Bring Back the Charm: 26 Classic Recipes for an Unforgettable Old-Fashioned Ladies’ Luncheon!

An old-fashioned ladies’ lunch brings a sense of charm and elegance to a mid-day gathering. Featuring dainty sandwiches, crisp salads, and delicate pastries, these lunches are all about refinement and thoughtful presentation. Served with tea or light refreshments, the meal is designed to be light yet satisfying. This tradition focuses on creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, where conversation and connection take center stage. An old-fashioned ladies’ lunch is a celebration of both food and friendship, blending grace with a touch of nostalgia.

Mini Cucumber Sandwiches

These easy mini party sandwiches are topped with a seasoned cream cheese, cucumber, and fresh dill. They’re perfect for a potluck!
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Italian Pressed Sandwich

These Italian Pressed Sandwiches make for a fantastic easy, make-ahead cold sandwich that is perfect for any picnic or party!
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Keto Cucumber Salad

Summer in a bowl! This Keto Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and so EASY to make. It’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks. {keto, paleo, whole30, dairy free, gluten free}
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Marinated Tomato Basil Salad

This Marinated Tomato Salad is full of fresh flavor and can be used in so many ways as a side dish or a topping for chicken, beef or fish. Trust me, you’ll be eating this all summer long. (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, whole 30}
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The Best Holiday Cheese Platter

Learn How to Make a Perfect Cheese Platter – with these simple tips, you will have a delicious cheese board appetizer that’s perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or other social events.
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Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick Copycat)

This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty recipe is super simple to make and tastes just like the version from the restaurant. Studded with crispy bacon bits and Cheddar cheese, the creamy Ranch dressing-flavored chicken salad is something I find myself craving a lot. Since the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant is a hike from my house, (and in an effort to reduce eating out), I’ve come up with what I think is pretty close to the original Sassy Scotty chicken salad recipe. Serve it with crackers, over a bed of lettuce, or on your favorite bread.
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Old Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe

This Old Fashioned Pea Salad is such a versatile side dish! It will be your go-to side dish for both summer gatherings AND winter holidays!
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Neiman Marcus Dip (Almond Bacon Cheese Spread)

This Neiman Marcus Dip is a holiday classic, and pairs great with crackers. Loaded with bacon, cheese and almonds & ready in 10 minutes.
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Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque is a classic, rich and creamy soup that’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to serve something fancy!
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Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

This Easy Chicken Salad Recipe is a classic recipe made with shredded chicken, red grapes, green onions, celery, pecans and mayo.
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Vanilla Cake With Strawberry Filling

My strawberry cupcakes led me to making something bigger, which brings us to this layered vanilla cake with strawberry filling. While I do like strawberry shortcake, I’d usually opt for a vanilla cupcake or chocolate chip cookie over most strawberry baked goods. But this cake is a total game-changer.
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Shrimp Cocktail With Sriracha Remoulade

Shrimp Cocktail Recipe with Sriracha Remoulade will wow your guests and can be ready in about 30 minutes for a fun easy appetizer!
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The Best Classic New England Creamy Clam Chowder

This is the Best New England Clam Chowder recipe with tender bites of clam, bacon and potato in a perfectly creamy broth.
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Tea Sandwich Recipes

Elegant, dainty tea sandwiches are the best party food for a beautiful garden party, bridal shower, or a Mother’s Day with tips to make ahead!
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Pinwheel Sandwiches (How To Make The Best Pinwheels)

Pinwheel sandwiches are loved by many, and they’re so easy to make! Why buy them, when they’re better and less expensive to make at home?
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Old Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe

Old Fashioned Ham Salad is a classic recipe made with boneless ham, onions, celery, mustard and mayonnaise. It’s the perfect sandwich spread!
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English Cucumber Sandwiches For A Crowd

These lovely English cucumber tea sandwiches have herbed cream cheese filling layered with English cucumber in pillowy soft bread.
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Curry Chicken Salad

This easy Curry Chicken Salad with rotisserie chicken is full of irresistible flavor from a creamy curry dressing, golden raisins, red onion, and celery.
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Easy Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe

This Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe features tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, and crisp celery, all combined in a creamy dressing.
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Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric

This delicious acorn squash soup is a heartwarming treat that will surely become a staple on your menu during winter months. Brimming with the goodness of acorn squash and a medley of other nutritious ingredients, it’s a bowlful of comfort that’s not just delicious but also gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free!

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Diner Deluxe Clubhouse Sandwich

This clubhouse, puts a major twist on the diner classic. This is why we had no choice but to call it a diner deluxe clubhouse sandwich!

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Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels have pesto, tangy Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and plenty of cheese rolled in crispy flaky puff pastry.
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Fennel-Cucumber Bites With Creamy Tuna

Low carb snack/appetizer with creamy Brie, tuna, and parsley topped on crunchy veggies and garnished with salty sweet fruits—healthy tasty bites.
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Learn how to make the Classic American Club Sandwich

The New York Club sandwich is a visually striking and delicious classic American sandwich – Learn how to make the perfect one!
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Spicy Tomato Soup

This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for a cold winter day. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness. But it’s surprisingly simple to make. All you need are a few ingredients and about 30 minutes! 

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Watercress Sandwich

This delicious watercress and egg sandwich is the perfect handheld lunch or tea sandwich to make for a springtime event!
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