When it comes to weeknight dinners and Sunday suppers, our recipes must check a few boxes. For starters, they must be delicious (obviously), but the easier and quicker to prep, the better. We also want recipes that the whole family will enjoy, from the little ones to our grandparents. Suppertime is a great time to come together, and these top ten recipes are ones our readers can count on time and again.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Meet the casserole that will win rave reviews on pasta night. This recipe stars spaghetti and brings together four types of cheeses (including ricotta) for an extra hearty, creamy, and smooth supper.
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Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Readers (and editors) love this recipe so much because it just requires five ingredients and a slow-cooker for a satisfying supper that’s extra flavorful.
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It’s true, our readers love pasta night, and this recipe does not disappoint. This fresh and flavorful bolognese sauce comes together in under an hour and is homemade perfection.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Another five-star recipe comes together thanks to the slow-cooker. All you need for this family-favorite recipe are a few pantry staples and a pound of ground beef. Set it, forget it, and dig in come suppertime.
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Want to wow your dinner guests? Serve this creamy chicken casserole. Bonus: It just takes 30 minutes of hands-on time. Layers of corn tortillas and rich and creamy soup come together with chicken and a few favorite cheeses.
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Sandwiches for dinner? Prepare for everyone to ask for seconds. Thanks to the trusty slow-cooker, these juicy, extra tangy pulled pork sandwiches can delight the family for dinnertime.
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Some readers have told us they’ve been making this recipe for decades. Yes, it’s that good. One reader says: “Delicious! Didn’t make any changes. Putting this in our recipe rotation!!” The best part? You need less than 30 minutes of hands-on time to pull this together.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chicken and pasta make the best dinnertime duo, and this recipe is so reliable many readers make it every single week. All you need is 30 minutes to bring this creamy, flavorful dish to the table.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
It’s about time pork chops get the attention they deserve. This one-pan dinner makes a brilliantly creamy mushroom sauce that gives these pork chops the perfect flavor. We love serving with rice or potatoes.
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A warm and hearty dinner in a flash? Coming right up. Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.

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