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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
    • Recipes by Protein
    • Easy Appliance Recipes
    • Freezer Friendly Recipes
    • Easy Casserole 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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    Recipes by Protein

    Looking to cook with a protein you have on hand? You can sort my recipes by the main meat required for each dish but please note you can often substitute one for another!

    • Chicken
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    • Meatless Recipes

    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
    • Crockpot Recipes
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread Machine

    Freezer Friendly Recipes

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

    • Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier
    • Crockpot Chicken Tacos
    • Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
    • Cherry Freezer Jam
    • Make-Ahead Apple Slab Pie
    • Romano Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Sauce
    • Pulled Pork in the Oven or Slow Cooker
    • Classic Beef Chili

    See more freezer-friendly recipes →

    Easy Casserole Recipes

    Whether you want to pop a 9 x 13 into the oven for an easy dinner or you want something to bring to a friend, these easy casserole recipes are always a hit:

    • Baked Red Rice with Bacon
    • Baked Cheese Tortellini Skillet
    • Cheesy Cornflake Potatoes {Oven or Crock Pot}
    • Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Crispy Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
    • 20 Easy Breakfast Strata Recipes
    • Creamy Pesto Chicken Casserole
    • Make Ahead Mac and Cheese

    See more casserole 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:

    • 35 Easy Shrimp Recipes for Busy Nights
    • Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
    • 30 Easy Ways to Use Zucchini
    • Pineapple Salsa
    • Chicken Pasta Salad with Grapes
    • Caprese Salad {3 Fun Ways to Serve It}
    • Seasoned Grilled Tilapia
    • Buffalo Chicken Salad

    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!

    • Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
    • Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread
    • Easy Eggs Benedict {20 Simple Variations}
    • Parmesan Cream Sauce
    • Fresh Peach Pizza with Pancetta
    • Cheese Tortelloni with Pesto {3 Ingredients}
    • Classic BLT Sandwich
    • Deviled Egg Salad

    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:

    • White Garlic Pizza Sauce
    • Make-Ahead Lemon Curd
    • Roasted Cherries {Sweet OR Savory!}
    • Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce
    • Peppered Bacon
    • How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Easy Homemade Buffalo Sauce
    • Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    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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