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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    The Best Chicken & Dumplings

    100 reviews

     Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those...


    Strawberry Vinaigrette

    21 reviews

    Pair this sweet and tart strawberry vinaigrette dressing with any salad for a fresh twist for summer. —Carolyn McMunn, San...


    Creamy Potato Soup

    5 reviews

    This is one of my favorite recipes that uses wholesome milk—an important product we produce on our dairy farm. It's...


    Ham and Black Bean Soup

    8 reviews

    I originally made this slightly spicy black bean and ham soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I...


    Fajita Burger Wraps

    12 reviews

    This combo gives you a tender burger, crisp veggies and a crunchy shell, plus fajita flavor. Kids love it. —Antonio...


    Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

    18 reviews

    Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce...


    Portobello Pizzas

    2 reviews

    Portobello mushroom caps are the creative "crust" in this upscale spin on pizza. I also cut the caps into wedges...


    Turkey Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa

    3 reviews

    A sweet-tart cranberry salsa is the ideal accompaniment to leftover turkey in this breezy quesadilla. With a hint of lemon...

    Tuscan Portobello Stew

    15 reviews

    Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare yet elegant enough for company. I often take this...


    Pulled Turkey Tenderloin

    Not your ordinary pulled turkey sandwich, this one shines thanks to its unique yogurt sauce. Serve the turkey by itself...


    Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup

    7 reviews

    I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether,...


    Cheddar Pear Soup

    6 reviews

    Pears and sharp cheddar have always been one of my favorite flavor combos. This recipe brings the two together in...


    Spectacular Overnight Slaw

    32 reviews

    To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's...


    Christmas Fruit Salad

    13 reviews

    It was at the very first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband's family that I tasted this for the first...


    Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sausages

    13 reviews

    My family loves this recipe. It’s such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot...


    Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

    36 reviews

    This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to...


    Hearty Meatball Sub Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Making the saucy meatballs in advance and reheating them saves me precious time when expecting company. These satisfying sandwiches are...

    Chicken Alfredo Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Everyone compliments this great meal in a sandwich, which is much easier than it looks to prepare.–Bernice Janowski of Stevens...


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    Macaroni Coleslaw

    191 reviews

    My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...


    Italian Sausage Soup

    2 reviews

    This full-bodied soup will satisfy every size of appetite.


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    Amish Chicken Corn Soup

    51 reviews

    Creamed corn and butter make my chicken corn soup homey and rich. This recipe makes a big batch, but the...


    Mushroom Corn Chowder

    6 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, ham and cheese in every spoonful, this thick, creamy chowder will take the chill off even the...


    Quick Bacon Potato Salad

    45 reviews

    My family was tired of the same old potato salad at family functions, so I created this potato salad with...

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    Italian Sausage Kale Soup

    22 reviews

    My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When...


    Molded Vegetable Salad

    2 reviews

    I FOUND this recipe years ago in an old cookbook. By using different colored gelatins, it blends in well with...


    Beef Pitas with Yogurt Sauce

    8 reviews

    I've always wanted to tour the Mediterranean, but this is as close as I'll get...for now. Top these gyros with...


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    Mushroom Burgers

    41 reviews

    Ready to turn over a new burger? I guarantee no one will be missing the beef after tasting these vegetarian...


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    Italian Sausage Bean Soup

    17 reviews

    In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup. It cooks away while...


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    Baked Salmon

    57 reviews

    I often make this very moist and flavorful baked salmon for company because I can have it ready in less...