58 Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family

Get ready for oohs and ahhs when you set this vibrant dish down on the table. Beet adds plenty of bright color and earthy flavor to orzo pasta. This recipe makes four servings, but can easily be scaled up.

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The glaze for this flaky salmon brings together miso, mayonnaise, and mirin, a rice wine that’s common in Japanese cooking. Serve it up with fluffy rice for a simple and delicious Sunday dinner.

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This family-style meal (it makes six to eight servings!) can easily be customized with thyme-roasted mushrooms, saucy tomatoes, roasted broccolini and anything else you can think of. The risotto comes together in the Instant Pot, making it easier than a traditional risotto.

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No need to choose between chicken Francese and pasta for Sunday dinner. In this recipe, you get the cheesy, lemony, cozy flavors of both meals, all in one pan.

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We recommend saving this recipe for a chilly Sunday when you just want to cozy up. You’ll need guajillo chilies, ancho chiles, chipotle chilies and pork shoulder.

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This extra-large pasta salad is healthy and easy to toss together. It has plenty of flavor, thanks to the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mint and Peppadew peppers. It serves eight to 10 people, making it perfect for a potluck.

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Even the pickiest eaters will enjoy this simple pasta dinner made with parmesan, pecorino and lemon. Bonus: It takes just 20 minutes to make.

Get the Cheesy Lemon-Pepper Spaghetti recipe.

This savory Japanese dish calls for shredded green cabbage and a salty, spicy sauce drizzled over everything. The whole family will request this week after week.

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Take ribs to the next level with a coating made of blackberry jam, barbecue sauce and a splash of lime juice.

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For a special kid-friendly dinner that’s still sophisticated enough for grown-ups, try these elevated grilled cheese sandwiches. It doesn’t get better than melty brie, sweet jam, sourdough bread and butter.

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If you ask us, these smoky, flavor-packed tostadas are best enjoyed in the backyard with a cold beer and good company. They’re also easier to make then you might think, thanks to the clever use of rotisserie chicken.

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Who says hot dogs can’t be Sunday dinner? When they’re brushed with tangy BBQ sauce and piled high with jalapeño-spiked coleslaw, they become something truly special.

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This versatile one-pot meal brings together creamy white beans, pasta, and vegetables. It’s comfort food at its finest, and easy to whip up with whatever you have on hand.

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