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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    Creamy Crab Bisque

    "I love to try new recipes," shares Sherrie Manton of Folsom, Louisiana. "This hearty chowder has a rich creamy broth...


    Shamrock Sandwiches

    Dill and Dijon mustard add zip to the creamy corned beef filling in these party sandwiches. Substitute horseradish for the...


    Slow-Cooked Manhattan Clam Chowder

    I came up with this simple, delicious soup years ago when my husband and I both worked. It's easy to...


    Cauliflower Spinach Salad

    To switch things up, when I have fresh lettuce from the garden, I'll use that in place of spinach...and occasionally,...


    Easy Beef Soup

    This colorful, easy beef soup comes together in minutes. Even my husband, who admits he's no cook, makes it on...


    10-Minute Taco Salad

    "Mom often made this hearty main-dish salad for my three brothers and me when we were growing up," recalls Cindy...


    Orange-Cranberry Tossed Salad

    Candied cranberries and mandarin oranges sparkle like jewels in this merry Christmas salad my family's enjoyed for years.


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    Authentic German Potato Salad

    The most popular salad at the table? Hot German potato salad with smoky bacon and a sweet-tangy dressing.

    Ham ‘n’ Chickpea Soup

    Chock-full of ham, vegetables, chickpeas and orzo, this hearty soup is loaded with good-for-you flavor. Linda Arnold sends the recipe...


    Chicken Wraps

    Use your favorite flavor of cheese spread and tortillas to wrap up this filling sandwich. You can serve any extra...


    Kidney Bean Tuna Salad

    This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...


    Kielbasa Potato Soup

    "This is a delicious and hearty soup," assures Beverlee DeBerry of Hempstead, Texas. "Combined with a nice loaf of French...


    Contest-Winning Holiday Tossed Salad

    With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a...


    Citrus Vinaigrette

    Bright, sweet and a little bit tangy, citrus vinaigrette is an excellent choice for salads of all stripes.


    Vegetable Broth

    The flavor of celery and mushrooms comes through in this homemade vegetable broth. Can be used as a substitution for...


    Nine-Layer Salad

    Creamy and crunchy, this delightful dish is loaded with popular salad ingredients such as green pepper, green onions, frozen peas...


    Lime Navy Bean Chili

    A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors Connie Thomas’s low-fat but filling family favorite. “I love relying on my slow cooker,”...

    Holiday Rice Salad

    It's nice to prepare a cold salad like this when entertaining because it can be made ahead and doesn't take...


    ABC Salad

    Apples, broccoli and dried cranberries combine in this fresh-tasting salad. I came up with the recipe after tasting something similar...


    Macaroni Bean Salad

    Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...


    Warm Dill Potato Salad

    Everyone who tries this warm potato salad is delighted. It’s simple to make, and a nice change of pace from...


    Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

    I’m a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from...


    Mushroom Potato Soup

    A buttery mushroom flavor blends with potatoes, leeks and carrots to make this soup hearty and warming. A big steaming...

    Cranberry Turkey Wraps

    Fruity and flavorful, these hefty grab-and-go handfuls are quick to assemble, easy to handle and low in calories. We often...


    Cream of Vegetable Soup

    The good news about Vicki Kamstra's slimmed-down soup is traveling fast. "I belong to an RV club and have passed...


    Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    These Buffalo chicken wraps have contrasting flavors and textures (spicy and refreshing, crisp and tender), and they make an ideal...


    Cheddar Cheese Toasties

    WE were dairy farmers for years, so we all enjoyed a hearty breakfast after morning milking. Having a bit of...


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    Cranberry Fluff

    Cranberry fluff is sweet, tart and creamy all at once. This Midwestern picnic salad (or dessert!) is also easy to...


    Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad

    This crisp, colorful salad is full of goodness from the garden. The light marinade lets the fresh flavor of the...