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    Easy Everyday Food

    Need an easy recipe for a busy weeknight or simple family dinner? These are some of our favorite dishes to serve when time is crunched and I want to gather at our family table.

    A simple dinner plate with everyday food photos below.

    Life is busy but family dinner matters.

    If you want to gather your loved ones at the family table and just need an easy recipe to get the meal done quickly, you're in the right place.

    These delicious family recipes have been loved by my husband and kids for the last 20 years.

    From make-ahead freezer meals to easy appliance recipes to utterly delicious comfort foods you'll want to make again and again, all the family dinner ideas you need are right here.

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    • Most Popular Family Recipes
    • Easy Appliance Recipes
    • Freezer Friendly Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Comfort Food
    • Basic Pantry Recipes

    Most Popular Family Recipes

    These easy family dinner recipes are the most popular dishes among Peanut Blossom readers!

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    Easy Appliance Recipes

    Want an easy short cut for dinner? These are some of my favorite kitchen tools to use to get a meal done quickly:

    • Instant Pot Recipes
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    Freezer Friendly Recipes

    Looking to prep ahead a meal for later? I love using my freezer to keep easy dishes I can reheat quickly:

    • Classic Beef Chili
    • Easy Chicken Fried Rice
    • Classic Beef Bolognese Sauce
    • Easy Chicken Bolognese
    • Easy Cherry Pie {With Frozen Cherries}
    • How to Cook Frozen Shrimp
    • How to Thaw Frozen Shrimp
    • Irish Beef Hand Pies

    See more freezer-friendly recipes →

    Healthy Recipes

    Looking for something a little lighter with plenty of fruit and veggies included? Here are some of my favorite healthy family dinner ideas:

    • Mediterranean Shrimp and Rice
    • Seasoned Boiled Shrimp
    • Simple Citrus Salad
    • Oven Baked Salmon
    • Caesar Salad Dressing & 3 Variations
    • One-Pot Taco Skillet
    • Homemade Chicken Soup for Flu Season
    • Juicy Oven Baked Turkey Burgers

    See more healthy-recipes →

    Comfort Food

    Sometimes you just need something so utterly delicious it will bring your family running to the dinner table fast!

    • Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
    • Ham & Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
    • Tomato Bisque Soup
    • Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza
    • Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
    • Quick-Prep Chicken Enchiladas
    • Creamy Pesto Chicken Casserole
    • Make Ahead Mac and Cheese

    See more comfort food recipes →

    Basic Pantry Recipes

    Homemade sauces, marinades, and dressings, easy spice blends, and homemade freezer jams are an easy way to spice up even the most basic of family dinners:

    • Easy Homemade Salsa
    • Cuban Mojo Marinade
    • Dijon Mustard Marinade
    • Sweet Mojito Salsa
    • Asian Lime Vinaigrette
    • Chimichurri Sauce for Grilled Steak
    • Blackberry Freezer Jam {No-Cook, No Corn Syrup!}
    • No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam

    See more pantry recipes →

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    Hi, I'm Tiffany!
    I believe a great family recipe is one that makes everyone at the table happy, not just the kids. I'm the author of two bestselling cookbooks for kids that are chock full of recipes everyone in your family will love. I'm also the hostess of the best online book club for moms.

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