Easy lunch recipes

My favorite quick, easy and simple lunch recipe ideas that are perfect for work or school lunches. The recipes in this collection are healthy, and can be easily made ahead of time! You can easily meal prep in advance for quick and busy school and office days. I've included recipes with healthy ingredients like lentils, carrots, apples, paneer, pumpkin, tomatoes, lemon, chicken, pork, and so on. You'll also find a variety of vegetarian, meat, seafood and vegan meal recipes.

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Three Cheese Baked Macaroni

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Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Perfect Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese: Serve with Grilled Meats and Salad

This Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a saucy and creamy comfort food, packed with bold flavors. The perfect blend of sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan creates cheesy goodness you'll love. Easy to make, this mac and cheese never turns out bland or dry. Serve as a main dish with a side salad or vegetables, or as a side with grilled meats or roasted chicken. Ideal for family dinners, parties, potluck, or special occasions. Get the full mac and cheese recipe on my blog.

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Curry Chicken Salad With Grapes

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Easy and Creamy Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe: Serve with Sandwich or Wraps

Make lunch exciting with this Curry Chicken Salad. The Indian-spiced mayo and Greek yogurt dressing create a creamy, flavorful blend, ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for leftover chicken, serve it on greens, in wraps, sandwiches, or with crackers. It’s versatile and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Enjoy it on naan, turkish flatbread or as a pasta salad. Head over to my blog for the full curried chicken salad recipe and video tutorial!

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Air Fryer Lunch Ideas

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

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Frozen Salmon

You Won’t Believe How Easy This Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Recipe Is – Ready in 12 Minutes!

Need a quick, healthy lunch? Try this Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe. Straight from freezer to air fryer, it’s ready in just 12 minutes. Perfect for salads, grain bowls, or wraps, it’s an easy, low-effort way to eat well on busy days. Serve with mixed greens, roasted veggies, or as a salmon burger in a wrap. No advance planning needed! This method ensures soft, flaky, perfectly cooked salmon every time. Check out the Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe on my blog for details.

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Quick Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Recipe with Minimal Cleanup: Perfect for Busy Weekdays!

Need a hassle-free meal? This Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe is perfect for busy days. No need to thaw – just season and air fry for tender, flaky salmon in 12 minutes. Great for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner, serve it over greens, with air-fried veggies, or in a wrap. It is also ideal for salads, grain bowls, or sandwiches, this salmon recipe fits seamlessly into a hectic schedule. Find the Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe on my blog and enjoy a delicious meal with ease!

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Use Leftover Chicken

Use Leftover Chicken and This Easy Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes in Just 5 Minutes

Have leftover chicken? This Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes is your answer! The tangy, creamy dressing made with Indian spices, mayo, and Greek yogurt pairs beautifully with juicy grapes. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect for a light and flavorful lunch. Serve on greens, in a sandwich, wrap, or with crackers. Great for picnics, potlucks, and meal prep, it’s versatile and easy to make. Enjoy on naan or as a pasta salad. Check out the full curried chicken salad recipe on my blog!

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Soft Roti Recipe

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Easy and Delicious Soft Roti Recipe: Serve with Dal and Curries or for Wrap

Super soft roti is a staple Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour (atta). Easy to roll and cook on a cast iron skillet (tawa), these rotis puff up beautifully, making them perfect for scooping up any curries and sauces. Ideal for weeknight dinners, picnics, potlucks or special occasions, they pair well with dal, curries, or even as wraps. Learn my 20 years tested-till-perfect method for soft, stretchy, delicious roti. Full recipe and roti video tutorial on my blog!

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Perfect Soft Roti Made from Scratch: Pair with Dal, Curries and Sauces

Super soft roti is a staple Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour (atta). These rotis puff up beautifully when cooked on a cast iron skillet, making them perfect for enjoying with curries and sauces. They are simple to prepare and versatile for any meal, whether it's a family dinner, picnic, hike, potluck, or special gathering. You can savor them with dal, vegetarian curries, meat curries, or use them as wraps. For the complete roti recipe + food science tips, head over to my blog!

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Rice Green Beans

Gluten Free Sides

Easy Salmon Recipes

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Everyone Will Love: Crispy on the Outside, Juicy on the Inside

Craving perfectly cooked salmon but short on time? This Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe is ready in 12 minutes without thawing. Enjoy tender, flaky salmon with crispy skin, perfect for salads, wraps, or with air-fried veggies like green beans or eggplant. Easy to make, minimal cleanup – the ideal meal for busy schedules. You can also pair it with steamed rice or turn it into a sandwich for a hearty meal. Full Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe on my blog for a quick, delicious lunch!

