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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    BLTs

    It sneaks up every year, but when the farmers market glows with bright red tomatoes or sunny orange and yellow...


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    Chopped Cheese

    Bring a taste of New York City to your kitchen with this chopped cheese recipe that packs crispy ground beef...


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    Croque-Monsieur

    Made with ham, cheese, sharp mustard and soft, sweet bread, the classic French croque-monsieur sandwich elevates brunches and lunches.


    Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Wraps

    1 Reviews

    A number of years ago, I had a fantastic goat cheese and roasted vegetable wrap at Big Tree Lodge in...


    New Jersey Pork Roll Sliders

    1 Reviews

    Pork roll, or Taylor ham, is New Jersey’s most iconic food. Here, the processed meat is topped with eggs and...


    English Muffin Pizza

    This English muffin pizza recipe is a fun and easy way to make personal pizzas using store-bought English muffins. With...


    Rotisserie Chicken Soup

    1 Reviews

    In the mood for a warm bowl? Rotisserie chicken soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines veggies,...


    Parsnip Soup

    7 Reviews

    This curried parsnip soup recipe is smooth and richly aromatic, a perfect antidote to cold weather. It comes together quickly,...

    Shrimp Tacos

    With a hot skillet, some corn tortillas and your favorite taco toppings, spicy shrimp tacos will be on the table...


    Loco Moco

    2 Reviews

    With gravy, burger, rice and a fried egg, loco moco from the Hawaiian islands deserves a place in the comfort...


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    Grilled Cheese

    2 Reviews

    You think a grilled cheese is a no-brainer. But this simple classic becomes so much more when you cook it...


    Creamy Tomato Soup

    One spoonful of this classic will take you back to your childhood, sipping warm tomato soup on a cold day....


    Creamy Pizza Soup

    1 Reviews

    This Creamy Pizza Soup is like eating supreme pizza with a spoon! You can add your own favorite pizza toppings...


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...

    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    1 Reviews

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


    Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    2 Reviews

    When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...


    Kalua Pork

    5 Reviews

    Planning a luau-themed party? Then this is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd, it's...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

    6 Reviews

    I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....


    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...


    Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs

    2 Reviews

    A mashup of two favorite recipes, these sloppy joe meatball subs are certainly unique. I love to make them on...

    Corn and Green Bean Salad

    I love the crunch of veggies, so I combined them with a buttermilk Caesar dressing in this corn and green...


    Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

    3 Reviews

    The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...


    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 Reviews

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

    The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...


    Wild Rice and Lentil Salad

    This healthy, protein-packed salad is a perfect main dish for the vegetarians who grace your holiday table—or as a side...


    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    1 Reviews

    This hearty beef soup features a ton of fresh vegetables, making it the perfect dish to use up all that...