Lunch Ideas
Mix up your midday routine with produce-packed grain bowls, playful bento boxes, inventive sandwiches and more. Whether you’re looking for versatile recipes or easy back-to-school ideas, get inspired here.
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5 Sandwiches You’ll Actually Want to Eat for Lunch
Add a little pizzaz to your lunch with these mouthwatering sandwiches featuring deli meat, fresh produce and flavorful spreads.
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Mediterranean Grain Bowl
This veggie-packed grain bowl brims with vibrancy, is easily assembled and, most importantly, delivers on flavor.
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6 Types of Canned Fish You Should Try
Tinned fish is so much more than tuna. From yellowtail to wild sockeye salmon, discover your new favorite variety.
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7 Bento Box Ideas to Brighten Up Your Lunch
Make your own multi-course meal (featuring whatever you’re craving!) with this creative way to pack lunch.
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Grilled Cheese and Greens
Sneak soft-cooked greens, sweet potatoes or broccoli into your grilled cheese sandwich for a comfort classic upgrade.
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Classic Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is a serious crowd-pleaser. Top with goat cheese crumbles for a tangy twist.
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How to Build a Better Lunch Box for Kids
It’s not a regular lunch box ... it’s a cool lunch box. Make a lunch that’s worth getting excited about with these tips and tricks.
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Salad Recipes
There’s a recipe to match your every mood — including this fan favorite Whole Foods Market Sonoma Chicken Salad.
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7 Ways to Build a Better Bento Box
Feeling stuck in a sad desk-lunch rut? Not anymore. Bento box lunches are here to host your favorite flavorful ingredients.