10 Family-Friendly Dinners for Busy Weeknights
We know when you’re considering options for dinner on a weeknight, all you really want is fast and easy, so we’ve compiled some of our quickest, easiest family-friendly recipes for your convenience. From beefy, rich, simple American Goulash to juicy and crispy Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your hungry family!
Cheese Ravioli with Chunky Tomato Sauce
You’ll love the combination of flavors in this Cheese Ravioli with Chunky Tomato Sauce. Get my recipe and make this easy dinner tonight.
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Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice
This old-fashioned one pot Chicken and Rice recipe is pure, hearty comfort food. For this simple recipe, chicken, rice, celery, and onions are combined and steamed to perfection all in one pot. It’s a great meal to make on a weeknight or when you need something that really sticks to your ribs!
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Italian Sausage Alfredo
This Italian Sausage Alfredo is a creamy, cheesy combination of linguine with sausage and mushrooms that’s great for either family dinners or special occasions!
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American Goulash (Hamburger Goulash)
Your family will love my quick and easy American Goulash recipe with its ground beef, elbow macaroni, and rich tomato sauce. It’s a really great solution for getting a homemade dinner on the table at the end of a busy day!
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Pasta Arrabiata
Pasta Arrabiata is a delicious, classic combination of pasta and bacon with fiery hot red pepper flakes and bright fresh basil. This spicy sauce is perfect when topped with Parmesan cheese and served with bread and a salad. Best of all? You can have this mouthwatering dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Homestyle Burgers
Homestyle Burgers are simple, juicy, and delicious. Start with high quality ground beef, add the seasonings, and cook until done to perfection.
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Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce
Enjoy a perfect homemade summer dinner with delicious Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce recipe. Top it with fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano for a quick, easy recipe that’s simply bursting with flavor!
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Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Make lunchtime much more fun with my Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe, a mashup of the classic pizza and everyone’s favorite grilled cheese. You’ll love the combo of gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and toasty bread in this irresistible pizza sandwich.
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Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
I believe that one of the best items to come on the market over the past few decades is the grocery store rotisserie chicken! They’re so juicy and tender on the inside with seasoned crispy skin outside! Well, now you can easily create them at home with about 5 minutes of prep using my recipe for Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken.
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Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with my Classic Macaroni and Cheese recipe. It’s a beloved standard where every spoonful is a creamy, cheesy delight that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
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My Southern Table Cookbook
If you like these recipes, you’ll love my new cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit my blog at Lana’s Cooking for more information.