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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    Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola

    On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and...


    Split Pea Soup with Ham & Jalapeno

    To me, this spicy pea soup is total comfort food. I cook it low and slow all day, and it...


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    Cuban Sliders

    These Cuban sliders are packed with ham, cheese and pickles and baked with a buttery, Dijon mustard topping.


    Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup

    Everyone at my table goes for this feel-good soup. It is quick when you’re pressed for time and beats fast...


    Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

    My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...


    Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas

    Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St....


    Minted Beet Salad

    We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their...

    Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers

    I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my...


    Minty Watermelon Salad

    My 4-year-old twin grandchildren love to cook in the kitchen with me. Last summer, the three of us were experimenting...


    Pea Salad with Bacon

    This creamy pea salad with bacon combines crisp green peas, crunchy bacon, cheese and tangy ranch dressing for a flavorful...


    Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Salad

    My mom made the best salads, and that's where my love for them started. I’ve turned her side salads into...


    All-American Sausage and Pepper Sliders

    In the ballpark keep one hand free for a fly ball. Learn from this and make sausage and pepper hero...


    Potato Veggie Quesadillas

    I am always looking for recipes that will encourage children to eat vegetables and this one has been a huge...


    Cranberry-Beef Mini Burgers

    Cranberry tapenade brings a deep red color and sweet-sour zing to these fun little bacon cheeseburgers. Serve them for parties...


    Pomegranate Splash Salad

    The sparkling pomegranate gems make this salad irresistibly beautiful. My family loves it at holiday gatherings when pomegranates are in...


    Green Bean and Walnut Salad

    Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas

    Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    Why settle for ordinary grilled cheese when pesto grilled cheese is so easy to fix? Pair the sandwiches with your...


    Turkey Tortilla Soup

    My wife created this recipe as a healthy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s a nice alternative to the...


    Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches

    These crispy Pork Chop Sandwiches feature tender pork chops in a flavorful cornmeal batter, served on whole wheat buns with...


    Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

    This spinach salad with warm bacon dressing proves that it's not difficult to get through an entire bag of spinach...


    Spinach, Apple & Pecan Salad

    One day, company was on the way, and I forgot to buy salad fixings. Scavenging the fridge for ingredients, I...


    Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork

    Cranberry sauce adds a yummy twist to pulled pork, and my family can't get enough of it! The pork cooks...

    Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta

    Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...


    Cheddar and Bacon Burgers

    Have your bacon cheese burger from the inside out. Since everything is mixed into the patties, you'll get all the...


    Spinach Pasta Salad

    Spinach pasta salad is one of our favorite ways to use up that bag of spinach in the crisper drawer,...


    Smoked Gouda Veggie Melt

    After a long day of teaching, I like to make these veggie-packed grilled-cheese sandwiches. My 8-year-old daughter is a big...


    Salmon Sliders

    The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...


    BBQ Brats

    In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...