16 Handheld Recipes Perfect for Lunches, Road Trips, and Everything in Between
Sometimes the best meals are the ones you can grab with one hand and enjoy wherever the day takes you. These handheld recipes are packed with flavor, easy to transport, and perfect for lunches, road trips, picnics, or busy afternoons on the go. From savory wraps and sandwiches to portable pastries and pockets, there’s something for every craving. Convenient never tasted so delicious.
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Golden, gooey and crunchy, Mozzarella in Carrozza is simple Italian comfort food. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s the perfect dish for a quick lunch or luxurious snack. My biggest tip for making this recipe is to use the egg wash to make the edges of the bread stick together!
Leftover Pot Roast Sandwich
Next time you make roast, be sure to save some for this Leftover Pot Roast Sandwich piled high with beef, caramelized onions, and melty Swiss cheese.
Tacos de Pescado
Tacos de Pescado are delicious fish tacos from Baja California. Bring a little bit of Mexico into your home with this easy Tacos de Pescado recipe!
Burrata Sandwich
This burrata sandwich is the sandwich of your dreams! Sink your teeth into this creamy, rich cheese paired with fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and a smoky sundried tomato aioli on ciabatta bread. It’s a no cook meal that will impress anyone!
Asian Lettuce Wraps with Mango Habanero Salsa
These Asian Lettuce Wraps with Mango Habanero Salsa are a vegetarian version of the Lettuce Wraps that are packed with soy protein and have an added tropical twist.
Griddle Smashburgers
Some might say heaven on Earth, a smashburger isn’t your typical burger. Smashburgers are just that- ground beef smashed onto a griddle.
Easy Beef Empanada Recipe from Argentina
Empanadas are fried pockets of dough filled with meat, vegetables and spices. They are popular all around the world and once you’ve mastered making them at home you will understand why!
Homemade Arancini Recipe (Sicilian Rice Balls)
These Italian Arancini Balls are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I fell in love with Arancini during my study abroad in Italy, and became dedicated to recreating this delicious Italian street food at home. Here’s a foolproof guide on how to make this true taste of Sicily, approved by my Sicilian Sister in Law!
Homemade Runzas (aka Bierocks)
If you have never heard of a Runza, chances are you haven’t made it to Nebraska yet! These savory bread pockets are most frequently filled with ground beef and cabbage and are a delicious handheld meal that is so popular with Nebraskans that they are the unofficial state food and have an entire fast-food chain of Runza restaurants dedicated to them!
Leftover Prime Rib Breakfast Burritos
Tasty grilled leftover prime rib breakfast burritos are the best handheld or on-the-go breakfast you could ever treat yourself to enjoying! Rich, flavorful leftover roast or steak can be used to assemble this hearty steak and eggs burrito!
Fried Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
A Shrimp Po Boy is the king of sandwiches! This Louisiana staple is loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, fried shrimp, and homemade remoulade sauce, sitting on buttery toasted French bread rolls. Ready in just around 30 minutes, this makes a fantastic family dinner, and is a great way to explore flavors from the Louisiana!
Hawawshi
Hawawshi is a traditional Egyptian street food that’s essentially a baked ground/minced meat pita sandwich. The spiced and vegetable-loaded meat filling is flavorful and the bread crisps up as it cooks. It’s a delicious handheld snack or light meal.
Grilled Caprese Panini
Grilled Caprese Panini takes a simple grilled cheese sandwich to a whole new level! Made with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and herbaceous fresh basil, it’s a little bit like a classic caprese salad in handheld form!
Crockpot Hot Dog Chili
Crockpot hot dog chili is loaded with beef and zesty spices to create a rich, meaty, slightly spicy chili perfect for topping your dogs, brats, or sausages. It’s the perfect hot dog chili!
Meat Hand Pies (Crimean Tatar Cantik)
Delicious meat hand pies made with a soft bread crust and filled with ground beef. These hand pies are easy to make, taste authentic and are best served with natural yoghurt. Made from a traditional Crimean Tatar recipe from Dobrogea, Romania.
Supplí al Telefono
Did you know that most recipes on the internet are teaching you to cook your Supplí al Telefonoincorrectly? My recipe teaches you the very specific technique you must use to give your rice the perfect texture…. A method that most recipes completely miss.
