27 Sunday suppers that make Monday feel less cruel

A good Sunday supper sets the tone for the week ahead. These recipes are dependable, cozy, and made for lingering at the table just a bit longer. Take your time and make one of these tasty dishes, and maybe your Sunday night will feel calm instead of rushed.

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

This oven-baked chicken drumsticks recipe is almost too easy. Made with simple ingredients, it turns out crispy and flavorful. This budget-friendly idea is a family favorite. Get the recipe: Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

If you want a quick dinner that feels a little fancy, these easy honey garlic pork chops hit the spot. The chops are seasoned, seared to perfection, and coated in a rich honey garlic pan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a winner. Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole

This everything bagel chicken casserole is creamy, cozy, and full of that savory sesame seasoning everyone’s obsessed with. It comes together fast with cooked or rotisserie chicken and makes an easy dinner the whole fam can get behind. Get the recipe: Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole

Cashew Chicken

This cashew chicken is way better than takeout and comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and a silky stir fry sauce. What more do you need? Get the recipe: Cashew Chicken

Dutch Oven Pork Roast (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

This Dutch oven pork roast is packed with juicy, fall-apart pork and tender veggies in a garlicky herb sauce. It’s cozy, low-maintenance, and perfect for a one-pot dinner any night of the week. Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Pork Roast (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes

This chicken stew is pure cozy-in-a-bowl energy and somehow still healthy. It’s rich and comforting without any dairy or gluten, so everyone can dig in without thinking twice. Get the recipe: Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes

Roast Pork Tenderloin

This sheet pan pork tenderloin with potatoes is as easy as it is impressive. Juicy, tender, and perfect for everything from weeknights to special dinners. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin

Maple Pecan Salmon

This maple pecan salmon takes your usual recipe up a notch with sweet maple syrup, a kick of mustard and cayenne, and a satisfying crunch from pecans. The result? You’ll be converted into a full-blown salmon lover. Get the Recipe: Maple Pecan Salmon

Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This lemon and garlic shrimp pasta is quick enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for Sunday dinner. With olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach in a flavorful lemony garlic sauce, it comes together in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: One-Pot Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce

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Only three simple ingredients are needed to make this deliciously rich homemade tomato sauce. It takes less than an hour to make, but it tastes like you spent the whole day. Get the recipe: Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

Tender chicken and veggies in a sweet, sticky sauce make this sheet pan Hawaiian chicken a total win. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep that tastes just as good later. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

Penne Pasta with Rich Meat Sauce

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Baked penne pasta with rich meat sauce is loaded with savory sauce and gooey cheese. It’s the perfect comfort food for when you’re craving something filling. Get the recipe: Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce

Baked Mediterranean Cod Dinner

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This quick, baked cod dinner has those classic Greek ingredients that everyone loves. Briny olives and capers get paired with fresh lemon and creamy, tangy feta cheese for a crave-worthy meal. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod

Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast

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This air fryer thin chicken breast is the perfect solution for a quick, hassle-free dinner. With no breading required, you get tender, juicy chicken every time, ideal for busy nights or meal prep. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast

Roast Chicken with Potatoes

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This roast chicken with potatoes is a sheet pan full of classic flavour. It can even be prepared the night before and simply popped in the oven before dinner. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Roast Chicken with Potatoes

Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

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This Mississippi pot roast tastes nothing like your usual beef roast. It’s juicy, tender, and has just the right kick to keep things interesting. Get the recipe: Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

Marry Me Gnocchi

This Marry Me Gnocchi comes together in one pan with pillowy gnocchi, a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and plenty of parmesan and basil on top. It’s cozy, low-effort, and exactly what you want when dinner needs to feel a little extra. Get the recipe: Marry Me Gnocchi

Baked Chicken Caprese

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Enjoy perfectly cooked chicken paired with asparagus, corn, and tomatoes. This yummy meal is ready in 35 minutes and is an easy and low-mess dish. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese

Baked Garlic Butter Crab Legs

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This crab leg sheet pan dinner recipe is so simple that you can make it on a lazy Sunday. It’s the perfect special recipe for seafood lovers. Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Crab Legs

Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

This is the kind of pasta you think about all day. Slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato sauce that hits just right. Don’t be surprised if you end up back at the pot for more. Get the recipe: Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Red Wine Sauce

This roast beef tenderloin is tender and juicy. The rich red wine sauce takes it from amazing to unforgettable without any complicated steps. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or Sunday supper. Get the recipe: Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Red Wine Sauce

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

This honey Dijon sheet pan chicken with potatoes and broccoli is your weeknight dinner hero with big flavor and minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken, crispy Yukon gold potatoes, and roasted broccoli come together in one pan for the ultimate comfort meal. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

This slow cooker chuck roast basically does all the work while your house smells incredible all day. It’s cozy, low-effort comfort food that’s made for those slow Sunday hangs with friends or family. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

This Instant Pot French onion pot roast is tender and full of rich, savory flavor. It blends the taste of French onion soup with the comfort of a hearty pot roast. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

Lemon Chicken Thighs

Bright and flavorful, these lemon chicken thighs hit just right. They’re easy to make and keep making their way back into the Sunday dinner rotation. Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Thighs

Bratwurst and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

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This brats and potato sheet pan dinner covers all the bases, including a simple pan gravy that nicely ties it together. Brats and potatoes are such a delicious combo. Get the Recipe: Brat & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

These red wine braised short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and dripping with rich, comforting flavor. Perfect for when only a hearty, special meal will do. Get the recipe: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs