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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    Cheese-Stuffed Burgers for Two

    12 reviews

    Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted...


    Shrimp Salad

    29 reviews

    I remember my mother making this when I was a child. It wouldn't be the Fourth of July without Grandma's...


    Special Sesame Chicken Salad

    12 reviews

    With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a...


    Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad

    14 reviews

    A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and...


    Fast Italian Subs

     Olive lovers are sure to rejoice over this stacked sandwich! Stuffed and ripe olives are marinated in white wine vinegar...


    Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

    29 reviews

    Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a...


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    Pasta Fagioli Soup

    66 reviews

    Filled with fresh turkey sausage, beans and pasta, pasta fagioli soup is a powerhouse of nutrients and flavor.


    Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    1 review

    Colorful and delicious, this pasta salad with Italian dressing is a great make-ahead dish for office potlucks and large warm-weather...

    Special Radicchio-Spinach Salad

    2 reviews

    Almost too pretty to eat, this colorful salad combines mint, chipotle pepper and honey to create a refreshing sweet-spicy flavor...


    Grilled Steak and Portobello Stacks

    5 reviews

    You don't need a special panini maker for these bistro-style sandwiches. They make take some time to prepare, but it's...


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    Chicken Parm Sandwich

    19 reviews

    The sandwich version of a delectable Italian-American classic, a chicken parm sandwich is equally welcome at the lunch table or...


    Crunchy Apple Side Salad

    20 reviews

    With fiber-rich fruit, light dressing and crunchy walnuts, this is a great side dish or snack. Try it with low-fat...


    “Apres-Ski” Soup

    8 reviews

    Apres ski, French for "after skiing," refers to the social time directly after getting off the slopes, and this microwave...


    Pretty Autumn Soup

    10 reviews

    Carrots, squash and sweet potato combine to make a healthy and colorful soup, which I especially enjoy during the fall....


    Veggie Cheese Soup

    54 reviews

    My niece makes this in a slow cooker by putting in all the ingredients but the cheese. When the veggies...


    Chopped Garden Salad

    4 reviews

    This recipe is always requested by my children for their birthday meal or any other get-together. The flavor combination is...


    Makeover Baked Potato Soup

    18 reviews

    This soup holds on to its decadent qualities and mouthwatering flavor even though the Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed...

    Hearty Cheese and Vegetable Soup

    10 reviews

    Thick and creamy, this soup is chock-full of rich, cheese flavor. I came home with this recipe after an exchange...


    Chicken Taco Ring

    10 reviews

    If you want to wow your guests with southwestern zest, try this eye-catching appetizer. I serve it with salsa and...


    Minestrone with Turkey

    8 reviews

    I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It's...


    Easy Gazpacho

    15 reviews

    My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...


    Ginger-Cashew Chicken Salad

    8 reviews

    I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I...


    BLT Turkey Salad

    6 reviews

    This variation of a BLT salad is great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast, and will satisfy...

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    Turkey Potpie

    79 reviews

    Use up your holiday leftovers with this turkey pot pie recipe, which features assorted vegetables, a creamy sauce and a...


    Black Bean ‘n’ Corn Quesadillas

    3 reviews

    Black beans partner up with spinach and corn in these easy and satisfying quesadillas from Susan Franklin of Littleton, Colorado....


    Mojito Marinated Fruit

    5 reviews

    All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...


    Chicken Pesto Pizza

    20 reviews

    Chicken pesto pizza is a colorful and flavorful way to change up your usual tomato sauce-based pizzas. The toppings are...


    Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

    25 reviews

    Enjoy tender, juicy pulled pork with this easy slow-cooker recipe. Perfect for sandwiches or tacos, slow-cooker pulled pork combines tangy,...


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    White Bean Chicken Chili

    113 reviews

    White bean chicken chili is a cozy slow-cooker favorite. Creamy beans, tender chicken and cozy spices simmer together for an...