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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    Bacon Macaroni Salad

    This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...


    Pepperoni Pizza Salad

    I like to serve this refreshing salad during the summer when my family craves pizza but I don't want to...


    Mile High Shredded Beef

    This tender beef has become a tasty tradition when I cook for our harvest crews and for neighboring ranchers who...


    Roasted Green Bean Salad

    This easy recipe turns homegrown green beans into something special. A tangy dill and Dijon vinaigrette coats the beans without...


    Walnut Romaine Salad

    This salad offers plenty of crunch and a zippy vinegar and oil dressing.—Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana


    Pudding-Topped Fruit Salad

    My sister shared this recipe with me. She served the fruit in wine goblets, topped with the pudding. For large...


    Lima Bean Okra Soup

    This soup's unique flavor comes from the wonderful combination of allspice, okra, tomatoes, corn, pepper and cloves. Every serving is...


    Pineapple-Apple Chicken Salad

    This just might be the fastest chicken salad recipe ever! The fruit gives a sweet touch, the almonds a nice...

    Apple Brie Quesadillas

    With onions, apples and cheese, these quesadillas are a surprising change from typical versions. They have sweet and savory flavors...


    Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

    This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to...


    Provolone Burgers

    Grilled hamburgers that are seasoned with garlic, onion and herbs and topped with melted cheese are a summertime staple for...


    Spicy Zucchini Quesadillas

    My family loves Mexican food, so I created this easy recipe one summer when our garden was bursting with zucchini....


    Mostaccioli Veggie Salad

    I first sampled this refreshing salad at a church potluck several years ago. The mix of pasta, zucchini, summer squash,...


    Poppy Seed Tossed Salad

    So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who...


    Beef Brisket Chili

    My son and I concocted this beef brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home...


    Summer Tea Sandwiches

    These dainty finger sandwiches are perfect for casual picnics or luncheons. Tarragon-seasoned chicken complements cucumber and cantaloupe slices. —Taste of...


    Spicy Scrambled Egg Sandwiches

    Glenside, Pennsylvania’s Helen Vail takes family breakfasts in hand with these energy-building muffins-to-go. They’re packed with veggies, flavor and easy-to-swallow...

    Apple-Swiss Turkey Sandwiches

    Honey mustard adds a sweet tang to this hearty concoction. Apple slices, Swiss cheese, cucumber and turkey are layered between...


    Basil Chicken Sandwiches

    "I got the inspiration for this recipe when I knew my parents and in-laws were coming to see our new...


    Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

    "I've served this dish at our children's graduation parties, and everyone has asked for the recipe," Loretta Conrey notes from...


    Floret Pasta Toss

    This refreshing salad from kari Congenie of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is fast to prepare because you can slice the vegetables...


    Fruity Rainbow Salad

    "This is a beautiful salad with all of its colorful fruits," confirms Teri Lindquist from Gurnee, Illinois. "You can use...


    Creamy Banana Lettuce Salad

    Nancye Thompson of Paducah, Kentucky dresses up salad greens with fruit, nuts and a yummy banana dressing.

    Strawberry Feta Tossed Salad

    A neighbor served this light, wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I’ve since tried it with many ingredient combinations, but...


    Chicken Tostadas

    If you like Mexican fare, you're going to love these piled-high chicken tostadas! They make a quick-to-fix weekday dinner. —Janet...


    Corny Lettuce Salad

    It takes no time to toss together the corn, lettuce and red peppers in my Corny Lettuce Salad. People love...


    Peach Chicken Salad

    This salad recipe from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida is perfect for a summer luncheon and a great...


    Red and Sweet Potato Salad

    Two types of potatoes help this creamy side dish stand out at warm weather get-togethers. People love the spicy mustard...


    Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette

    "This is my husband's favorite salad…hands down!" says Nancy Tafoya of Fort Collins, Colorado. "I've taken it to fancy dinner...