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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    Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Why settle for ordinary grilled cheese when pesto grilled cheese is so easy to fix? Pair the sandwiches with your...


    Tomato Feta Salad

    10 reviews

    One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The...


    Fluffy Lime Salad

    6 reviews

    Crunchy walnuts, plump marshmallows and tangy pineapple dot this creamy lime salad. It's a refreshing side dish for a family...


    Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

    4 reviews

    We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples...


    Cola Burgers

    19 reviews

    A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite....


    Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup

    11 reviews

    I'm always thankful when I can pull such a delicious soup together in under 30 minutes. —Amy McFadden, Chelsea, Alabama


    Honey-Yogurt Berry Salad

    3 reviews

    I wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad lets you play with...


    Chicken Pesto Wraps

    1 review

    Chicken pesto wraps make a really quick meal for us. It's so easy—and the cleanup is just as easy if...

    Jicama Slaw

    1 review

    This jicama slaw is a nice change of pace from traditional cabbage coleslaw. The jicama adds a sweet, nutty flavor...


    Portobello-Gouda Grilled Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    Take a simple grilled cheese sandwich to the next level with the earthy, rustic flavors of portobello mushrooms and gouda...


    Radish Cucumber Salad

    2 reviews

    I put this cucumber radish salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so...


    Sesame Almond Slaw

    1 review

    Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Hearty Italian Soup

    8 reviews

    Macaroni and Italian sausage makes this tomato-veggie soup thick and hearty. “It offers a nice change of pace from my...


    Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

    24 reviews

    Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...


    Spring Pea & Radish Salad

    3 reviews

    Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and...


    Cool Cucumber Salad

    7 reviews

    This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring...


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    Slow-Cooker Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

    59 reviews

    Chuck roast makes delicious slow-cooker barbecue beef sandwiches after simmering in a rich, homemade sauce all day. The meat is...

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    Sweet Macaroni Salad

    84 reviews

    A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one...


    Toasted Deli Sandwich with a Twist

    This toasted sandwich gets a unique spin with raisin bread. Yes, it's different—but it's oh-so-good!—Mrs. Lisa Davey, Columbus, Ohio


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    Red Potato and Egg Salad

    14 reviews

    This flavorful red potato salad recipe with egg is the perfect side for summer cookouts. The red potatoes really dress...


    Special Sesame Chicken Salad

    12 reviews

    With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a...


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    13 reviews

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...


    Stroganoff Soup

    2 reviews

    My husband and I share a love for all kinds of soup and came up with this delicious recipe together....

    Succulent Strawberry Soup

    This creamy fruit soup makes a perfect summertime treat for family and friends. The strawberry base with a hint of...


    Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad

    2 reviews

    Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before...


    Grilled Steak Salad with Tomatoes & Avocado

    12 reviews

    My family loves a good steak dinner, but with busy schedules, I'm often thinking about ways to put new and...


    Salmon Burgers with Tangy Slaw

    2 reviews

    I thought I’d made salmon every way you can make it—until now. The tangy slaw, made with fennel and avocado,...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

    8 reviews

    I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following...


    Bok Choy Toss

    Chop some fresh veggies, add a gingery bottled dressing and savor this unique bok choy salad that’s big on flavor...