Lunch

You need quick and easy lunch recipes for school, and healthy lunch recipes for work to make on busy weeks. Don’t miss recipes for lunch at home, too!

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    Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

    After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy, and couldn’t be easier to make! —Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa

    Stuffed Sub Salad Sandwich

    Our stuffed sub salad sandwich recipe is inspired by a Texas salad chain, with turkey, bacon, ranch dressing and veggies...


    Grinder Sandwich

    This hearty grinder sandwich has three different meats, melted cheeses and a tangy vinaigrette-laced salad, all stuffed into a toasted...


    Turkey Club Sandwich

    Sturdy sandwich bread, sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo is all you need to create a classic turkey club...


    Tempo Meals Review: The Meal Delivery Service with Zero Prep Time Jhalak

    If you’re strapped for time between a full day in the office and getting the kids to baseball practice, here’s...

    Perfect Bite Fruit Salad

    A rainbow of finely chopped fruits lightly dressed with lime, honey and mint is what turns an everyday snack into...


    Copycat Panera Bacon Turkey Bravo

    Our copycat Panera Bread bacon turkey Bravo sandwich is loaded with turkey, bacon, Bravo sauce, veggies and cheese—just like the...

    Butter Burgers

    If you love butter burgers—or, at least, stops at Culver's—as much as Wisconsinites do, our recipe for homemade butter burgers...


    Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

    This strange—and controversial—combination of chili and cinnamon rolls is a Midwest classic.


    Tyler Smith’s Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

    Here's one of my favorite quick and tasty appetizers that has a perfect blend of Buffalo heat and tortilla crunch....


    BLTs

    It sneaks up every year, but when the farmers market undeniably glows with bright red tomatoes or sunny orange and...

    Chopped Cheese

    Treat yourself to a New York delicacy right from your kitchen with this popular sandwich. Chopped onions and American cheese...


    Croque-Monsieur

    If you love regular ham sandwiches, try our recipe for croque-monsieur—an elevated version made with creamy bechamel and Gruyere cheese.



    Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Wraps

    A number of years ago, I had a fantastic goat cheese and roasted vegetable wrap at Big Tree Lodge in...


    New Jersey Pork Roll Sliders

    Pork roll, or Taylor ham, is New Jersey’s most iconic food. Here, the processed meat is topped with eggs and...

    English Muffin Pizza

    English muffin pizzas are a fun and easy way to make personal pizzas using store-bought English muffins. With crispy edges,...


    Rotisserie Chicken Soup

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    In the mood for a warm bowl? Rotisserie chicken soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines veggies,...


    Parsnip Soup

    This curried parsnip soup recipe is smooth and richly aromatic, a perfect antidote to cold weather. It comes together quickly,...


    Shrimp Tacos

    Queue these shrimp tacos up for your next taco night. Our recipe tosses shrimp with six spices before cooking and...


    Loco Moco

    With gravy, burger, rice and a fried egg, loco moco from the Hawaiian islands deserves a place in the comfort...


    Creamy Tomato Soup

    One spoonful of this classic will take you back to your childhood, sipping warm tomato soup on a cold day....


    Creamy Pizza Soup

    This Creamy Pizza Soup is like eating supreme pizza with a spoon! You can add your own favorite pizza toppings...


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...

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    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


    Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...


    Kalua Pork

    Planning a luau-themed party? Then this is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd, it's...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

    I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....