Lunch

I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice...

From Beloit, Wisconsin, Lisa Trunckenbrod sends this better-for-you version of an all-time lunch-counter classic. Loaded with popular pizza flavor, the...

A package of store-bought noodles will speed up assembly of this colorful shrimp ramen that's flavored with carrots and small...

My mother-in-law gave me this great recipe, and I have made it many times. I've taken it to church picnics...

Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a spicy sauce, these breaded chicken breasts make fantastic sandwiches. Try them whenever you're...

I've made this salad for years—it's a recipe from a high school friend's mom. Any time I serve a sandwich...

After a long hard day at band camp, my daughter comes home with a huge appetite. This sandwich not only...

This hearty spicy appetizer is a real crowd-pleaser. No one believes me when I tell them it's a simple recipe....

Served over your favorite salad greens, this rich and creamy dressing is a real treat. I first sampled it at...

This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that...

Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on...

Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing...

A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian burgers. "My fiance, who's a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man,...

These tasty burger have lots of flavor! My dear Uncle Mickey shared the recipe with me years ago. —Brenda Sorrow,...

My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired...

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

Cilantro comes through in this colorful side that's zesty but not too spicy. It also makes a great luncheon dish...

My mom used to cook these juicy burgers in butter or a little bacon fat. I do all of my...

A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad...

I invented this taco salad to make my kids happy. Make it with ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken...

With its sweet lemony dressing, this green salad comes together in only 15 minutes. Sue Stewart shares the pretty medley....

I usually make this tuna salad the night before so the flavors have more time to blend. Then the next...

Every bite of this grilled chicken is packed with flavor. The sweet brown sugar combines well with zesty mustard and...

Virginia Lawson
CORTEZ, COLORADO

By now, your garden is probably filled with ripe veggies! I jazz up this delightful...

Pretty chicken strips top this hearty salad sent in by Clara Coulston of Washington Court House, Ohio. Filled with good-for-you...

From Aurora, Colorado, Janice Mitchell shares, "With it's bright colors this is beautiful on a holiday buffet table, but I...

"This salad is easy to make and it also tastes great," says Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "Serve it...

A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect...

A sweet and creamy dressing coats this hearty chicken-and-veggie salad shared by Susan Blades of Grand Prairie, Texas.