Making a classic lunch recipe is the best way to have a great lunch at home or on the go. I feel like (and I have no evidence to back this up) that lunch used to be a bigger “thing.” I always imagine our grandparents having lunch at home or taking a full, packed lunch to work or school every day. Now, most adults make do with a protein bar or a quick snack instead of having a full lunch.
Well, it’s time to change that! These old-fashioned lunch recipes will make you look forward to lunch every day and leave that protein bar in your bag! Enjoy these old-fashioned lunch ideas the next time you are hungry!
Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
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This Egg Salad Sandwich is a great vegetarian sandwich. It’s a little more exciting than a classic egg sandwich but has a traditional taste. What can be more old-fashioned than an old-fashioned egg sandwich?
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Ham Salad
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This classic ham salad recipe is perfect for sandwiches. It’s also great on crackers or lettuce wraps if you want a more modern version. You can make it for lunch, bring it to picnics, or enjoy it as a snack.
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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
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Most chicken salad recipes have a common, creamy, mayo-heavy mixture. It is delicious, but this cottage cheese version revamps it. This delightful twist on a traditional chicken salad is a more nutritious, protein-packed version of the ever-popular dish.
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Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
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This creamy stovetop Cheese Tortellini Alfredo is a comforting, family-friendly meal that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy days. Tender cheese-filled tortellini is coated in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce with butter, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Corned Beef Sandwich
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These Corned beef sandwiches are stacked with sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, pickles, and tangy 1000 Island dressing, all layered between toasted rye bread- it makes for a yummy and hearty lunch!
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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Noodles Soup
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This chicken and noodle soup is a quick and easy for those cold, chilly days. Just make it and bring it in a thermos if you are traveling. You’ll have a warm and cozy lunch waiting for you!
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Sloppy Joe Recipe
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Sloppy Joes was always my favorite school lunch! This Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe combines budget-friendly ingredients like ground beef, onions, and bell peppers, all simmered in a tangy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned sauce. It’s the perfect lunch and incredibly delicious served on toasted hamburger buns.
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Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
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This healthy, gluten-free tuna pasta salad is an easy, 20-minute recipe to feed a crowd! It’s packed with canned tuna, veggies, and a creamy mayo sauce. This pasta salad recipe will definitely be a repeat.
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Wild Rice Chicken Salad With Grapes and Cashews
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This Wild rice chicken salad is a refreshing and versatile lunch for busy days, summer picnics, and on-the-go lunches! It’s also super easy to prep in advance.
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Grilled Cheese Mushroom Sandwich With Pesto
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This Grilled Cheese Mushroom Sandwich is a fun and tasty take on the classic sandwich! Featuring delicious pesto, it’s a great way to get more veggies in your daily lunch.
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Easy Oven Baked Chili Dogs With Cheese Recipe
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These chili cheese dogs make the crowd grow wild with a quick homemade chili con carne and gooey cheese, all baked so it’s super easy to prepare.
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Tuna Caesar Salad Recipe
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This Tuna Caesar Salad is a quick, easy, and flavorful dish everyone will love. Whether you’re craving a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad fits the bill with its perfect balance of fresh ingredients and satisfying flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this salad in minutes and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.
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Ham Bone Soup
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This Ham Bone Soup gives delicious new life to ham leftovers and can be on the table in under an hour! You can make this and pack it in a thermos to take to work or school!
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Slow Cooker Shredded Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Shredded Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich has tender shredded slow-cooked chicken breast combined with the spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sauce.
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Healthy Beef Liver With Onions
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This fried beef liver with onions recipe is a classic dish. Tender and flavorful liver has the highest protein content of all organ meats and it’s the definition of an old-fashioned meal.
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Easy Cranberry Chicken Salad With Toasted Pecans
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This is a super easy recipe for Cranberry Chicken Salad. It’s creamy and crunchy, loaded with bits of celery, toasted pecans, and sweet, tart, dried cranberries. Lemon juice and zest add a pop of brightness to the dish.
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Crockpot Goulash with Uncooked Macaroni
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This crock pot goulash is American-style, made with ground beef, macaroni noodles, onions, and tomatoes. It freezes well and feeds a crowd.
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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
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This Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is packed with flavor and unbelievably tender. It’s one of those dump-and-go recipes that turns simple ingredients into something that will be gobbled down quickly for a nice lunch.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties
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These simple Old Fashioned Salmon Patties make an excellent main dish for lunch. They have a crispy coating on the outside that is almost tempura-like! Serve it with mashed potatoes or salad.
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Mike’s Zesty Three Bean Salad
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This easy three-bean salad recipe has just the right amount of tangy zing, with a mix of colorful beans, roasted peppers, fresh cilantro, and more. It’s a great filling lunch!
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