Sunday family dinners are special because it is usually that one day out of a busy week that you can get the family around the dinner table. And of course you want to make that special dinner, that is absolute comfort food everyone will love. These aren't complicated meals, but they're rich in tradition and love. Lasagna, pot roast and baked ham are always perfect for a big Sunday meal. Let's bring back those special moments by cooking up some of these Sunday dinner classics in our own kitchens and making new memories with our families and friends!
Pork Marbella

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This juicy pork recipe is oven baked with an olive marinade. It is combined with salty olives, capers and leeks for an unforgettable dish.
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Slow Cooker Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches
This tender roast beef is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker with a delicious brown gravy. Serve this on bread for a sandwich or with a side of mashed potatoes.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
To switch from chicken meals, try this delicious and aromatic slow-cooked turkey. It is simple and quick to make, turns out very moist, and looks amazing on a plate - a hands-off idea for the holiday table.
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Easy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs
These juicy chicken thighs are roasted with white wine, garlic and herbs for a delicious dinner that is all cooked in a cast iron skillet.
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Fillet Steak With Mushroom Sauce
Make this Fillet Steak in Mushroom Sauce in under 30 minutes for an easy and delicious healthy dinner any night of the week. Tender and juicy filet mignon are covered in a flavorful mushroom sauce and all made in one skillet for fast cleanup.
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One Pot Chicken and Rice with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
This one-pot recipe is a great weeknight dinner and offers a take on classic chicken rice casserole. Added Brussels sprouts, thyme, wine, and bacon bring flavors, crisp, and aroma filling the whole house.
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Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Cod
This baked cod is filled with a crab and rice mixture, topped with a pat of butter for an elegant dinner recipe that is perfect for a special occasion.
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Dutch Oven Pork Roast
This savory Dutch Oven Pork Roast boasts a fragrant herb Dijon crust, ensuring a meal that's both comforting and flavorful. Nestled alongside sautéed cabbage, tender apples, and a medley of roasted vegetables, it's a perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings or cozy weekend dinners.
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Garlic Rosemary Pork Shoulder
This roasted pork shoulder is cooked until completely tender with potatoes and sweet carrots. This is the perfect Sunday dinner for family gatherings.
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Apple Balsamic Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe
This easy Instant Pot pork tenderloin is made with fresh herbs, apples and apple jam for a delicious dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Short Rib Ragu with Rigatoni
Slow cooked Short Rib Ragu with Rigatoni pasta is the ultimate comfort food pasta dish! A rich and hearty sauce made from tomatoes, fresh herbs, parmesan, and slow braised short ribs, served over your favorite pasta.
Get the recipe: Short Rib Ragu with Rigatoni
Cast Iron Lamb Chops With Rosemary And Balsamic
These Cast Iron Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Balsamic only need a few minutes of cooking time. You'll love the tender, seared lamb chops, and the tangy balsamic sauce.
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Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
If you're craving a rich, cheesy, delicious pasta that is easy to make, this creamy mushroom gnocchi is a perfect treat. Everyone's favorites are at play here: loads of parmesan, mushrooms, white wine, garlic, and spices, paired with soft gnocchi.
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Vegetarian Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna
This is a simple and delicious dish for vegetarians. The Zucchini and eggplants used in preparing this meal are roasted and this caramelizes them into crusty, soft, and juicy. Enjoy with your family and friends.
Get the recipe: Vegetarian Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna
French Onion Chicken Skillet
This French Onion Chicken Skillet is an easy weeknight chicken dinner that’s perfect for busy families. Ready in 40 minutes, this skillet dinner is bound to become a family favorite.
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Crockpot Cube Steak
Crockpot Cube Steak is the ultimate comfort food, offering a fuss-free, flavorful meal where the steak becomes rich and tender, smothered in a delicious gravy. Perfect served over mashed potatoes, white rice, or egg noodles, this easy dish is a family favorite that brings everyone to the table.
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Slow Cooker 40 Clove Garlic Chicken
This chicken recipe has amazing flavor without being overwhelming with garlic. The chicken is perfectly cooked and juicy from slow cooking.
