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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    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    2 reviews

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


    Warm Green Bean & Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    The combination of green beans and red potatoes, sometimes known as green beans Pierre, is one of my go-to side...


    Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    1 review

    I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork I ate there, so I started making it for...


    Asparagus Nicoise Salad

    1 review

    I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it...


    Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

    5 reviews

    This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp...


    Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    These zippy barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds...


    Weeknight Taco Soup

    12 reviews

    This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...


    Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth

    3 reviews

    I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker,...

    Hearty Sausage Minestrone

    9 reviews

    As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...


    Rustic Fish Chowder

    2 reviews

    President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...


    Hearty Baked Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...


    Garden Vegetable Beef Soup

    1 review

    This soup is my go-to healthy lunch option. It's a great way to eat my vegetables, and it's so comforting...


    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    12 reviews

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...


    Ground Beef Taco Salad

    5 reviews

    In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this...


    Cranberry Fluff Salad

    It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....


    Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    I wanted to build a better pork sandwich, and this Asian-style filling was a huge hit with my husband and...


    Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup

    1 review

    This outstanding soup will be popular with the whole family. Though it feels special, it's actually quick to make. I...

    Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad

    1 review

    On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes

    6 reviews

    These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you're taking them to an...


    Sesame Ramen Salad

    1 review

    This spicy Asian sausage and noodle salad is equally good for lunch or a potluck. —Denese Johnson, Chico, Texas


    Garden Minestrone

    2 reviews

    At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...


    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    5 reviews

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    1 review

    I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...

    Creamy Vegetable Chowder

    14 reviews

    This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...


    Cheddar Seafood Chowder

    6 reviews

    Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon...


    Sausage and Kale Soup

    34 reviews

    This is my family’s absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes....


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

    5 reviews

    The combination of chili sauce and ground turkey in these sloppy joes creates a delicious flavor. The avocado adds a...


    Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches

    5 reviews

    For an incredible hot sandwich, slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices of the meat with...


    Holiday Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    8 reviews

    This light, delicious holiday salad is very popular in my family and has been requested every year since I first...