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Weeknight Holiday Dinners

Patricia S York, Assistant Food Editor at Southern Living
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One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner
We spend a lot of time focusing on our holiday meals. We want the perfect main dish, such as juicy hams and succulent roast beefs. Spectacular side dish recipes are always a hit and promise to become family favorites. Most importantly, we strive to create show-stopping desserts, those delectable treats that our guests will be talking about for months to come. But the holiday event is just one weekend out of the month, so what do we cook on those busy nights leading up to the big event? Weeknights get pretty hectic during the Christmas season. With office parties, after-school events, and shopping to be done, everyone is hungry but there seems to be little time to put a satisfying meal on the table. Avoid the lines at the restaurants and choose one of these top-rated recipes. We have pulled together a selection of our best casseroles, sheet pan suppers, and one-pot meals to help you fix a quick and easy supper for your family. Budget items, such as ground beef and chicken thighs, are easy on the pocketbook and can also be cooked in so many different ways and flavor profiles. Pasta is always a family favorite, whether covered in a tomato or cheese sauce. For more weeknight meal options, check out these delicious soups and stews.
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One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce

One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce

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Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy

Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
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Recipe: Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy

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Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves

Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves
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Recipe: Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves

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Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs
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Recipe: Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

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Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
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Recipe: Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

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Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken

Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken
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Recipe: Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken

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Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry
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Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry

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Curried Chicken Chowder

Curried Chicken Chowder
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Recipe: Curried Chicken Chowder

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Potato Crusted Pizza

Potato Crusted Pizza
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Recipe: Potato Crusted Pizza

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
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Recipe: Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

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Greek Baked Ziti

Greek Baked Ziti
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Recipe: Greek Baked Ziti

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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges
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Recipe: Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

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Bulgogi Flank Steak

Bulgogi Flank Steak
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Recipe: Bulgogi Flank Steak

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Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa

Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
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Recipe: Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa

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Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice

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Recipe: Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice

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Jambalaya

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Recipe: Jambalaya

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts
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Recipe: Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

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Quick Beef Chili

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Recipe: Quick Beef Chili

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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Collard Green Carbonara

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Recipe: Collard Green Carbonara

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Spice-Rubbed Pork with Roasted Butternut Salad

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Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Pork with Roasted Butternut Salad

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Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
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Recipe: Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

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Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions

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Recipe: Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions

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King Ranch Breakfast Strata

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Recipe: King Ranch Breakfast Strata

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Cast Iron Chicken Piccata

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Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Piccata

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Pizza Casserole Delux

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Recipe: Pizza Casserole Delux

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One-Pot Shrimp and Grits

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Recipe: One-Pot Shrimp and Grits

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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

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Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos
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Recipe: Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

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    1 of 29 One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
    2 of 29 Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
    3 of 29 Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves
    4 of 29 Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs
    5 of 29 Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
    6 of 29 Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken
    7 of 29 Chicken Stir-Fry
    8 of 29 Curried Chicken Chowder
    9 of 29 Potato Crusted Pizza
    10 of 29 Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
    11 of 29 Greek Baked Ziti
    12 of 29 Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges
    13 of 29 Bulgogi Flank Steak
    14 of 29 Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
    15 of 29 Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice
    16 of 29 Jambalaya
    17 of 29 Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts
    18 of 29 Quick Beef Chili
    19 of 29 Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
    20 of 29 Collard Green Carbonara
    21 of 29 Spice-Rubbed Pork with Roasted Butternut Salad
    22 of 29 Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
    23 of 29 Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions
    24 of 29 King Ranch Breakfast Strata
    25 of 29 Cast Iron Chicken Piccata
    26 of 29 Pizza Casserole Delux
    27 of 29 One-Pot Shrimp and Grits
    28 of 29 Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
    29 of 29 Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

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