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Sunday nights are typically spent with family around the table. Make something special with this collection of delicious Sunday dinner ideas!

Collage of Sunday dinner ideas.

We Love Family Time

In my family, Sunday is a day of rest from the regular tasks of the week. Along with worship, we like to be together and carve out family time which almost always includes a special dinner. I have gathered some fabulous Sunday dinner ideas to help you do just that!

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Best Sunday Dinner Ideas

Look no further for comforting food to share with friends and family! From tender pot roast to noodles in a creamy sauce, these recipes are the flavor of home and some of our best-loved!

Round out your meal with some appetizers, side dishes, drinks, and desserts.

1 Crock Pot Pot Roast

Crock Pot Pot Roast
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes

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This melt-in-your-mouth crock pot pot roast is tender and flavorful. It takes just 5 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic.
4.99 from 120 votes
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2 Easy Lasagna Recipe

Easy Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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Our family's favorite lasagna recipe – not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
4.88 from 89 votes
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3 Crock Pot Pork Roast

Crock Pot Pork Roast
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

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This ultra-tender, "fall off the bone" crock pot pork roast only takes a handful of ingredients to make, including the complimentary gravy.
5 from 17 votes
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4 Chicken Penne Pasta

Chicken Penne Pasta
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes, this classic chicken penne pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
5 from 18 votes
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5 Roast Chicken Recipe

Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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This simple and delicious roast chicken recipe tastes like you spent all day cooking it, but only needs 10 minutes of prep!
5 from 15 votes
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6 Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
5 from 21 votes
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7 Crockpot Ham Recipe

Crockpot Ham Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

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Crockpot ham has a quick prep and requires minimal effort. Covered with a brown sugar glaze, it's our favorite way to make a holiday ham!
5 from 41 votes
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8 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these parmesan crusted pork chops are simple, delicious, and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
4.99 from 594 votes
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9 Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

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This easy chicken pot pie recipe is the definition of comfort food! It's warm, rich with flavor, and has the best flaky crust.
5 from 38 votes
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10 Easy Meatloaf

Easy Meatloaf
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

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This easy homemade meatloaf recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned—just like the classic comfort food you grew up with!
5 from 31 votes
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Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas

Keep it easy with a one-pot meal or simple ingredients! Recipes like Easy Baked Salmon topped with fresh herbs or Easy Baked Ziti topped with cheese are not only tasty, but effortless!

Add a simple side of vegetables like our Roasted Carrots or Sauteed Green Beans and you’re good to go!

11 Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Easy baked ziti recipe is a meaty baked pasta smothered in a cream cheese tomato sauce. It's ready in 30 minutes and feeds a crowd!
5 from 14 votes
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12 Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
5 from 6 votes
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13 Baked Salmon Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
5 from 17 votes
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14 Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep and makes a great freezer meal!
4.99 from 1081 votes
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15 Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!
4.99 from 663 votes
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16 Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe

Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Simply sweet and savory teriyaki pork chops make the perfect dinner recipe and are ready in only 20 minutes!!
5 from 17 votes
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17 Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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Easy Swedish meatballs made from both pork and beef are smothered in a creamy gravy. It's the perfect dish for holiday entertaining!
5 from 21 votes
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18 Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This delicious beef and broccoli recipe is better than takeout! This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for your next dinner.
4.89 from 17 votes
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19 Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Even my pickiest eaters love this easy chicken pasta, which is why it’s a go-to weeknight dinner in our family! With pasta, chicken, seasonings, and cream sauce full of cheese, you definitely can’t go wrong!
4.96 from 21 votes
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20 Chicken Divan Recipe

Chicken Divan Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Easy Chicken Divan is loaded with chunks of tender chicken and broccoli and smothered in a cream sauce. It is perfect to freeze for later!
4.94 from 33 votes
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21 Stuffed Shells Recipe

