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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    Popcorn Salad

    7 reviews

    I make this unique Popcorn Salad all the time. It's something you'll never see at any other picnic. My family...


    White Chili with Chicken

    7 reviews

    Folks who enjoy a change from traditional tomato-based chilis will enjoy this version. The flavorful blend has tender chunks of...


    Zippy Pork Chili

    4 reviews

    In addition to eating this chili the traditional way (with a spoon!), my family likes to scoop bites onto tortilla...


    Creamy Pasta Salad

    1 review

    I love creating new and tasty foods, such as this popular salad. I make it often for my husband and...


    Ramen Broccoli Soup

    6 reviews

    Cheese and garlic powder are the secret to this tasty and heartwarming soup. Loaded with noodles, it hits the spot...


    Oven-Fried Green Tomato BLT

    2 reviews

    For years I have used this same idea to cook eggplant slices, and recently I decided to try it on...


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    Pina Colada Fruit Salad

    64 reviews

    Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra...


    Raspberry Pecan Chicken Salad

    2 reviews

    I gave this sweet-savory chicken salad a little zip with Chinese five-spice powder, which tastes a bit like pumpkin pie...

    Lunch Box Chicken Wrap

    This lunchbox-friendly wrap is a tasty way to use leftover chicken and get kids to eat more veggies. Using colorful,...


    Mojito Pulled Pork

    11 reviews

    This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, or in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like it spooned...


    Savory Bean & Tomato Salad

    Garlic and blue cheese in the dressing really perk up green beans and tomatoes. Carol Gano sends this recipe from...


    Antipasto Salad Platter

    I used to work in a pizza shop where this salad was the most popular item on the menu. The...


    Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Kentucky hot brown sandwiches are as popular around here as The Derby. Paired with a side salad, this sandwich makes...


    Thai-Style Chicken Chili

    6 reviews

    I love this Asian take on the classic one-pot meal. This Thai chili recipe is quick, easy, nutritious and delicious....


    Hot German Potato Salad for Two

    2 reviews

    This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin


    Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don’t have a panini...


    Caesar Salad

    8 reviews

    This crunchy, refreshing Caesar salad has a zippy, zesty dressing that provides a burst of flavor with each bite. It's...

    Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    44 reviews

    We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...


    Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup

    24 reviews

    Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look...


    Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey

    5 reviews

    I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called...


    Southwestern Black Bean and Lettuce Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing

    1 review

    You won't even miss the meat in this satisfying salad chock-full of beans, veggies and mouthwatering Southwest flavor. —Heather Carroll,...


    Shrimp Pasta Salad

    15 reviews

    I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce...


    Tex-Mex Beef Barbecues

    10 reviews

    Slow-cooking is ideal for a cut of beef like brisket because the longer it cooks, the more tender it becomes....

    Melon-Berry Salad

    1 review

    The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...


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    Deli-Style Pasta Salad

    17 reviews

    Pasta provides a base for this tongue-tingling make-ahead salad. It has lots of fresh and satisfying ingredients topped with a...


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    Chili Cornbread Salad

    48 reviews

    A co-worker brought this wonderful dish to a potluck several years ago. She had copies of the recipe next to...


    New England Fish Chowder

    13 reviews

    This recipe was handed down by my mother, although I have changed it a bit. This really reflects our region,...


    Rotisserie Chicken Panini

    9 reviews

    This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other...


    Quick Nicoise Salad

    6 reviews

    Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans...