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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    Cherry-Chicken Salad Croissants

    14 reviews

    “I love cherries and happened to come across this recipe one day. It’s a real hit with my family, and...


    Crab Melt Loaf

    5 reviews

    Our family loves seafood, and this recipe is a nice switch from traditional sandwiches. I've served big slices of it...


    Lentil Spinach Soup

    5 reviews

    Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup. —Margaret Wilson of Hemet,...


    Italian Veggie Beef Soup

    12 reviews

    My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We...


    Khmer Pickled Vegetable Salad

    5 reviews

    I grew up as a missionary kid in Cambodia, and most of my favorite foods have a Southeast Asian background....


    Tropical Pulled Pork Sliders

    3 reviews

    I used what I had in my cupboard to make this pork, and the results were fantastic! I enjoy transforming...


    Sloppy Ottos

    27 reviews

    My version of sloppy joes comes from an old family recipe. Make these sandwiches even more German by stacking everything...


    French Onion Soup with Provolone

    9 reviews

    I adapted a basic recipe to copy the onion soup served at my favorite restaurant. No matter what entree I...

    French Onion Tortellini Soup

    19 reviews

    This soup is delicious, pretty and unbelievably fast to make. For a creamy variation, I sometimes substitute cream of mushroom...


    Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili

    8 reviews

    Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the...


    Shortcut Split Pea Soup

    1 review

    Pair this soup with a simple tossed salad for a well-rounded, nourishing meal that's quick and easy. —Donna Noel, Gray,...


    Beer Brat Chili

    20 reviews

    My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...


    Healthy Cincinnati-Style Chili

    10 reviews

    My husband had this type of chili when visiting a friend in Ohio and was thrilled when I made it...


    BBQ Beef Sandwiches

    25 reviews

    After years of searching, I found a BBQ sandwich recipe that's a hit with all my family and friends. It's...


    Pumpkin Soup

    30 reviews

    While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to...


    Curried Squash Soup

    2 reviews

    Cayenne pepper gives a little kick to this pretty curried squash soup, a first course that everyone seems to love....


    Cranberry-Pecan Wheat Berry Salad

    2 reviews

    I love to experiment with different grains and wanted to give wheat berries a try. My whole family goes nuts...

    Mom’s Sweet Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    My mother used to make this sweet potato salad recipe. We all liked it back then—and now my family likes...


    Fiesta Chopped Salad

    2 reviews

    We create this colorful garden mixture with vegetables that are bursting with flavor. The dressing makes the fresh salad a...


    Spicy Beef Salad

    2 reviews

    This recipe was inspired by my love of spicy flavors and light, nutritious entrees. The pretty salad has an appealing...


    Carrot-Parsnip Bisque

    1 review

    Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family...


    Potato Cheese Soup with Salmon

    1 review

    I started cooking for a harvest crew when I was 10 years old. Now, decades later, my husband and I...


    Chicken Florentine Panini

    3 reviews

    Chicken Florentine Panini, from Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri, brings an Italian flair to this speedy meal. The grilled...

    Buffalo Sloppy Joes for Two

    4 reviews

    Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...


    Quick Crab Melts

    2 reviews

    Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve...


    Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Pitas

    2 reviews

    Here's a hearty take on Mediterranean food, this time with sweet potatoes tucked inside. These unique pockets are delicious for...


    Summer-Fresh Quinoa Salad

    6 reviews

    “This light and refreshing salad is easy to prepare and perfect for hot summer days. I often add zucchini or...


    Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

    7 reviews

    The meat won’t be missed in my version of sloppy joes. It tastes like the classic recipe, but is lower...


    Spinach & Bacon Salad with Peaches

    4 reviews

    Peaches and bacon? Oh, yeah. I made this family favorite for a big summer party. It was so easy to...