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Real dinners I make for my family, from busy weeknights to Sunday suppers.

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Updated on Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:20:18 GMT

A plated meal featuring grilled pork chop, creamy pasta with peas, sautéed vegetables, and roasted potatoes garnished with herbs.

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A bowl of linguine pasta topped with shrimp, chopped parsley, and black pepper.
Garlic Butter White Wine Shrimp Linguine

A rich pasta dish combining jumbo shrimp and linguine in a garlic butter white wine sauce. Made in one pot for easy cleanup.

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A close-up view of a baked pasta dish with rigatoni, ground meat, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with herbs in a glass baking dish.
Baked Rigatoni

A comforting pasta bake with ground beef in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Great for make-ahead meals.

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A cast iron skillet filled with meatballs covered in melted cheese and sprinkled with fresh parsley, sitting in a flavorful brown sauce.
French Onion Meatballs

Seasoned beef meatballs simmered in rich caramelized onion sauce with red wine, topped with melted Swiss cheese and served with toasted baguette.

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A bowl of rigatoni pasta topped with beef and tomato sauce, garnished with parsley and grated cheese, served alongside a piece of bread.
Pot Roast Sunday Sauce

A rich, slow-cooked sauce combining tender pot roast and tiny sausage meatballs in a wine-enhanced tomato sauce, served over creamy rigatoni.

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A golden, flaky pastry topped with fresh thyme sits over a creamy chicken and vegetable filling of peas and carrots on a white plate.
Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie

A simplified version of chicken pot pie using store-bought puff pastry for the top crust, filled with creamy chicken and vegetables.

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A black bowl filled with creamy macaroni and cheese topped with ground sausage, parsley, and spices, accompanied by a slice of bread.
Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta

A creamy pasta dish combining ditalini pasta with Italian sausage in a rich parmesan cream sauce. Quick to make and incredibly satisfying.

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A close-up of roasted chicken thighs garnished with orange slices and cranberries in a savory sauce, served in a skillet.
Cranberry Orange Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs in a cranberry-orange sauce with honey and fresh herbs. A festive one-pan meal perfect for holiday dinners.

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Three seasoned and crispy fish fillets are garnished with parsley and served with lemon wedges in a black frying pan.
Air Fryer Chicken

Quick and easy air fryer chicken breast with two variations - crispy breaded or simple seasoned. Perfect for quick dinners.

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Four pieces of salmon are cooking in a creamy sauce with herbs in a skillet.
Creamy Parmesan Salmon

Tender salmon fillets seared until golden, served in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with fresh herbs. Quick and elegant dinner option.

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A plate of creamy chicken in a paprika sauce is served alongside egg noodles, topped with a dollop of sour cream and garnished with parsley.
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

A traditional Hungarian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich paprika-spiced sauce made creamy with sour cream and heavy cream.

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A black bowl filled with creamy pasta shells topped with grilled chicken pieces and garnished with chopped parsley.
Chicken and Buttered Noodles

Perfectly seasoned chicken cubes served over shell pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. A simple comfort food dinner ready in 30 minutes.

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A beautifully sliced, stuffed chicken breast with a golden-brown crust, revealing a filling of spinach, cheese, and bacon on a white platter.
Stuffed Turkey Breast

Tender turkey breast rolled with a creamy spinach, herb, and bacon filling. A special occasion dish that's easier than a whole turkey.

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