Lunch Recipes & Ideas
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8 Heart-Healthy Lunch Ideas for a Nourishing Week
These will fuel you through the day.
Jul 5, 2023
25 Bowl Lunches You Can Make Ahead and Enjoy All Week
They're make-ahead situations that simplify the midday meal.
Jul 5, 2023
25 Big-Batch Recipes to Make for Lunch
Add these to your weekend meal prep session.
Jul 5, 2023
Costco Chicken Bakes
The internet freaked out over this Costco hit, and now you can make it at home.
Jun 27, 2023
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Grilled Short Rib Chimichurri Party Sandwiches Make You the Hero of Every Cookout
Burgers and hot dogs may reign supreme when it comes to handheld cookout fare, but don’t overlook the humble sandwich. This juicy, flavor-packed short rib sandwich challenges you to think beyond the average bun. Load an entire loaf of soft, squishy French or Italian bread with slices of grilled boneless short ribs, herbaceous chimichurri sauce, quick-pickled red onion, and peppery arugula before slicing the whole thing into individual sandwiches to feed your family and friends.
Jun 20, 2023
We Can't Stop Making This Dreamy Pasta Salad
Don't head to your next potluck without it.
Jun 19, 2023
Fluffy Mashed Potato Cakes Are the Best Way to Eat Leftover Mashed Potatoes
If you have any left over, that is.
Jun 17, 2023
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These Greek-Style Nachos Are Packed with Flavor, Protein, and Nutrition
The easiest way to turn nachos into dinner is to pack them full of protein. Pulled pork and shredded chicken are classics, but there’s no reason plant-based eaters should miss out on the fun. Here, a spiced walnut-based crumble stands in for ground lamb in a pan of Greek-style nachos that are impossible to resist.To make it, you’ll pulse California walnuts with chickpeas, lemon zest, olive oil, and dried spices until finely chopped, then cook until crispy and warmed through.
Jun 14, 2023
How To Make the Best Lentil Dal at Home
Ready the rice!
Jun 11, 2023
Grown-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole
I had a few realizations over the holidays this year with family. There were the usual suspects, of course: travel mayhem, gifting stress, and family drama. But this year there was a new player on the block: bad casseroles. I’m not sure if it was just chance or if my mom and sisters were digging through old late 1980’s cookbooks, but we had some very heavy, flavorless casseroles during the Christmas holiday.
Jun 11, 2023
Italians Make This Rustic Zucchini Tart All Summer
Scarpaccia is a rustic Italian tart originating from the region of Tuscany. Zucchini is the star of this dish, which makes it the perfect recipe to make all summer long. Here, sliced zucchini is coated with a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, cheese, and fresh herbs. You can add whatever fresh garden herbs you have on hand, but fresh basil is my favorite! Here’s how to make it. Zucchini: You can use all zucchini, or a mix of zucchini and summer squash.
Jun 10, 2023
How To Fold a Burrito (So It Doesn’t Fall Apart When You Eat It)
My husband Mike brought many valuable qualities to our partnership: He’s kind, charming, smart, and has good taste in books. He loves good food, and brews coffee every single morning. And somewhere among the upper pantheon of his stellar attributes is also this: He can fold a burrito so that you can eat it all the way down to the very nub, without it falling apart in your hands. Want to know how he does it?
Jun 8, 2023
How To Make Baked Falafel in the Oven
How do you take a pita pocket full of deep-fried falafel — handed to you by a street vendor and devoured on sight — and turn it into a reasonably healthy, everyday affair that you can make at home? The power of the oven. And to make these Middle Eastern baked falafel, all you need is canned chickpeas, onion, garlic, a handful of fresh herbs, and a few spices. These baked falafel have been in my lunch and dinner meal rotation for years now.
Jun 8, 2023
Hawaiian Roll Cheesy Chicken Sliders Are the Star of Every Picnic
My go-to potluck recipe.
Jun 8, 2023
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Soup
A whole chicken is key in the slow cooker classic chicken soup.
Jun 6, 2023
The Simple Secret to My Mom's Amazing Cheese Grits
This ingredient takes these grits over the top.
Jun 4, 2023
Quick and Easy Roasted Veggie Salad
Winter calls for warm roasted veggies and a spattering of creamy goat cheese.
Jun 4, 2023
A Beginner's Guide to Kimbap — Korea's Iconic Finger Food
It’s infinitely customizable.
Jun 2, 2023
How To Make Chicken and Rice Soup
This soup is thrifty luxury at its finest.
Jun 1, 2023
Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
The classic pasta sauce just got a whole lot easier.
Jun 1, 2023
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Will Make You a Dinner Hero
Pile it onto buns, drape it over nachos, roll it into burritos, spoon it over rice, or simply eat it straight-up. You will be overjoyed.
Jun 1, 2023
Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido (Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw)
More than a decade after experiencing my first pupusa, I can still remember my wide-eyed joy as I bit into the thick, stuffed tortilla. Why had I never eaten one before, and how soon could I have another? As I learned, the best part about El Salvador’s national dish isn’t just the warm, savory masa filled with melty cheese (or meat or beans), but its brilliant accompaniment called curtido.
May 16, 2023
This Black Bean Soup is the Most Comforting Dish I Know
There's something almost magical about it.
May 16, 2023
How To Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous
It can replace couscous or rice in any dish.
May 15, 2023
The Only Dressing I Use to Make the Best Pasta Salad All Summer
It’s the one I come back to again and again.
May 9, 2023
How to Make a Perfect Copycat of McDonald’s Iconic Egg McMuffin
Plus tips on how to get those spot-on round eggs.
May 6, 2023
This Spring Dinner Proves That Boursin Is So Much More than a Spread
Calling all Boursin lovers!
May 5, 2023
5 Simple Habits That Help Me Pack a Lunch I Actually Want to Eat
So, you’re packing lunch to take to work with you. That’s great. But don’t pat yourself on the back just yet. That’s only half the battle. The bigger task at hand is bringing a lunch that you actually want to eat. You need a lunch that you feel excited to dive into, even when your work buddies are picking up pizza or ordering dumplings and noodle bowls. It totally defeats the purpose of bringing lunch to work if you push it to the back of the fridge and buy food instead.
May 3, 2023
What I Wish Someone Told Me About Trying to Pack the Perfect School Lunch
Spoiler alert: The perfect school lunch doesn’t actually exist. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to making sure our kids are well-fed at school. What works for one kindergartener doesn’t also work for a preschooler and a third-grader. I’ve been packing school lunch for my now first-grader for six years, ever since she started preschool as a toddler.
May 2, 2023
This 10-Minute Cheesy Egg Rice Comes Together in the Microwave
Serving up comfort and convenience in one bowl.
Apr 19, 2023
I Tried the 3-Ingredient Aldi Lunch the Internet Can’t Stop Raving About — And It’s My New Favorite
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My midday meal went from amateur hour to power lunch.
Apr 14, 2023
This Comforting, Crispy Pork Sandwich Takes Me Right Back to Taiwan
A love letter to the classic Japanese sandwich.
Apr 13, 2023
Birria Grilled Cheese Is My Family’s Favorite Dippable Sandwich
Cheesy, meaty, and so, so good.
Apr 11, 2023
This Chickpea Caesar Salad Wrap Is the MVP of Caesar Wraps
A great option for lunch on the go.
Apr 10, 2023
Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese Is the Back Pocket Comfort Food Recipe You Need
You always have a winner with this recipe nearby.
Apr 6, 2023
Gooey Pimento Grilled Cheese Is an Upgrade on the Classic Sandwich
It’s even better with crispy bacon and ripe tomato.
Apr 5, 2023
Jalapeño Poppers Meet Grilled Cheese in This Ingenious Mash-Up
Crunchy, cheesy, spicy, and creamy.
Apr 3, 2023
How To Make Corn Tortillas (Tortillas de Maíz)
Watch the video to learn how to make corn tortillas from scratch at home.
Mar 22, 2023
How To Make Fluffy Potato Kugel
Learn the modern way to make a classic potato kugel.
Mar 20, 2023
How To Make the Best Cheesy Quesadillas
It's really just a vehicle for whatever combinations of ingredients your imagination can create.
Mar 8, 2023
Garlicky Chicken Souvlaki Is the Weeknight Dinner Inspo You Need
Super easy and loaded with lemony, garlicky flavor, it'll be your new favorite way to cook chicken breast.
Mar 5, 2023
This Creamy One-Pot Orzo Comes Together in 30 Minutes
It's inspired by the tuna casseroles I grew up with.
Feb 28, 2023
These Pulled Porchetta Sandwiches Will Outrun Any Other Pulled Pork Sandwich
Meaty sandwiches that evoke the well-known and beloved Italian dish, porchetta.
