This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor. The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together and chopped arugula adds a peppery kick. Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread.
Make good use of crunchy and colorful seasonal produce with these meal-prep-friendly vegetable bowls. With just 30 minutes of prep, you get four healthy lunches that are ready to grab and go. We use bulgur, which cooks faster and is higher in fiber than brown rice, but you could swap in quinoa or any hearty whole grain. Feel free to add chopped cooked chicken, shrimp or tofu for extra protein.
This healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is affordable and easy to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home, or it can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.
This salad is loaded with colorful produce: fresh mint, snap peas, radishes and oranges. For pretty snap pea slices, cut them into long, thin strips.
Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.
This tomato, cucumber and avocado sandwich is the perfect light and easy lunch. With a few fresh ingredients, you can have a satisfying meal in just 10 minutes. Creamy avocado and hummus provide plant-based protein and healthy fats, while juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers bring refreshing crunch and flavor. Layer it all on whole-grain bread for an extra boost of fiber, and you’ve got a quick and wholesome sandwich at the ready!
This sick-day chicken noodle soup, packed with tender chicken, warm broth and soft noodles, is designed to soothe and nourish when you’re feeling under the weather. The combination of tender chicken breast, ginger and garlic boosts flavor, while the warm broth helps clear congestion and keep you hydrated. Ready in just 20 minutes, this soup is the perfect remedy for a cold, offering comfort and relief with minimal effort.
Enjoy the art of presentation with a tartine—a sandwich that's a feast for the eyes and taste buds, served open-faced. Here, we slather a thick slice of good crusty whole-wheat bread with a creamy pesto-ricotta spread and top it with golden-brown sautéed mushrooms. Any tender, quick-cooking mushroom would work for this recipe. Oyster mushrooms, chanterelles and shiitake mushrooms would all be delicious. Enjoy it as is or take it to the next level by adding a poached or fried egg on top.
This vibrant and wholesome soup recipe helps support your well-being. It’s packed with a variety of colorful vegetables like tomatoes, which contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may help reduce inflammation. The base of the soup is prepped ahead of time and stored in separate containers. Simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. If you don’t wish to travel with vegetable broth or don’t have access to a microwave, you can use reduced-sodium bouillon instead and just add hot water.
Inspired by the Indian drink, this high-protein mango lassi smoothie is the perfect fuel for your busy day! Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy Greek-style yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, it’s packed with protein to keep you full and energized. It’s perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery or a refreshing snack.
This easy vegetarian cucumber sandwich draws flavor inspiration from elote, the Mexican street corn dish. Instead of corn, we flavor cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a tasty filling. Cotija—a salty, crumbly Mexican cheese—is similar in flavor and texture to feta cheese, which can be used as a substitute. Arugula adds a peppery flavor, but any tender greens will work well here.
This irresistible sandwich pairs creamy Brie cheese with a sweet-and-savory blackberry jam spread for the perfect ultra-quick lunch or dinner option. You can easily double the recipe using a medium pan, or use a sandwich press if you have one on hand.
This oatmeal cookie is one of my favorite cookie bar recipes.
These tasty turkey wraps are great for lunch or sliced into smaller pieces for little after-school snacks or party appetizers.
These ham and cheese crescent roll-ups add an easy wow to a weeknight dinner, and they're ready in just 25 minutes.
These rolls are JUST like the ones the cafeteria ladies make in the school lunch rooms! My 8-year-old daughter loves the cafeteria rolls and said my recipe was even better! You can't mess these up! They are super easy and everyone will want the recipe. We eat the leftovers for breakfast or put cheese and turkey in warmed rolls for a quick lunch!
This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style bean and rice salad recipe comes together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor, texture, and color. It's a virtual fiesta in the mouth!
This takes boring canned tuna and adds a little zing to it. Dill pickle relish works great, too.
Corn dog muffins are an easy way to make a version of the popular treat from the fair. You can substitute cocktail wieners for hot dogs.
Mustard powder, dill weed, garlic powder, and onion flakes are combined in this amazing egg salad. I've always had rave reviews of this great sandwich salad. Best served chilled, on white or wheat bread.