Struggling to figure out what to cook after a long day? This roundup of 45 Easy Weeknight Dinners is here to save your evenings—and your sanity. From cozy slow cooker meals like Melt In Your Mouth Roast Beef and Gravy to quick hits like Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Chops or a 5-ingredient Cheese Quesadilla, these recipes are all about big flavor with minimal effort. Plus, there are plenty of family-friendly options, plant-based meals, and budget-conscious picks like Instant Pot Vegetable Stew or Quick Sofritas. You’re bound to find a few new favorites you’ll want to make on repeat—so go ahead and explore them all!

Saucy French Onion Pork Chop Dish

A skillet filled with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and savory sauce. A wooden spoon held above the skillet drips sauce onto the cheesy surface, highlighting a rich, hearty dish.
Saucy French Onion Pork Chop Dish. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

French Onion Pork Chops are a savory, cheesy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for family dinners and gatherings. Made with juicy pork chops, caramelized onions, and a rich sauce, this dish brings warmth and flavor to your table. Try this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe today!
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5-Ingredient Cheese Quesadillas Homemade Recipe From Scratch

A plate of golden fried empanadas arranged in a circle around a small bowl of salsa, garnished with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro, on a light marble surface.
5-Ingredient Cheese Quesadillas Homemade Recipe From Scratch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy, crispy, and perfectly golden! Learn how to make homemade cheese quesadillas your whole family will love. It’s easy with this step-by-step guide.
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Panera 10 Vegetable Soup (Vegan Recipe)

Panera vegetable soup
Panera 10 Vegetable Soup (Vegan Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This step-by-step guide will provide you with all the ingredients and instructions needed to make a delicious homemade batch of Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup. The hearty soup is ideal for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a great addition to your weekly meal plans. So, let’s start prepping to make your own Panera-inspired 10 Vegetable Soup!
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Mexican Steak Picado

Mexican steak piccata
Mexican Steak Picado. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers tender beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions.
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Tender Sirloin Tip Roast In Slow Cooker With Vegetables

Pot roast with carrots celery and potatoes smothered and gravy
Tender Sirloin Tip Roast In Slow Cooker With Vegetables. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy prep sirloin tip roast in a crock pot recipe creates tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables. A simple, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Plus, enjoy delicious leftovers for effortless meal planning!
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Instant Pot Vegetable Stew Recipe

A white bowl filled with a hearty vegetable stew. The stew contains chunks of potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, and chickpeas in a rich, tomato-based broth. A piece of pita bread is partially visible on the left side of the image.
Instant Pot Vegetable Stew Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This instant pot vegetable stew is easy to prepare and your Instant Pot has it ready in under 15 minutes. This quick stew is a delicious filling meal packed with plenty of veggies. Best part, the stew recipe is easy on the budget and would be great for a meatless dinner menu.
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Delicious Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole

A bowl of colorful pasta salad featuring fusilli, peas, diced tomatoes, and chunks of chicken, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meal is set on a woven cloth with a fork and knife in the background.
Delicious Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This turkey pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy turkey and creamy sauce in an easy one-pan meal. Great for busy weeknights or to use up holiday leftover turkey.
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Melt In Your Mouth Roast Beef and Gravy

Super tender roast beef with a bowl of gravy
Melt In Your Mouth Roast Beef and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let me show you how to cook melt in the mouth roast beef using this Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy recipe. This roast beef recipe is a quick and easy dinner that creates a tender, delicious beef roast with plenty of gravy to top a side of mashed potatoes.
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Creamy Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

A bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with chopped herbs and cracked pepper sits on a white surface. A spoon, sliced bread, and a bowl of additional herbs are nearby. A striped cloth is partially visible on the side.
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

You are going to enjoy making this velvety leek and potato soup with mellow garlic, onion, and veggie broth and a satisfying creamy finish.
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Easiest Tilapia with Lemon Butter

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Easiest Tilapia with Lemon Butter. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy this pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter that cooks up in 10 minutes. With a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet creamy butter.
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Tasty Thai Chicken Recipe

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Tasty Thai Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Zesty spicy Thai chicken recipe cooks up juicy, flavored packed chicken breasts in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Hearty Chickpea Soup Recipe

A bowl of chickpea and vegetable soup garnished with fresh parsley sits on a table next to a spoon. The soup features a rich, tomato-based broth with visible chunks of potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables.
Hearty Chickpea Soup Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy to make chickpea soup recipe has a rich broth simmered with vegetables and spices for a quick and hearty meal that’s ideal for busy days.
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Juicy Herb-Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)

texas roadhouse chicken
Juicy Herb-Crusted Chicken (Texas Roadhouse). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re craving the Texas Roadhouse herb crusted chicken recipe but don’t feel like going out, then you need to make this easy copycat recipe. This easy to make herb crusted chicken recipe is so flavorful and cooks up juicy on the inside with a perfect seared herb crust on the outside.
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Easy 5-Minute Prep Meatballs and Gravy

