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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    Chorizo Chili

    1 review

    I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild, since that's how...


    Easy Portuguese-Style Bean Soup

    1 review

    One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright...


    Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup

    1 review

    This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of...


    Spicy Peanut Butter and Pork Sandwich

    A little spicy, a little sweet, with just a hint of curry, this flavor combo is something you just have...


    Southern Peanut Butter Mayo Sandwich

    3 reviews

    Yep, Southerners love the combo of peanut butter and mayo. The mayonnaise flavor disappears into the peanut butter, just making...


    Thai-Inspired Roast Beef Sandwich

    I love Thai food, but I wanted to see how its flavors would translate in a plain ol' peanut butter...


    Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich

    1 review

    Favorite flavors from s'mores come together in this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


    The Elvis Sandwich

    Like the King himself sang, you'll be "all shook up" when you taste this savory-sweet sandwich. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie,...

    Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich

    1 review

    Tart, sweet and crunchy, these open-faced sammies are a perfect after-school (or after-work) snack. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


    Peanut Butter, Strawberry and Honey Sandwich

    Who needs jam when you have fresh strawberries? A drizzle of honey and a bit of mint make this sandwich...


    Peanut Butter Pickle Sandwich

    1 review

    Crunchy, tangy, salty and sweet, this open-faced peanut butter pickle sandwich hits all your cravings. —James Schend, Taste of Home...


    Peanut Butter, Chicken and Basil Sandwich

    2 reviews

    Stay with me, here. These classic Thai flavors work on so much more than noodles...try 'em on a sandwich and...


    Peanut Butter, Krispies and Chocolate Sandwich

    This crispy, chocolaty sandwich is like a Saturday-morning cartoon cereal without the bowl. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


    56 Italian Potluck Recipes That Serve a Crowd

    It's a family-style potluck starring oodles of noodles, a bounty of bread, scores of sweets and all the Italian recipes...


    55 Kid-Friendly Picnic Food Ideas

    Hello, summer! It's time to pack up your picnic basket with these kid-friendly recipes and soak up some sun.


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    Fried Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    Fried potato salad puts a crisp, spice-rubbed shell on cubed potatoes, helping them hold their shape and infusing smoky flavor...


    Peach Mango Caprese Salad

    12 reviews

    Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...

    Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    3 reviews

    I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well...


    Avocado Egg Salad Toast

    6 reviews

    I had a surplus of avocados after purchasing too many for an event. A few days later, I was making...


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    Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers

    15 reviews

    This is one of the most fantastic, flavorful burgers I've ever made. Ranch is a favorite in dips and dressings,...


    Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

    3 reviews

    Chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth of this soup, creating delicious flavor with no need for more...


    Apricots with Herbed Goat Cheese

    1 review

    After ending up with bunches of apricots one summer, I created this quick and simple dish. My friends were blown...


    Blackberry Balsamic Spinach Salad

    9 reviews

    This lightly dressed salad is packed with superfoods! When I have time, I make my vinaigrette from scratch. —Mary Lou...

    Flat Iron Steak Salad

    1 review

    My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and...


    Apricot Fluff

    13 reviews

    When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...


    Red, White and Blue Summer Salad

    10 reviews

    In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...


    Watermelon Shrimp Salad

    2 reviews

    Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...


    Pressure-Cooker Turkey Chili

    I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...


    Pressure-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. The velvety texture of this healthier...