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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    Jim’s Potato Soup

    5 reviews

    Our kids claimed they didn't like potato soup. But after one taste of my version, they came clamoring for seconds!...


    Marinated Oranges

    1 review

    This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat...


    Creamy Chicken Salad

    8 reviews

    I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my...


    Crescent Chicken Squares

    3 reviews

    Through many years living on a farm, I've collected quite a few recipes using chicken. Family and friends tell me...


    Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

    4 reviews

    I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It’s the perfect combination of...


    Vegetable Hamburger Soup

    4 reviews

    This filling soup is a favorite in our family and is fast to prepare. It is the one food I...


    Blueberry Chicken Salad

    10 reviews

    On weekday mornings, I whip up this fun chicken and blueberry combination in minutes to take for lunch. It also...


    Dijon-Walnut Spinach Salad

    4 reviews

    This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in...

    Wild Rice Burgers

    1 review

    I love to add this or that to recipes to create my own taste twists. Wild rice is a popular...


    Curried Chicken Rice Soup

    4 reviews

    "This is a terrific way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice," remarks Judie Anglen of Riverton, Wyoming. "With...


    Quick Italian Salad Dressing

    1 review

    As a diabetic who likes salads, I was tired of plain vinegar and oil topping the greens. So I came...


    Kidney Bean Tuna Salad

    3 reviews

    This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a...


    Chicken and Pear Salad

    2 reviews

    Turn everyday greens into a spectacular salad by adding chicken, red pepper and sliced pears. This makes a hearty lunch—or...


    BLT Tortillas

    4 reviews

    I first sampled these BLT wraps at a bridal luncheon years ago. Now I frequently make them for our weekly...


    Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup

    3 reviews

    Looking for a filling, meatless meal in a bowl? Ladle up this delicious soup. It's a treasured favorite with my...


    Grape and Cabbage Salad

    2 reviews

    This is a recipe I created using the grapes grown in our state. The flavor and texture brings many compliments,...


    Poppy Seed Tossed Salad

    6 reviews

    So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who...

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    Frozen Fruit Salad Slush

    3 reviews

    Our family loves this refreshing fruit-filled salad, but it's pretty enough to serve company, too. The salad combines pineapple, bananas,...


    Greek Country Salad

    1 review

    “This salad is a summer favorite with everyone and virtually a meal in itself!” —Christine Chinchilla, Hinckley, Illinois


    Sausage Wild Rice Soup

    2 reviews

    This recipe makes a big batch. So I often divide leftovers into a few containers for "freezer meals".


    Spinach Penne Salad

    22 reviews

    This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts...


    Asian Asparagus Salad

    5 reviews

    A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a...


    Chili Macaroni Soup

    1 review

    Turn a boxed macaroni dinner into a thick zesty soup with this recipe from Flo Burtnett. The Gage, Oklahoma cook...

    Shrimp Pad Thai Soup

    2 reviews

    Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a...


    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    5 reviews

    These Buffalo chicken wraps are excellent. Honey and lime juice help tone down the hot wing sauce for a refreshing...


    Healthy Clam Chowder

    1 review

    "I make this chowder for our annual Souper Bowl luncheon at work, and everybody loves it!" comments Chris Sheetz of...


    Chicken Chorizo Posole

    11 reviews

    “I first tasted posole while visiting a friend in Santa Fe. It was a
    revelation! I have since been...


    Broccoli Tortellini Salad

    3 reviews

    "This tried-and-true salad is simple to toss together and convenient since you make it ahead," reports May Sisk Hazlet, New...


    Cuban Black Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    Using a blender, this soup becomes a smooth, nutritious heart-warmer just right for those cool nights. If the soup is...