Weeknight Holiday Dinners
Patricia S York, Assistant Food Editor at Southern Living
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.
One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner
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Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
Credit: Hector Sanchez
Recipe: Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
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Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves
Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves
Credit: Melina Hammer
Recipe: Pepper Relish Mini Meatloaves
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Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs
Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner
Recipe: Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs
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Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
Credit: Alison Miksch
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Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken
Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken
Credit: Greg Dupree
Recipe: Kickin’ Orange Glazed Chicken
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Curried Chicken Chowder
Curried Chicken Chowder
Credit: Melina Hammer
Recipe: Curried Chicken Chowder
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Potato Crusted Pizza
Potato Crusted Pizza
Credit: Alison Miksch
Recipe: Potato Crusted Pizza
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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
Credit: Greg DuPree
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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges
Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges
Credit: Alison Miksch
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Bulgogi Flank Steak
Bulgogi Flank Steak
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
Recipe: Bulgogi Flank Steak
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Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
Recipe: Black Bean Cakes with Avocado-Corn Salsa
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Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice
Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
Recipe: Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice
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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts
Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts
Credit: Alison Miksch
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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner
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Collard Green Carbonara
Collard Green Carbonara
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
Recipe: Collard Green Carbonara
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Spice-Rubbed Pork with Roasted Butternut Salad
Spice-Rubbed Pork with Roasted Butternut Salad
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
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Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Recipe: Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
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Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions
Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions
Credit: Alison Miksch
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King Ranch Breakfast Strata
King Ranch Breakfast Strata
Credit: Greg Dupree
Recipe: King Ranch Breakfast Strata
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Cast Iron Chicken Piccata
Cast Iron Chicken Piccata
Credit: Greg Dupree
Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Piccata
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One-Pot Shrimp and Grits
One-Pot Shrimp and Grits
Credit: Greg Dupree
Recipe: One-Pot Shrimp and Grits
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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
Credit: Greg Dupree
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
Credit: Alison Miksch