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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    Italian Shredded Pork Stew

    Need a warm meal for a chilly night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew that’s brightened with fresh sweet potatoes, kale...


    Turkey & Apricot Wraps

    For these wraps, I combined the traditional Southern appetizer of jam and cream cheese with the turkey, apple and Brie...


    Deluxe Ham & Egg Sandwiches

    My hearty cheesy breakfast sandwich is packed with provolone on top and Laughing Cow cheese on the bottom. In between,...


    Sausage & Chicken Gumbo

    This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...


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    Carolina Pulled Pork

    This tangy Carolina pulled pork recipe features a sweet-and-spicy rub with homemade mustard sauce. When piled on buns with a...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...


    Coconut-Lime Chicken Curry Soup

    I created this chicken recipe to replicate the flavors of my favorite curry dish—slightly sweet with just the right amount...


    Pear & Blue Cheese Salad

    This crisp fall salad gets its tartness from fresh pears, an extra crunch from pecans and a hint of creaminess...

    Sunny Strawberry & Cantaloupe Salad

    My little ones absolutely love this salad and ask me to make it all the time. Fruit and cheese taste...


    Bagel with a Veggie Schmear

    I got this recipe from my favorite bagel shop in New York City. Now I make this every time I'm...


    Potato Burgers

    Some folks might call this recipe a form of Swedish potato sausage. I call it getting my meat and potatoes...


    Potato Clam Chowder

    I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for...


    Sour Cream Potato Soup

    This special soup is a true family favorite. I received the recipe from my sister and then passed it on...


    Tuscan Soup

    I work full-time outside of the home, so I relish recipes like this that can be prepared in a flash.


    German Hot Noodle Salad

    Here's a tasty take-off on German potato salad. It's flavored like the traditional side dish but uses noodles in place...


    Spaghetti Fruit Salad

    My great-aunt gave me the recipe for this rich, fruity salad, which goes especially well with a ham dinner. Before...


    Ham Salad Sandwiches

    Sweet pickles give Ham Salad Sandwiches a bold flavor that's irresistible. "These delightful sandwiches are excellent for a ladies' luncheon,"...

    Teriyaki Burgers

    The teriyaki sauce takes these cheeseburgers from ordinary to oh boy! Look for this sauce in the Chinese food section...


    Watermelon Boat

    "Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon...


    Coleslaw for 50

    With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs...


    Cauliflower Lettuce Salad

    This crispy crunchy salad captures the flavor of seven-layer salad with a few less layers and fuss. This is one...


    Irish Potato Salad

    By combining potatoes, corned beef and cabbage, this hearty salad is a perfect dish for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone in...


    Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

    I serve this refreshing and simple salad year-round because it perks up everyday meals. I think what makes it so...

    Dijon Vinaigrette

    Unlike traditional vinaigrette dressings, this dijon vinaigrette recipe adds a flavorful twist. —Beth Philson, Lincoln, Nebraska


    Church Coleslaw

    After enjoying this coleslaw for years at many church functions, I finally asked for the recipe. It can be put...


    Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells

    These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination...


    Tomato Vegetable Soup

    Gardening is one of my many hobbies and this recipe is a great way to use fresh tomatoes. It makes...


    Tea Room Chicken Salad

    The secret to our chicken salad is just plain fresh (not frozen) chicken, cooked in water with a little salt....


    Sour Cream Cucumbers Salad

    GETTING kids to eat their vegetables can be tricky business for many parents. Admits Karen Holt, “My kids are not...