Cooking Lunch for Two Recipes

Browse more than 80 lunch recipes perfect for just the two of you. Find recipes for lunch complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips.

Staff Picks

Mama's Best Broiled Tomato Sandwich

Rating: 4.59 stars
415
A broiled sandwich, made of fresh seasoned tomatoes, with an Italian taste. A perfect match for soup.
By KATIA

Eggplant Sandwiches

Rating: 4.72 stars
179
Roasted eggplant in a French roll with feta cheese, basil and garlic mayonnaise. This was my favorite sandwich of all time, adapted from a cafe at the University of California, Irvine.
By Jamie

Divine Summertime Chicken Sandwich

Rating: 4.29 stars
69
Pan-fried chicken breasts with a fresh cream cheese dill spread and tomatoes and lettuce on toasty French bread, YUMMY! Oh so good with a glass of wine or lemonade! You can also grill your chicken breasts for extra flavor.
By MEEZERGIRL1

Beth's Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Rating: 4.41 stars
22
This is a quick, delicious and healthy way to enjoy an American classic!
By Elizabeth

Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rating: 4.64 stars
103
Grilled cheese with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos-- tastier than the original!
By PATELGURL

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rating: 4.77 stars
605
Bread, butter and Cheddar cheese - here's a way to make this classic sandwich in a nonstick pan.
By sal

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Rating: 4.69 stars
157
I ended up getting some snow crab legs on sale at the market. I wanted something a little different from plain steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, so I ended up throwing a few things together to make this awesome crab leg dish. Enjoy! This would be great with shrimp as well.
By Tamaralynn

Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushroom Skillet

Rating: 4.46 stars
262
Chicken, asparagus, and mushrooms are sauteed in a garlic and olive oil base. You can add more mushrooms if desired. Serve with rice or pasta, and a glass of white wine!!!
By Paula Stotts

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

Rating: 4.45 stars
76
Many Vietnamese dishes are perfect for hot weather. This simple noodle salad combines fresh herbs, rice vermicelli, cucumber, bean sprouts, and more, topped with grilled shrimp. Tossed with a tangy sweet and sour sauce, it's a simple and satisfying dinner.
By Allrecipes

Easy Chorizo Street Tacos

Rating: 4.71 stars
18
5 ingredients, amazing tacos.
By evostoplight

Tuna Egg Sandwich

Rating: 4.2 stars
59
This is just an old-fashioned tuna egg sandwich that is simple and quick to make! My grandparents make these and tell me that this is the 'correct' way to make a hearty sandwich!
By LISALC98

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Rating: 4.43 stars
1081
Serve this tasty sandwich spread on crusty whole grain rolls or pita bread, with lettuce and tomato. Other raw, chopped vegetables can be substituted for the celery. Your favorite salad dressing can be substituted for the mayo.
By FISHLOVE
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Inspiration and Ideas

Lazy Girl Pizza Margherita

Lazy Girl Pizza Margherita
Just because you're feeling lazy doesn't mean your lunch can't be flavorful. This hack for pizza makes a quick lunch nearly gourmet.
Ham And Pear Panini

Ham And Pear Panini
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this refreshing take on the same ol' ham and cheese sandwich." – MegSwen
Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken

Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken
Rating: Unrated
179
Avocado Toast with Egg

Avocado Toast with Egg
Rating: Unrated
15
Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce

Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce
Rating: Unrated
32

Tuna Panini Melt

Rating: 4.75 stars
7

A new twist on an old standby.

More Cooking Lunch for Two Recipes

Easy and Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with Egg

Rating: 4.74 stars
12
Fantastic spicy quick lunch or dinner. The egg really makes the meal. We are obsessed with this dish right now! Serving with sliced cucumber and tomato is delicious.
By Collette Duck

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

Rating: 4.57 stars
29
If you refrain from grain, but can't go without pizza...you've got to try this version with a 1-ingredient crust made just from cheese.
By themoodyfoodie

Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Rating: 4.66 stars
106
This sloppy joe recipe is quick and inexpensive. In addition to putting it on rolls, try this slightly sweet beef mixture over rice, biscuits, or baked potatoes.
By twinkleinyouri

Simple Stromboli

Rating: 4.59 stars
214
This is a baked sandwich using frozen bread dough, meat, and cheese. My picky eaters love this for an easy weeknight meal and it's great served with a soup. My family fights over the leftovers!
By Judy Cowan

Baja-Style Chicken Bowl

Rating: 4.6 stars
65
For a little extra flavor, add the salsa while cooking instead of after.
By mlreffey

Greek Couscous

Rating: 4.5 stars
81
Greek style Israeli couscous. So delicious!
By KenzieKook
Sponsored By MyPlate

Turkey Avocado Panini

Rating: 4.67 stars
58
This is such an easy, light, refreshing and YUMMY sandwich!
By Amanda

Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette

Rating: 4.49 stars
29
These are by far the best sandwiches to serve your guests and yourself! The ingredients are fresh, delicious, popular and fills your mouth with marinated joy. You can usually find the high-caloric sandwich (variety of meat on mayonnaise) in your local Vietnamese baguette shop but here is a hearty Vegetarian version (if you do not use fish sauce) using portabello mushrooms.
By Always The Hostess

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Rating: 5 stars
1
Two fantastic foods become one.
By Kimberly Holland

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rating: 4.65 stars
140
This is an awesome spin on a plain grilled cheese sandwich. Feel free to alter it to your liking. The ciabatta bread is not typical grilled cheese material but the crunch of the buttery grilled chewy bread goes perfect with this jalapeno filling. You can also use sourdough bread.
By BrandyE

Mushroom and Black Bean Quesadillas

Rating: 4.8 stars
8
This is one of my favorite quick and easy last-minute dinners. I created this recipe while rifling through my pantry in search of a new simple and healthy dinner. I love this recipe because the possibilities and variations are virtually endless!
By Stefanie

Open Faced Egg Sandwiches with Arugula Salad

Rating: 4.86 stars
30
Eggs and arugula are a delicious combination. This dish is great for brunch!
By Joy

Aloha Chicken Burgers

Rating: 4.64 stars
70
This tasty sandwich is like a luau on a bun!
By Chris McDaniel

Ultimate Low-Carb Ham and Cheese Omelet for Two

This delicious low-carb omelet is a classic and versatile meal for two, either for lunch, breakfast or brunch, and so quick and easy to make!
By Fioa

Pork, Apple, and Ginger Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce

Rating: 4.23 stars
65
This simple stir-fry has a sweet taste that appeals to teenagers. While broccoli is specified here, it's easy to add whatever vegetables you have available to it. Serve this over rice for a filling meal.
By Jenny G.

Philly-Style Chicken Cheese Steak

Rating: 4.67 stars
8
I was surprised not to find a recipe on Allrecipes for a Philly-style Chicken Cheese Steak so I decided to create and publish one. Depending on who you ask, this sandwich may or may not be authentic Philly style, but it is fantastic. Getting a good, fresh hoagie roll is key to this sandwich being perfect.
By Scott K

Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin)

Rating: 4.71 stars
87
A quick and easy vegetarian dish for two, or a starter for 4, or even a side. A rustic Italian favorite, taught me by my Roman friends. If serving as a main, then crusty bread, torn off the loaf by hand, and a green salad with a lemon and/or lime vinaigrettey dressing cannot be bettered.
By Swiss Phil

BBQ Tuna Fritters

Rating: 4.16 stars
99
A fun way to make canned tuna taste less like canned tuna. These thin tuna patties are tasty enough to be eaten plain or in a pita pocket with lettuce and tomato.
By emily

Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Rating: 5 stars
4
More method than recipe, I heated up my panini maker one night to make a grilled cheese, only to find out that I'd left the waffle plates inside. Instead of changing out the plates, I used them anyway and I loved the outcome. The sandwich gets super crispy but the cheese is still soft and gooey inside the little squares. It's my 'go to' method for grilled cheese now. Serve with spicy pickled veggies on the side!
By Buckwheat Queen
Sponsored By Borden

Olive Oil-Poached Tuna

Rating: 4.57 stars
9
You're perfectly happy eating regular canned tuna until the day you taste the imported, olive oil-packed tuna and realize exactly what you've been missing. You tell people that there's nothing better, but that's not entirely true. There's this. By gently poaching fresh ahi tuna in olive oil, you can create a tuna fish of exceptional quality. The taste and texture are amazing, and you can adapt this in many ways. Besides switching up herbs and seasonings, you can cook the fish to a wide range of doneness.
By Chef John

Naan Veggie Pizza

Rating: 4.7 stars
8
Freshly chopped veggies meet the wonderfully versatile naan bread in this easy, incredibly customizable recipe. This recipe can easily feed four people, but if it's the only thing for lunch, then the number of servings is definitely two. Hope you enjoy it!
By ashleyschrantz

Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rating: 4.89 stars
14
As I have evolved, so has my beloved grilled cheese sandwich! It has 3 types of cheeses and a kick. It will make you feel so grown up just eating it.
By Tammy9988

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)

Rating: 4.7 stars
13
Tired of the same ol' fried rice? Well, this will add a kick to any of your favorite fried rice recipe by adding kimchi. If you love kimchi, you will surely love this recipe. You can substitute butter for the canola oil and any meat (chicken, ham, pork, or spam) for the ground beef.
By abstractj

Air-Fried Taco Dogs

Rating: 5 stars
1
Hot dogs cooked in an air fryer inside their buns, then topped with taco fixings, will redefine Taco Tuesday. The air fryer renders the hot dogs crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
By Buckwheat Queen
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