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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Course

    Lunch Recipes

    This collection of midday meal recipe ideas features packable, convenient, and no-heat options to keep you fueled no matter how hectic things get.

    I've included recipes that are great for dinner with the leftovers making excellent lunch options.

    From healthy lunch recipes like Mediterranean Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Asian Crunch Salad, to easy lunch recipes like Lemony Quinoa Chickpea Salad and The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich, find the inspiration you need to meal prep and make a lunch a priority at work, for school, and on-the-go.

    For more lunch ideas, browse through our Salads, Sandwiches and Burgers, and Snack categories.

    All Lunch Recipes

    • close up shot of chickpeas with quinoa, lemon zest and parsley
      Lemon Quinoa Chickpea Salad
    • Feature recipe image of Grilled Chicken and Gouda Melt Sandwich
      Chicken and Gouda Melt Sandwich
    • pepper jelly and chicken bacon sandwich feature
      Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
    • creamy tomato soup with chicken in a white bowl
      Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken
    • close up of cashew crunch salad feature
      Asian Crunch Salad
    • Broccoli cheese soup with shredded cheddar
      Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • close up of chicken lettuce wraps in packed lunch container
      Easy Packed Lunch Ideas and Containers
    • Two bowls of Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup with Queso Blanco
      Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup With Queso Blanco
    • chicken lettuce wraps on a cutting board
      Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Fruit Dressing
    • melty gourmet grilled cheese with brie and apple
      The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe - Cook It In The Microwave
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    Hi, I'm Tara!

    I spent years in professional test kitchens and love sharing the small techniques that make a big difference. As a recipe developer, food stylist and cookbook author, I make sure every recipe here is tested and reliable, with the why behind each step.

    From quick weeknight dinners and make-ahead dishes for a crowd to baking worth sharing, these recipes are made for real life and for gathering around the table. It's all about helping you Live Life Deliciously.

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