Family Dinner

Even my kids are into it.

It's the greatest thing about eating out with kids since crayons and paper menus.

I only have one note!

A match made in heaven.

They make weeknights so much easier.

Pot roast is one of those classic cold-weather dishes that never goes out of style, like beef stew or chicken noodle soup. Even though it’s a cold weather mainstay, pot roast can also get a bad rap, with a reputation for being bland, boring, and consisting of dried-out beef with overcooked vegetables. I happen to disagree. A good pot roast can truly be great with a balance of slow-cooked flavor, melt-in-your-mouth tender beef, and perfectly cooked vegetables.

Any one of these would be worth a spot in your freezer.

If you see one, don't hesitate.

And it won't break the bank.

One bite, and you’ll be surprised that this meal didn’t take an entire evening to make. 

Two really stood out as clear winners!

It's the perfect dinner staple.

Plus 21 more marinades you’ll want to add to your roster.

It’s so creamy!

Perfect for those busy weeknights.

Kid-friendly, parent-appreciated.

It results in a week of colorful and produce-packed family-friendly meals.

That crust!

It’s a sauce! It’s a dip! It’s a dressing!

The possibilities are endless.

It’s full of bright, tomato flavor.

Because adjusting to the back-to-school routine can be tough.

The secret ingredient is the best $5 you’ll spend all week.

Added bonus: clean up time is cut in half.

Most of them only call for one pot, one bowl, or one baking sheet.

For the pickiest eaters.

The lemony sauce is perfect.

There are only a handful of recipes I keep in constant rotation. I’ve told you about Tara O’Brady’s basic, great chocolate chips cookies and Smitten Kitchen’s cannellini aglio e olio, but I’ve selfishly been keeping Ina Garten’s summer garden pasta a secret.At first glance, Ina’s dish looks like any other tomato pasta made with basil and olive oil. But once you get started, you’ll quickly learn why it’s special.

I always have all the ingredients on hand.

Chicken salad is the cool MVP of all kinds of family meals.

This is the only way to do it all summer.

These are perfect for lazy nights.

Just some of the iconic and unsung dishes we've loved over the years.

One pan, way fewer dishes.

It’s the perfect easy, fun dinner for a Friday night family movie night.

A dozen recipes to keep everyone well-fed and happy.

A little bit of Lawry’s will always do the trick.

The sauce is so good, you’ll want to spoon it on everything.

Every bite is delicious.

On our sister site, The Kitchn, the most popular recipe of 2024 by far was Kelli Foster’s classic lasagna. (Kelli is The Kitchn’s official Dinner Therapist and the person behind some of our most beloved recipes like Tuscan Chicken and our Best-Ever French Toast.)  I’m not usually a lasagna girl (I wasn’t even when everyone else was in 2020!). They take forever, and I’m never that impressed. Baked ziti? So much easier, just as good.

How to make chicken breast better than ever.

With five kids and multiple sports activities, sometime you need the dinner help.

It’s all about the creamy spinach sauce.

My family’s most well-loved, whole-table-pleasing dinners — and all under $20 a meal.

Inspired by Chipotle's honey chicken (my son's favorite).

So delicious!

Try and find something it's not good on.

Canned corn to the rescue.