Sunday is typically a time of rest and relaxation. Of course, you have to eat, and so does your family, so your time to relax may not come until after dinner has been prepared. There are many traditional Sunday dinner recipes, and we have collected 5 of them that are both easy to prepare and delicious to serve.
You don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to serve your family a delicious and wholesome Sunday dinner. You can prepare many recipes the night before, use your slow cooker to create wonderful meals, or choose dinner recipes that take much less time than you may expect. You can spend less than an hour in the kitchen and serve your family and guests a delicious meal that tastes like you have cooked all day. Check out these five family favorite recipes for Sunday dinner.
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1. Sunday Beef Rib Roast
What’s more wholesome and traditional for Sunday dinner than a beef roast? This recipe is much easier than it looks and will allow you much more time outside of the kitchen. The entire recipe takes only about 2 hours to prepare, and it involves roasting vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and spinach. It is a healthy yet very delicious roast that your family is sure to love. And, it’s topped with a bacon/herb mixture that is sure to be a hit. If you want a traditional entrée choice for your Sunday dinner, this one is certainly a good one.
2. Ham with Honey and Brown Sugar Glaze
Who says you have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy ham? Believe it or not, this yummy ham can be prepared in less than 2 hours from start to finish. The glaze is made from traditional brown sugar, pineapple, orange juices, and honey, and you can serve the ham with just about any side you want. Mashed potatoes work well, or if you want something a bit more summer-friendly, serve it with potato salad and other spring veggies.
3. Creole Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy
Meatloaf is another traditional Sunday dinner entrée that is wholesome and delicious. This specific recipe has a bit of a twist. It is a Creole recipe that is a bit spicier than your grandmother’s meatloaf. If you are looking for something traditional with a bit of southern flair, this is a great recipe to try. It’s easy to make and is sure to become an instant hit with family and friends. Serve with traditional sides, or you could serve it with sides that have a bit of Louisiana flair.
4. Pastry-Wrapped Chicken with Vegetable Stuffing
Not only is this chicken recipe delicious, but it’s also very healthy. You can wrap the chicken in the dough the night before, so you just have to cook it on Sunday, which cuts down on your preparation time. The chicken is encased in a light and flaky pastry, and carrots, onion, and celery make up the yummy stuffing. This recipe actually includes everything that you would need for dinner, although you could add a salad or other side if you wanted. For a relatively light dinner, however, this recipe is complete.
5. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is comfort food, and this recipe is perfect for Sunday dinner because everything you need is right there in the pot. You just add the ingredients to your slow cooker and wait for it to finish. You can actually serve this on its own with just rolls, or you could add mashed potatoes, vegetables, or another side if you wanted. The recipe includes beef and noodles, so it’s a relatively complete meal on its own and really easy to prepare. Cleanup is a breeze because you just need the slow cooker.
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