Family Dinner Ideas

I keep all my dinner recipes here - the ones that actually work in real life. You'll find the chicken dish I make when I'm in a hurry, and the lasagna that's become our Christmas tradition. Nothing too fancy, just good food that makes people happy.

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Updated on Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:52:59 GMT

Main Dishes

A baking dish filled with rolled pasta topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley.
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups

Individual lasagna rolls filled with spicy buffalo chicken and four cheeses, topped with a creamy blend of Alfredo and buffalo sauce.

A close-up view of a platter filled with stacked tacos, each filled with seasoned ground meat, cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions, and garnished with cilantro, alongside lime wedges.
Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!)

Oven-baked corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, served with homemade chipotle crema and fresh toppings.

A black bowl filled with glazed chicken pieces garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, accompanied by lemon wedges.
Sticky Honey Lemon Chicken

Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sticky honey-lemon sauce with ginger and garlic for a Chinese-inspired takeout favorite at home.

A creamy baked pasta dish with penne, chicken, diced tomatoes, and topped with melted cheese and chopped green onions.
Dump-and-Bake Buffalo Chicken Pasta

A cheesy, spicy buffalo chicken pasta that requires no pre-cooking - just combine ingredients and bake in one dish for an easy dinner.

A pan of sautéed chicken thighs in a creamy sauce, surrounded by wilted spinach.
Creamy Chicken Florentine

Pan-fried chicken breasts in a rich garlic spinach cream sauce with white wine and parmesan. A restaurant-quality meal ready in 30 minutes.

A plate of egg noodles topped with a creamy beef and mushroom mixture, garnished with parsley.
Ground Beef Stroganoff (Hamburger)

A simplified version of classic stroganoff using ground beef, mushrooms, and sour cream in a rich sauce. Perfect over egg noodles.

A fork is lifting a portion of cheesy baked pasta with ground meat and tomato sauce from a dark bowl.
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

A simplified version of classic baked ziti made entirely in your slow cooker, including the pasta. All the traditional flavor with less effort.

A bowl of creamy tortellini pasta with chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and sprinkled with cheese.
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

A decadent pasta dish combining cheese tortellini and seasoned chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach and parmesan.

A tray of cheesy beef sliders topped with sesame seeds and golden-brown buns.
Cheeseburger Sliders

Party-ready sliders featuring a sheet pan beef patty with sautéed onions and cheese, served on Hawaiian rolls with optional sesame butter glaze.

A skillet filled with rotini pasta, chicken pieces, and melted cheese in a tomato sauce, garnished with parsley.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta

A quick and healthy version of chicken parmesan transformed into a pasta dish, featuring tender chicken, melty cheese, and Italian flavors.

A skillet filled with creamy chicken thighs, spinach, mushrooms, and gnocchi, garnished with grated cheese.
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

A quick one-pan meal combining chicken thighs and potato gnocchi in a creamy garlic sauce with mushrooms, spinach, and onions. Can be made gluten-free.

A bowl of rigatoni pasta with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with grated cheese.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

A quick vegetarian pasta featuring a luxurious cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese. Ready in 30 minutes.