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Easy Family Dinner Recipes and Ideas

Need Some Family Dinner Ideas that are easy or healthy, or perfect for weeknight dinners? I can help plan your menu!

I have over 190 recipes, and some of them are bound to be perfect for your family! Some are super easy, some are healthy, and some are a bit more complex (perfect for Sunday dinner!?), but the common thread is that they are all full of flavor and totally doable.

These are the recipes I cook for my family day in and day out, and many more people than just me have made them with excellent results!

Take a look at some of the categories here or keep reading to learn more about the recipes!

  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Seafood
  • Pork
  • Sandwiches
  • Side Dishes
  • Soups and Stews
  • Pasta
  • Turkey
  • Grilling
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker

One Pan Meals  I have one-pan meals like these Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas that make dinnertime clean up a breeze, and my Barbecue Chicken that is THE MOST popular recipe on the site, to date. It's been pinned over 500k times!

Beef If you have beef on hand, head over to the Beef Dinner Ideas page for recipes like my Classic Meatloaf Recipe, Instant Pot Beef Brisket, or my Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry that everyone loves.

Pasta  How about some of our Best Pasta Recipes? This cheese-stuffed Lumaconi Pasta or my Thick Spaghetti Sauce is always a huge hit!

Sandwiches and Soups Or if you're feeling like a simple sandwich or soup, I've got lots of recipes for those too!

This Instant Pot Olive Garden Soup is much easier than you might think to make, and my Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup comes together super quickly with the help of the Instant Pot.

For simple sandwich recipes, you can't get much better than a big bun filled with some of the best Sloppy Joe Sauce you'll ever try, or my One Pan BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with tender shredded chicken cooked in a skillet with barbeque sauce.

Instant Pot Recipes  I also have a good number of Instant Pot Recipes because I love how quickly and easily the pressure cooker allows me to make meals like they've been simmering for hours. It's the ultimate kitchen fake-out, and I love it!

These Instant Pot St Louis Ribs are made in the Instant Pot, and they fall off the bone when done cooking. So tender and perfect after broiling them in the oven to give the sauce a little char.

Whatever you decide to make your family for dinner, I hope you're able to find a recipe that will bring joy to the table and the faces of your family! Continue scrolling to see all the recipes I have here.