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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    Bacon Cauliflower Salad

    12 reviews

    My Aunt Lavern’s special cauliflower salad recipe combines crispy-crunchy ingredients with a creamy dressing that’s ever so slightly sweet. —Kelly...


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    Seafood Soup

    14 reviews

    Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It's just the perfect homemade fish...


    Fruited Mixed Greens Salad

    2 reviews

    Thanks to all the fruits and veggies in this attention-getting side salad, you’ll enjoy a good dose of antioxidants. Ann...


    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    6 reviews

    I’m a busy stay-at-home mom, so I wing it at mealtime. My wraps loaded with Buffalo wing sauce chicken, lettuce...


    Creamy Cucumber Salad

    26 reviews

    This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. —Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse...


    Andouille Sausage Soup

    7 reviews

    I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...


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    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    25 reviews

    This creamy dill pickle potato salad makes a flavorful and attractive addition to a Fourth of July picnic or church...


    Lemon Rice Salad

    3 reviews

    This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and...

    Tuna Salad Sandwich

    12 reviews

    I gave Mom's original recipe a boost by adding onion and green pepper to these delightfully different tuna sandwiches. With...


    Greek Beef Pitas

    7 reviews

    A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to...


    Pizza Mountain Pies

    2 reviews

    Because we liked this pudgy pie recipe so much, I started making them for my daughter on our stove at...


    Corn Quesadillas

    4 reviews

    My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown-bag lunches, so...


    Michigan Cherry Salad

    4 reviews

    This recipe reminds me what I love about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the...


    Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

    2 reviews

    I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change...


    Healthy Chicken Dumpling Soup

    25 reviews

    My husband was fooled with this low-fat recipe and I'm sure your family will be, too! A savory broth, hearty...


    Hawaiian Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

    A simple dressing made with flavored yogurt coats this refreshing combination of fresh and canned fruit. It looks spectacular when...


    Six-ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

    31 reviews

    After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was...

    Holiday Ribbon Gelatin

    4 reviews

    Layers of red and green make this festive salad a favorite during the Christmas season. Kids are sure to find...


    Black Bean Rice Burgers

    7 reviews

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


    Summer Tea Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    These dainty finger sandwiches are perfect for casual picnics or luncheons. Tarragon-seasoned chicken complements cucumber and cantaloupe slices. —Taste of...


    Beef Brisket Chili

    3 reviews

    My son and I concocted this beef brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home...


    Mushroom Potato Soup

    8 reviews

    A buttery mushroom flavor blends with potatoes, leeks and carrots to make this soup hearty and warming. A big steaming...


    Apple and Goat Cheese Salad

    7 reviews

    This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples,...

    Contest-Winning Hot Fruit Compote

    5 reviews

    “This sweet and colorful fruit compote is perfect with an egg casserole at a holiday brunch. It can bake right...


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    Creamy Pineapple Fluff Salad

    18 reviews

    Guests of all ages will gravitate to this traditional “fluff” salad, chock-full of pineapple, marshmallows and cherry bits. —Janice Hensley,...


    Contest-Winning Roasted Tomato Soup

    11 reviews

    Just before the first frost of the season, we gather up all of the tomatoes from my mom’s garden to...


    Black Bean Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    24 reviews

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Savory Winter Soup

    9 reviews

    Even my father, who doesn't particularly like soup, enjoys my full-flavored version of traditional vegetable soup. He asked me to...