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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    Cheesy Ham & Egg Sandwiches

    1 review

    I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa...


    Chilled Christmas Punch

    4 reviews

    A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the...


    Pork Pancit

    8 reviews

    A dear Filipino friend gave me a pork pancit recipe so tempting, we never have leftovers. Try it with meats...


    Emily’s Honey Lime Coleslaw

    13 reviews

    Here’s a refreshing take on slaw with a honey-lime vinaigrette rather than the traditional mayo. It’s a great take-along for...


    Hearty Hash Brown Soup

    5 reviews

    Once they take a spoonful of this soup chock-full of potatoes and ham, folks will think you fussed. Since it...


    Easy Italian Potato Salad

    1 review

    You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when...


    Fennel Orange Salad

    You'll need just a few ingredients to fix this fresh-tasting fennel orange salad. The combination of crisp fennel and juicy...


    Simple Italian Salad

    1 review

    Homemade croutons star in this easy Italian salad recipe, filled with grape tomatoes, olives and pepperoncinis. I like to serve...

    Artichoke Caprese Platter

    4 reviews

    I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on...


    Sunny Grapefruit Avocado Salad

    When you have the winter blues, brighten up lettuce greens with the fresh, fruity tartness of pink grapefruit and orange...


    Barley Vegetable Soup

    6 reviews

    You'll love this delicious meatless soup brimming with veggies and barley. The plus is it's good for you too! —Mary...


    Rice Noodle Salad

    4 reviews

    This rice noodle salad is easy, sweet, spicy, nutty and light. Many friends request this for get-togethers, and our family...


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    Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

    272 reviews

    This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients....


    Balsamic-Salmon Spinach Salad

    10 reviews

    This salmon spinach salad is really healthy and super fast. It's an absolute cinch to make after a long workday....


    Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

    12 reviews

    After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy, and...


    Calamari Salad

    2 reviews

    This is one of the seven fish dishes we serve at Christmas time. It is easy to make and quite...


    Traditional Italian Wedding Soup

    6 reviews

    You don’t have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Homemade meatballs pair beautifully with...

    Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole

    9 reviews

    I make this heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy often. It's a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort. —Genie...


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    Southern Fried Chicken Strips

    31 reviews

    What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders...


    Italian Meatball ‘n’ Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...


    Holiday Rice Salad

    3 reviews

    It's nice to prepare a cold salad like this when entertaining because it can be made ahead and doesn't take...


    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

    64 reviews

    My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make...


    Bratwurst Soup

    8 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of...

    Beef Noodle Soup

    26 reviews

    This delicious soup only takes minutes—but tastes as if it simmers all day! —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington


    Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup

    17 reviews

    When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had...


    Tuna Melt Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    When our children were young, I often fixed these warm, crunchy sandwiches. They go well with chips and a salad...


    Bandito Chili Dogs

    10 reviews

    These deluxe chili dogs are a surefire hit at family functions. Adults and children alike love the cheesy chili sauce,...


    Cabbage Sloppy Joes

    10 reviews

    "Many friends think these tangy sandwiches are regular sloppy joes," relates Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The crunchy cabbage is...


    Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes

    43 reviews

    I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown...