Lunch & Dinner
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Crispy Herbed Tofu
A dusting of cornstarch is the key to the crisp texture.
Brown Rice Pilaf
This healthy pilaf is studded with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil and parsley.
Oven-Baked Falafel
Dried chickpeas are the key to achieving the perfect falafel texture: crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
Sturdy Greens Salad
Use any sturdy green — like kale, chard, mustard greens, or collard greens — to make this hearty salad.
Lucy Sanchez’s Favorite Pozole Verde (Her Mother’s Recipe)
Life Time team member Lucy Sanchez shares this beloved recipe of her mother’s — and the story that surrounds it.
Basil Pesto With Chicken Sausage Mason Jar Salad
Fresh pesto brings a burst of summer flavor to this transportable salad.
Make-Your-Own Falita (AKA Falafel Pita!)
Pickled veggies, crunchy slaw, fresh herbs, and creamy dressings are stuffed into pitas for a refreshing summer dish the whole family can enjoy — and customize to fit their taste.
Chili-Lime Tilapia Foil Pack
Fish is paired with black beans, red bell peppers, and red onions — and lots of spices — in this quick dish.
Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro Crème and Guacamole
Get a sneak taste of one of the newest additions on the LifeCafe’s new poolside menu with this make-at-home dish.
Steak and Potatoes Foil Pack
Sirloin steak, fingerling potatoes, and broccoli cook at the same time in this foil-pack meal.
Spicy Ginger Tempeh and Eggplant Foil Pack
Marinate your tempeh and veggies in tamari, garlic, honey, ginger, and sesame oil before cooking in a foil packet.
Italian Chicken and Veggies Foil Pack
For an added Italian touch, top your finished meal with shredded Parmesan.
Shrimp Boil Foil Pack
This nifty take on the classic shrimp boil combines shrimp, sausage, veggies, and seasonings in a foil packet cooked on the grill.
Greek Chicken Lavash Wrap
Filled with Mediterranean ingredients and rolled in flatbread-style lavash, try making this popular LifeCafe bistro recipe yourself at home.
Pasta With Eggplant and Chickpeas
This plant-based, vegetable-heavy meal from Chef José Andrés can be modified with a variety of spices depending on what you have in your pantry.
Ratatouille
This classic dish is packed with veggies, including Sicilian eggplant, summer squash, bell peppers, and yellow onions.
Spring Salad With Herb Dressing
Customize this zippy dressing with any combination of fresh, tender herbs like cilantro, dill, mint, or the fronds from your fennel bulb.
Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Substituting crispy lettuce leaves for taco shells is a great way to increase your veggie intake. Plus, it allows the taste of the fresh, flavorful ingredients to shine through.
Creamy Polenta Bowl
When the seasons change, trade the spring veggies in this polenta bowl for blistered tomatoes, summer squash, and yellow onions.
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips With Honey Mustard and Broccoli Slaw
Think of this as a grownup version of your favorite chicken strip basket — but with bacon.