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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    Taco Soup

    My family loves Mexican food so I came up with a soup which features all of those wonderful flavors. I...


    Cajun Burgers

    Meet the Cook: My family likes its food spicy. I found the original recipe for these burgers in a cookbook,...


    Herbed Cherry Tomatoes

    Meet the Cook: My recipe's a good one for when you want a little fancier salad dish but one that's...


    Summer Rice Salad

    Tangy dressing and flavorful ingredients make for a very tasty side dish that's a refreshing alternative to potato salad. People...


    Vegetable Cheese Salad

    Here's a satisfying salad that's garden-fresh. It stars three delicious cheeses and refreshing vegetables like crisp cucumber, bell peppers and...


    Raspberry Congealed Salad

    My sisters and I especially enjoyed Mom's cool tangy side dish, which looks so lovely on the table. The pineapple...


    Chicken Salad for 50

    When this was served at a women's luncheon, there were lots of recipe requests, The creamy dressing, grapes and cashews...


    Wilted Lettuce

    "Here's an easy, old-fashioned salad that makes for a different-tasting side dish," writes Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon. "You...


    Beet Macaroni Salad

    Just mention the word "beet" and most kids turn up their noses. Our two children never rushed to the table...


    Mexican Beef Burgers

    "When half the family requested hamburgers and the others wanted tacos, my daughter-in-law and I came up with this compromise,"...


    Tossed Salad

    To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either...


    Sweet-and-Sour Salad

    Here's a tasty twist to pasta salad that my family really enjoys. The sweet-and-sour dressing is irresistible.—Sheryl Christian, Watertown, Wisconsin


    Philly Steak Sandwiches

    These steaks sandwiches are hearty enough to serve for dinner as well as lunch. The beef broth used for "dunking"...


    Margie’s Chili

    This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights. I simply spice up canned tomato soup to create a flavorful...


    Pretty Pear Salad

    Sweetened cream cheese is a simple and satisfying way to dress up canned pears. Plus, they look so pretty on...


    Hot German Potato Salad

    Meet the Cook: Being single (I'm in my 27th year as a teacher), I enjoy sharing favorite dishes at church...

    Creamy Chicken Spread

    "This tasty chicken spread came from a member of the Texas church where my husband served as pastor," reveals Lynn...


    Poor Boy Sandwich

    Field editor Violet Beard of Marshall, Illinois shares her recipe for a fresh-tasting tuna sandwich.


    Potluck Antipasto Salad

    I take this fresh-tasting, colorful salad to potluck dinners throughout the year, since everyone who tries it loves it. The...


    Three-Green Salad

    For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty salad can't be beat. It's the perfect salad to go with lasagna....


    Orange Cream Fruit Salad

    Creamy, tangy dressing over a refreshing combination of fruits makes this salad taste so good. Our guests especially enjoy the...


    Barbecued Hot Dogs

    I grew up in a family of eight kids, and we never complained if Mom made these terrific hot dogs...

    Tuna Salad Sandwich

    I gave Mom's original recipe a boost by adding onion and green pepper to these delightfully different tuna sandwiches. With...


    French Dip

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Dilly Turkey Melt

    This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...


    Italian Sloppy Joes

    My mother used to make these for us when we were kids. When I left home, I was sure to...


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    Salmon Salad Sandwich

    Salmon salad sandwiches combine bright flavors, salmon and creamy mayo, for one seriously delicious lunch.


    Baked Southwest Sandwiches

    I like to prepare these tasty sandwiches whenever I have a few friends over for an informal lunch. The combination...