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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    Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

    4 reviews

    This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to...


    Mexican Chicken Tortilla Chowder

    31 reviews

    A restaurant-style soup starting with a can? It's possible with this creamy, comforting soup.
    Dana Rood, Oreana, IL


    Award-Winning Chuck Wagon Chili

    2 reviews

    For an extra-spicy kick, double the chili powder in this award-winning chili recipe, but make sure you've got a cool...


    Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup

    4 reviews

    Here’s the perfect recipe for a busy week, because the slow cooker does most of the work for you! —Harold...


    Sausage Corn Chowder

    6 reviews

    This hearty soup has been a family favorite since I first acquired the recipe from a popular Wisconsin restaurant. Served...


    Taco Sandwich

    3 reviews

    One evening, Mom and I helped each other put together this taco sandwich using things we had on hand. It's...


    Mexican Shrimp Bisque

    28 reviews

    I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisines, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...


    Avocado Turkey Salad

    3 reviews

    Grape tomatoes and avocado chunks add pretty color and fresh flavor to this main-dish salad. In a pinch, substitute half-and...

    Hearty Baked Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...


    Festive Cranberry Salad

    12 reviews

    This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans...


    Grilled Bean Burgers

    16 reviews

    These juicy veggie patties have major flavor with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against...


    Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    3 reviews

    Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and...


    Grilled Hummus Turkey Sandwich

    1 review

    I created this toasted sandwich last summer using homemade hummus and veggies from our garden. We really can't get enough!...


    Vegetable Carrot Soup

    4 reviews

    This blended soup is loaded with vegetables, so it's delicious as well as good for you. Plus, its beautiful golden...


    Milky Way Pudgy Pie

    1 review

    My favorite pudgy pies have Milky Way candy bars, graham cracker crumbs and marshmallows. So irresistible! And buttered bread is...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Chili

    14 reviews

    Assemble this midday and your dinner will be ready and waiting for you.


    Chili Chicken Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    “My husband tells me that these are a guy's type of sandwich. I love that! We serve them when we...

    Southwestern Bean Patties

    1 review

    “I first made this recipe for a crowd of 11 people,“ recalls Debby Chiorino in Pt. Hueneme, CA. “And everyone—from...


    Shrimp and Black Bean Soup

    3 reviews

    Packed with tomatoes, beans, corn and, of course, shrimp, this bold and spicy soup is shared by Elizabeth Lewis of...


    Banana Split Fluff

    14 reviews

    This pretty pink mixture, rich with yummy fruit and nuts, is sure to disappear in a hurry. It’s a sweet...


    Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    Ruth Haywood’s colorful Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad is sweet and crunchy with a tangy dressing. “I made this recipe for our...


    Witch’s Hat Soup

    4 reviews

    Get into the Halloween theme with this cute soup created by our Test Kitchen. With a mix of vegetables, beans...


    Southwestern Three-Meat Chili

    5 reviews

    When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook....

    Zesty Hamburger Soup

    20 reviews

    This recipe is great for those very cold winter days or just when you feel like eating soup. I usually...


    Southwestern Backyard Burgers

    11 reviews

    Whether you're in the stadium parking lot or on your patio, these Southwestern-style burgers are great on the grill. Sometimes...


    Southwest Burger

    3 reviews

    We love burgers and have them every Saturday in summer. We also have a favorite burrito recipe. One day,...


    White Chili with Hominy

    11 reviews

    To make this chili a day ahead, cool, cover and chill after removing from the heat. The next day, reheat...


    Spicy Three-Bean Chili

    4 reviews

    “Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...


    Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder

    4 reviews

    “My family really enjoys this recipe. It's super fast, easy and filling. Even my little grandson like it!” The fat-free...