54 Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Love

54 Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Love

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54 Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Love2/53 One-Skillet Lasagna 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. And with classic flavors and cheesy layers, it’s definitely kid-friendly. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 478 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 3/53 Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

My chicken bundles are simple, clean and comforting

Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chicken bundles are simple, clean and comforting. Serve them with wild rice and green beans for one of our favorite meals. —Jim Knepper, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken roll-up with 2 tablespoons sauce: 253 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 4/53 Shrimp in Cream Sauce 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts

My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish

for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles. Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 240 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 216mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. 5/53 Best Salisbury Steak 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Finding the best Salisbury steak

recipe is hard!

recipe is hard! I remember enjoying it often when I was growing up, but when I decided to add it to my recipe collection, I wasn’t able to find it in my modern cookbooks. I came up with these ingredients on my own and experimented until it tasted like the dish I remembered. —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 581 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 1960mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein. 6/53 Spiced Salmon 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious, moist fish is very quick and easy to prepare. It gets a little sweetness from brown sugar, but overall the seasonings are mild and give this dish broad appeal. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy healthy salmon.—Donna Reynolds, Innisfail, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked salmon: 256 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 7/53 Baked Mac and Cheese 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor. —Shelby Thompson, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 688 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 8/53 Mushroom Pork Chops 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Chops & Mushrooms Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago, and I have used it ever since. My family loves the sweetness with a little kick.—Hilary Rigo, Wickenburg, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/3 cup mushrooms: 299 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 9/53 Chicken Creole 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

It’s especially good served over rice

Recipe Creator: I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time. It’s especially good served over rice. —Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 10/53 Shrimp with Warm German-Style Coleslaw 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp with Warm German-Style Coleslaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We love anything that is tangy or has bacon

We love anything that is tangy or has bacon. With fennel and tarragon, this is a super savory dish. I use the medley from Minute Rice if I don’t have time to make my own. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 11/53 Portobello Fajitas Test Kitchen Approved Portobello Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I serve portobello fajitas family-style so guests can build their

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

own. Just pass the tortillas and garnishes like salsa, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. —Carolyn Butterfield, Lake Stevens, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita (calculated without optional toppings): 282 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 664mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 12/53 Quick Coq au Vin 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love being able to fix a fancy gourmet dish in such a short amount of time and still have it

turn out so delicious

turn out so delicious. To reduce fat, use chicken tenderloin pieces or skinless chicken breasts. This recipe is really fabulous served with rice. —Judy VanCoetsem, Cortland, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 255 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/53 Cowboy Stew 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cowboy Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 11 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made up this dish back in the early 1970s

when I was down to very little food in the house

when I was down to very little food in the house. Since it’s combination of barbecue sauce, hamburger, hot dogs and beans, this one-skillet meal makes both children and adults happy. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 469 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1256mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 28g protein. 14/53 Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple

My husband and I make this recipe to celebrate our anniversary each year!

steak gets a big flavor boost from two of my favorites: mustard and blue cheese. My husband and I make this recipe to celebrate our anniversary each year! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 547 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1088mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 15/53 Dijon-Crusted Fish 83 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dijon, Parmesan and a hint of horseradish give this toasty fish

lots of flavor

lots of flavor. The preparation is so easy, it takes just 5 to 7 minutes to get 4 servings ready for the oven. —Scott Schmidtke, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 214 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/53 Baked Orange Chicken 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This baked orange chicken is a quick and elegant

It can easily be doubled or tripled for company

recipe. It can easily be doubled or tripled for company. I like to serve mine with a baked potato. —Pamela Siple, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 189 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 17/53 Sweet Onion & Sausage Spaghetti 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet onion seasons turkey, adding rich flavor to this wholesome pasta dish. I toss it together with light cream, basil and tomatoes for a

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Shrimp in Cream Sauce 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd?

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Zippy Breaded Pork Chops 61 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zippy Breaded Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need a perky update for pork chops?

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Hawaiian Pork Chops 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a great last-minute meal when friends drop in?

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  • These dinner ideas are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying special occasions.

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