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    Dinner

    Discover the joy of stress-free cooking with these easy dinner recipes and side dishes that cater to a busy lifestyle. Designed for those who crave delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen, these recipes offer a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor.

    From Stovetop Cheeseburgers to Bacon Avocado Pasta, Chicken Nuggets to Salmon Wellington, each recipe is crafted to minimize prep time and maximize flavor. Need a side dish? Try Chili Roasted Carrots or the family-favorite Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts.

    Whether you're a busy professional, a parent juggling life, or simply someone who loves a delicious meal, these recipes are your answer to hassle-free dinners.

    Dinner Recipes

    • Meat Sauce with Hidden Vegetables for Picky Eaters
    • Creamy Spinach Dip Pasta Recipe
    • Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
    • Vegan Mushroom Taco Recipe
    • Chicken Pesto with Pasta Recipe
    • White Bean and Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
    • Slow Cooker Country Style Pork Ribs (and 3 Ways to Serve it)
    • Whole Slow Cooker Chicken
    • Quick Crab Quiche with Swiss Cheese
    • Homemade Frozen Meatballs (Large Batch)
    • Easy Stove Top Barbecue Meatballs (No Grape Jelly)
    • Slow Cooker Chicken & Apples is Fall Comfort Food
    • Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Rounds
    • Easy, 6 Ingredient Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon
    • How to Make Amazing Cheeseburgers on the Stovetop
    • Quick and Easy Bacon Avocado Pasta
    • Slow Cooker Pineapple Pulled Pork Tacos
    • Creamy Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
    • Easy Tomato Rice and Beans on the Stove Top
    • Quick and Easy Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese
    • Sweet and Citrus Soy Garlic Sauce
    • Chili Garlic Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
    • Creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta (Easy Weeknight Meal)
    • Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta with White Wine
    • Quick BBQ Chicken Flatbread on the Grill
    • Cheddar Cheese Sauce with Hidden Veggies
    • Thai-Inspired Slow Cooker Chicken
    • Sheet Pan Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
    • Salmon Wellington for Date Night at Home
    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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