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Looking for lunch recipes? Allrecipes has more than 1,170 trusted lunch ideas whether you're planning ahead or looking for something last minute.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe and Video - Mix up an easy barbecue-style sauce sweetened with maple syrup to cook with chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Dinner is ready 30 minutes after you get home.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Mix up an easy barbecue-style sauce sweetened with maple syrup to cook with chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Dinner is ready 30 minutes after you get home.

By SHELDAWG

Virgina's Tuna Salad

This was always a summer Saturday favorite for my grandparents and I. Great served on a large lettuce leaf. You may also add grapes or chopped apples if you wish.

By KRISTIEV

Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled cheese with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos-- tastier than the original!

By PATELGURL

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Hummus and Prosciutto Wrap

B.L.A.T. Wraps

Bento Boxes 3 Ways

Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

How to Make a Reuben

Lunchbox Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

Brown Rice Burrito Bowl

Crispy Vegetable Turkey Wrap

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Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich

Combine the traditional Italian beef sandwich with the French dip sandwich and throw in a nod to the pulled pork sandwich and voila; the Chicago-inspired Italian pulled-beef sandwich!

By Chef John

Basic Italian Bean Soup

You can have a basic, kid-pleasing, Italian-style bean soup on the table in just minutes with prepared beans and tomato sauce.

By Dawn Wensdofer Brower

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Cobb Salad

Everyone loves a Cobb salad and this is a great recipe. It makes plain old, shredded iceberg lettuce shine. Bacon, hard boiled eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, green onion and dressing.

By Barrett

Banh Mi

This version of the popular Vietnamese bahn mi sandwich has sweet and tangy pickled vegetables and broiled chicken breast, served on a toasted French baguette.

By metzstar

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Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

Whether you use leftover chicken from an earlier meal, or you make the chicken specifically for this dish, you'll be pleased with the combination of celery, dried cranberries, cashews, spices, and mayonnaise for a quick and delicious sandwich option.

By Erin Noel

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Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Serve this tasty sandwich spread on crusty whole grain rolls or pita bread, with lettuce and tomato.

By FISHLOVE

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Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Starting with prepared coleslaw mix this recipe for a creamy coleslaw delivers a bit of tang through the use of vinegar, making it a perfect accompaniment for fried chicken, burgers, or fried fish.

By Sandi Gregory Johnson

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Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana

If you love the Zuppa Toscana at your local chain Italian restaurant, you will adore this soup. The rich soup is made with Italian sausage, potatoes, cream, and crushed red pepper. It is truly satisfying and irresistible. Tuck into this on a cold day and you are sure to be warmed all the way down to your toes.

By souporsweets

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Barbie's Tuna Salad

Curry and Parmesan cheese are the secret ingredients in this tuna salad recipe! I have never tasted another tuna salad like it.

By TANAQUIL

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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

These black bean and corn quesadillas are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!

By EFasse

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Holiday Chicken Salad

Dried cranberries add a sweet tartness to chicken and vegetable salad. Make a delightful sandwich filling, too.

By emmaxwell

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Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Onions, celery, and broccoli cooked in chicken broth are pureed with milk in this quick scratch-made cream of broccoli soup.

By Jessie A.

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Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Fluffy couscous is dotted with green onions, red pepper, fresh cilantro and black beans and boasts the Southwest tang of a lime-cumin vinaigrette.

By Paula

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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Quinoa and black beans are tossed in a refreshing lime-cilantro vinaigrette for a quick and protein-packed lunch or side dish.

By scrumdiddly

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Authentic German Potato Salad

Bacon gives this warm German potato salad recipe a boost of flavor. The vinegar and sugar dressing on this salad has the perfect combination of salty and sweet.

By Angela Louise Miller

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The Best Chicken Fried Steak

This recipe for chicken fried steak includes a batter spiked with Tabasco Sauce and a pan gravy that is sure to satisfy all the chicken-fried steak lovers at your table.

By norah

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Amish Macaroni Salad

A colorful and flavorful macaroni salad made with hard cooked eggs, bell pepper and celery in a creamy dressing. Best macaroni salad I have ever had. I always get many requests for recipe. Enjoy!

By CONNIE0751

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Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Marinated tilapia fillets are grilled instead of fried in this tangy, flavorful twist on fish tacos.

By Mary Dohrmann

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Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

These vegetarian burgers made with black beans and quinoa are delicious!

By DownHomeCitySisters.com

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with Garlic Mayo

This is a delicious and easy sandwich that gets rave reviews from my husband and brother. The garlic mayo is both easy and delicious.

By Tera

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Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. Note: This salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor. If desired, use nonfat mayonnaise.

By Karen L. Baker

Beaker's Vegetable Barley Soup

Easy to make and delicious. Vegetable broth, barley, and lots of veggies make this soup hearty and filling.

By BEAKER1

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Becky's Chicken Salad

Whipped cream gives this chicken salad a lift. Green grapes and crunchy almonds add sweetness and texture to this creamy chicken salad.

By Becky Riley

Slow Cooked Corned Beef for Sandwiches

This is an excellent recipe for party sandwiches. I always make 2 (and sometimes 3) briskets because it goes so fast.

By Suze Knisley

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World's Best Potato Salad

This is the creamiest, richest potato salad you will ever try. The secret is in the homemade dressing. I get nothing but raves every time I make this.

By Kaye Lynn

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Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Bacon Pea Salad

Authentic German Potato Salad

Zesty Quinoa Salad

Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Grilled Portobello with Basil Mayonnaise Sandwich

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

Apple Baked Beans

Homemade Hamburger Buns

World's Best Potato Salad

Recipe of the Day

By SHELDAWG

By KRISTIEV

By PATELGURL

Videos to Watch

Hummus and Prosciutto Wrap

B.L.A.T. Wraps

Bento Boxes 3 Ways

Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

How to Make a Reuben

Lunchbox Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

Brown Rice Burrito Bowl

Crispy Vegetable Turkey Wrap

By Chef John

By Dawn Wensdofer Brower

By Barrett

By metzstar

By Erin Noel

By FISHLOVE

By Sandi Gregory Johnson

By souporsweets

By TANAQUIL

By EFasse

By emmaxwell

By Jessie A.

By Paula

By scrumdiddly

By Angela Louise Miller

By norah

By CONNIE0751

By Mary Dohrmann

By DownHomeCitySisters.com

By Tera

By Karen L. Baker

By BEAKER1

By Becky Riley

By Suze Knisley

By Kaye Lynn