Perfect for weeknight dinners, this Creamy Indian Coconut Curry Chicken is so quick and easy to make! Aromatic spices like curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper mix with rich coconut milk for an irresistibly creamy sauce. Serve it with steamed basmati rice, naan bread, paratha, or roti. This delicious chicken curry also pairs well with a tangy cucumber salad or beans stir fry. Great family friendly meals or for special occasions. Find the full coconut chicken curry recipe on my blog! Chicken Indian Food, Thai Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk, Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken, Indian Coconut Curry, Easy Chicken Curry Recipe, Coconut Curry Chicken Recipes, White Curry, Curry Chicken Recipe, Chicken Curry Recipe Easy

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Creamy Indian Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe: Easy Dinner and Lunch Recipes

Perfect for weeknight dinners, this Creamy Indian Coconut Curry Chicken is so quick and easy to make! Aromatic spices like curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper mix with rich coconut milk for an irresistibly creamy sauce. Serve it with steamed basmati rice, naan bread, paratha, or roti. This delicious chicken curry also pairs well with a tangy cucumber salad or beans stir fry. Great family friendly meals or for special occasions. Find the full coconut chicken curry recipe on my blog!

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Air Fryer Veggies

Easy Fish Recipes

Delicious Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Recipe Ready in 12 Minutes for Quick Lunches!

This Air Fryer Frozen Salmon recipe delivers tender, flaky, perfectly soft salmon every time. No need to thaw first, just season and pop it in the air fryer for a quick, easy meal in 12 minutes. Perfect for busy days, serve it over a big salad, with air fryer veggies, rice, or in a sandwich or wrap. Ideal for quick lunches or dinners. This method ensures crispy skin and no overcooking. Check out my blog for the air fryer frozen salmon recipe and enjoy effortless, delicious salmon!

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Quick and Creamy Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe: Use as filling for Sandwich or Wrap

Try this Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes for a burst of flavors! Made with a creamy Indian-spiced mayo and Greek yogurt dressing, it’s ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for leftover chicken, serve it on greens, in sandwiches, wraps, or with crackers. Ideal for picnics and potlucks, this versatile salad is great for meal prep. Enjoy as a salad, in lettuce wraps, or as a pasta salad with penne. Find the full curried chicken salad recipe and video tutorial on my blog!

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The Best Mac And Cheese

Ultra Creamy Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese! | Easy Lunch Recipes

Struggling with mac and cheese that turns out grainy or bland? This Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is your solution. Packed with sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan, it’s creamy and flavorful every time. Easy to make with tips to keep it saucy and delicious. Serve as a main dish with veggies or as a side with barbecue. Perfect for family meals, picnics, potluck, holiday parties or special occasions. Find the full recipe on my blog and enjoy perfect mac and cheese at home!

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Flavor-Packed Spicy Ramen Recipe: Customize with Your Favorite Toppings!

Want to spice up your dinner routine? Try this Spicy Ramen recipe! Featuring a rich, flavorful broth made with miso, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes, this dish comes together in just 40 minutes. Customize it with toppings like boiled eggs, bamboo shoots, corn, nori sheets, and mushrooms for an extra special touch. Perfect for noodle lovers looking for a comforting and satisfying meal. Check out this trending ramen recipe on my blog and enjoy a bowl of delicious spicy ramen tonight!

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Light and Creamy Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes for Busy Weekdays: Just 5 Minutes!

Looking for a quick lunch? Try this Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes. The creamy Indian-spiced mayo and Greek yogurt dressing blend perfectly with tender chicken and sweet grapes. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s ideal for using up leftover chicken. Serve it over greens, in sandwiches, wraps, or with crackers. Perfect for picnics and potlucks, it’s versatile and great for meal prep. Enjoy it on naan, flatbread or as a pasta salad. Find the full recipe curried chicken salad on my blog!

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Cheese Sauce For Mac And Cheese

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Transform Your Mac and Cheese with This Easy, Creamy Cheese Sauce! | Easy Lunch Recipes

The Ultimate Cheese Sauce for Mac and Cheese is rich, creamy, and easy to make using the melt-and-mix method. With cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan, this sauce is always smooth, never grainy. Perfect for classic mac and cheese, baked pasta, or drizzling over vegetables. Great for quick weeknight meals or special gatherings. Serve it hot and enjoy a cheesy delight. Get the full cheese sauce recipe on my blog and transform your mac and cheese!