Lunch

My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling...

The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I...

My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made since there...

Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...

In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...

I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...

Looking for a meal in a bowl? Sit down to a Mexican classic full of cubed pork, sliced sausage, hominy...

This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the wintertime because it's super easy to make and...

For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...

My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...

This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also...

My husband and I like to make up recipes together. The sauce for this juicy burger tastes even better when...

If you like your shredded beef with a little kick, then this recipe is for you. For an even zestier...

This soup was one of my favorites as a child in upstate New York, and I still love it today....

Here's a potato salad that has no mayo, so it’s perfect for outdoor picnics. Plus, it looks just as good...

You can use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or...

The Yukon Gold potatoes my daughter shares from her garden make this soup incredible. Add some cheddar cheese and crisp...

My son and I love having a croque-madame (a fried egg atop our grilled ham and cheese) for lunch. If...

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...

BLT sandwiches are so good, but they can make a lot of messy crumbs from the toasted bread. Since we...

After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree....

Warm up weeknights with bowls of this thick, cheesy soup that nicely captures the zippy flavors of the Southwest. —Beverly...

When we have company, arugula with brown rice is always on the menu. It’s my go-to pick for the potluck...

Since we live in a rural area where there aren’t any restaurants to speak of, I thought it would be...

Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...

Use any good crusty bread when compiling this tuna spread sandwich. Top with slices of crunchy cucumber or luscious tomato...

When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...

At least once a week my six-year-old son, also known as Doctor John, hands me a “prescription” for chicken noodle...

I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so after I started experimenting with my...