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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    Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad

    Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New...


    Quick Sweet-Sour Spinach Salad

    The tang of this salad from Judith Priglmeier rounds out any menu with a splash of color. “Quick and easy...


    Baked Potato Cheddar Soup

    A few simple kitchen staples makes for an impressive soup. Use a better-quality yellow cheddar cheese; it adds greater depth...


    Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese

    The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so...


    Marinated Italian Salad

    This is a perfect salad for potlucks and other occasions year-round. In winter, the ingredients are available when many other...


    Waldorf Salad with Broccoli

    Irene Rundell of Haskell, Oklahoma can'tremember where this fresh and pretty salad came from, but she and her husband love...


    Honey-Dijon Chicken Salad

    This delightful main-dish salad has an easy dressing that lends a sweet-tangy flavor to the mix. "You can add or...


    Hearty Sausage Sandwich

    With its creamy stroganoff-style filling, this flavorful sandwich seems like something special. But at 98¢ a serving, it's an easy...

    Vegetable Potato Salad

    Growing up with a huge family of relatives, large gatherings were the norm. Mom always brought her 'famous' potato salad,...


    Cherry-Chicken Salad Croissants

    “I love cherries and happened to come across this recipe one day. It’s a real hit with my family, and...


    Watermelon Race Car

    I made this cute melon bowl treat for my son's 3rd birthday. Our theme was the movie, Cars.
    —Camile...


    Mixed Bean Salad

    Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.


    Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

    Here’s a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely....


    Quick Golden Squash Soup

    This delectable soup feels like fall! Its golden color and rich, satisfying flavor have made it a favorite of mine—which...


    Herbed Tuna Sandwiches

    A delightful combination of herbs and reduced-fat cheese makes this simple tuna sandwich a standout. —Marie Connor, Virginia Beach, Virginia


    Cherry-Chicken Pasta Salad

    The Women in Mission group at my church always receives compliments for this sweet and savory salad.


    Marinated Three Bean Salad

    Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...

    Creamy Crab Soup

    A friend brought this soup to a potluck and I had to have the recipe. I love how tasty and...


    Chicken Soup with Potato Dumplings

    Our family calls this comforting, old-fashioned soup our “Sunday dinner soup” because it’s almost a complete dinner in a bowl....


    Lemony Chicken Soup

    While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I...


    Land of Enchantment Posole

    My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, “New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.” We usually make it around...


    Minestrone with Italian Sausage

    I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and...


    Beef Barley Soup with Veggies

    "Once a year, I invite my relatives—about 25 people in all—for soup day to honor my late husband's birthday. I...

    Corn Chowder with Bacon

    My husband loves this soup on cold winter days, which are plentiful here in Michigan! He's not a fan of...


    Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

    I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...


    Golden Clam Chowder

    This is comfort food at its best! Yes, you can have a warm bowl of homemade clam chowder for dinner...


    Tortellini-Shrimp Caesar Salad

    This fun, main dish salad dresses up ordinary Caesar salad with two surprise ingredients, cheese tortellini and popcorn shrimp. The...


    Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad

    This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such...


    Company’s Coming Salad

    Sugared almonds give Dolores Lueken's delicious salad an over-the-top kick that will have guests coming back for seconds. She sent...