All About "lunches" and "healthy"

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Blue Ribbon Meatloaf

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In revisiting this classic, we put the meat back in the "loaf" by using ultra-lean ground beef and turkey. With fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs and beer-simmered sweet onions, you’ll never notice the missing fat.

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Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

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This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening: no-fuss, no-cook and big taste. You can even make it ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for several days.

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The EatingWell Tuna Melt

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Here's our updated version of the classic -- and great proof that you can have your, well, melt and eat it, too, even if you're building a healthy lifestyle. How about a tossed green salad on the side?

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Barbecued Chicken Burritos

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These burritos are something of a Tex-Mex wonder: tangy barbecue sauce, some roast chicken (or rotisserie chicken) and vegetables, all wrapped up in tortillas. For the best taste, look for a fiery barbecue sauce without added...

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Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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Rather than a heavy coating, these chicken fingers are lightly covered in a spicy ground almond and whole-wheat flour mixture that'll have the kids forgetting about fast food and begging for this dinnertime treat.

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EatingWell's Pepperoni Pizza

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Pizza is usually so high in saturated fat and sodium that it’s earned a top spot on the "heart attack to go" food list. But our whole-wheat pizza, topped with a sauce that provides extra beta carotene and fiber (thanks to the...

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Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps

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Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with chile-garlic sauce and rice vinegar for extra zip; toss diced mango and strawberries with lime juice for...

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Five-Spice Chicken & Orange Salad

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Five-spice powder is a Chinese seasoning shortcut combining multiple flavors in one convenient package. Tossed with orange juice and chicken, it makes a terrific salad with a complex, layered taste that belies the simple recipe.

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Tortellini & Zucchini Soup

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Everyone knows tortellini make a quick weeknight pasta dinner - but they also add substance that turns this quick vegetable soup into a meal. One caveat: Read the label carefully; avoid pasta products made with hydrogenated oils...

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Seared Steak Salad with Edamame & Cilantro

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Look for prewashed packages of Asian-style salad mixes at your supermarket - their peppery, exotic character is great with this full-flavored steak and dressing. Look for fiber- and protein-rich edamame (green soybeans) in the...

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