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Easy 5-Minute Prep Meatballs and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make tender meatballs with tons of rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. Only 5 minute prep!
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Easy Crock Pot Mexican Casserole Recipe

Layered taco dip in a crock pot
Easy Crock Pot Mexican Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Deliciously Meaty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Deliciously Meaty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
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Crockpot Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Yankee pot roast
Crockpot Yankee Pot Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup garnished with a swirl of cream and pumpkin seeds. Accompanied by a spoon, a small bowl of seeds, and slices of toasted bread on the side. A striped napkin is placed nearby on a white marble surface.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pumpkin soup recipe combines naturally sweet pumpkin puree with some tasty broth and warm spices to provide a perfect balance of flavors.
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Simple Chicken and Stuffing Recipe

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Simple Chicken and Stuffing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

A white bowl filled with creamy pasta topped with grated cheese, featuring fusilli, spinach, and red bell peppers. There is a fork beside the bowl and another small bowl of cheese in the background on a marble surface.
Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Enjoy serving this creamy sweet potato pasta recipe that is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or special celebrations!
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Toscana Zuppa Soup (Instant Pot)

Olive Garden Zuppa soup
Toscana Zuppa Soup (Instant Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The famous copycat recipe for Zuppa Toscana Soup (Instant Pot) is loaded with creamy potatoes, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh kale.
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Air-Fried Juicy Chicken Legs With Crispy Skin

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Air-Fried Juicy Chicken Legs With Crispy Skin. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

The whole family will enjoy this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Leg Recipe for a quick and easy dinner. It only takes 2 minutes to prepare before you start cooking in your air fryer.
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Hearty Beef Slow Cooker Goulash

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Hearty Beef Slow Cooker Goulash. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This hearty and irresistible Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe is full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich red wine and paprika sauce.
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Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe

A rustic bowl filled with a hearty white bean soup, garnished with chopped herbs, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges. A spoon rests in the bowl. A small bowl of jalapeños is in the background on a woven placemat.
Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Green Chili Chicken Soup is packed with juicy chicken, green salsa, beans, and corn for a hearty, one-pot meal. It’s mild, yet flavorful, and is a hit with the whole family!
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15-Minute Prep Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

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15-Minute Prep Creamy Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Traditional crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Meaty No Bake Shepherd’s Pie

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
Meaty No Bake Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake shepherd’s pie can be ready in under 30 minutes from stove to table, featuring budget-friendly ingredients that will satisfy even the hungriest eaters, making it an ideal choice for your dinner recipes.
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Hearty & Cheesy Chicken Potato Casserole

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Hearty & Cheesy Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe uses simple ingredients like baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings. Top it with bacon and cheese, and you’ll have a satisfying meal that offers a flavorful feast in your mouth!
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White Beans And Kale Soup Recipe

Two bowls of creamy vegetable soup topped with croutons and herbs. A spoon is placed between the bowls on a marble surface. A small dish of extra croutons and a dish of chopped herbs are nearby. A beige cloth is in the background.
White Beans And Kale Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A hearty soup with white beans and kale packed with tender veggies, creamy coconut milk, and herbs. This nutritious and comforting meal will be a hit at any potluck.
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Favorite Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

A bowl of rotini pasta with sliced chicken, spinach, tomatoes, creamy sauce, and grated cheese, served on a red plate. A fork holds a piece of chicken above the dish.
Favorite Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that’s easy to prepare with minimal effort. Made with tender chicken, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan, it’s perfect for casual family dinners or hosting guests with ease. Enjoy it over pasta or potatoes for a flavorful, crowd pleasing meal that brings people together.
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Quick Sofritas Recipe

A bowl of Mexican-style food with white rice, black beans, seasoned tofu, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole, garnished with cilantro. A fork rests on the edge, and a striped napkin is nearby.
Quick Sofritas Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

In just about 20 minutes, you’ll have a savory tofu dish that’s perfect for bowls, burritos, tacos, or salads. So, why wait in line? Skip the takeout and get ready to serve up sofritas so good, your family might not believe you made it yourself. (It’ll be our little secret!)
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5-Minute Prep Delicious Turkey Breast Recipe

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
5-Minute Prep Delicious Turkey Breast Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can cook a juicy and tender turkey breast and stuffing with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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One-Pot Vegetable Stew

A pot filled with a colorful vegetable stew, garnished with slices of jalapeño, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro. The stew includes corn, potatoes, beans, and tomatoes, resting on a countertop next to a striped cloth and wooden spoon.
One-Pot Vegetable Stew. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Perfect for cozy family meals and potluck gatherings, warm up with this hearty vegetable stew combining bold flavors, tender vegetables, and a hint of spice.
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Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Chops Recipe in 15 Minutes

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Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Chops Recipe in 15 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

It takes less than 15 minutes to create the juiciest pork chops flavored with garlic butter and herbs. Pan-seared in a skillet for a caramelized crust and dripping in an herb and garlic infused butter sauce. This is one of the easiest, and my favorite, way to cook pork chops. Use thick bone-in pork chops for the most tender and tasty dinner you’ll be making every week.
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Creamy Carrot Soup

A bowl of creamy orange soup garnished with chopped herbs and black pepper. A spoon rests inside the bowl on a striped cloth background.
Creamy Carrot Soup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Creamy Carrot Soup is simplicity at its finest. An easy, thick and creamy soup that is perfect for Fall.
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Easy Chicken French Onion Soup Mix Casserole Recipe

French onion chicken that has been cooked in a crock pot
Easy Chicken French Onion Soup Mix Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredents, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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10-Minute Prep Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
10-Minute Prep Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beef stroganoff with ground beef is a creamy, budget-friendly comfort meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for feeding a family or serving a crowd without breaking the bank.
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Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Dish

A rectangular dish contains baked lemon chicken fillets, topped with lemon slices and herbs. The chicken is glazed with a sauce, and the dish is set on a yellow and white checkered cloth.
Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Dish. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Baked lemon pepper chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines the zesty brightness of lemon, mellow baked garlic, and slightly spicy taste of black pepper. This savory main dish recipe is a delightful addition to your family dinner, summer barbecues, and other special occasions.
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Cozy Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with peas and carrots, expertly crafted from cherished chicken recipes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill. The bowl rests gracefully on a blue and white patterned napkin.
Cozy Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a bowl of comfort made with a rich, silky, fragrant chicken broth soup with a hint of citrus and sweet rice.
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15-Minute Prep Corned Beef Recipe

A plate of sliced corned beef surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and cabbage wedges. The dish is on a wooden board with a green checkered cloth partially visible underneath.
15-Minute Prep Corned Beef Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy Corned Beef Crockpot recipe is the low-fuss version of the traditional Irish meal! Toss corned beef and veggies into a slow cooker with some broth and spices, and you’ve got an effortless meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a corned beef dinner.
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Eggplant & Beef Meatballs

egg plant meatballs
Eggplant & Beef Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Your family will applaud your dinner when you make this delicious and healthy Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe. Super easy way to add veggies on a recipe.
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Tasty Crock Pot Ham Recipe With Glaze

A sliced ham in a slow cooker, topped with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries. The ham is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. The white slow cooker contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and glaze.
Tasty Crock Pot Ham Recipe With Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This ham in the crock pot recipe is a tender, juicy main dish that’s foolproof and crowd-pleasing. Made with brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, and mustard, it’s perfect for holidays or casual gatherings.
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Rich & Creamy Clam Chowder (Instant Pot)

A white bowl filled with creamy clam chowder garnished with chopped parsley and several oyster crackers. The bowl is placed on a beige tablecloth, with a speckled white cup and a wooden board with bacon pieces in the background.
Rich & Creamy Clam Chowder (Instant Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can make this rich creamy Instant Pot clam chowder recipe in about 30 minutes. This recipe makes a comforting warm chowder that is full of tender potatoes, carrots, and celery, and loaded with sweet pieces of clams.
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Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce

Marry me chicken
Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe has a rich & creamy gravy with sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

chicken meatballs and cheese
Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish. These flavorful meatballs combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or when entertaining guests. These classic parm meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.
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Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
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29 June BBQ Recipes That Will Rule the Patio

Two grilled bone-in pork chops with visible grill marks served on a black plate, accompanied by roasted asparagus spears on the side. A bowl of red sauce is partially visible in the corner.
29 June BBQ Recipes. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Craving smoky, saucy, fall-apart meats and fresh summer sides that scream backyard vibes? You’re in the right place. This lineup of 29 June BBQ Recipes That Will Rule the Patio is your go-to guide for hosting the ultimate cookout—without sweating over the grill all day. This recipe roundup is packed with flavor-forward BBQ dishes, from juicy pulled pork and sticky ribs to bold homemade sauces and fresh, crunchy salads. It’s all about easy prep, big flavor, and backyard-ready dishes that’ll impress your guests or just level up a lazy Sunday. Scroll through and discover all 29—because let’s be real, one recipe won’t be enough. Get All The Recipes: 29 June BBQ Recipes That Will Rule the Patio