Lunch recipes

The classic cheesesteak sandwich is a juicy beef sandwich on a large bun topped with onions and bell peppers, all under a thick layer of melted cheese. This recipe uses baked...

Chicken cacciatore, or hunter's style, is a traditional Italian dish with a rustic feel, perfect for a Sunday family dinner. Chicken pieces (various parts)...

A Vietnamese banh mi sandwich is a large, elongated bun filled with Asian-inspired meats and vegetables. This recipe features juicy grilled chicken breast topped with a crisp salad...

You don't have to go to Chicago to enjoy their signature hot dog, topped with classic toppings. Chicago hot dog sausages are typically boiled in water, but this recipe calls for boiling them...

"This recipe challenges the rules of the classic hamburger: the bun is intentionally raw, and Gruyere cheese is used in place of traditional American cheese," explains Alex Guanaschelli. "My...

If you have ready-made or store-bought chicken broth and a can of canned white beans on hand, this Italian soup will be on the table in minutes. Along with the beans, add...

The patties for these veggie burgers are made with mushrooms, red beans, and brown rice. Portobello mushrooms add a meaty flavor, while pinto beans provide a protein boost. To keep the patties from falling apart...

Chicken breast is rubbed with a paprika-spice mixture and marinated for an hour in a fermented milk marinade. It's then coated in cornflake breading and baked until crispy.

If you have a Belgian waffle iron, treat your loved ones to this 3-in-1 breakfast: sandwich, pizza, and waffles. "Pizza on the go" is how I usually describe these sandwiches. Be sure to use...

This vegetarian jarred dish features Middle Eastern meze classics like dolma, hummus, and cucumbers, topped with za'atar, a spice blend popular in the region's Mediterranean countries. The base...

Annatto seeds, a traditional spice in Puerto Rican cuisine, add a sunny color and nutty notes to this fragrant, fluffy rice. Typically served with black beans, the yellow rice fills the table...

Forget those giant cheeseburgers that always seem to drip sauce on your clothes or stain your face and hands. Make them into mini stuffed buns! Add store-bought pizza dough...

Any dumpling soup is a surefire lunch option the whole family will enjoy, and this wonton soup is even more delicious: each wonton is filled with flavorful pork. For these...

One of the most important spices in Mexican cuisine is ancho pepper. This dried, ripened poblano pepper, ground into a powder, has a smoky flavor and is used to prepare rich...

Sauté mushrooms with artichoke hearts, asparagus, carrots, and tomatoes and serve with green spinach fettuccine pasta for a delicious and filling vegetarian lunch. You can make...

Mac and cheese and cheeseburger lovers will love this flavor combination. This recipe is super quick and inexpensive, using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Rich, cheesy flavor...

Pork tenderloin is brined in a bold Jamaican brine with rum, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and allspice and grilled until perfectly browned. The meat is flavorful and...

Delicious pancakes don't have to be sweet. This recipe uses a blend of fresh herbs to give them a beautiful green color and a refreshing flavor. They're perfect for a snack or lunch. Serve with...

To infuse burgers with the flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine, you'll need ras el hanout (pumpkin pie spice is fine) and harissa, a spicy paste. Ras el hanout is added to...

What makes this couscous truly delicious is the Moroccan blend of 12 spices. Add it to the couscous while it's steaming, and then a little more to the finished side dish, for an incredibly fragrant and...

Try this juicy, spicy Moroccan turkey stew with a fragrant cilantro sauce. Use the leftovers to make these burritos, sharing a small portion of the stew between four people. Serve it...

If you love the combination of salty and sweet, this intricate sandwich is for you! The peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich is an American classic, enhanced in this recipe with...

Make delicious Japanese-style sandwiches with grilled salmon, miso, wasabi, and sesame seeds. Serve the salmon on toasted buns topped with avocado mayo, spiced with zesty watercress, and...

This hearty Asian-inspired bowl is a perfectly balanced, complete meal with healthy carbs, fiber, and protein. It's also delicious. Brown rice is served with stir-fried napa cabbage,...

If you're feeding a large crowd or looking for a homemade pizza recipe with minimal effort, this option is perfect! The dough rises on a greased baking sheet, so there's no...

"When I was growing up in India, masala cheese toast was a common breakfast item," recalls Manit Chauhan. "It was made with Amul processed cheese, the only processed cheese available in...

To give her burgers a spicier, Tex-Mex twist, Ree Drummond mixed ground beef with raw chorizo ​​and canned green chili peppers. Then...

This winter salad is rich in vitamins and fiber, and looks absolutely summery! Crisp and juicy endive, escarole, and celery are perfectly complemented by a sweet and tart Granny Smith apple in a refreshing...

The name "acio e uova" translates from Italian as "cheese and eggs." This Neapolitan dish is traditionally made with short, tubular pasta in a thick, creamy sauce. As in...

These flaky buns are great with either sweet potato or pumpkin. Both vegetables have a sweet flavor that really shines when paired with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. When you...

Wraps are great because they're easy to eat on the go, take to work or school, and you can be sure your snack will be filling and healthy. This wrap is made with sweet potato and...

To ensure the sticks are perfectly crispy, soak them in cold water for a few minutes before frying to remove as much starch as possible. Deep-fry and serve in paper cones.

When you crave the crunch of French fries but are put off by the high fat and starch content, opt for sweet potatoes and bake them in the oven instead of deep-frying. They...

These pretzels are fluffy, soft buns with that unique pretzel flavor. To achieve this flavor, the dough is formed into pretzels, then scalded in boiling water with baking soda and...

The base of this pasta sauce is Italian tomato marinara sauce, which you can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to use. When you're ready to cook the pasta, simply...

Sea scallops are grilled in the oven and served with braised cabbage. The delicate seafood only needs a few minutes to cook through, so watch carefully to avoid...

The main drawback of most chicken breast recipes is the long baking time, which causes the lean meat to dry out before it's fully cooked. This recipe solves this problem...

You don't have to live on the coast to enjoy a New England-style seafood boilie. Use locally available shrimp. Cook in a slow cooker...

For this recipe, it's best to use inexpensive cuts of steak, such as skirt steak or flank steak. These cuts are tougher than premium steaks, but...

Make this simple, comforting dish with the touch of a button on your slow cooker. Besides the meat, it only requires a few simple ingredients that are easy to find and likely already in your pantry.

This appetizer is made with English Christmas cake and dried fruit, making it perfect for the winter holidays. Some of the cake is used to make the streusel, which makes a delicious topping...

This macaroni and cheese can be made ahead of time and grilled or smoked while you're finishing other dishes, making it the perfect side dish for a barbecue. Just one spoonful of sauce...

Chinese cha siu bao buns filled with spicy pork are traditionally steamed, but this oven-baked version is equally popular. These fluffy, airy buns are filled with pieces of baked...

Make quick sandwiches with juicy, plump shrimp sautéed in butter with garlic and herbs. Drizzle with a light white wine sauce, drizzle with lemon juice, and enjoy!

The name of this Louisiana sandwich comes from the English word "poor boy." The recipe is believed to have been invented by brothers Benny and Clovis Martin, who in 1929...

Chipotle peppers and zesty pepperjack cheese add a tangy kick to the cornbread, while the juicy corn kernels incorporated into the dough help soften the flavor. The bread is fluffy and soft, with a crispy...

Flavorful cornbread has never been so delicious! Poblano pepper and ground coriander soften the heat of cayenne and black pepper. Pour the batter into a hot cast-iron skillet to...

In this recipe, Ree Drummond decided to combine two popular American sandwiches in one: a hot cheese sandwich and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The result is impressive. Mass...

These burgers were inspired by a recipe for chile rellenos, Mexican stuffed peppers. The result is a chile relleno on a bun: a thick beef patty coated in a spicy Mexican...