{"id":242954,"date":"2022-09-08T03:20:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242954"},"modified":"2024-08-06T18:26:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T18:26:30","slug":"easy-back-to-school-dinner-ideas","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242954\/easy-back-to-school-dinner-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to switch up your weeknight meal menu? These easy back-to-school dinner ideas are just what you need. Ready in about an hour, these go-to family meals require little prep time &#8211; allowing you to get other tasks done. From pork chops to soups to gyros to curry, you\u2019ll be inspired to make these easy school dinner ideas.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6224871746961408 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/stuffed-pork-chops-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ba-j49UqbyhRJyzpMnAdpEIVeXj1idjT5A0VKGG7urtxKbLRRIww3NS-eCSj_N1sX-uiqthlbY0X37wlWdrsx58nzshQo6oBTUkMCKmO-LFWpHKaAWW4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANE WHITTAKER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MASSENA (NOW IN FL), NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sX64YdiN7FrRGgpNNbodQhP_H3U3nD4jC6FlqrDpF0oG5aS7yAP18I9GS1ld_HkAJTfpWTNf28lRbOm42MyXxS-hcOOKVOqQrVkkNw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/stuffed-pork-chops-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffed Pork Chops<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is really easier than it looks when you use packaged stuffing mix. This is special enough for company but easy enough to do on a weeknight.&#8221; &#8211; Jane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/the-best-chicken-pot-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/C8eH7oU_XxQJYQJrAkaapFkswXYxj5xRzh1zVWo5LFjplp-VoBVcZ4xm0zaZOF8xdGyZwrPPFbN9AgC5Yhtjs0HTVUm5QqesLKiNvxEhYew7SMNFX4k\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GAIL HERBEST<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BANGOR, ME<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Y6IpL2c1GwhK4CkEbHRZ6iLBDmX8Z-jo4W_6GdRAhIQO9WvylE81uJneIVacUabpcB2KVSDftynn-sqq7U82S9rEqI7NG50hGs0dRR0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/the-best-chicken-pot-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Chicken Pot Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is the best chicken pot pie I have ever had. It reminds me of my childhood. A real comfort food.&#8221; &#8211; Gail<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/low-carb-low-fat-asian-lettuce-wraps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-J9On5YJH9bDRHnKz8qvtN7l4Vd-1I_gxWnNaSxNZLZadr_Su8oa5nubSY1HrFLwY4N4z4pERmmrSYjQZOM1NwJH0T1ehdZgOhhzaYlSMObdlwYvM6SXPA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNIFER VAN DYKE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HILLSBORO, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9LC0lw0TDdyIyEAJd-CexxyHBNJcZc5YDqgn557XCkcv55F27eshcfYTGVHQcc3unhJ1LoTgXIphNciGNCIwGjtgwmYqzmu3A7xMs1Wg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/low-carb-low-fat-asian-lettuce-wraps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is just like one I found in a low-carb cookbook. If you aren&#8217;t doing low carb, you can use real sugar.&#8221; &#8211; Jennifer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/cheesy-taco-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/H3e5HibYNPg0ll20SdoNA3XlYBgBlPCwfP4wcg-pGNHIwB3u6YNC6MS1djRmjyro2kMH9oSP2Do1BfmyldypBFyi5RLC7ip1bhXZv3WDvI_YtHMe8QtI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHRISSY HACKLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VESTAL, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iDfik7PW_GI4rk_SVIDjG1uO_WBYAV4W3O_4_TlkA5mfCzrcXYrCdCwDo8sf4OX4guPG--m3PRWvgxpuZ8zm2pvLAI6RfD-Ap_CPX3n92h1Z4eMZFkhaRA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/cheesy-taco-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesy Taco Skillet<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have been making this for my family for a long time. We love it! It really stretches the food budget without giving up on flavor or having small servings!&#8221; &#8211; Chrissy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/mac-attack-cheeseburger-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3KADF4-LV7T1ECyjqKUyovnGjRPneuBE2u7sGWOaYO3fihdjyPP9b7uA1aiToJOhMS_3ub3QzX8Y9rpsKFzKXxbqVqaQr08edM5dsj3NBjHL1MxRaSqWgg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TAMMY BROWNLOW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DALLAS, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BuJJ6qQ6FYavVonQJwlxmCs6k05Z09aFBTACHjwRlmGiCoN5dEN1f4G7UdRMIsFP0Q7asDIGrQxMbI7tZC4F03B9IqNoY6E9M_NUAac=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/mac-attack-cheeseburger-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Attack!!  