Lunch

This is a five-ingredient time-saver that serves as an attractive and welcome variation on veggies. After topping the peppers and...

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

You can prepare this pea salad ahead of time, so it's ideal when you're having company for dinner. —Debra Hartze,...

Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice. Ground chicken...

"Years ago, my mom converted a stuffed pepper recipe into this easy pita sandwich that calls for leftover rice," relates...

Onion, parsley, paprika and beer flavor this smooth rich soup. A family friend used to invite us up for Sunday...

My husband and I came up with these open-faced sandwiches when we didn't have much in the refrigerator. They've been...

This soup can be made quickly and features flavors from ginger, sesame, soy sauce and green onions. Cantonese bean thread...

Wonderfully warming, this soup is always on the menu for the retreats we host on our woodland farm. Everyone enjoys...

We like to eat this tasty soup with tortilla chips. Canned tomatoes and beans and frozen vegetables give you a...

"The slow cooker makes easy work of these hearty venison sandwiches," assures Andrew Henson, an avid hunter and cook from...

My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it...

"The sausage adds wonderful flavor and heartiness to this main-dish salad," relates Jean Dantinne from Chehalis, Washington. "But the real...

This colorful side can be put together in minutes for a tasty accompaniment to any backyard barbecue. —Mary McRae, Coldwater,...

My cold rice salad has a little hint of spice for a classic jambalaya-style kick. Shrimp, tomatoes, ham and peppers...

I love snacking on this delicious sandwich with its crisp English cucumber. I have also made batches of these for...

"I served this satisfying pasta salad to a group of hospital volunteers who were quick with compliments. It’s brimming with...

My sister came up with an easy recipe that can be served as a main course or an appetizer. People...

"This was my family's all-time favorite dressing when I was growing up," shares Kathryn Anderson from her home in Wallkill,...

This deluxe sub sandwich is stacked with yummy ingredients, then broiled, so it’s perfect for a backyard picnic. For an...

This is comfort food at it's finest, and perfect for that cold weather hump-day to help get you through the...

“For extra taste and texture, I added dates to the original recipe for this popular salad,” writes Mary Kirner of...

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe over 50 years ago and it's still a hit at potluck dinners. I made...

Radishes and tomatoes bring Christmasy red color to this medley. But it’s so good, you’ll want to enjoy it throughout...

I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice...

I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely...

“This is my mom's recipe. My family loves it and so does everyone else who tries it.” With its great...

"It's a snap to prepare these beefed-up sandwiches that get their fast flavor from onion soup mix and cheddar cheese,"...

—Elizabeth Powell, Elizabethton, Tennessee