20+ easy dinner recipes for family

Weeknights can get really busy and crazy in our home.  From running kids around to gymnastics, going to school activities and making sure to complete our homestead chores.  We do have 25+ chickens you know.

That is why, when it comes to meal planning, I really am looking for easy dinner recipes for family and the occasionally guest.

I love to cook, especially meals from scratch.  Whether it is with garden fresh produce or preserved meats and fruits.

Don't get me wrong, we buy plenty of items from the local grocery store as well.  But I really do try to make as much from scratch as I can.

That is why I love many of these recipes.  If they aren't already delicious meals from scratch, I can simply substitute what I know will work from my pantry.  No need to head to the store.

Easy Dinner Recipes for Family

Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers from The Life of Jennifer Dawn

Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes from Food Meanderings

Easy Foil Dinner from A Frugal Homestead

Creamy Swedish Meatballs with Noodles from Mighty Mrs.

Pigs in a Blanket from Melanie Cooks

Simple Shepherds Pie from Christina's Cucina

Cheesy Rigatoni Bake from This Ole Mom

Crockpot Chicken Tacos from Everything is Chicken

Easy Stromboli Recipe from Life Sew Savory

Deep Dish Pizza Casserole from My World Simplified 

Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups from Savor and Savvy

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup from A Frugal Homestead

Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Thighs from Recipes From a Pantry

Homemade French Dip Sandwiches from A Frugal Homestead

Baked Honey Chicken from The Forked Spoon

Cheese Taco Shells from Baking Beauty

Vegan Minestrone from Happy Kitchen

Dinner in a Pumpkin from A Frugal Homestead

Easy Chicken Dumplings from Bowl of Delicious

 Instant Pot Chili from Attainable Sustainable

Savory Pork Tacos from A Frugal Homestead

Broccoli Cheese Soup from Turning the Clock Back

Stuffed Pasta Shells from Recipe Pocket

Tomato Basil Soup from Bunny's Warm Oven

Chicken Burrito Bowl from Homemade by Cheryl


What do you think?  Don't these all look amazing and delicious.

And you can easily change ingredients or try a homemade alternative instead of a processed food if that bothers you.

I hope this inspires you to try a new easy dinner recipe for family!