poached from Prepared Pantry, this recipe looks complicated but is actually quite simple. Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes.↓ • Cupcakes (instant or …

We’ve got a 4-in-1 special for our readers today! Poached from the Lunchbox Bunch, this recipe takes some doing but is delicious once it’s done. Kale Avocado Wraps w/ Spicy Miso-Dipped Tempeh.↓ The Recipes.↓ • Miso Dressing • Miso-Dipped Chipotle Tempeh Logs • Raw Kale Salad • The Wrap (or you can do a tortilla-less version and serve in a bowl) Miso Dressing.↓ Ingredients.↓ …

Bing Cherry & Apple Pistachio Crisp.↓ We know the heat is on but no matter what the temperature, anything with a mouth has time for apple crisp. We poached this oven baked treat from Delishytown. It is a variation of the traditional apple crisp recipe, custom fitted with cherries and pistachios. Ingredients.↓ • 3 Granny Smith apples • 1 lemon …

Ever have a piece of cake so delicious you wanted to hoard it all for yourself? Well now you can with this recipe for individual strawberry shortcakes, courtesy of the Food Network. Light and airy, these baby cakes are to die for and make for a great summer dessert, and what’s even better: the calorie count won’t bust your gut. …

A mini-heatwave is looming and just when we were getting used our comfy summer sweaters, weather has chosen to remind us that it is indeed the first day of summer. Needless to say, thanks to this recipe from Pip & Ebby, we are prepared for the upcoming hell on earth. It’s easy, too simple to be true and healthy! Fruit …

There isn’t a sushi eater alive that does not appreciate a good burrito. If you examine the two closely, you’ll notice they are practically twins, if not one in the same. Fortunately, we poached a recipe from Julia at No Face Plate that embodies the very same notion. Burrito Sushi.↓ Ingredients.↓ For filling: • Queso Fresco (Vegan darlings – try some Daiya …

Egg in a Portobello Mushroom.↓ You’ve more than likely eaten breakfast already but this recipe is so good, you won’t mind making it a late brunch. Poached from E.A.T., this recipe is simple, innovative, healthy and delicious. Ingredients.↓ • 6 Modestly Large Portobello Mushrooms. • 6 Eggs. • 6 teaspoons of Virgin Olive Oil. • Salt. • Pepper. • Thyme. On the Clock.↓ …

Happy Memorial Day, Lunchers! We all know this weekend will be filled with the three best “Bs” to kick off the summer–beer, bud(dies), and barbecue–so in honor of the holiday we decided to feature this super easy recipe for bomb-ass chicken salad sliders; so simple you can make them when you’re already drunk! Borrowed from our favorite buttered up Southern …

Pac-Man’s anniversary came and went yesterday and we’re kind of ashamed that we missed it. The iconic Tōru Iwatani brainchild made its debut in Japan on May 22nd 1980 and made its North American debut later that Fall. According to the Davie Brown Celebrity Index, Pac-Man has the highest brand awareness of any video game character among American consumers, recognized by 94 percent of them. …

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy the always delicious, never disappointing frozen treat of all man kind: ice cream! And you don’t need a fancy schmancy machine to make this velvety smooth concoction. Borrowed from culinary couple, Kevin & Amanda, this recipe for Cinnamon Bun ice cream takes little effort to make and even less effort to …

White Bean Cauliflower and Spinach Spread Quesadilla.↓ Chelsey from The Paper Mama made an nifty adaptation to an already delicious Martha Stewart recipe and we couldn’t help but bring it our readers. Ingredients.↓ • 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces • 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving • Coarse salt and …

Gazpacho, what was once a traditional Latin American appetizer, has now made its rounds in the US and has taken on new and innovative forms. Lifted from the Food Network online, this recipe comes courtesy of chef Tyler Florence and it features an always favorite summer time treat: watermelon. Cool and refreshing, healthy and still oh-so-delicious, this watermelon gazpacho has …

Spring Herb Quinoa Patties.↓ Inspired by a recipe in Super Natural Every Day, by Heidi Swanson. Ingredients.↓ 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 3/4 c. dry) 2 eggs 2 Tbsp chopped green onion 2 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 c. grated strong cheese – we used an aged sheep’s milk cheese 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1/4 tsp salt   Directions.↓ …

What’s better than life itself? That’s right, bitch, Hello Kitty sushi! This only adds to the list of cool thing about Japanese culture. In fact, we’re going to spend the majority of day the turning Japanese as homage to the Land of the Rising Sun. While we do that, take a look at this video and learn how to make your own …