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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    Taco Twist Soup

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Tomato Broccoli Salad

    I found this recipe over 25 years ago. I made a few changes to it and our family has enjoyed...


    Turkey Gyros

    Greek seasoning, feta cheese and dill-cucumber sauce give this gyro an authentic taste. It was my family's introduction to how...


    Apple Broccoli Salad

    I came up with this broccoli apple salad in an attempt to combine the flavors of Waldorf salad and my...


    Sicilian Orange Salad

    Red onion and orange slices sprinkled with basil, oil and ground pepper make a pretty presentation that's bound to brighten...


    Baby Corn Romaine Salad

    "My kids really enjoy this green salad, made with romaine lettuce, broccoli, corn and crumbled bacon," shares Kathryn Maxson of...


    White Bean Salad

    White bean salad is nutritious, light, and tasty, making it a great spring or summer dish.


    Marinated Vegetable Salad

    This recipe is so versatile because you can use whatever vegetables you family prefers. It's a nice change from typical...

    Patriotic Taco Salad

    When my daughter asked to have a patriotic theme for her July birthday party, I made this refreshing dish. If...


    Herb Burgers

    These tasty burger have lots of flavor! My dear Uncle Mickey shared the recipe with me years ago. —Brenda Sorrow,...


    Watermelon Baby Carriage

    This fruit-filled carriage was made for my daughter's baby shower and was a huge hit. Fill it with any fruit...


    Toasted Deli Sandwich with a Twist

    This toasted sandwich gets a unique spin with raisin bread. Yes, it's different—but it's oh-so-good!—Mrs. Lisa Davey, Columbus, Ohio


    Contest-Winning Fall Harvest Salad

    For a change, you can swap roasted butternut squash or pumpkin for sweet potatoes in this tasty salad. Any combination...


    Simply Delicious Roast Beef Sandwiches

    Mushrooms add a different touch to these comforting roast beef sandwiches. I like to pile the shredded beef high on...


    Honey-Mustard Brats

    Our honey mustard glaze gives every bite of these brats a sweet and punchy flavor. Everyone who tries them agrees...


    Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette

    A tart and tangy dressing turns a basic salad into something special. It works for weeknight dining but is good...


    Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Date-Bacon Jam

    This sandwich doubles up on melty cheese, but the star of the show is the sweet and salty date-bacon jam....

    Fried Chicken Wings

    Only salt and the right frying oil is needed for juicy, crispy-skinned fried chicken wings. Pair the wings with any...


    Pressure Cooker Beer-Braised Pulled Ham

    To jazz up leftover ham, I cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are...


    Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

    These sausage and pepper sandwiches are sweet and savory and they're finished with a layer of molten provolone to make...


    Slow-Cooker Cordon Bleu Soup

    I've taken this creamy slow-cooker soup to potlucks and teacher luncheons, and I bring home an empty crock every time....


    Pressure-Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork served there, so I went about making it for...


    Denver Omelet Salad

    I love this recipe. It may not be your typical breakfast, but it has all the right elements. Plus, it’s...

    Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad

    This copycat Chick-fil-A chicken salad recipe is a spot-on take on the much-missed former fast-food item. Serve it as part...


    Potluck German Potato Salad

    This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my...


    Quick and Easy Stromboli

    Sandwich fixings get rolled into this dinner favorite, thanks to refrigerated pizza dough. Use any combo of cheese, deli meat...


    Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

    For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite!...


    No-Fuss Avocado Onion Salad

    My mother, Nena, grew up in Cuba and learned many styles of cooking. She had a knack for making something...


    Catfish Po’Boy

    Tender fillets of hot and crispy fried catfish pair with cool, spicy Cajun coleslaw in our catfish po'boys. These overstuffed...