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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    Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches

    These wraps are easy for a summer night—and, even better, I don't have to turn on my oven. There are...


    Grilled Eggplant Panini with Basil Aioli

    I love being able to use the bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden for summer meals. This...


    Sicilian Potato Salad

    Fresh basil is the star of this mayo-free, Italian-inspired take on potato salad. —Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan


    Mango Barley Salad

    I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...


    Philly Cheese Sandwiches

    I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a...


    Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich

    It doesn't get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They're an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and...


    Easy Tortellini Spinach Soup

    This is the easiest soup you will ever make—believe me! I always keep the ingredients on hand, so if I'm...


    Turkey Ginger Noodle Soup

    I wanted something comforting yet healthy, and ginger is my favorite spice. This recipe was a must-try for me, and...

    Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

    For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
    is my...


    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...


    Potluck German Potato Salad

    This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my...


    Yummy Corn Chip Salad

    Corn chips give a special crunch and an unexpected flavor to this potluck favorite. Bacon adds a hint of smokiness,...


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    Asian Slaw with Steak

    Main-dish salads are so perfect for summer, especially this one with its Asian-inspired dressing. The colorful slaw and juicy steak...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

    Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd-pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania


    Papa Burger

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...


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    California Burger Bowls

    Burgers are a weekly staple at our house year-round. Skip the fries, chips and bun—you won't need them with these...

    Layered Cornbread Salad

    When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...


    Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl

    You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith,...


    Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup

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    Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look...


    Garlic Bread Tuna Melts

    There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic,...


    Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork

    While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger...


    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...

    White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....


    Chicken & Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

    This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from...


    Weeknight Chicken Mozzarella Sandwiches

    My husband is a big garlic fan, so we use garlic bread crumbs and garlic sauce for our baked chicken...


    Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes

    Turkey and bacon give the classic sloppy joe a tasty new spin in this cheeseburger sloppy joe recipe. —Janine Smith,...


    Sausage & Chicken Gumbo

    This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

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    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...