Feb 28, 2023
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos Are Perfectly Crispy
(And they barely require any oil.)
Feb 23, 2023
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Are Quick, Fun, and Endlessly Riffable
Another reason to always have frozen shrimp in your freezer.
Feb 18, 2023
My Mom's Egyptian-Style Vermicelli Rice Is Comfort in a Bowl
It's a perfect pairing for grilled meat, stews, casseroles, and soups. 
Feb 18, 2023
Maya Feller’s Sweet Potato and Leek Soup
This easy soup has lots of complex flavors and is topped with crispy potato skins.
Feb 17, 2023
Naan Pizza Is the Weeknight Glow-Up We All Need
It comes together in just 30 minutes.
Feb 16, 2023
This Over-the-Top Muffuletta Sandwich Is a Meat-Lover’s Dream
Layered with zesty olive spread, Italian cold cuts, and cheeses, the muffuletta is a beast of a sandwich.
Feb 14, 2023
My Dad's Beer Brats Take Me Back to Wisconsin Tailgates
This apartment-friendly recipe doesn't require a grill.
Feb 10, 2023
Beef on Weck Will Ruin You for All Other Roast Beef Sandwiches
We dare you not to swoon over this tender, slow-roasted beef stacked on a toasted roll.
Feb 8, 2023
Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese Is the Comfort Food Mash-Up You Need
This fun, weeknight-friendly dinner is melty, savory, creamy, and briny.
Feb 8, 2023
Red Rice Recipe
Kardea Brown's smoky red rice recipe is tried and true and easy to make at home.
Feb 7, 2023
Hoppin' John Recipe
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.
Feb 7, 2023
This Homemade Vegan Ramen Is Packed with Umami
The homemade stuff is a totally different experience.
Feb 3, 2023
Blackened Catfish & Smoked Gouda Grits Is My Spin on My Grandma's Recipe
The homemade blackened seasoning adds a Cajun flare.
Feb 1, 2023
Creamy Carrot Soup Will Carry You Through the Final Weeks of Winter
It's surprisingly satisfying, given its simplicity and short ingredient list.
Nov 23, 2022
Crispy Chicken Tempura Is Endlessly Delicious
If your family loves chicken tenders, you won't be able to resist chicken tempura.
Jan 26, 2023
Creamy Mulligatawny Stew Is Layered with Flavor
Tangy, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and chock-full of texture.
Jan 25, 2023
Jjajangmyeon Is Saucy, Comforting, and Supremely Slurpable
One slurp is all you need to fall in love with these noodles.
Jan 17, 2023
It Doesn't Get Any Cozier than Creamy Chicken Soup
It's thick and creamy without being too rich.
Jan 15, 2023
Crispy Chinese Chive Pockets Represent Wealth and Good Fortune
At the center of any Lunar New Year celebration (and certainly those I grew up around) is food.
Jan 13, 2023
Irish Seafood Chowder Is My New Soup Obsession
I spent over two weeks traveling around Ireland, and number one on this culinary journey was Irish seafood chowder. 
Jan 10, 2023
This 3-Ingredient Costco Recipe Is My Family's Most-Requested Dinner
Each serving costs about $4.
Dec 1, 2022
Quick and Easy Yakisoba Is as Flavorful as It Is Flexible
Use up whatever veggies you have on hand!
Jan 4, 2023
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup Cooks in Less than 5 Minutes
The easiest, most delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies.
Dec 19, 2022
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Is Pure Comfort
Move over, chicken noodle.
Dec 18, 2022
5 Ridiculously Easy Chicken Bites with Only 2 Ingredients
Chicken bites are the easy dinner win you didn't know you needed. Here are five delicious ways to make them!
Dec 9, 2022
7 Nut-Free Substitutes for Peanut Butter
Nut-free? These tasty alternatives will make you forget all about peanut butter.
Dec 6, 2022
Extra-Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bacon Pizza Is the Ultimate Comfort Food
It's inspired by my favorite pie at Otto Pizza.
Dec 2, 2022
This Gorgeous Salad Has a Simple Trick for Better Roasted Beets
The orange-infused maple vinaigrette will be a new favorite.
Nov 21, 2022
Brussels Sprout Melts Are — In My Opinion — Even Better than the Original
The sweet-and-savory filling is packed with flavor.
Nov 7, 2022