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Gather ’round—and you’ll find a favorite new dish! If you’re tired of cooking last minute every weeknight, these easy family meals are here to save the day! We know that coming up with easy dinner ideas for every night of the week can sometimes leave you stuck in a rut. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and healthier than your typical fried pork chop—this recipe puts the air fryer to good use. It’s perfect when served with potatoes and a salad for a complete family dinner. A big pot of this soup will put a smile on anyone’s face—it’s hearty, satisfying, and a great way to sneak extra veggies into your kids’ meal.
This cozy dinner comes with its own edible bowl! You can even eat the skin of the squash once it’s roasted. Now that will make cleanup easy. This is one of Ree Drummond’s go-to recipes—and we can see why!
This dinner is truly a complete meal in one pan—under that incredibly crispy tater tot topping is a layer of creamy beef filling. Instead of breadcrumbs, these pan-fried chicken cutlets are coated in crushed pretzels for a fun twist. It’s crunchy, salty, and even better when served with honey-mustard sauce. We’re not skimping on the good stuff with the pasta recipe—it’s loaded with butter, cream, and parmesan cheese. It only takes 30 minutes to make! Get ready for Taco Tuesday with these tangy marinated chicken tacos!
To turn it into a DIY family meal: put all the toppings in small bowls and let everyone help themselves! If you were a fan of sloppy joes as a kid, you’ll love making this casserole version for your family tonight. It’s a little less sloppy but just as fun to eat. You don’t need to soak the lentils or even sauté the veggies before making this easy vegetarian soup.
Everything is thrown together in an Instant Pot for an instant weeknight dinner. Ree loves cooking with Dr Pepper—especially when it comes to fall-off-the-bone ribs. When it’s cooked down, it’s just a perfect mix of flavors,” she says. This new way of making lasagna is super simple: You can even take the skillet straight from the oven to the table. Just as the name implies, this recipe is part salad and part barbecue chicken so it’s healthy and delicious. These are not the frozen fish sticks you remember as a kid—they’re better! The flaky fish is covered in crispy mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan and served with glossy sweet carrots.
Who else loves breakfast for dinner? The egg sandwich is a fun way to shake up your weekly meal and it’s even served with breakfast potatoes! You can’t have chicken fried steak without gravy and this gravy is so good! You’ll want to pour it over everything—mashed potatoes included!