Lunch Recipes & Ideas (2024)

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The Old-School Dish I've Been Making Every Easter Brunch for Over 15 YearsRecipes

It feels totally fancy, and is surprisingly easy.

Kelli Foster

yesterday

You'll Want to Pour This Salad's Creamy Dressing Over EverythingRecipes

It makes me actually excited to eat salad.

James Park

2 days ago

Loco Moco is the Most Iconic Hawaiian Comfort Food (Done in 30!)Recipes

Drown everything in savory brown gravy.

Christine Gallary

Mar 17, 2024

You'll Be Slathering This Creamy Russian Dressing on EverythingRecipes

If you’re a Thousand Island fan, it’s likely you’ll love this Russian dressing just as much, if not more. Both sauces have similar origins and start with that delicious combination of mayonnaise and ketchup or tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz Chili Sauce). It’s super easy to make and won’t take more than five minutes to prepare, but it’ll substantially increase the tastiness of whatever you’re slathering it on.

Laura Rege

Mar 13, 2024

Recipes

Bubble and squeak, with its cutesy name, is a classic British day-after-holiday dish. It is incredibly versatile, as you can throw in any leftover vegetables or mashed potatoes into this comforting recipe — perfect for a relaxing meal after a hectic holiday. Usually made to use up leftovers after a Sunday roast dinner, or a major holiday like Easter or Christmas, bubble and squeak is quintessentially British and makes for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or even a quick weeknight meal.

Michelle Peters-Jones

Mar 12, 2024

This Lemony Greek Chicken Soup Is So Good, I Make a Pot Every WeekRecipes

Almost every culture has a homey version of chicken soup to comfort the sick or the soul weary, or to stave off the chill of cold weather, but the Greeks might just have one of the best: the egg and lemon soup known as avgolemono. Here’s how to make this classic comforting soup at home.First of all, it’s gorgeous. The broth is vibrant yellow from the eggs and heavily scented with lemon fragrance. The broth is rich, but not heavy.

Meghan Splawn

Mar 12, 2024

The Only Matzo Ball Soup Recipe You'll Ever NeedRecipes

We've got a secret for the best chicken stock.

Sara Tane

Mar 12, 2024

The 5 Best Collapsible Food Storage Containers for Anyone Short on Space

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Including a super-pretty option that often sells out, but is currently in stock!

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Mar 12, 2024

Everyone Who Makes This Skillet Dinner Says They'll "Definitely Make It Again"Recipes

If you’re new to cooking with cabbage (or steadfast skeptic), I encourage you to give this kielbasa and cabbage one-skillet dinner a try. Watch the crunchy crucifer turn tender, golden, and buttery alongside smoky sliced sausage and a sprinkle of caraway seeds, and you’ll be hooked. And since apples and mustard are classic accompaniments to both kielbasa and cabbage, finish this 30-minute meal with a splash of sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar and whole-grain mustard.

Patty Catalano

Mar 7, 2024

How to Boil Eggs Perfectly Every TimeRecipes

One bad hard-boiled egg can ruin you for life. At least, that’s what I believed until I learned how to cook soft-boiled and hard-boiled eggs, and precisely how I wanted to eat them. The perfect hard-boiled egg has no green ring around the yolk and the innards are creamy and mellow (plus easy to peel!). And if you’re in the mood, you can stop short of the hard-boil and make a gooey soft-boiled egg instead.

Faith Durand

Mar 7, 2024

This Underrated Ina Garten Recipe Is the Only Lunch I Never Get Tired OfRecipes

Say goodbye to your sad desk lunch.

Kristina Razon

Feb 26, 2024

The Best Ways to Reheat Leftover PizzaSkills

No soggy crusts here!

Christine Gallary

Feb 23, 2024

This Slightly Controversial Ingredient Is the Secret to Better SoupRecipes

All the pickle girls out there — this one’s for you.

Rachel Perlmutter

Feb 16, 2024

The 5-Ingredient Japanese Egg Recipe I Make to Impress All My FriendsRecipes

It takes just a little bit of time and patience with nearly zero effort.

James Park

Feb 16, 2024

My Sticky Chicken Salad Is the "Most Delicious," Says Everyone Who Has Tried ItRecipes

Three words: crushed barbecue chips.

Rachel Perlmutter

Feb 15, 2024

This Homemade (No-Rise!) Thin-Crust Pizza Is Easier than You ThinkRecipes

The key to a really good pizza is, of course, the crust. I make pizza at home at least once a week, so you can be sure this recipe comes to you after years of very meticulous kitchen testing! (Totally new to making pizza? Check out our absolute beginner’s guide to pizza making, too!)Also, the fact that this dough comes together in just a few minutes and doesn’t need time to rise means that you can have pizza for dinner any night of the week.

Emma Christensen

Feb 12, 2024

The Best Baked Beans Are Made in Your Slow CookerRecipes

Meet your new favorite party recipe: slow cooker baked beans. Long loved for their sweet, tangy flavor and tender, creamy texture, baked beans for backyard barbecues, summer cookouts, and game day parties used to mean heating up the whole house to slowly cook the dried beans for hours upon hours. Here the slow cooker saves the day by doing all the work and keeping you cool at the same time.

Meghan Splawn

Feb 8, 2024

These Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings Will Transport You Straight to ShanghaiRecipes

Soup dumplings who?

Andy Liang

Feb 2, 2024

5-Ingredient Miso Soup Is the Easiest Thing You’ll Make at Home This MonthRecipes

So simple, so satisfying.

Meleyna Nomura

Jan 31, 2024

This Is the Only Way I Ever Make Pulled Pork (It's So Good)Recipes

Pork shoulder is one of my secret weapons in the kitchen. Slow-cooked, it can become a thousand different meals. I can mix in some barbecue sauce and make pulled pork sandwiches, scatter it on top of tortilla chips for pulled pork nachos, or use it as a filling for pulled pork lettuce wraps. And that’s just to start! Here’s everything you need to know about pork shoulder — from choosing the meat to transforming it into a fork-tender meal that can last all week.

Emma Christensen

Jan 26, 2024

This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Is Better than the OriginalRecipes

You might adore Olive Garden for the unlimited salad and garlic breadsticks (our copycat recipe is seriously legit!) or the ultra-comforting creamy pastas, but for me, it’s all about the luxuriously creamy chicken gnocchi soup. Just thinking about it, I can smell the herb and black pepper-flecked broth and feel the warm, satisfying comfort it brings to my belly.

Kelli Foster

Jan 26, 2024

For the Creamiest Homemade Mac and Cheese, I Always Follow This One SecretRecipes

Hint: Put down the extra-sharp cheddar.

Patty Catalano

Jan 24, 2024

I Guarantee This Is the Most Flavorful Soup You'll Make All WinterRecipes

All the cooking happens in the oven, so you barely need to stand in front of the stove.

James Park

Jan 17, 2024

How To Poach Chicken Breasts Perfectly Every TimeRecipes

Banish all thoughts of stringy, tough, sad chicken from your mind. For our chicken salad sandwiches and quick chicken weeknight meals, we want nothing but the best. And for that, poached chicken is definitely the way to go. This poached chicken method is easy, fast, and foolproof. Totally tender chicken breasts that are as good for dinner as they are for lunch the next day? Not a problem.

Emma Christensen

Jan 16, 2024

Recipes

Oh, and it's done in 25 minutes flat.

Kelli Foster

Jan 16, 2024

The One Ingredient That Makes My Fried Rice ExtraordinaryRecipes

I promise — this will be the best fried rice you'll ever make.

James Park

Jan 15, 2024

The 3-Ingredient Creamy Soup I Make on Nights When I'm Feeling LazyRecipes

This is a bowl of pure comfort.

James Park

Jan 6, 2024

Every Single Slow Cooker Recipe You Could Ever NeedRecipes

There's nothing your slow cooker can't do — and these recipes prove it.

Kelli Foster

Jan 5, 2024

I've Made Dozens of Pots of Beef Chili, but THIS Is the Best OneRecipes

Bonus: It's super easy.

Kelli Foster

Jan 4, 2024

12 Sick-Day Soups for When You’re Under the WeatherRecipes

These will warm you right up.

Sheela Prakash

Jan 3, 2024

My “Sheet Pan Salad” Trick Has Forever Changed the Way I Make SaladRecipes

What's a bowl?

Rachel Perlmutter

Jan 3, 2024

70 Easy Egg Recipes to Make Any Time of DayRecipes

Easy, satisfying meals for whatever mood you're in.

Nicole Rufus

Jan 3, 2024

My "Scallion Fried Eggs" Are So Easy, I Make Them Three Times a WeekRecipes

Meet the anytime meal of your dreams.

James Park

Jan 3, 2024

I've Made Dozens of Pots of Chicken Noodle Soup, But THIS Is the Best OneRecipes

Oh, and it cooks in just 30 minutes.

Kelli Foster

Jan 2, 2024

How To Make the Absolute Best Crab CakesRecipes

Crab cakes should be all about the crab —no questions asked. They should be crispy on the outside, moist and flaky on the inside, and taste exclusively of fresh, delicious crab. No fillers or excess spices getting in the way. If you agree, you’ve come to the right place. Our crab cake recipe is intentionally unfussy. We’ve put crab meat at the center of the equation, and thrown in just enough extras to hold the patties together.

Sheela Prakash

Dec 29, 2023

The $5 Amazon Find That Makes It Easy to Take Dressing, Sauces, and Dips On the GoTools

It's the ultimate lunch essential!

Sarah M. Vazquez

Dec 18, 2023

French Onion Chicken Soup Is So Good, I've Already Made Two Pots in a WeekRecipes

It's the coziest thing you'll cook all winter.

Kelli Foster

Dec 17, 2023

I Tried TikTok’s “Adult Lunchable” Trend and Found My New Favorite Work Lunchbox in the ProcessTools

Say goodbye to sad desk lunches for good.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Dec 14, 2023

Recipes

Grab your sheet pan.

Melissa Gaman

Dec 14, 2023

My Creamy Chicken Lasagna Soup” Is So Easy, I'll Be Making a Pot Every WeekRecipes

Everything you love about the classic cheesy pasta, without the fuss.

Patty Catalano

Dec 11, 2023

This Beloved Condiment Is the Secret to Better Chicken Noodle SoupRecipes

So. Much. Flavor.

James Park

Dec 7, 2023

Classic Navy Bean Soup Is Pure Comfort in a BowlRecipes

Happy soup season, everyone!

Renae Wilson

Dec 5, 2023

25 Tartines, Bruschetta, and Open-Faced SandwichesRecipes

You say bruSHETta, I say bruSKETta, we all say tartine! Open-faced sandwiches seem to have a special place, here at The Kitchn, with over a dozen recipes scattered through our archives. Why? They’re so pretty, their piled fillings on display, and they work well as lunch, dinner, an appetizer. From sweet potato goat cheese bruschetta to a ricotta, fig, and honey tartine for fall, here are 25 of our favorite open-faced sandwiches.

Faith Durand

Dec 4, 2023

Our 10 Most Popular Meatless RecipesRecipes

Slow cooker soups, quick and easy weeknight pastas, and the best-ever veggie burger topped the list of vegetarian mains.

Grace Elkus

Dec 1, 2023

10 Pasta Ideas for Lunch BoxesRecipes

Satisfying recipes that are extra portable.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 30, 2023

13 Sturdy Salads That Will Actually Last in the FridgeRecipes

Set yourself up for a great week ahead.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 28, 2023

How To Reheat Turkey So It Never Dries It OutSkills

Every year, we look forward to the pure post-Thanksgiving joy that is turkey leftovers. But did you know there’s a right way to reheat turkey? Here, we’ll cover the best way to reheat your leftover turkey to keep it as moist and delicious as possible. And if “best” translates to “fastest” for you, we have some guidelines for microwaving those leftovers, too. As a rule of thumb, leftovers should be heated the same way that they were cooked.

Meghan Splawn

Oct 24, 2023

This Warming, Protein-Packed Soup Is My Weeknight LifesaverRecipes

This pared-down red lentil soup is the one I make most often, and it never fails to please.

Coco Morante

Nov 21, 2023

How to Roast Corn in the Oven (3 Easy Methods)Recipes

This is the best way to cook corn for a crowd.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 20, 2023

The Only Way We'll Boil PotatoesRecipes

Learn the secret to the spud.

Emma Christensen

Nov 20, 2023

The Key Technique that Guarantees Tender Chicken BreastsRecipes

Works like a charm every single time.

Faith Durand

Nov 20, 2023

How To Make Easy Slow Cooker Potato SoupRecipes

The slow cooker makes easy work of this creamy, comforting classic.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 19, 2023

The 8 Best Lunch Boxes To Keep Your Lunch Cold All DayTools

Because unfortunately, sometimes your lunch happens closer to dinner.

Lisa Freedman

Nov 14, 2023

Two-Minute Creamy Salad DressingRecipes

Take a plate of greens from blah to ooh-la-la.

Elizabeth Passarella

Nov 14, 2023

Here's How to Make the Absolute Best Southern Hush PuppiesRecipes

Fried cornbread slathered with salted butter? Sign us up.

Patty Catalano

Nov 14, 2023

This Is the Only Tuna Melt We'll Ever MakeRecipes

It's toasty, cheesy, and super comforting.

Nicole Rufus

Nov 13, 2023

How To Make a Baked Potato on the Grill: A Foolproof Method for Fluffy, Smoky SpudsRecipes

In the winter, a baked potato (with the works!) is something my family enjoys on a regular basis. We oil and season the potatoes and roast them directly on the oven rack, then load up the steaming spuds with all the accoutrements our hearts desire.When summer approaches and we turn our attention to the grill, our baked potato habit typically comes to a halt. But this year, it’s only just ramping up.

Amelia Rampe

Nov 13, 2023

How to Perfectly Cook Chicken Breast on the StoveRecipes

Pan-seared chicken breast for a gold chicken dinner.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 8, 2023

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Golden, Gooey, and Absolutely FoolproofRecipes

Want crispy bread and gooey cheese every time you make a grilled cheese? Your air fryer is the answer.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 2, 2023

Turkey Noodle Soup is the Coziest Way to Use Up Thanksgiving LeftoversRecipes

It takes only 20 minutes.

Olivia Mack McCool

Nov 1, 2023

One Clever Trick Makes This The Easiest Stovetop Mac and Cheese EverRecipes

It tastes like childhood.

Emma Christensen

Nov 1, 2023

Our Creamiest, Coziest Pumpkin Soup Feels Like A Warm HugRecipes

And comes together in no time, thanks to canned pumpkin!

Grace Elkus

Oct 23, 2023

Recipes

It’s super satisfying.

Lena Abraham

Oct 23, 2023

Recipes

Oh, and it cooks in 30 minutes.

Kelli Foster

Oct 22, 2023

The Secret to a Great Cuban SandwichRecipes

Hint: It's not a panini press.

Kathryn Hill

Oct 19, 2023

The Best Way to Reheat Mashed PotatoesRecipes

Nobody wants to settle for dry or gluey mashed potatoes.

Meghan Splawn

Oct 18, 2023

The Only Pasta Salad Recipe You Need Right NowRecipes

Just stick to this simple formula.

Meghan Splawn

Oct 16, 2023

Thai Meatball Noodle Soup Is the 30-Minute Dinner You'll Make on RepeatRecipes

It's so cozy.

Kristina Razon

Oct 14, 2023

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