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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    Air-Fryer Pizza Pockets

    These air-fryer pizza pockets will satisfy everyone in the house. The best part is that they can be made ahead, frozen and then cooked right from the freezer for instant, satisfying snacks. —Clarice Brender, North Liberty, Iowa

    Pear, Apple and Celery Salad

    This salad is incredibly fresh and bright, but uses apples and pears, making it perfect for fall and winter. The...




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    25 High-Protein Lunch Ideas

    Most of us could use more protein in our meals, which is why we're excited about these protein-packed lunches that...

    Creamy Tomato Soup

    One spoonful of this soup will take you back to your childhood sipping warm tomato soup on a cold day....


    Caprese Eggplant Hero

    Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes...


    Vegan Cashew Cream of Broccoli Soup

    To me, Sundays are a time for rest and spending time with your family. In this crazy busy world, I...


    Matzo Pizza

    Matzo crackers make a super easy pizza crust when you are short on time. Serve this for lunch or a...


    Buffalo Chicken Crunch Wraps

    1 review

    My daughter-in-law loves Buffalo chicken, so I came up with this easy-to-make crunch wrap using all the same flavors and...

    Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

    This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be...


    Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    This old-fashioned version of ham and bean soup starts with dried navy beans, but you could start with great northern...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    5 reviews

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...



    One-Pot Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

    3 reviews

    This curry soup might be vegan, but it's still as creamy as ever. If you prefer a meatier bowl, toss...

    Copycat Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger

    My niece fell in love with the quesadilla burger from Applebee's and challenged me to make it at home. She...


    Guacamole Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Inspired by a local restaurant's truly inventive guacamole studded with pomegranate seeds, this chicken salad recipe is extremely simple to...


    Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad

    1 review

    My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee's three separate times before we finally asked the waitress...


    Pressure-Cooker Tex-Mex Risotto

    4 reviews

    I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot...


    Low-Carb Pizza Rolls

    1 review

    I came up with a lower carb version of my stuffed pizza rolls recipe when I decided to try more...


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    Air-Fryer Gyro Sandwiches

    I love Gyros, but feel the meat part can be complicated! Using meatballs, Greek seasoning and air-frying them makes things...


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    Five-Spice Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    4 reviews

    With this lettuce wrap, I get all the satisfaction without all the carbs. The pickled carrots really make it feel...


    Tuna Cheese-Waffle Sandwiches

    1 review

    I love cheddar waffles (or chaffles) as well as tuna salad sandwiches. Combining the two makes for an incredible lunchtime...


    Strawberry Shortcake Salad

    Spring into spring with this delightful recipe that transforms an oldie-but-goodie dessert into a bright, refreshing twist on traditional salad....

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    Potato Quesadillas

    2 reviews

    I made potato-rolled tacos all the time and wanted to switch it up, so I started making quesadillas out of...


    Peach Caprese Salad

    2 reviews

    During summer, I like to use the fresh ingredients I receive weekly from my local food share, and that's how...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...


    Chili Verde Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

    Chili verde sausages add a wallop of flavor in my version of esquites, a kicked-up Mexican corn salad. We leave...


    Caprese Sandwich

    This caprese sandwich is a staple in my family. We make it several times a month when things are hectic...