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15 Simple Meals My Family Begs Me to Make Every Weekend

I want to add a new favorite recipe to your go-to meals. These meals are family favorites and aren’t very hard to make. Step out of your comfort zone and wow your family with these cool, savory, fun family faves!

Do you have a favorite go-to meal? Share it in the comments so we can all get some inspiration for mealtime.

Crispy Chicken Tacos

Crispy Chicken Tacos
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This Crispy Chicken Tacos recipe features the most delicious combination of juicy garlic and lemongrass marinated chicken, crunchy tortilla chips, and soft corn tortilla shells. This taco dish has the crispy and crunchy texture filling within a soft taco! You get the best of both worlds!

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Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

JERK CHICKEN SHEET PAN NACHOS
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Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken Nachos baked on a sheet pan and loaded with shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, and all your favorite toppings. This family favorite is an easy dinner recipe and a must for game day or any party.

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
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These wings are a perfect harmony of crispy perfection and a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze that will make your mouth water. I Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just treating yourself, these wings are a flavorful delight that promises to redefine your love for chicken wings. Say goodbye to boring snacks and hello to a burst of teriyaki-infused joy in every bite!

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Chicken and peaches stir fry

Chicken and peaches
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Chicken and peaches stir fry is a simple, easy, and healthy dinner recipe made in 30 minutes and bursting with sweet and savory flavors!

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Easy Hummus Tortilla Wrap

Easy Hummus Tortilla Wrap
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Need a no-cook lunch or quick dinner for the week? Try these hummus tortilla wraps! They take just 10 minutes to make, require no cooking, and travel well! Sandwiches are the old standby for a quick and easy lunch. Why not jazz it up with something a bit different like this hummus avocado wrap? 

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Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs
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This delectable recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in a delightful blend of zesty lemon and fragrant rosemary, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, these succulent chicken thighs are a surefire way to impress your guests and satisfy your culinary cravings.

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Mortadella, Burrata and Pesto Focaccia Sandwich

Mortadella, Burrata and Pesto Focaccia Sandwich
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This is an amazing sandwich with some of the best traditional Italian ingredients: mortadella, burrata, pesto, balsamic vinegar, arugula and focaccia.

You can make it with store-bought focaccia and pesto, or you can make it yourself. Here’s a delicious onion focaccia recipe and a basil pesto recipe by Chef’s Pencil founder, Chef Paul Hegeman.

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Mouthwatering Meatless Chili Sin Carne (vegan)

Mouthwatering Meatless Chili Sin Carne (vegan)
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You may think of this as a vegan chili con carne, but to be more accurate it’s actually a chili sin carne recipe (or meatless chili) as ‘sin carne’ means without meat.

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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
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Biscuit and Gravy Casserole is a comfort food classic turned into an easy casserole! With a fluffy biscuit dough base, a hearty sausage filling, and a creamy gravy on top, this recipe is sure to become the star of the breakfast table. 

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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
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This Chicken Skewers recipe features the most delicious smoky grilled chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce for the best chicken skewers you’ve ever had! It’s big on flavor yet super easy to throw together! 

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Air Fryer Chilli Con Carne

Air Fryer Chilli Con Carne
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Delicious air fryer chilli con carne. An easy comforting meal to cook in the air fryer, requires no extra oil and is perfect for busy weeknights.  

You can also use the concept in a lot of different mince air fryer recipes and shows you that the air fryer is not just for snacks.

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Meatloaf Muffins “Old Fashioned” Mini Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf Muffins “Old Fashioned” Mini Meatloaf with side dish
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These delicious little Meatloaf Muffins capture all that homestyle, old-fashioned meatloaf flavor your family loves, in a quick-baking mini! Prep them ahead for a super-fast, comforting dinner on busy nights!

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Sausage, Peppers, & Onions Pierogi Casserole

Sausage, Peppers, & Onions Pierogi Casserole
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Comfort food is the order of the day, as the beginning of spring feels more like a continuation of winter. Simple & unpretentious, this Sausage, Peppers, & Onions Pierogi Casserole is just a dish full of cheesy comfort food goodness.

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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
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Are you looking for a quick and flavorful dinner recipe? Look no further than Instant Pot Chicken Adobo! This classic Filipino dish is simple to make, packed with bold flavors, and beloved by many.

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