Packable lunch ideas that are cafeteria-approved. 🍎

Lunchboxes everywhere just got a major upgrade.

View in Browser The Cold Lunches You’ll Actually Look Forward To This School Year No microwave? No need.  GET THE RECIPES With the back-to-school season approaching, we’re thinking about how to make lunchtime something to really look forward to. Instead of basic ham and cheese sandwiches or bland pasta salads, we’re turning to these fun, creative lunch ideas that are still 100% lunchbox-friendly—no microwave required. Pack them for school, work, or wherever you’re enjoying lunch on-the-go.    Plus, more to check out today: We tried and ranked every flavor in Bonne Maman’s 2026 holiday advent calendar—these were our winners. Sodas vs. refreshers—which is better for you? Short answer: It’s not so simple. Peet’s is bringing back its $30 cold brew pass (and it’s honestly an incredible deal). Lunchbox Favorites: Eating high protein just became SO easy. Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Wraps GET RECIPE P.S. Dinner leftovers = perfect lunch. Chicken Pesto Pasta GET RECIPE Amp up the classic salad. Chicken-Avocado Caprese Salad GET RECIPE RECIPE OF THE DAY This Creamy Noodle Salad Is So Good, You Should Make Double Make our spotlight recipe—it's free for a limited time! Subscribe for unlimited access to 10,000+ recipes. Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Delish is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779