Lunch Recipes

Don’t forget about lunch! We know you need tasty, easy lunches to get you through your day—whether you’re at work, school, or home. Browse pasta salads, quick soups, and sandwiches galore!
Microwave Baked Potato Topped with Sour Cream, Cheddar, and Chives on a Plate with a Fork
Microwave Baked Potato
Burger with Cheese, Red Onions, and Lettuce on a Plate on a Kitchen Counter for How to Make a Burger on the Stove
How to Make a Burger on the Stove
Close Up: Plate of Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet) with Cucumber Slices, Romaine Leaves, Rice, and a Small Bowl of Sriracha
Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet)
Peeled and sliced Instant pot hard boiled eggs on a plate
Instant Pot Easy-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Corn, Tortilla Chips, and Cojita
Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Bread and Butter Pickles Picked up from a Jar Using a Fork
Bread and Butter Pickles
spanish tortilla
Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)
Tortellini Salad
Tortellini Salad
Bowls of Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) Topped with Greek Yogurt, Croutons, Pul Bibir Butter, and Parsley, and Next to It, a Small Bowl of Parsley, Slices of Bread, and Two Spoons
Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)
Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs and Tomatoes) in a Pot with a Spoon, Surrounded by Some Slices of Bread and a Plate
Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs and Tomatoes)
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Topped with Sour Cream
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Large Bowl of Cheese, Peppers, Salami, Olives, Chickpeas, and Lettuce for Italian Chopped Salad
Classic Chopped Italian Salad
Chicken Caesar Wraps Cut in Half on a Plate with a Small Bowl of Dressing
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Motta Porrichu (Spicy Coconut Ginger Omelette) with Rice and Peppers
Motta Porrichu (Spicy Coconut Ginger Omelette)
Old Bay Shrimp Rolls on a Plate with Lemon Wedges
Old Bay Shrimp Rolls
Buckwheat Crepes with Egg, Ham, Cheese, and Asparagus and a Side Salad on a Plate
Buckwheat Crepes with Egg, Ham, Cheese, and Asparagus
Classic Kimbap on a Wooden Plaque
Classic Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Roll)
Jibarito Sandwich on Napkin on a Plate
Jibarito Sandwich
Potato Knishes on a Plate with a Bowl of Mustard
Potato Knishes
Farro, Mushroom, and Egg Grain Bowl with a Utensil
Farro, Mushroom, and Egg Grain Bowls
Bowl of Simple Summer Tomato Salad with a Serving Spoon
Simple Summer Tomato Salad
Chocolate and regular nut-free crispy treats.
Sunflower Butter Crispy Treats
Overhead view of roasted cabbage steaks on a baking sheet.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Garlic Breadcrumbs
A bowl of blended coconut and carrot soup with savory cumin oil on a white background.
Coconut Carrot Soup with Cumin Oil
11 Easy, Not-Sad Take to Work Lunch Recipes
11 Easy, Not-Sad Take to Work Lunch Recipes
BLT Wraps on a Plate with Chips
BLT Wraps
Bowl of Quick and Easy Sesame Peanut Noodles
Sesame Peanut Noodles
Two Pieces of Whipped Ricotta Toast Topped with Lemon-Thyme Honey Next to a Bowl of More Honey
Easy Whipped Ricotta Toast
Easy Pork Bánh Mì Surrounded by Slices of Cucumbers and Jalapenos and a Bowl of Mayo
Easy Pork Bánh Mì
Pepperoni Rolls on a Plate with Bowl of Marinara in Background
Pepperoni Rolls
A Plate with Quarters of a Classic Muffuletta Sandwich Made with Cold Cuts, Cheese, and Olives
Classic Muffuletta
Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta
Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta
Sesame Soba Noodles in a Bowl Garnished with Spring Onions Next to Plate with Spring Onions and Seasoning and Another Plate with Slices of Radish
Sesame Soba Noodles
Tamagoyaki Cut into Pieces on Plate
Tamagoyaki
Plantain Frittata with a Serving Cut Out in Cast Iron Skillet Surrounded by Rosemary and Kitchen Towel
Plantain Frittata
Bowl of Fried Polenta Panzanella with Tomato, Basil, and Burrata with a Drink on a Table
Fried Polenta Panzanella with Tomato, Basil, and Burrata
Kuku Sabzi on platter with yogurt dip.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Tteokbokki on white platter.
Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)
Oysters on the grill to show how to grill oysters.
Grilled Oysters with Spicy Miso Butter
Side view of lobster and corn salad with a tarragon vinaigrette.
Lobster and Grilled Corn Panzanella
Overhead view of a bowl of Halloumi saganaki: pan-seared Greek cheese with pomegranates and figs.
Halloumi Saganaki
Easy Lunch Recipes Ready In 20 Minutes or Less
18 Lunch Recipes Ready in 20 Minutes or Less
Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.
Easy Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese
Savory Vegetable Tart with carrots and chevre cheese.
Easy Vegetable Tart with Carrots, Fennel and Chèvre
Mexican Enfrijoladas topped with avocado and cotija.
Enfrijoladas with Black Beans, Avocado and Cotija
A classic New Jersey Italian Hot Dog
New Jersey Italian Hot Dog
Broccoli Cheddar Bites
Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bites
A Plate of Meatball Sub Topped with Banana Peppers and Basil, and in the Background, a Plate With Another Sub and a Glass of Beer
Meatball Sub
A Platter Filled with Oyster Po' Boys, Surrounded by a Kitchen Towel and a Bowl of Remoulade
Oyster Po’ Boy
Halved Vegan Patty Melt with Pickles on a Plate over a Table Napkin
Vegan Patty Melt
Two Halves of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich on a Plate
Chopped Cheese
Plate with Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets
Chicken Shawarma
Cheesy Pull with Hawaiian Roll Sliders with Meat Sauce and Parm
Hawaiian Roll Sliders with Meat Sauce and Parm
Closeup of a Chickpea Panini
Chickpea Panini
Loaded Veggie Sandwiches Stacked on a Cutting Board
Loaded Veggie Sandwich
Sabich Sandwiches on a Wooden Plank Next to a Bowl of Tahini
Homemade Sabich
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches on a Cutting Board with a Knife
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
A white plate with zucchini, pepper, and onion tartines with goat cheese
Open-Faced Grilled Vegetable Tartines
Fish Po' Boy
Fish Po’ Boy