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

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A bowl of crispy, orange-glazed chicken pieces is garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Bang Bang Chicken

Tender chicken pieces fried until crispy and coated in a creamy, sweet-spicy bang bang sauce. A popular restaurant copycat that's easy to make at home.

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A delicious serving of fettuccine Alfredo topped with grilled chicken, butter, parsley, and grated cheese.

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Classic Italian-American comfort food featuring tender chicken and fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes.

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A bowl of creamy pasta with shrimp, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, garnished with black pepper.

Tuscan Shrimp Linguine

A quick and luxurious pasta dish combining succulent shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach in a creamy garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes.

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A cast-iron skillet filled with cheesy nachos topped with black beans, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro.

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

A healthier take on chicken enchiladas made in one skillet. Packed with protein, vegetables, and Mexican spices, ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

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A bowl of fettuccine pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken, basil, and a pesto sauce, garnished with grated cheese.

Chicken Pesto Pasta

A quick 30-minute pasta dish combining tender chicken with creamy pesto sauce, fresh herbs, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights.

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A bowl of chicken soup garnished with jalapeños, cilantro, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream.

White Chicken Chili

A healthy slow cooker chili combining tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles. Perfect for busy days, this creamy comfort food is both easy and nutritious.

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A creamy pasta dish with broccoli and shell-shaped pasta, topped with grated cheese and black pepper in a cooking pot.

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

A quick 30-minute pasta dish combining tender broccoli and mini shells in a rich parmesan cream sauce. Simple ingredients, amazing flavor.

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A creamy mac and cheese dish with kale, topped with breadcrumbs and melted cheese, served in a white casserole dish.

Butternut Mac

A healthier mac and cheese featuring butternut squash sauce, Gruyère cheese, and optional kale. Perfect fall comfort food.

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A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese topped with breadcrumbs and garnished with parsley, accompanied by a small dish of sour cream.

Buffalo Mac

A spicy twist on classic mac and cheese combining buffalo chicken with a creamy cheese sauce and crispy panko topping.

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A decadent burger layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, lasagna noodles, and a juicy beef patty, all sandwiched between a toasted bun.

Lasagna Burger

A towering burger that combines classic lasagna ingredients - beef, sausage, pasta, ricotta, and sauce - into an impressive handheld meal.

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A close-up of three golden-brown quesadillas filled with chicken and garnished with cilantro, served in a skillet alongside a small bowl of salsa.

Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy tortillas filled with perfectly seasoned chicken, salsa sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. A family-friendly weeknight dinner.

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Baked fish fillets topped with breadcrumbs and garnished with lemon slices and green onions in a gray baking dish.

Parmesan Mahi Mahi

Mahi mahi fillets marinated in zesty Italian seasoning, topped with a creamy Parmesan breadcrumb crust and baked until golden.

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