Sunday Dinner Ideas

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Sunday Dinner Ideas – the weekend is for special dinners, taking a little bit more time in the kitchen, and making something together as a family.  Here are 25 of my favorite Sunday dinner recipes.

The weeks just fly by!  Every night you get home from work, get dinner on the table as fast as you can, and then are running all over the place trying to accomplish a million things. Weekends are when you get to relax just a little bit more. You can to come up with dinner ideas that actually take more than 10 minutes to throw together.

Sunday Dinner Ideas - the weekend is for special dinners, taking a little bit more time in the kitchen, and making something together as a family.  Here are 20 of my favorite Sunday dinner recipes. #dinner #dinnerideas #recipes #food #pasta #comfortfood #cooking

 

You can even meal prep some things to get ahead for the week.  Make those Easy Dinner Ideas even faster! But today is all about tasty meals that take just a little bit of extra time. Not a lot, because let’s be honest, I don’t have a lot of patience. But you know, maybe something bakes for 60 minutes, or simmers for 45 minutes. Something you can’t always do on a Tuesday.

But on Sunday, you can let it bake away, while you are folding laundry and getting the living room vacuumed. So scroll down, let me know what you are going to try next weekend!

4.72 from 38 votes

Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops – a super easy boneless pork chops recipe with a creamy mushroom gravy over the top! Easy, comforting and delicious. 
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Quinoa & Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash {Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts}
5 from 1 vote

Quinoa and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash – Sweet acorn squash stuffed with spicy Italian sausage, quinoa, sweet dried cranberries and walnuts. A perfect fall dinner that can be even be made ahead of time!
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a dish of enchiladas topped with tomatoes and avocados
4.75 from 16 votes

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas – this super easy chicken enchilada recipe is loaded with chicken, cheese and topped with a green chile sauce!
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A plate of food on a table, with Cooker and Pork
4.54 from 253 votes

Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Crock Pot Pork Roast – crock pot season is here, and it is time for pure comfort food! Super easy pork roast for any night of the week.
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pan fried shrimp and pork potstickers on a board

Pan Fried Shrimp and Pork Potstickers

Pan Fried Shrimp and Pork Potstickers – Homemade potstickers filled with shrimp and ground pork. Served with an easy and delicious dipping sauce! 
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french onion mac n cheese in a bowl
4 from 1 vote

French Onion Mac N’ Cheese

Creamy mac n’ cheese with caramelized onion, bacon, and topped with croutons.
Pasta Milano - a copycat of a Macaroni Grill favorite
4.50 from 211 votes

Pasta Milano (Copycat Macaroni Grill)

A homemade version of Macaroni Grill’s Pasta Milano. A creamy garlic and sundried tomato sauce, with chicken and mushrooms, over bowtie pasta.
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Beef ragu served with spaghetti in a white bowl.

Beef Ragu

Beef ragu is an authentic Italian meat sauce made from savory ground beef simmered in tomato sauce with veggies and garlic. Serve it over spaghetti for a cozy, Tuscan-style dinner!
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Mushroom and Butternut Squash Risotto - use a pressure cooker to speed things up! Roasted butternut squash and mushrooms make a perfect comforting meal.

Mushroom and Butternut Squash Risotto

Mushroom and Butternut Squash Risotto – use a pressure cooker to speed things up! Roasted butternut squash and mushrooms make a perfect comforting meal.
close up scooping sausage casserole out of baking dish

Italian Sausage Casserole

Italian Sausage Casserole is a hearty and comforting dinner you can make in just minutes. The gooey melty cheese on top just takes it to a whole new level!
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close up calzones cut in half on a plate
4.50 from 53 votes

Calzones

Homemade Calzones – Sausage and pepperoni mixed in a creamy cheese mixture and baked in a delicious and fluffy dough.  Absolutely delicious and everyone is going to go crazy for them!  
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A serving of pasta alfredo on a white plate next to a fork, with a wedge of parmesan in the background.
5 from 6 votes

Homemade Alfredo

This is the best homemade Alfredo sauce! It's rich and creamy and packed with garlicky parmesan flavors. Make it in one pan, and add your favorite pasta!
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cropped close up chicken noodle soup
5 from 7 votes

Chicken Noodle Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Noodle Soup that you can make in no time and is perfect for a chilly night.
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A serving of chicken alfredo lasagna on a plate.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Creamy, cheesy chicken alfredo lasagna combines homemade alfredo sauce with juicy chicken and spinach, layered with ricotta and tender lasagna noodles.
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A buffalo chicken sandwich on a plate, topped with coleslaw and blue cheese, with onion rings in the background
5 from 1 vote

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

This slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwich is tangy, spicy, and incredibly tender. It's topped with a refreshing coleslaw, and so easy to make.
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Mexican shredded beef in a square bowl garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.
5 from 4 votes

Mexican Shredded Beef

Juicy Instant Pot Mexican shredded beef is easy to make from tender chuck roast cooked in a flavorful sauce. Perfect in tacos, enchiladas, or served over rice. Crock Pot directions included!
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A lasagna roll up served on a plate with green salad on the side.

Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna roll ups are a fun and easy spin on classic lasagna! This cheesy, meaty lasagna roll ups recipe is great for meal prep and freezer-friendly. Customize the fillings any way you'd like!
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close up homemade ravoili on a plate with white sauce
5 from 3 votes

Homemade Ravioli

This Homemade is easier than you might think and more delicious than anything you can buy at the store. So get ready to tuck into some tender pasta, savory filling, and a velvety roasted garlic cream sauce.
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close up spooning mac and cheese from baking dish
5 from 1 vote

Jalapeno Popper Mac n’ Cheese

Jalapeno Bacon Mac N' Cheese -comfort food at its best. Spice up a classic crowd-pleaser with hot peppers and bacon. You’ll be thinking about grabbing seconds before you’ve even finished your plat
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close up scooping alfredo stuffed shells out of baking dish
4.72 from 7 votes

Chicken Stuffed Shells

Chicken Stuffed Shells – a delicious dinner of pasta shells stuffed with chicken, cheese, spinach and then covered in a creamy alfredo sauce and topped with even more cheese!
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baby back ribs close up
4.75 from 8 votes

Oven Baked Ribs

Oven Baked Ribs – super tender, fall off the bone ribs that are cooked low and slow in the oven. A super easy fool-proof method that anyone can master!
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cropped image of beef chili topped with cheese and sour cream
5 from 2 votes

Texas Chili Recipe

Texas Chili Recipe – A classic bean free chili that is loaded with flavor! A little smoky, a hint of spice, and tender chunks of beef. Hearty comfort food everyone will love!
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close up beef short rib on a plate
4.67 from 3 votes

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs – Beef short ribs that are cooked in a red wine sauce. They are fall apart tender, so full of flavor and delicious!
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A bowl of beef and noodle soup with bread
4.40 from 189 votes

Beef and Noodles Soup

Beef and Noodles Soup – use the crock pot to make this super easy soup recipe. Tender beef, noodles, and a delicious broth make for a comforting soup.
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close up taking a pork chops out of the pan
5 from 1 vote

French Onion Pork Chops

French Onion Pork Chops – thick pork chops smothered in a sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese. A weeknight meal dream come true!
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