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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    Hearty Italian Chili

    4 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Beginning when I was just 5 years old, I was my grandmother's constant helper in the kitchen....


    Contest-Winning Pepperoni Pizza Chili

    45 reviews

    Pizza and chili together—what could be better? Fill folks up at halftime when you set out bowls of this chili....


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    Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    64 reviews

    My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big...


    Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

    12 reviews

    This broccoli cauliflower salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well and leftovers are...


    Pineapple Salad Dressing

    1 review

    Perk up an ordinary salad with this tangy mixture shared by Shawn Nelson of Evansville, Indiana. With sweetness from pineapple...


    Chunky Vegetarian Chili

    3 reviews

    This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal....


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    Slow-Cooker Chili

    32 reviews

    This hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good...


    Asparagus Soup

    6 reviews

    Each spring my husband takes our dogs and searches for wild asparagus. He's been so successful that I finally developed...

    Canadian Cheese Soup

    4 reviews

    My family loves Canadian bacon, but I don't run across a lot of dishes that call for it. Everyone was...


    Beef Veggie Soup

    2 reviews

    Brimming with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, green beans and mushrooms, this satisfying soup is a meal in itself. When...


    Vegetable Pork Soup

    1 review
    This hefty and full-flavored pork soup from reader Dave Bock of Auburn, Washington, is perfect for cold winter...

    Tarragon Tuna Salad Wraps

    Warm flour tortillas rolled around a cool and creamy, tuna-vegetable mixture make super sandwiches year-round.


    Veggie Bean Burgers

    1 review

    Even though the preparation for this meal seems time-consuming on a busy night, it's so worth it. The recipe will...


    Indian Spiced Chickpea Wraps

    11 reviews

    Raita, an Indian condiment made with yogurt, elevates this vegetarian dish to a satisfying gourmet wrap. If you're in the...


    Chicken Salad Party Sandwiches

    11 reviews

    My famous chicken salad arrives at the party chilled in a plastic container. When it’s time to set out the...


    Classic Cobb Salad

    6 reviews

    Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden. I plant everything in nice, neat sections, just as...


    Ravioli Soup

    18 reviews

    We adore pasta, so I used it as the inspiration for this soup. The meaty tomato base pairs perfectly with...

    Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup

    44 reviews

    Marjoram and thyme come through nicely in this old-fashioned soup that tastes just like Grandma used to make. You can...


    Grandma’s Spinach Salad

    11 reviews

    With all its fresh ingredients, this pretty spinach salad was my grandma’s favorite. Even my little ones like it (but...


    Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad

    8 reviews

    This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such...


    Split Pea Soup with Ham

    12 reviews

    To liven up pea soup, I load mine with potatoes and veggies. It’s peppery rather than smoky, and I pass...


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 reviews

    This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored...


    Grandma’s Seafood Chowder

    9 reviews

    My grandmother makes this every year for Christmas morning—the only time we ever had it. Why wait, when you can...

    Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing

    My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...


    Grandma’s Potato Salad

    32 reviews

    This salad is a must for the Fourth of July feast. The red potatoes hold their shape and texture even...


    Honey Buffalo Meatball Sliders

    4 reviews

    These little sliders deliver big Buffalo chicken flavor without the messiness of wings. The spicy-sweet meatballs are a hit on...


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    Chicken Tortellini Soup

    26 reviews

    This recipe puts a different spin on traditional chicken noodle soup. I like to use cheese tortellini instead of plain...


    Ham ‘n’ Egg Sandwich

    21 reviews

    Whenever the whole family gets together for a holiday or long weekend, they request this all-in-one breakfast sandwich. I can...


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    Pear Harvest Salad

    6 reviews

    We came up with this delicious salad trying to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. We think you'll love it,...