Lunch Recipes & Ideas

8 Bento Boxes to Help You Brown Bag ItKitchen
So many options to choose from!
Nikol Slatinska
Mar 9, 2023
Garlicky Chicken Souvlaki Is the Weeknight Dinner Inspo You NeedRecipes
Super easy and loaded with lemony, garlicky flavor, it'll be your new favorite way to cook chicken breast.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 5, 2023
This Creamy One-Pot Orzo Comes Together in 30 MinutesRecipes
It's inspired by the tuna casseroles I grew up with.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 28, 2023
These Pulled Porchetta Sandwiches Will Outrun Any Other Pulled Pork SandwichRecipes
Meaty sandwiches that evoke the well-known and beloved Italian dish, porchetta.
Asha Loupy
Feb 28, 2023
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos Are Perfectly Crispy Recipes
(And they barely require any oil.)
Christine Gallary
Feb 23, 2023
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Are Quick, Fun, and Endlessly RiffableRecipes
Another reason to always have frozen shrimp in your freezer.
Laura Manzano
Feb 18, 2023
My Mom's Egyptian-Style Vermicelli Rice Is Comfort in a BowlRecipes
It's a perfect pairing for grilled meat, stews, casseroles, and soups. 
Mary Fawzy
Feb 18, 2023
Maya Feller’s Sweet Potato and Leek SoupRecipes
This easy soup has lots of complex flavors and is topped with crispy potato skins.
Maya Feller
Feb 17, 2023
Naan Pizza Is the Weeknight Glow-Up We All NeedRecipes
It comes together in just 30 minutes.
Keya Wingfield
Feb 16, 2023
This Over-the-Top Muffuletta Sandwich Is a Meat-Lover’s DreamRecipes
Layered with zesty olive spread, Italian cold cuts, and cheeses, the muffuletta is a beast of a sandwich.
Maria Do
Feb 14, 2023
My Dad's Beer Brats Take Me Back to Wisconsin TailgatesRecipes
This apartment-friendly recipe doesn't require a grill.
Lish Steiling
Feb 10, 2023
Beef on Weck Will Ruin You for All Other Roast Beef Sandwiches Recipes
We dare you not to swoon over this tender, slow-roasted beef stacked on a toasted roll.
Renae Wilson
Feb 8, 2023
Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese Is the Comfort Food Mash-Up You NeedRecipes
This fun, weeknight-friendly dinner is melty, savory, creamy, and briny.
Taylor Kocher
Feb 8, 2023
Red Rice RecipeRecipes
Kardea Brown's smoky red rice recipe is tried and true and easy to make at home.
Kardea Brown
Feb 7, 2023
Hoppin' John RecipeRecipes
Hoppin' John is a dish that is rich in both history and flavor, and Kardea Brown's recipe is no exception. This is how she makes it at home.
Kardea Brown
Feb 7, 2023
This Homemade Vegan Ramen Is Packed with UmamiRecipes
The homemade stuff is a totally different experience.
Meleyna Nomura
Feb 3, 2023
30+ Delicious Ways to Turn Tortillas into a MealRecipes
Take those tortillas to new heights with these quick and tasty ideas.
Jessica Fisher
Feb 2, 2023
Blackened Catfish & Smoked Gouda Grits Is My Spin on My Grandma's RecipeRecipes
The homemade blackened seasoning adds a Cajun flare.
Choya Johnson
Feb 1, 2023
Creamy Carrot Soup Will Carry You Through the Final Weeks of WinterRecipes
It's surprisingly satisfying, given its simplicity and short ingredient list.
Patty Catalano
Jan 31, 2023
Crispy Chicken Tempura Is Endlessly Delicious Recipes
If your family loves chicken tenders, you won't be able to resist chicken tempura.
Meleyna Nomura
Jan 26, 2023
Creamy Mulligatawny Stew Is Layered with FlavorRecipes
Tangy, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and chock-full of texture.
Keya Wingfield
Jan 25, 2023
Japchae Is the Ultimate Korean Stir-Fried Noodle DishRecipes
It's the perfect combo of sweet, savory, and toasty.
