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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    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    Everyone has a go-to method for making chili, but this slow cooker chili recipe is our favorite. It's perfectly seasoned...


    Triple Pepper Steak Sandwiches

    Make parts of this steak sandwich recipe ahead of time and you can assemble the sandwich quickly for a weeknight...


    Mango Gelatin Salad

    My Aunt Nannette often made this salad as a convenient make-ahead dish. The mango mold has hints of apricot and...


    Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts

    I have shared this salad many times with the teachers at my school. They enjoy it so much that they...


    Very Best Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    These sweet and tangy barbecue beef sandwiches definitely live up to their name. Friends will want the recipe—they’re that good....


    Ham & Jack Pudgy Pie

    Pepper jack cheese adds spicy flavor to these warm, melty sandwiches. —Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin


    Citrus Steak Salad

    Your family will think you spent hours on this beautiful main dish salad with its from-scratch dressing, but it's an...


    Southwest Turkey Burgers

    I made these turkey burgers with corn, green chiles and taco spice for my parents. They originally weren't sold on...

    Waldorf Salad

    The crunchy combination of apples, walnuts and celery in a creamy dressing makes Waldorf salad a timeless recipe. This version...


    Green Bean Pasta Salad

    I like to prepare this special green bean pasta salad with fresh green beans and homegrown dill. Serve chilled or...


    Creamy Herbed Tomato Soup

    No one will ever guess that a soup this smooth and creamy could be low in fat! The savory herb...


    Winter Harvest Vegetable Soup

    Rich, earthy root vegetables blend with savory spices and the tartness of apples in this wonderful soup from Barbara Marakowski...


    Minted Cucumber Salad

    Fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette season the garden-fresh cucumbers and tomatoes in this easy salad. I'm a busy pastor's...


    Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

    When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share...


    Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

    The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It...


    Chipotle Chili Dogs

    Long live childhood favorites! I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota. The medium...


    Potato Salad with Kalamata-Hazelnut Vinaigrette

    Potato salad tossed with vinaigrette has a lighter taste than traditional mayo versions. I add velvety avocado and hazelnuts for...

    Caramelized Onion-Bacon Burgers

    These juicy, flavorful burgers feature a nice tang with the barbecue sauce on top. They're always a hit at get-togethers....


    Jeweled Endive Salad

    Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and...


    Turkey & Swiss Biscuit Sliders

    One of my favorite things to whip up in the kitchen is homemade buttermilk biscuits. Simple sandwiches are a wonderful...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...


    Greek Pizza

    This Greek pizza recipe comes together in only 30 minutes—faster than most takeout or frozen pizzas! The colorful combination of...


    BBQ Pork Salad

    I needed a dinner for too-hot-to-cook nights during the summer. This is hearty enough for my meat-and-potatoes-loving husband, not to...

    Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Feta

    When I want to bust out of my salad rut, I roast a medley of veggies and mix them with...


    Cool and Creamy Fruit Salad

    My mom found this recipe in a magazine 25 years ago, and my family has been enjoying it ever since....


    Radish, Carrot & Cilantro Salad

    Bright carrots and radishes pop in this citrusy salad. My husband likes it with anything from the grill. I like...


    Hawaiian Spinach Salad

    Toss together fresh spinach, veggies, pineapple and ham for this light, lovely main-dish salad. —Anita Ashe, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia


    Strawberry-Blue Cheese Steak Salad

    At lunch one day, a friend told me about a steak salad she'd had at a party. It sounded so...


    Athenian Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    Mozzarella and feta cheese make one delicious duo in this upscale grilled cheese that also features tender Athenian chicken and...