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Dinner

Need quick and easy dinner ideas? You’re in the right place! These down-home Southern dinner recipes are simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed Sunday suppers. One-pan meals, skillet favorites, and hearty casseroles are just the beginning.

  • Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter
  • Fall Panzanella Salad with Maple Vinaigrette (Easy + Make-Ahead Autumn Salad)
  • Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze (Crock-Pot or Oven)
  • Egg and Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Crispy, Cheesy, and Ready in 15!
  • Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (With Creamy Homemade Dressing!)
  • Bang Bang Chicken: Crispy, Saucy Comfort in Under 30 Minutes
  • Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe without Wine (25 minutes)
  • Sirloin Steak Tacos with Chipotle Crema
  • Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters (Crispy and Juicy)
  • Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (with Oven Instructions)
  • One-Pot Lasagna Soup (Cozy, Easy and Ready in 40 Minutes)
  • Quick Tequila Lime Shrimp – One Pan, 20 Minutes
  • Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo (Small Batch)
  • Small-Batch Meals for Two: 20 Easy Recipes for Dinner and Sides
  • Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff with Leftover Steak
  • Leftover Chicken: 15 Easy Recipes to Stretch One Meal into Two
  • Pecan Crusted Chicken with Hot Honey
  • French Onion Chicken Bake (Easy Cheesy Casserole Recipe)
  • Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken (Easy, Oven-Baked)
  • Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges (Quick and Easy Side Dish!)
  • Twice Baked Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole (Make-Ahead Favorite!)
  • Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese (Rich and Creamy)
  • Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Chuck Roast (Oven and Crock Pot)
  • Honey Butter Biscuits (Drop Cornmeal Biscuits from Scratch)
  • Smothered Southern Country Style Steak with Onion Gravy
  • Air Fryer Pulled Pork (Juicy, Flavor-Packed and Easy to Make)
  • Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes (Make-Ahead Magic)
  • Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops (One-Pan Comfort Food in 20 Minutes)
  • Chuck Roast Chili – A Hearty, Flavor-Packed Favorite
  • Spicy Coleslaw (The Perfect Slaw for Pulled Pork Sandwiches!)
  • Grilled Flatbread with Herbed Ricotta and Honey (Easy Summer Appetizer)
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  • A large gray bowl full of savory mashed sweet potatoes with brown butter swirled around, topped with candied nuts.
    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter
  • Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with a cranberry glaze sliced and garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs.
    Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze (Crock-Pot or Oven)
  • Fall Panzanella Salad with Maple Vinaigrette on a white plate with kale and toasted sourdough bread.
    Fall Panzanella Salad with Maple Vinaigrette (Easy + Make-Ahead Autumn Salad)
  • A slice of baked french toast brioche with chocolate chips on a plate with syrup.
    Baked French Toast Brioche with Chocolate Chips

Breakfasts for busy people

  • A slice of baked french toast brioche with chocolate chips on a plate with syrup.
    Baked French Toast Brioche with Chocolate Chips
  • A large white bowl full of egg salad made with cottage cheese instead of mayo. There is a large wooden spoon in the bowl.
    Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese (High Protein)
  • Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins with a brown sugar and pecan streusel stacked on a platter.
    Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping
  • Avocado toast on a plate topped with avocado, cottage cheese and pecans, with a drizzle of honey.
    Hot Honey and Pecan Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
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