Christine Gallary
Jan 22, 2023
Jjajangmyeon Is Saucy, Comforting, and Supremely Slurpable Recipes
One slurp is all you need to fall in love with these noodles.
James Park
Jan 17, 2023
It Doesn't Get Any Cozier than Creamy Chicken SoupRecipes
It's thick and creamy without being too rich.
Kelli Foster
Jan 15, 2023
Crispy Chinese Chive Pockets Represent Wealth and Good FortuneRecipes
At the center of any Lunar New Year celebration (and certainly those I grew up around) is food.
Elsie Yang
Jan 13, 2023
Irish Seafood Chowder Is My New Soup ObsessionRecipes
I spent over two weeks traveling around Ireland, and number one on this culinary journey was Irish seafood chowder. 
Rachel Dolfi
Jan 10, 2023
This 3-Ingredient Costco Recipe Is My Family's Most-Requested DinnerRecipes
Each serving costs about $4.
Patty Catalano
Jan 6, 2023
Quick and Easy Yakisoba Is as Flavorful as It Is FlexibleRecipes
Use up whatever veggies you have on hand!
Sahara Bohoskey
Jan 4, 2023
The 5 Best Collapsible Food Storage Containers for Anyone Short on Space
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Including a super-pretty option that often sells out, but is currently in stock!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Dec 27, 2022
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup Cooks in Less than 5 MinutesRecipes
The easiest, most delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies.
Christine Gallary
Dec 19, 2022
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Is Pure ComfortRecipes
Move over, chicken noodle.
Kelli Foster
Dec 18, 2022
Extra-Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Pizza Is the Ultimate Comfort FoodRecipes
It's inspired by my favorite pie at Otto Pizza.
Taylor Kocher
Dec 2, 2022
This Gorgeous Salad Has a Simple Trick for Better Roasted BeetsRecipes
The orange-infused maple vinaigrette will be a new favorite.
Amelia Rampe
Nov 21, 2022
Brussels Sprout Melts Are — In My Opinion — Even Better than the OriginalRecipes
The sweet-and-savory filling is packed with flavor.
Jesse Szewczyk
Nov 7, 2022
Pull-Apart Turkey and Cheese Sliders Are the Easiest, Cheesiest Party BitesRecipes
A super-smart way to feed a crowd.
Patty Catalano
Oct 22, 2022
I Never Thought Canned Tuna Could Taste So Good — Until I Found This Chef-Owned Brand
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It's now a permanent staple in my pantry.
Meredith Schwartz
Oct 19, 2022
60+ Warm & Comforting Soup Recipes for Fall and WinterRecipes
Soup season is upon us.
Patty Catalano
Oct 8, 2022
Star-Shaped Egg Noodles Make This Fall Classic Even CozierRecipes
Chicken noodle soup but much, much cuter.
Molly Yeh
Oct 7, 2022
How To Cook Chicken Breast in the Instant PotRecipes
This basic chicken breast technique gets meal prep done faster!
Meghan Splawn
Oct 3, 2022
The Easiest, Most Delicious Way to Cook Green BeansRecipes
The charred bits are everything.
Amelia Rampe
Sep 29, 2022
I Could Eat This Beefy Korean Soup Every DayRecipes
It's my definition of comfort food.
Caroline Shin
Sep 29, 2022
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Are the Ultimate Comfort FoodRecipes
Sour cream gives it a tangy, creamy kick.
Christine Gallary
Sep 25, 2022
White Pizza Is for Cheese-LoversRecipes
Skip the tomato sauce and put milky mozzarella front and center.
Sheela Prakash
Sep 23, 2022
This Garlicky Roasted Broccolini Recipe Is So Easy That I Know It by HeartRecipes
It's ready in 30 minutes and goes with pretty much everything.
Sheela Prakash
Sep 21, 2022
This Pizza Will Give You Serious Spinach Dip Vibes Recipes
And that's a very good thing.
Laura Rege
Sep 17, 2022
Take a Break from Butternut and Try Kabocha Squash Soup InsteadRecipes
It's creamy, velvety, and perfect for sweater weather.