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Crock Pot Roast
Our Best Ever Crock Pot Roast With Gravy is a savory, soulful Sunday dinner with flavor to spare! Prep this slow cooker pot roast recipe in just 5 minutes! Bulky and beefy, each tender mouthful is perfectly seasoned with a slew of herbs and spices for the ultimate family meal.
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Pan Seared Lamb Chops
This recipe for Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Pan Sauce is perfect for a romantic evening or a cozy holiday meal. Simple to prepare, it's sure to impress with its restaurant-quality flavor, all made at home in under an hour.
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Oven Baked Ham With Potatoes And Carrots
This family-pleasing meal couldn't be simpler: oven-baked glazed ham with a bed of roasted root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and beets.
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Lasagna al Forno
Lasagna al forno is a classic Italian dish that makes a flavorful, satisfying meal. Everyone will love how amazing this tastes and you’ll want to make it often.
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Southern Pot Roast
This Southern Pot Roast is the coziest one pot dinner. It is loaded with fresh herbs, garlic, red wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, and whole mushrooms.
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Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken With Pan Sauce
This apple brie stuffed chicken with pan sauce is a delicious family dinner. Serve this with a vegetable side dish or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete dinner.
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Easy Chicken Parmesan
Cheesy, easy, and comforting, this chicken parmesan recipe is a restaurant favorite made easy at home.
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Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken
This Dutch Oven roasted chicken is melt in your mouth tender and so flavorful! This easy and straightforward recipe produces the most juicy and delicious whole chicken. It is great for family dinners, holidays, meal prep and leftovers.
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Instant Pot Pork Roast
This Instant Pot pork roast is so tender and juicy! It is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This recipe is great for holidays, family dinners, meal prep, and leftovers. The potatoes and carrots are soft and tasty. This pork roast is great for the whole family!
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Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Make these Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops for an easy flavorful dinner. Pan fried bone-in pork chops with a raspberry balsamic glaze.
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Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi recipe is fast and easy, using just a handful of ingredients. Succulent jumbo shrimp are sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with white wine and lemon juice, that also makes the best shrimp scampi sauce. Serve shrimp scampi with pasta, over rice or mashed potatoes for a straightforward yet impressive satisfying dinner!
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Dutch Oven Chicken
This Dutch Oven Chicken recipe will change the way you look at roasting a chicken. Using a Dutch oven is an excellent and convenient way to cook a one pot meal with your chicken and roasted vegetables together. This easy recipe has just 15 minutes of prep time, then slow roast the vegetables and juicy chicken to crispy perfection!!
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Braised Short Rib Ragu
This easy, Braised Short Rib Ragu is slow-cooked in a Dutch Oven until falling apart and then tossed with hot pappardelle pasta. This slow braised ragu is the perfect make-ahead, cozy dish to serve friends and family!
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is filled with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers and spices. Made from scratch, it’s one of the best pasta sauce recipes that everyone loves.
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Pork Ragu
Pork ragu is a meaty braised pork shoulder recipe made with San Marzano tomatoes, mushrooms and a savory sauce that’s delicious served over pappardelle, polenta or mashed potatoes. You can make this pork ragu recipe in a Dutch oven, slow cooker or Instant Pot, and it makes enough to feed a crowd.
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Crock Pot Ribs
Tender, flavorful crock pot ribs that practically melt in your mouth? Yes, please! This easy method for slow cooker ribs will definitely have you reaching for seconds.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
This Million dollar spaghetti recipe is the ultimate comfort food pasta bake! Four kinds of cheese, hearty ground beef, spicy sausage, and spaghetti combine to make a dish that’ll leave you feeling like a million bucks.
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Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables
Definitely one to bookmark, this pork roast with vegetables recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for the cooler winter evenings which are most certainly on their way! This meat, potatoes, and veggies all-in-one dish is made with juicy pork loin and aromatic herbs for a perfect result.
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Dutch Oven Eye Round Roast
There is no need to wait for a Holiday or weekend to enjoy this Dutch Oven Eye Round Roast. It is an easy-to-prepare, one-pot meal and is ready in about an hour. Lean, tender beef is thinly sliced and served with roasted carrots and a rich, savory pan gravy.
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