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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    Chicken Quinoa Salad

    We pile our favorite gyro fixin’s into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce...


    Hearty Chicken Gyros

    I love reinventing classic recipes to fit our taste and healthy lifestyle. This recipe is quick to prepare and can...


    Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad

    This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If...


    Warm Rice & Pintos Salad

    During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so...


    Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup

    I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether,...


    Pomegranate Persimmon Salad

    To bring some sunshine to the table, I toss up a bright salad of persimmons and pomegranate seeds, dressed with...


    BLT Quinoa Bowls

    I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I've been trying out grain bowls, and I...


    Moo Shu Mushroom Wraps

    With so many awesome veggies out there, I'm always playing around with the ingredients in these sandwiches. Sometimes I add...

    Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing

    Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding,...


    Arugula & Brown Rice Salad

    When we have company, arugula with brown rice is always on the menu. It’s my go-to pick for the potluck...


    Mojito Pulled Pork

    This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, or in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like it spooned...


    Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey

    I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called...


    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

    Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...


    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


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    Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

    The crunch of breaded coating and tender texture of pork tenderloin make this pork tenderloin sandwich recipe a real treat....


    Sausage Spinach Salad

    Want a fast way to turn a salad into a hearty meal? Add sausage. The mustard dressing also goes well...


    Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad

    Tomato wedges give this salad a juicy bite. It's a great use of fresh herbs and veggies from your own...

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    Broccoli Apple Salad

    Made with crisp apples, broccoli florets, dried fruits and crumbled bacon, this broccoli apple salad is as colorful as it...


    Chickpea Mint Tabbouleh

    You’ll love this salad warm or chilled. For variety, add feta cheese or use this as a filling for stuffed...


    Garden Spinach-Potato Salad

    Not only is this summer side dish something to look at, it's a treat for the taste buds, too. The...


    Green Salad with Berries

    For snappy salad that draws a crowd, I do a wonderful combo of spinach, berries and oniony things. Raise your...


    Fresh as Summer Salad

    I wanted a nice light and healthy salad to go with the spicy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes I prepare,...


    Picadillo Sliders

    When I’m pressed for time, these beefy sliders are my go-to. Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso...

    Vietnamese Chicken Salad

    If you want a crunchy, protein-packed meal that you can pull together in very little time, try this Vietnamese chicken...


    Greek Sloppy Joes

    Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese. It's delish in a burger, but it truly shines in this...


    Viva Panzanella

    Add some white beans, and suddenly the traditional Italian bread and tomato salad is filling enough to stand on its...


    Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad

    This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch, sprinkle with croutons....


    Creamy Grilled Potato Salad

    To avoid turning my oven on in the summer, I grill just about everything—including this creamy grilled potato salad. My...


    Tuna Ciabatta Melts

    Use any good crusty bread when compiling this tuna spread sandwich. Top with slices of crunchy cucumber or luscious tomato...