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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    Southwestern Steak Salads

    Topped with a zippy dressing, this hearty salad eats like a meal and provides plenty of fresh veggies. —Tammy Griffin,...


    Grape Pasta Salad

    “This recipe has been very popular in my family!” says Tia Crosson of Las Vegas, Nevada. “It's super-easy and inexpensive...


    Chicken Bagel Melts

    Our taste testers loved these scrumptious sandwiches from Shannon Brown, who created the melts to use up leftover chicken. “Deli...


    Zesty Hamburger Soup

    This recipe is great for those very cold winter days or just when you feel like eating soup. I usually...


    Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

    A variety of savory seasonings give this balsamic vinegar dressing a tangy kick. It's the perfect complement to a bed...


    Wilted Iceberg Lettuce

    MY Father’s Mother made this a grandchildren’s favorite, a dish she brought with her from Czechoslovakia. This hot salad is...


    Kale Salad

    I love making meals that wow everyone. The flavor and nutrition in this kale salad set it apart from other...


    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...


    Pesto Quinoa Salad

    My daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa, and I'm so glad she did! I've been substituting quinoa in some of...


    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...

    Greek Salad

    It only takes a handful of ingredients to make a bright, refreshing and incredibly flavorful Greek salad.


    Cioppino-Style Soup

    This classic San Fransisco soup makes an easy, healthy and flavorful dinner. I serve it every New Year's Eve, and...


    Cool & Crunchy Chicken Salad

    When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for...


    Swiss Chicken Sliders

    Friends came over for a spur-of-the-moment bonfire, and I dreamed up these quick chicken sliders so we'd have something to...


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    Pepperoni Calzone

    Indulge in a homemade pepperoni calzone, a blend of melty cheese and zesty pepperoni wrapped in a crispy golden crust....


    Chipotle Pulled Chicken

    At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken...

    Pina Colada Carrot Salad

    This sweet carrot salad, with pina colada yogurt, macadamia nuts and green grapes, has a tropical theme. Just mix and...


    Sun-Dried Tomato Burgers

    My fiance and I really like Greek food and flavors. I made a meatloaf similar to this once but changed...


    Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad

    I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado,...


    Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad

    This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. —Julie...


    Michigan Salad

    A vibrant mix of fresh greens, tangy dried fruits and crunchy nuts, topped with Gorgonzola and a homemade raspberry dressing,...


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    Summer Orzo Salad

    I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...