Chicken Caesar Wraps turn everything you love about a Caesar salad into a fast, handheld lunch. Tender chicken, crisp bacon, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons get tossed in creamy Caesar dressing and rolled into a soft tortilla. They come together in about 10 minutes and pack beautifully for lunchboxes. More easy wraps to try:  Buffalo Chicken…

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Creamy, charred, and bright with lime, this Mexican Street Corn Salad delivers everything you love about elote without the messy cob. Also known as esquites, it comes together in about 15 minutes and is the side everyone crowds around at a summer cookout. More corn salads:  Black Bean and Corn Salad  |  Corn and Tomato…

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This German Potato Salad, or Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat, is the one my family has made for as long as I can remember, straight from the Swabia region of Southern Germany.  Instead of mayo, creamy gold potatoes and onions get tossed in a tangy oil and vinegar dressing. It’s the dish I always pack for a picnic…

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These Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches are hot, melty, and made for game day. Layered with genoa salami, capicola, banana peppers, and provolone on toasted rolls, they come together fast and disappear even faster. They’re easy to eat and easy to love. More hot, melty sandwiches:  Hot Italian Sliders  |  Italian Beef Sandwich  |  Ham and…

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This grilled tri-tip is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor from a simple overnight dry rub. The rub does most of the work while it sits, so all that’s left is grilling it to temperature and slicing it right. It’s my go-to whenever we fire up the grill for a crowd. More grilled beef favorites: …

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A club sandwich turns simple deli ingredients into a lunch that feels like a treat. It’s a triple-decker stack of toasted bread, two kinds of deli meat, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. It comes together in about 20 minutes, no restaurant required. More classic sandwiches:  BLT Sandwich  |  Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches  |  Baked Club…

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Southern Potato Salad is the creamy, tangy classic that shows up at every cookout, potluck, and BBQ. Tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a mustard-and-relish dressing with a touch of sugar give it that signature Southern flavor. It only takes about 30 minutes and tastes even better made a day ahead. More cookout sides/salads: Classic Macaroni…

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Few things disappear off a tray faster than a batch of warm, buttery sliders. They come together on Hawaiian rolls, get a brush of seasoned butter, and bake until the cheese is melty and the tops are golden. From classic ham and cheese to taco, pizza, and breakfast versions, these 20 baked sliders are ones…

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This Easy Tuna Pasta Salad is creamy, crunchy, and ready in under 30 minutes. Tender pasta, flaky tuna, crisp veggies, and a tangy dill dressing make it perfect for lunch boxes, picnics, or feeding a hungry crowd. More creamy pasta salads: Classic Macaroni Salad  |  Tuna Macaroni Salad  |  Caprese Pasta Salad Before You Get…

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Wedge salad bites take everything you love about a classic steakhouse wedge salad and turn it into a party-ready appetizer. Crisp iceberg lettuce wedges get topped with creamy blue cheese, crispy bacon, and diced tomatoes, all held together with a toothpick for easy serving. They come together in 15 minutes and can be prepped ahead,…

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