Stuffed Shells Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Stuffed Shells is simple, cheesy and bakes in only 30 minutes. It's a perfect busy weeknight meal the entire family will love!
4.86 from 7 votes
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22 Beef Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Quick and simple beef enchiladas are a family favorite dinner. This Mexican dish is delicious and on the table in only 30 minutes!
4.93 from 79 votes
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23 Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes

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Grilled Huli Huli chicken is juicy, smoky, and glazed with a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style marinade! Serve it alone or on rice or noodles.
5 from 75 votes
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24 Italian Sausage Pasta

Italian Sausage Pasta
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Easy cheesy Italian sausage pasta is creamy, delicious, and perfectly spiced. It's a family favorite ready in only 20 minutes!
4.99 from 254 votes
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25 Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy cheesy skillet lasagna is a one-pot wonder that's on the table in only 30 minutes for a quick comfort food any night of the week!
5 from 20 votes
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26 Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quickly whip up this healthy baked bbq chicken in under 30 minutes. With a homemade bbq sauce, the flavor is fantastic!
4.74 from 15 votes
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27 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with spicy flavors. It's a delicious Tex-Mex layered casserole!
5 from 16 votes
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Healthy Sunday Dinners

Keep it light and healthy with any of these family favorites. They may be on the lighter side, but they are still hearty and packed with flavor!

28 Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
5 from 16 votes
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29 Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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This Baked Pesto Chicken takes just minutes to prep, is simple, tasty, and the perfect meal to add to your dinner rotation.
5 from 19 votes
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30 Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a skinny version, which makes it even better!
Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a healthy version, which makes it even better!
5 from 18 votes
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31 Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Italian Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Italian Pork Chops require just a few ingredients and are baked in the oven with loads of veggies. Have it ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!
5 from 25 votes
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32 Zucchini Boats Recipe

Zucchini Boats Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
4.97 from 52 votes
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33 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
This "Skinny" healthy Chicken Parmesan has all the tasty goodness of the classic meal, without the extra calories!
5 from 19 votes
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34 Steak Bites Recipe

Steak Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes

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Succulent steak bites are juicy, tender, and cook up in minutes! Serve them as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
5 from 3 votes
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35 Chicken Drumsticks in Oven

Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
Total Time: 55 minutes

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These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
4.87 from 45 votes
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36 Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

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Easy eggplant parmesan is hearty, cheesy, and delicious. This meatless dish is sure to make the dinner-time rotation.
5 from 21 votes
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37 Carne Asada Recipe

Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

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Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
5 from 11 votes
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38 Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
5 from 1 vote
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39 Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Nothing like a warm bowl of tortilla soup on a chilly winter day! This lighter version of chicken tortilla soup is healthy, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients.
4.99 from 54 votes
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40 Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Dinner. This takes less than 30 minutes to bake, is full of flavor, and will please the whole family! 
5 from 1 vote
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41 Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe

Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

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Roasted Lemon Chicken with Veggies including green beans and red potatoes. One of the easiest and yummiest dinner recipes!
4.72 from 53 votes
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42 Baked Ranch Chicken

Baked Ranch Chicken
Total Time: 45 minutes
Our flavorful baked ranch chicken preps in 5 minutes for an easy, healthier take on crispy chicken. It's a kid-approved favorite!
4.91 from 40 votes
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More Sunday Dinner Recipes

For even more options, try our Breaded Pork Chops with rice or ground beef Spaghetti with a side salad. Every Sunday dinner is sure to be a culinary adventure with so many delicious recipes to choose from.

