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Family Dinners

Family dinner is important in our house, but it’s no secret that this can be the most challenging meal: we’re often juggling busy schedules, picky palates, and a hundred other demands. Not to mention the difficulty of finding meals that are reasonably healthy yet delicious.

To keep my sanity intact, I count on recipes that are simple and easy-to-follow. We embrace accessible ingredients and mostly whole foods. With these recipes and ideas, even the most novice of home cooks can feel confident and good about creating a delicious, nutrient-rich meal for their loved ones.

I hope this collection of main dishes gives you some inspiration to beat the dinnertime blues! Every single one is tested and approved in my very own home.

Large skillet full of penne alla vodka with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan.

Penne Alla Vodka with Mushrooms & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Chicken pesto meatballs served over rotini with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

Chicken Pesto Meatballs

Low ceramic bowl full of a Jennifer Aniston-style salad made with brown rice, chickpeas, herbs, cucumbers, and shallot.

Jennifer Aniston Salad

Small plate holding two pinto bean tostadas topped with corn and tomato salsa, red cabbage, Cotija, and lime wedges.

Pinto Bean Tostadas with Tomato Corn Salsa

Countertop set with bowl of pesto tortellini and small plates with walnuts, cheese, lemon wedges, and fresh basil leaves.

Creamy Pesto Tortellini

Sliced chicken breast seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning and cooked on the grill.

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

Large cast iron skillet full of baked tortellini with a spoon poised to serve.

Baked Tortellini with Meat Sauce

Low bowl full of honey garlic shrimp served with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.

Honey Garlic Shrimp

Close up of a BLT flatbread pizza slice on a plate with extra greens and red pepper flakes scattered around.

BLT Flatbread Pizza

Close up angled view of a mini pierogie sheet pan dinner with sausage, peppers, and onions.

Mini Pierogies Sheet Pan Dinner

Close up of a bowl full of tortellini pasta salad loaded with peppers, pepperoni, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Italian dressing.

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Small low bowl filled with ground beef and broccoli served over rice with a garnish of toasted sesame seeds.

Ground Beef and Broccoli

Low bowl filled with pasta with bacon, peas, and a light emulsified olive oil-based sauce, topped with Parmesan, fresh basil, and black pepper.

Pasta with Bacon and Peas

Large plate filled with a chicken spinach salad with berries, pecans, and feta.

Berry Pecan Chicken Spinach Salad

Small pasta bowl filled with cheese tortellini cooked with mushrooms, butter, and Parmesan.

Tortellini with Mushrooms, Butter, and Parmesan

White serving plate holding four seared and baked boneless pork chops with a dark, flavorful crust.

Baked Boneless Pork Chops

Small pasta bowl filled with tortellini cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Overhead view of a Mediterranean frittata in a small cast iron skillet.

Mediterranean Frittata

Small pasta bowl filled with salmon pesto pasta with extra grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.

Salmon Pesto Pasta

Shallow bowl with a generous helping of Tuscan style chicken sausage with white beans, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Tuscan Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet

Two ground chicken tacos on a plate topped with avocado, green leaf lettuce, cheese, and tomato.

Easy Ground Chicken Tacos

Wooden spoon about to lift out a serving of vegetarian Shepherd's pie from a deep cast iron skillet.

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Small plate with three slices of pesto flatbread pizza garnished with extra fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes.

Pesto Flatbread

Small plate with a chicken breast cooked in a brown butter sage white sauce served with egg noodles and extra sage leaves.

Brown Butter Sage Skillet Chicken

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