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 Macaroni Salad

    93 reviews

    This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...


    Ham and Corn Chowder

    19 reviews

    My mother is an excellent cook who rarely follows a recipe exactly. My two sisters and I do the same...


    Tomato Tortellini Soup

    101 reviews

    No one will guess that you cheated by using canned tomato soup. This lovely soup tastes homemade all the way!...


    Caprese Salad

    6 reviews

    My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we...


    Italian Vinaigrette

    8 reviews

    What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your...


    Harvest Salad with Lime-Curry Dressing

    1 review

    A friend gave me this salad recipe to help me impress my new husband who loves citrus. We serve the...


    Mom’s White Lasagna

    16 reviews

    My mom made this lasagna for special occasions, such as birthdays. When she passed, I inherited her cookbooks—tucked inside one...


    Spicy Seafood Bisque

    9 reviews

    This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...

    Lisa’s All-Day Sugar & Salt Pork Roast

    6 reviews

    My family loves this tender and juicy roast, so we eat it a lot. The sweet and salty crust is...


    Tarragon Asparagus Salad

    3 reviews

    I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch...


    Cherry Tomato Salad

    27 reviews

    This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It's one of...


    Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

    92 reviews

    I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...


    Mom’s Portable Beef

    2 reviews

    This delicious beef makes great sandwiches for a picnic, party or camping trip. The meat has a tempting from-scratch flavor...


    Chicken Alfredo Stromboli

    7 reviews

    I combined my favorite fettuccine Alfredo recipe with the chicken Alfredo pizza from a restaurant and came up with this...


    Patty Melts

    4 reviews

    My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...


    Cinnamon-Apple Grilled Cheese

    7 reviews

    These sandwiches are great for breakfast or lunch, or even as a snack. To intensify the cinnamon flavor, try using...


    Hearty Cream of Mushroom Soup

    6 reviews

    Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois lets the earthy mushroom flavor shine in this rich and hearty soup. It’ll have you...

    Beef Barley Lentil Soup

    32 reviews

    I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad....


    Pressure-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    Beef chuck roast gives this classic sandwich and its rich broth a hearty flavor. Add a crusty roll and you...


    Shrimp Gazpacho

    8 reviews

    Here’s a refreshing take on the classic chilled tomato soup. Our twist features shrimp, lime and plenty of avocado. —Taste...


    Apricot Spinach Salad

    This easy-to-make salad is full of flavor. The vinaigrette is a great complement to the spinach and apricots. —Taste of...


    Golden Clam Chowder

    12 reviews

    This is comfort food at its best! Yes, you can have a warm bowl of homemade clam chowder for dinner...


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    Favorite Mediterranean Salad

    11 reviews

    Got a crowd coming over for a backyard barbecue? This crisp, big-batch Mediterranean salad recipe makes a great accompaniment to...

    Coconut Tropical Fruit Salad

    2 reviews

    Add a serving of fruit to breakfast with this delicious medley. Toasted coconut, mango and more bring the flavor of...


    Summer Strawberry Soup

    11 reviews

    Laden with strawberries, this chilled soup is certain to become a new hot-weather favorite. —Verna Bollin, Powell, Tennessee


    Watermelon Gazpacho

    2 reviews

    My refreshing gazpacho is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a...


    Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

    16 reviews

    A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe...


    Sausage and Kale Soup

    33 reviews

    This is my family’s absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes....


    Soupy Chicken Noodle Supper

    26 reviews

    At least once a week my six-year-old son, also known as Doctor John, hands me a “prescription” for chicken noodle...