Kristina Vänni
Sep 17, 2022
You Only Need 30 Minutes to Make Alphabet SoupRecipes
It's so much better than anything from a can.
Kelli Foster
Sep 15, 2022
Crisp, Golden Quelite Tacos Are Even Better than Fish TacosRecipes
Tender squash blossoms and fluffy huauzontle are breaded and fried in this plant-based take on Baja-style fish tacos.
Andrea Aliseda
Sep 15, 2022
This Mushroom Quesadilla Will Introduce You to Your New Favorite GreensRecipes
Herbaceous epazote and tender purslane make this a taco to remember.
Alex Cardenas
Sep 15, 2022
Chicken Potato Soup Is Seriously CozyRecipes
One sip is like getting wrapped in your warmest, coziest sweater.
Kelli Foster
Sep 11, 2022
Grilled Eggplant Caprese Is the Best End-of-Summer SideRecipes
The easy, classy side of your dreams.
Sheela Prakash
Sep 7, 2022
My Quick and Easy Weeknight Taco Recipe Is Loaded with FlavorRecipes
A simple 10-minute marinade makes all the difference.
Amelia Rampe
Aug 31, 2022
Here’s Every Single Labor Day Cookout Recipe in One PlaceRecipes
The unofficial end of summer deserves lots of good food.
Sheela Prakash
Aug 31, 2022
This Tender, Flavorful Korean Chicken Salad Helps Me Stay True to MyselfRecipes
It's a recipe everyone should know.
Justine Lee
Aug 30, 2022
The Simple Secret to My Mom's Amazing Cheese GritsRecipes
This ingredient takes these grits over the top.
Megan O. Steintrager
Aug 30, 2022
How to Make the Best Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes
A hands-off recipe to always keep in your back pocket.
Laura Rege
Aug 28, 2022
These Garlicky Shrimp Tostadas Are My Family's Current Weeknight ObsessionRecipes
The best part is the bright and crunchy curtido.
Amelia Rampe
Aug 27, 2022
This Sweet Potato Soup Tastes Like a Big HugRecipes
Warm spiced and creamy.
Kayla Hoang
Aug 26, 2022
Hamburger Soup Is Nostalgic and CozyRecipes
It's also packed with veggies.
Meleyna Nomura
Aug 25, 2022
This Cream of Broccoli Soup Is a Dreamy Year-Round RecipeRecipes
It's vibrant green and extra cozy.
Kayla Hoang
Aug 24, 2022
Turkey Noodle Soup Is the Coziest Thing You Can Make with Thanksgiving LeftoversRecipes
It only takes 20 minutes to make.
Olivia Mack McCool
Aug 23, 2022
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Try This Roasted Veggie Rice Salad for Its Creamy Avocado Dressing — and a Chance at $2,500Recipes
Have you ever been traveling and eaten something so good that you wanted to rush home and recreate it? That’s what happened to me with this California rice salad. I spent a few weeks this spring in Southern California, and a lunch with friends introduced me to a roasted vegetable salad with an avocado and lime ranch dressing that I could not stop thinking about.
Meghan Splawn
Aug 22, 2022
I Finally Cracked the Code to My Mom's Cheddar Swirl BreadRecipes
It's easy to bake on any sort of schedule.
Patty Catalano
Aug 19, 2022
There's No Better Time to Make Vegetable Soup Recipes
It's packed with a rainbow of crisp-tender vegetables.
Kelli Foster
Aug 17, 2022
20 Make-Ahead Salads You Can Easily Pack for LunchRecipes
Save money *and* eat well!
Jesse Szewczyk
Aug 17, 2022
The Best Way to Use Up Leftover Chicken (and Eat It All Week Long)Recipes
So good you'll eat it straight from the mixing bowl.
Patty Catalano
Aug 16, 2022
15 Cold Lunch Ideas to Kick-Start Back-to-School SeasonRecipes
Kids (and adults!) will love them.
Justine Lee
Aug 15, 2022
Make a Perfect Club Sandwich Before Summer Is OverRecipes
It deserves just as much love as a BLT.
Sarah Fritsche
Aug 14, 2022