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Summer-ready no-cook lunch ideas: 11 meals for hot days

Summer starts with what’s on your plate

Here’s what’s cooking this summer from our 100+ award-winning chefs.

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Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
4.6 out of 5 stars rating based on (819 reviews)
760 cal

Vanessa Cantave

Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume) with Fried Plantains & Rice & Beans
BBQ Pulled Pork with Esquites Corn Salad
910 cal
Spicy

Chris Ratel

BBQ Pulled Pork with Esquites Corn Salad & Cotija Cheese
JG's Signature Mac n' Cheese
4.5 out of 5 stars rating based on (574 reviews)
850 cal

Jose Garces

JG's Signature Mac n' Cheese with Herbed Cheesy Breadcrumbs
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Summer starts with what’s on your plate

Here’s what’s cooking this summer from our 100+ award-winning chefs.

Previous slide
Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
4.6 out of 5 stars rating based on (819 reviews)
760 cal

Vanessa Cantave

Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume) with Fried Plantains & Rice & Beans
BBQ Pulled Pork with Esquites Corn Salad
910 cal
Spicy

Chris Ratel

BBQ Pulled Pork with Esquites Corn Salad & Cotija Cheese
JG's Signature Mac n' Cheese
4.5 out of 5 stars rating based on (574 reviews)
850 cal

Jose Garces

JG's Signature Mac n' Cheese with Herbed Cheesy Breadcrumbs
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