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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    9 Things Your Lunch Lady Wishes You Knew

    They served up your school lunch every day, but how much do you really know about your lunch lady?


    Fennel-Jicama Salad

    3 reviews

    This crunchy jicama salad contains no mayonnaise, making it a great dish to pass. Mint adds a refreshing flavor, but...


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    24 Easy School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

    These easy school lunch ideas for picky eaters are packed with fun shapes, familiar flavors and plenty of variety to...


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    A+ Lunch Ideas for Your Kindergartener

    These school lunch ideas for kindergarten will get rave reviews from your 5-year-old. Whether you're packing their lunch for a...


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    28 Grandma-Approved Sides Perfect for a School Lunch

    Old-fashioned things always seem to circle back into popularity, and that's true for food, too! These side dishes are ones...


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    Cheeseburger Quesadilla

    7 reviews

    The cheeseburger quesadilla is a mash-up of comfort food's greatest hits. It takes all the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger—tangy,...


    Chicken Avocado Wrap

    Hearty, filling and full of fiery flavor, these chicken avocado wraps are perfect for a weekday lunch or a quick...


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    36 Diabetic-Friendly Soups, Stews and Chilis

    Our best diabetic-friendly soups are made with lean proteins, non-starchy vegetables and complex carbohydrates to keep each serving...

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    24 School Field Trip Lunch Ideas Kids Will Love

    When you need to pack a lunch that will withstand a hectic day away from school, try one of these...


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    27 Healthy School Lunch Ideas

    Your kids will love these easy and healthy school lunch ideas, which include more than just peanut butter and jelly!


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    32 School Lunch Ideas for Teens

    These easy school lunch ideas for teens will keep them full and focused all afternoon. (Psst: Did you notice we...


    Tangy Cilantro Lime Confetti Salad

    5 reviews

    I love standout salads that burst with flavor—the kind that make you feel as if you're splurging without having to...


    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    10 reviews

    Tired of the same old boring burgers? This ground chicken Parmesan burger recipe will add a fresh, Italian twist to...


    Make-Ahead Creamy Fruit Salad

    We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley—it reminds us of...


    Rice Salad

    Tasty and nutritious, this rice salad is the ideal lunch or dinner when you're craving something light.


    Chicken Parm Pizza

    3 reviews

    We transform classic chicken Parmesan into a quick and easy dinner. Chicken parm pizza showcases breaded chicken with melty cheese...


    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...

    Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup

    1 review

    This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...


    Lunch-Box Chicken Soup

    2 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe, and I tweaked a few things to make it healthier. It’s so delicious and...


    Open-Faced Pizza Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    This open-faced pizza sandwich recipe features a saucy mixture of ground beef, pepperoni and American cheese layered between a soft...


    Chipotle Chicken Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings

    1 review

    I combined two of my favorite recipes and came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The...


    Ramen Noodle Cranberry Coleslaw

    The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and...


    Ranch Chicken Sliders

    When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...

    Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad

    My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It's as satisfying as...


    Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a...


    Loaded Broccoli-Cheese Potato Chowder

    11 reviews

    For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have...


    Beefy Minestrone

    1 review

    This beef minestrone soup recipe is like a meal all in one bowl! It's packed with vegetables, beef and pasta...


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    Carnitas Recipe

    1 review

    With just a few minutes of prep work, this slow-cooked pork carnitas recipe is easy to make. Use the tender...


    Luau Pork Lettuce Wraps

    2 reviews

    I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night...