12 Meals That Have Become Family Favorites

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Some recipes just stick around. They’re the ones everyone asks for, the ones that show up on the table week after week because they never get old. From cozy comfort food to quick weeknight staples, these twelve meals have earned a permanent spot in the family rotation.

Feta and Sweet Potato Pierogi

Pierogis on a plate with sour cream, feta cheese, and fried onions.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Who can turn down cheesy, potato-filled dumplings? Not us. This one is stuffed with sweet potatoes and salty feta cheese. Serve with buttered onions and sour cream for an epic family favorite!

Get the recipe: Feta and Sweet Potato Pierogi

Smoky Navy Bean Soup

Bean soup in a bowl.
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Ditch the canned soup and make this comforting smoky navy bean soup – just like the classic bean with bacon soup. Skip the bacon and add liquid smoke!

Get the recipe: Smoky Navy Bean Soup

Tater Tot Casserole

A casserole dish with the topping of baked tater tots.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Tots? Yes! Tots on a savory and delicious casserole filling? Absolutely. This one is comforting and hearty and vegan.

Get the recipe: Tater Tot Casserole

Marry Me Chickpeas

Chickpeas in a sauce on top of couscous and peas.
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We can’t turn down a trend and in this case, we’re so glad we didn’t. These saucy chickpeas might not garnish actual marriage proposals but you will fall in love – with flavor.

Get the recipe: Marry Me Chickpeas

Tuna Sushi Bake

A rice casserole topped with cucumber and drizzled sauce.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Skip the rolling and savor the flavors of tuna sushi with this easy dump-and-bake casserole. No need to boil the rice first!

Get the recipe: Tuna Sushi Bake

Vegetarian Poutine

A bowl of fries topped with gravy, cheese curds and dry parsley.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

French fry fans will love this poutine’s easy-to-make vegetarian gravy. Pile crisp baked French fries high with cheese curds and pour on that gravy for a comforting keeper!

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Poutine

Bucatini Bolognese

Noodles in a bowl beside a pot of sauce.
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A slowly simmered sauce and thick swirls of pasta – this dish screams comfort. Serve with Bucatini a thick, spaghetti-like pasta with a hollow center!

Get the recipe: Bucatini Bolognese

Vegan Spanakopita

A pastry swirl on a plate.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

We’re ok with snacks for dinner, and that’s never been more true than with these savory spanakopita swirls. Bring a touch of Greece to your kitchen. Keep it vegan by swapping the feta for the tangy tofu switcheroo!

Get the recipe: Vegan Spanakopita

Sausage, Egg + Cheese Bake

A square of a baked egg casserole on a spatula in the pan of egg casserole.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Let’s do breakfast for dinner with this easy sausage, egg, and cheese bake! We use vegan sausages but your favorite precooked sausage is a great substitute!

Get the recipe: Sausage Egg Cheese Bake

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

A sheet pan with two cooked chicken breasts and a bunch of asparagus spears.
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Sheet pan meals make it easy – everything cooks together for simple prep and minimal dishes! This dish features a delicious honey Dijon sauce.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts

Pasta in a bowl, topped with walnuts and parsley.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

We’ve said it before – we love pasta. This easy, 4 ingredient pasta features nutty brown butter and toasted walnuts in combination with tender cooked capellini and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe: Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts

Instant Pot Gouda Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese in a bowl topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

No one can resist a creamy mac and cheese and this one is super creamy! But more than that, it’s super easy. Just 5 minutes of cooking time for the pasta and then you’ll add the rest of the ingredients and stir, for a magically creamy and cheesy dish.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Gouda Mac and Cheese

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