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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    12 Easy Dinners That Never Get Old No Matter How Many Times You Make Them

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated June 10, 2026 · Published June 13, 2026 · Leave a Comment

    Finding easy and delicious family dinners can make cooking a breeze. These 18 recipes are simple to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. From comforting casseroles to the best meatballs, these meals will become staples in your home for years to come.

    Turkey Shawarma Meatballs

    Easy Turkey Shawarma Meatballs
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    These easy Middle Eastern meatballs pair well with saffron rice and a zesty hummus sauce. They are a great option for family dinners that everyone will enjoy.

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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These meatballs, made without breadcrumbs or eggs, are quick to prepare and can be cooked on the stove, in the air fryer, or in the oven, resulting in juicy and tasty bites every time.

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    Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple

    Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple.
    Photo credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    Slow cooker ham with pineapple is a delicious and easy dish perfect for any celebration or family dinner. It frees up your oven and uses simple ingredients, making it a go-to meal for busy nights.

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    Taco Pasta

    Taco pasta topped with shredded cheese and cilantro on a grey plate.

    This Taco Pasta is perfect to make for dinner on the busiest of weeknights. With ground beef and store bought taco sauce and garlic herb cream cheese this dish comes together in just 15 minutes. All the flavors of tacos but in pasta form - less mess, and less stress.

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    Orange Ginger Chicken

    Whole orange ginger chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a simple and tasty roast dinner that uses a whole chicken and fresh oranges. The dish blends the sweetness of oranges with a bit of ginger spice and a salty touch from dark soy sauce, making it perfect for any night.

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    Mediterranean Salmon

    Mediterranean Salmon.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    Season salmon with Mediterranean spices for a quick and tasty dinner that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. It pairs well with salads, sandwiches, or roasted garlic potatoes, making it a great choice for a family dinner.

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    Easy Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This taco casseorle is loaded with all the good stuff: well-seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, sour cream and melted cheese on top. It's a great dinner any night of the week, and it comes together in under 30 minutes!

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    Hobo Casserole

    Hobo Casserole.
    Photo credit: Bowl me Over.

    This is an easy and delicious one-pan meal that everyone in your family can enjoy! It has layers of tender beef, potatoes, creamy filling, and cheesy goodness for the perfect weeknight meal.

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    Spanish Chicken Stew

    Spanish chicken stew with rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This chicken stew is easy to whip up using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, brightened with zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary. It's a comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy for years to come.

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Juicy and perfectly cooked, and all ready to serve with your favorite burger toppings. All you need is ground beef, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

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    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon

    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
    Photo credit: always use butter

    Lamb meatballs are a family favorite, packed with fresh lemon and cilantro flavors. They pair well with mashed potatoes or can be enjoyed as a snack, making them perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner.

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    Pork with Mushrooms and Peas

    Pork with Mushrooms and Peas
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    This pork dish with mushrooms and peas is a warm and satisfying one-pot meal that's great for a cozy family dinner. A juicy bone-in pork chop simmers in a tasty white wine mushroom broth, finished with sweet peas and fresh parsley.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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