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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    Grilled Skirt Steak

    This grilled skirt steak gets its tender, buttery texture from an overnight marinade and its crisp, charred exterior from the...


    Grilled Southwestern Steak Salad

    2 reviews

    Pasta salad loaded with steak, peppers and onions makes both my boyfriend and me happy. Plus, it’s versatile! We serve...


    Smoked Gouda Veggie Melt

    5 reviews

    After a long day of teaching, I like to make these veggie-packed grilled-cheese sandwiches. My 8-year-old daughter is a big...


    Shrimp & Nectarine Salad

    10 reviews

    For a cool salad on a hot summer day, I combine shrimp, corn, tomatoes and nectarines with a drizzle of...


    Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

    A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad....


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    Carolina Pulled Pork

    26 reviews

    This tangy Carolina pulled pork recipe features a sweet-and-spicy rub with homemade mustard sauce. When piled on buns with a...


    Stir-Fry Rice Bowl

    14 reviews

    My meatless version of Korean bibimbap is tasty, pretty and easy to tweak for different spice levels. —Devon Delaney, Westport,...


    Green Flop Jell-O

    12 reviews

    Get ready for fluffy lemon-lime goodness. My family calls it "flop Jell-O" because most of the time a clear gelatin...

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    Pepperoni Calzone

    12 reviews

    Indulge in a homemade pepperoni calzone, a blend of melty cheese and zesty pepperoni wrapped in a crispy golden crust....


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    Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

    54 reviews

    Dive into this comfort food staple: bacon cheeseburger sliders are bursting with flavor, thanks to gooey, melty cheese, loaded burger,...


    Almond Chicken Salad

    21 reviews

    My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer...


    Apple Chicken Salad

    1 review

    Now that my six children are grown, I make lots of small-portion meals. This tasty salad is one of my...


    Baked Potato Salad

    13 reviews

    I was tired of the ordinary potato salads served so often in summer, so I came up with this hearty...


    Basil Burgers

    4 reviews

    Chopped fresh basil leaves add a welcome spark to these hamburgers and wonderfully capture the taste of summer. Grilling brings...


    Beef Noodle Soup

    25 reviews

    Freezer veggies, pantry staples and a pound of ground beef cook in 30 minutes to make a hearty beef noodle...


    Best Broccoli Soup

    30 reviews

    Here's a creamy, comforting broccoli soup. It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables. —Carolyn Weinberg, Custer, Montana


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    Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    67 reviews

    When it comes to easy and cheesy comfort food, nothing's better than broccoli cheddar soup.

    Broccoli Salad

    Broccoli Salad comes from Jane Hale of Desert Hot Springs, California. "This is a great make-ahead salad," Jane notes. "Keep...


    Caesar Salad

    9 reviews

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


    Cajun Chili

    2 reviews

    Cajun cooking is one of my specialties. For a meaty meal with a little zip, this is the recipe I...


    Cajun Corn Soup

    3 reviews

    I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish...


    Carrot and Raisin Salad

    45 reviews

    This carrot and raisin salad combines crunchy carrots, sweet raisins and a creamy dressing for a quick and refreshing side...


    Mini Grilled Cheese

    3 reviews

    If you're looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They're nice to have in the...

    Chicken Lasagna

    15 reviews

    Our chicken lasagna features a rich, creamy cheese sauce and plenty of spinach. It’s a fun twist on a classic...


    Black Bean Chicken Chili

    9 reviews

    This five-star black bean chicken chili recipe has a slightly smoky and spicy broth that's made lighter with cubed chicken...


    Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup

    3 reviews

    I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began...


    Curried Egg Salad

    12 reviews

    Curry powder gives this simple egg salad big appeal. Serve it as an open-faced sandwich, in a wrap or stuffed...


    Salad with Dill Dressing

    In this salad with a dill dressing, fresh herbs are the star ingredient of the zesty, creamy vinaigrette.


    Peach Bavarian

    20 reviews

    Fruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colorful salad or dessert. —Adeline Piscitelli,...