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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    Spinach Salad with Raspberries & Candied Walnuts

    I created a bright spinach salad with raspberries for a big family dinner. Even those who don't normally like spinach...


    Easy Peasy Slaw

    I get tons of compliments when I bring out this slaw brightened up with peas, peanuts and poppy seed dressing....


    Pear Cottage Cheese Salad

    Perfect anytime, this quick-fix salad makes a terrific snack, too! —Jeannie Thomas, Dry Ridge, Kentucky


    Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

    Every time I bring this slow-cooker pulled pork to a potluck I'm asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People...


    Spicy Sausage Soup with Tortellini

    This soup is such a family treasure, both my daughters asked for the recipe when they moved out on their...


    Apple-Gouda Melts

    Grilled cheese is a go-to meal in our family for an after-school snack, quick lunch, and even a fun treat...


    Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette

    Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale...


    Ham & Swiss Melts

    Who knew that the humble pickle could add so much pep to a grilled ham and cheese? Splitting the baguette...

    Slow-Cooked Reuben Brats

    Sauerkraut gives these beer-simmered brats a big flavor boost, but it’s the special chili sauce and melted cheese that put...


    Strawberry & Glazed Walnut Salad

    This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.—Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania


    Shrimp Sandwich

    A hollowed-out bun lets you get more juicy shrimp and creamy dressing in each bite of this shrimp sandwich. The...


    Tempting Pork Tenderloin Burgers

    Pork tenderloin is a family favorite at my house. I’m always looking for new ways to cook it, so I...


    Greek Beef Pitas

    A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to...


    Mediterranean Cobb Salad

    I'm a huge fan of taking classic dishes and adding some flair to them. I also like to change up...


    Ruby Raspberry Slaw

    Give ordinary coleslaw a "berry" tangy twist. It's sure to get raves at your next picnic or potluck. —Deborah Biggs,...


    Greek Chicken Kabobs

    These yogurt-marinated Greek chicken kabobs are perfect for holiday celebrations, but you can also make them indoors for a weeknight...


    Garden Minestrone

    At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...

    Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad

    I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...


    Red-Hot Gelatin Salad

    “This is my grandma’s recipe,” writes Paula Ptomey of Porterville, California. “My mother makes this salad just about every year...


    Nectarine and Beet Salad

    Beets, nectarines and feta cheese make for scrumptious additions to mixed greens. While the combination of ingredients may seem unlikely,...


    Turkey Meatball Subs

    Here's an easy and nutritious way to make meatballs without all the mess of frying. Slather them with spaghetti sauce...


    Southwest Burger

    We love burgers and have them every Saturday in summer. We also have a favorite burrito recipe. One day,...


    Hickory-Smoked Cheeseburgers

    Every time I make this recipe, my guests compliment me on how great the burgers taste. The secret is a...

    Classic Monte Cristo

    This sandwich is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It tastes sweet, like French toast, but gets protein from the meat...


    Smoked Salmon and Egg Wraps

    These hearty breakfast roll-ups are great when you're serving a crowd. Everyone enjoys the smoked salmon flavor, which is nicely...


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    Barbecue Burger

    This barbecue burger makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or special addition to your summer grilling spread.


    Hot Corned Beef Buns

    It wouldn't be St. Pat's Day without corned beef...and folks will love these savory sandwiches from Toni Keyworth. "My mother-in-law...


    Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches

    We're always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this one tops the list. These melts are especially delicious in the...


    Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup

    My hubby doesn't usually consider a bowl of soup 'dinner,' but this hearty, comforting soup, served with cornbread on the...