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With thousands of five-star reviews, these are the top recipes on repeat in my home, and in yours too! From a the very best meatloaf recipe and an award-winning chili to the best scalloped potatoes of all time, these dishes are family favorites that never disappoint!
Festive Main Courses
Christmas dinner deserves a show-stopping main event. Whether you make my top-rated glazed ham, a perfect prime rib, or a tried-and-true lasagna recipe, these mains make the whole meal feel special.
Cozy Christmas Sides
No Christmas dinner is complete without the cozy side dishes. From creamy scalloped potatoes to a golden au gratin, these tried-and-true dishes pair perfectly with any holiday main and bring that warm, homemade comfort to the table.
Potatoes Worth Celebrating
Creamy, cozy, and always the first to disappear. These holiday-ready potato recipes range from golden gratins and scalloped potatoes to classic mashed potatoes and pair perfectly with any Christmas main.
Top Rated Christmas Breakfast Recipes
The perfect Christmas breakfast is simple to prep and easy to serve. These make-ahead and hands-off favorites let you enjoy the morning while something delicious bakes, cooks, or simmers.
Featured Favorites
These are the recipes we’re craving right now – perfect to add to your menu this week.
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Air Fryer Favorites
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yummy dinner ideas
The main dish is the star of the show, and these main dish recipes are bound to impress.
reader favorites
Crockpot Mac and Cheese is super rich & bursting with sharp cheesy flavor. Toss all the ingredients together and let them simmer in the crockpot, then dinner is ready!
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings. Juicy chicken breasts cooked to tender perfection in the slow cooker in a rich creamy sauce. Shortcut dumplings make this deliciously comforting meal effortless for a family favorite everyone will agree on.
The Best Banana Cake
This is, hands down, the BEST banana cake I’ve ever had. It’s soft, moist and rich all at the same time! Once cooled this cake is topped with a totally irresistible lemon cream cheese frosting for a perfect dessert your family will love. I love a good banana cake, it just reminds me of being a…
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
This easy banana bread recipe makes a soft, moist loaf with rich banana flavor and simple ingredients. It comes together in one bowl and bakes up tender every time. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, it freezes well and stays fresh for days.
The Best Meatloaf Recipe
This is the BEST meatloaf recipe! With simple ingredients and a zesty topping, the whole family will love this juicy and tender meatloaf.
