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Lunch

These easy lunch recipes are here to rescue you from the sad desk salad and the endless "what do I pack?" spiral. From protein-packed lunch ideas like Rotisserie Chicken Salad, Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, and Tuna Pasta Salad to cozy options like Chicken Miso Soup and Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, these lunch ideas for work and kids are balanced, easy, and actually worth looking forward to.

  • An up-close shot of a wooden spoonful of Greek yogurt Mac and cheese in front of the pan of mac and cheese.

    Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese

  • A large glass mixing bowl of broccoli slaw next to a rubber scraper and whisk

    Broccoli Slaw Recipe

  • An overhead shot of a bowl of Greek penne pasta salad on the counter with herbs, garlic, and a lemon on the counter.

    Penne Pasta Salad

  • Platter of Roasted Cauliflower & Cabbage Salad Recipe with a glass of sparkling water and dish of roasted nuts.

    Roasted Cauliflower & Cabbage Salad Recipe

  • An overhead shot of a serving bowl of rotisserie chicken salad.

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad

  • A stack of two halves of cottage cheese egg salad sandwich halves.

    Cottage Cheese Egg Salad

  • A slightly angled shot of a bowl of tuna pasta salad.

    Tuna Pasta Salad

  • An up-close overhead shot of a white bowl of instant pot mac and cheese.

    Instant Pot Kraft Mac and Cheese

  • A large spoonful of homemade mac and cheese

    Healthy Mac and Cheese

  • An overhead shot of a glass bowl of kale slaw with wooden salad tongs.

    Kale Slaw

  • A large white bowl of asparagus soup without cream that is garnished with olive oil, croutons, asparagus, and black pepper.

    Asparagus Soup

  • An overhead shot of a crock of 3 cheese mac and cheese on the counter with cheese, salt, and the pot of it.

    3 Cheese Mac and Cheese

  • An overhead shot of a hand holding a spoonful of high-protein mac and cheese over a pot.

    High-Protein Mac and Cheese

  • An overhead shot of a bowl of cottage cheese potato soup, topped with cheddar cheese and chives.

    Cheesy High-Protein Potato Soup

  • An angled shot of a bowl of the turkey pot pie soup on the wooden tray with crackers.

    Turkey Pot Pie Soup

  • A close-up photo of a ladle of creamy chicken noodle soup.

    Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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  • Recipe Index
    • By Course
      • Appetizers
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Soups and Salads
      • Pasta
        • Mac and Cheese
      • Drinks
      • Breakfast
      • Lunch
      • Snacks
      • Baked Goods
        • Cookies
        • High Altitude Baking
        • Bread
      • Desserts
    • By Method
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Air Fryer
      • High Altitude Baking
    • By Holiday
      • Valentine's Day
      • Easter
      • Mother's Day
      • Memorial Day
      • Father's Day
      • Fourth of July
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
    • By Season
      • Spring Recipes
      • Summer Recipes
      • Fall Recipes
      • Winter Recipes
    • By Diet
      • High-Protein
      • No Processed Sugar
      • Gluten-Free
      • Keto
      • Dairy-Free
      • Vegan
      • Carb Loading Meals
      • Lactose-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Nut Free
  • Main Dishes
    • Quick Dinners
    • Budget Meals
    • Vegetable Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Comfort Food
  • Cookbook & More
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    • Amazon Storefront
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