https://www.jocooks.com/category/course/lunch-2/ Simple - Easy - Comfort Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:55:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://www.jocooks.com/category/course/lunch-2/ 32 32 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/italian-penicillin-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/italian-penicillin-soup/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:55:49 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97654 This Italian Penicillin Soup is my twist on the classic chicken soup, rich, restorative, and full of flavor. It’s packed with chicken, vegetables, pasta, lemon, and Parmesan, all simmered together in a silky, golden broth. The kind of soup that fixes everything from a cold day to a bad mood. Start by heating olive oil…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/italian-penicillin-soup/feed/ 0 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/arugula-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/arugula-salad/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:41:21 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97089 This Arugula Salad is fresh, simple and ready in 10 minutes flat! Peppery greens, bright lemon dressing and ribbons of Parmesan. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing looks smooth and glossy. Add the arugula to a large bowl, drizzle the dressing over top,…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/arugula-salad/feed/ 2 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:59:48 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=97084 Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad) – Crisp romaine, fresh herbs, a bright lemon dressing, and creamy feta come together in the most refreshing salad you’ll ever toss. It’s light, crunchy, and exactly what you want next to grilled meats, roasted potatoes, or a warm pita with tzatziki. Finely slice the romaine lettuce into thin ribbons. Add…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad/feed/ 4 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-beef/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-beef/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:32:18 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=96389 Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef is rich, tangy, and fall apart tender. It practically shreds itself while you go about your day. Pile it high on buns, stuff it into tacos, or eat it straight from the pot. This is low effort, high reward comfort food at its finest. Add the chopped onion and minced…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-beef/feed/ 0 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/philly-cheesesteak-sloppy-joes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/philly-cheesesteak-sloppy-joes/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:30:21 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=96990 Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes – all the cheesy, beefy, peppery goodness of two classic sandwiches packed into a quick and messy weeknight favorite. It’s cheesy, saucy, and just messy enough to make you feel like a kid again, the kind of meal that doesn’t require a knife, fork, or even a plan. Heat the olive…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/philly-cheesesteak-sloppy-joes/feed/ 14 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chili-garlic-beef-noodles/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chili-garlic-beef-noodles/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:08:15 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=96587 This Chili Garlic Beef Noodles stir fry is a weeknight dinner win ready in under 30 minutes. It’s saucy, spicy and loaded with ground beef and chewy noodles. It’s better than takeout and a total crowd pleaser. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chili-garlic-beef-noodles/feed/ 4 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/potato-and-green-bean-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/potato-and-green-bean-salad/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:37:24 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=96377 This is my healthy Potato and Green Bean Salad. Fingerling potatoes and fresh green beans are tossed together in a honey and Dijon mustard vinaigrette with lots of fresh herbs. It’s light, fresh, and the perfect side dish for any BBQ. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved fingerling…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/potato-and-green-bean-salad/feed/ 0 https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/instant-pot-pasta-e-fagioli/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/instant-pot-pasta-e-fagioli/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:35:55 +0000 https://www.jocooks.com/?p=15995 This Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli is my secret to cozy, hearty Italian soup in 30 minutes flat. It’s loaded with pasta, beans, and veggies in a rich tomato broth and it tastes like it simmered all afternoon. Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Let it…]]> https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/instant-pot-pasta-e-fagioli/feed/ 41