Recipes
Lunch
Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Discover how easy it is to create this nutritious and flavorful quinoa chickpea salad. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it's pretty much designed to be a minimal-effort weeknight meal.
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Coconut Lentils with Rice
Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter's friends would always request this dish when she came over to visit. I recommend basmati rice for this dish.
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Pimiento Cheese Sandwich
Cheesy, tangy and just a little bit spicy, a pimiento cheese sandwich makes a perfect no-cook lunch. Prepare a batch for a picnic, or double the recipe and bring a platter to a backyard barbecue.
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English Muffin Pizza
This English muffin pizza recipe is a fun and easy way to make personal pizzas using store-bought English muffins. With crispy edges, melty cheese and zippy pepperoni slices, these pizzas are perfect as a quick lunch or after-school snack.
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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Chickpea salad sandwiches are further proof that chickpeas are the most versatile legume in the pantry. Lightly smashed, they soak up a creamy dressing to make a plant-based take on classic deli salads like tuna or egg.
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Macaroni Salad Recipe
You'll swear off the stuff from the deli case after making this macaroni salad recipe. It's a light, creamy version of the picnic classic.
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Italian Veggie Beef Soup
My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. It always does the trick.
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Eggplant Sandwich
This eggplant sandwich with tomato and goat cheese is grilled to perfection and layered on a crusty ciabatta roll for a delicious meatless meal.
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Greek Orzo Salad
This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing—give it extra interest.
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Cheeseburger Bowl
Meet our new favorite bunless burger option: the cheeseburger bowl! Whether you are cutting carbs, eat gluten-free or forgot to buy buns, you'll love this take on a burger.
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Chicken Parm Sandwich
The sandwich version of a delectable Italian-American classic, a chicken parm sandwich is equally welcome at the lunch table or when hosting guests for a casual dinner.
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Vegetable Lentil Soup
Vegetarians and veggie-curious eaters will both love this vegetable lentil soup that's equal parts healthy and tasty.
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Green Bean Potato Salad
For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings it.
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Pulled Beef Sandwich
A chuck roast is simmered all day in a rich homemade sauce, till the meat is juicy and fall-apart tender, then these pulled beef sandwiches take just minutes to prepare.
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Beef Vegetable Soup
Hearty and flavorful, this Beef Vegetable Soup combines lean ground beef with fresh vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for chilly days, it’s an easy, comforting meal that can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
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Ramen Noodle Salad
Full of color and crunch from fresh veggies, seeds and nuts, ramen noodle salad is a quick recipe to toss together for a picnic side.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This easy chicken wild rice soup is hearty, cozy and comforting. Featuring leftover chicken and precooked rice, it's a total winner in terms of taste and time.
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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This spinach salad with warm bacon dressing proves that it's not difficult to get through an entire bag of spinach if it's dressed in a tangy, mustardy, brown-sugar bacon vinaigrette. Customize this classic salad with any toppings you like.
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Tomato Soup
If you're looking for the best tomato soup recipe, you've found it! Bursting with bright tomato flavor, this easy-to-make soup is the perfect partner for a gooey grilled cheese.
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Shrimp Chowder
Move over, clam chowder! This shrimp chowder recipe is family-approved and ready to hit the table.