43 Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Extra crispy buttermilk fried chicken is flavorful and delicious, perfect for picnics or any time you want something finger-licking good!
5 from 10 votes
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44 Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Learn how to make shepherd's pie, a delicious comfort food with a rich beefy base, hearty veggies, and a thick, buttery potato topping.
4.85 from 19 votes
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45 Breaded Pork Chops

Breaded Pork Chops
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
5 from 7 votes
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46 How to Make Baby Back Ribs

How to Make Baby Back Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

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Learn how to cook baby back ribs! Slathered in both a dry rub and sauce for a flavor explosion, they are tender and utterly delicious.
5 from 20 votes
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47 Kid-Friendly Spaghetti

Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Total Time: 50 minutes

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Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
5 from 365 votes
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48 Crock Pot Brisket Recipe

Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

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Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
5 from 304 votes
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49 Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

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This rich and chunky beef stew recipe is layered with flavor and packed with vegetables for a hearty bowlful!
5 from 1 vote
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50 Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This chicken and dumpling casserole is comfort food made easy. Canned biscuits and cream of chicken soup help speed up this hearty casserole.
4.84 from 31 votes
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51 Steak and Potatoes Recipe

Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Steak and Potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
5 from 8 votes
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52 Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe

Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

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Tender + delicious country style pork ribs are finger-licking good! They are perfect for a BBQ, or any night of the week.
5 from 16 votes
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53 Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
This creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It's flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
5 from 13 votes
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54 Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe

Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Creamy Buttery Baked Chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
5 from 50 votes
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55 Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

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Our Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe tastes just like the restaurant version. With quick prep and sweet and savory flavor, it's a favorite copycat!
5 from 25 votes
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56 Chicken Scallopini Recipe

Chicken Scallopini Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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This Chicken Scallopini is a delicious dish of crusted chicken over lemon butter pasta. The combo is irresistible and beyond delicious!
4.87 from 23 votes
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57 Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes

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Tender pulled pork carnitas tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
5 from 9 votes

58 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
5 from 18 votes
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Hosting Sunday Dinner

  • Time. Sundays usually allow time for more involved recipes, however, you can still choose to make quick and easy meals that are just as delicious. Many recipes (like slow cooker meals) can be prepped the day before to get a jump start on cooking the next day.
  • Formal vs. casual. Make serving the meal as formal or as casual as you wish. I had one grandma who would set the adult table with a white tablecloth and her china and serve dinner family style. My other grandma was more casual. The food was served buffet style using paper plates and we sat anywhere that was open.   
  • Get everyone involved. In my family, the one who hosts provides the main dish, while everyone else brings a side dish.  
  • After-dinner activities. Chatting is my preferred activity, but it’s nice to have other activities available. Outdoor activities like bocce ball and croquet are fun. You can also have board games and coloring books inside.
  • Clean up. If hosting Sunday dinner for the same family and friends is a regular occurrence, consider implementing a clean-up plan. At my mom’s house, the sisters make the food, and our spouses clean up. Win-Win.
  • Timeframe. Since most adults and children need to be up early for work and school, it’s acceptable to give guests a start and end time.

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11 Comments

  1. Jade says:

    Meal Planning became much easier with this list. My favorite is the Lemon Pepper Chicken and Beef Enchiladas.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      So happy to hear that!

  2. Natasha says:

    I love these Sunday dinner recipes. I have tried the easy beef stroganoff and pot roast recipe and both were successful and they were a huge hit with my family. Thank you so much for sharing!

  3. Andie says:

    This is such a great spot for all the dinner recipes I could ever need! I have got my next who-knows-how many Sunday dinners on lock ALL IN ONE SPOT!! Thank you for this!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome!!

  4. Sue says:

    I think I like the hosting tips as much as I like the recipes. Ive already implemented both!

  5. Laura Reese says:

    This post has the most fantastic recipes! We loved the pot roast.

  6. Agnes says:

    Pot roast or roasted chicken always feel so very Sunday dinner to me! However, I don’t think I could go wrong with anything on this list!

  7. jess says:

    this is the best post to help me think of different recipes to try so that im not always eating the same thing every week!

  8. Joy says:

    Sunday dinner is the one meal that I go the extra mile & make all the sides, appetizers, dessert, the whole shabang! We have made many of these recipes. They are always a hit with the whole family!

  9. Olivia says:

    I love all the ideas on your site! It makes meal planning so much easier. Thank you for making it so enjoyable.