Cheeseburger Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I was looking through cheeseburger casseroles here on the site when a commercial for the Big Mac caught my attention. Of course, my wheels started turning&#8230; seasoned ground beef, homemade &#8220;special sauce,&#8221; cheese, refrigerated biscuits. Hey &#8211; I think this could work! Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce, onion, and pickle&#8230;don&#8217;t forget the fries on the side.&#8221; &#8211; Tammy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/skillet-chicken-gyros\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bZg5F7tOsKEVxM977qgLffLFDuOZn9uY0f7qhq1Y9YB6DmdgDSP544B79rft39eWdwqJEZ8w2gjwlvp9gLC1K4O3HeOTKcgtjKu26IuVGdiMcKWlrsS-mw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/skillet-chicken-gyros\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skillet Chicken Gyros<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A quick and easy homemade skillet version of chicken gyros!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/pepperoni-pizza-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5vgxdsPN4RZwa2TI7KnE5DD08td-sY6mbXAmwgU7pgbIiMKPASYKEMKS1wSH5X7aeg-gUMP5IoI2JoFxNfRJ-3FtMazT8_gzzK9gvpgWMvmYx3vRKQOh\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA LENTZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BEULAH, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Eg1C97hryW10OkwJTS8QCx0H0kqT2Pc04cNxO2s7awAQq0aAUDPkMv3Wbis_6L8q7ClQev7n4KpBi2SWm9ywHfX47jm4HSpvoAkfKw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/pepperoni-pizza-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pepperoni Pizza Dogs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My grandkids love these and they are fast and easy to make.&#8221; &#8211; Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/panko-crusted-mustard-pork-cutlets-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CgMHQrtN1LLxkv845ZcHtz8Ji6MwbGavs_su8NnhMUY9PCB61h8AmTDUlsb25wjLToRO4pyZwdUBXtMUiQm7VQ-dAEZnT9e1R7NzTjKWwThqwd0_bXu0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEBBIE DEVERILL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GILBERT, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/tDA5U69eeIzfWYlDFvm0UWzQvzsP9nCGCDa3TxUctzlQQYsLd2T3oRmpvjYh1fzIoQDvjChuoOAWhpOqVckELnfrAPsTtlBJCP7DLOk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/panko-crusted-mustard-pork-cutlets-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panko Crusted Mustard Pork Cutlets<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love pork &#8211; the other white meat.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/rice-side\/easy-chicken-fried-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vdFWxJlPiHeQfVmIfrj_EqNYIWCas63_nEpqp-Uo1xLQ4-yQ_c5MpzcszpNG0KSI78EA0k8E0WHwv9KiKQceHHfO7Q4ptoI0MNObg3vp3C7YS3bvXpUI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">HOPE ADCOX<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONROE, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qENxlJf3la0YOLpvfEsaW-D2zR9Cjp6XScTdfUSD98blw0bZuc7B7eeoGsWo7F-lJHRscPsk8I9UQSff5QPl1Q92S0P_Pl0tDbC1_w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/rice-side\/easy-chicken-fried-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Chicken Fried Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Love this stuff; it goes with anything! I like to cook it with Teriyaki chicken so I can drizzle the sauce over it.&#8221; &#8211; Hope<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/yummy-corn-shrimp-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SeCV6Gdvf6dzQcRW937Yd4aii_CkWnkEOD4Mw6HdgUeLXMYbTp9OkqL5ZvyMhb7F3R4vu9WRTHMho-n5Tp5EWpSICbbl-cgiW7LDWw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/yummy-corn-shrimp-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yummy Corn and Shrimp Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This yummy corn and shrimp soup is creamy and slightly spicy. It&#8217;s full of shrimp and the corn adds a touch of sweetness.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/easy-and-delicious-stir-fry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qiwn-2LsKqxARiflDwSY2irkSXsvZdjnJSgE6dIsXxwUAhai87TWBulNYpYboUJsgk6M7aiQzUZ8Z669W37Yl84WNq1eGSPd6S5euoPXa2hXNa1Bu6K-\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MICHELLE BATES-PHIPPS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">KALAMAZOO, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/N8IgrfA3JE6p-3whbaBiyIqln7UV4xzHk9DG7TiVTzuG-tF6S62xomr5dnNQpado3gLO0TKHv3B-C0MBdLKgx9SsUpWxFAeC_XjX27I=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/easy-and-delicious-stir-fry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy and Delicious Stir-Fry<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family really enjoyed this dish, even the ones that do not enjoy this type of dish or the vegetables that were included.&#8221; &#8211; Michelle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/moms-chicken-curry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5NVVvnEk7FprKJcyR3letF_9OnsILADcdeUPzOoaY8gKwaH1Ol9yJMz4Hhd35t47VPeJ1LiFeS5mpsCnlhHCkDCd-bby8H09HvBB3qbawp5vK-pd-NQJog\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">NATALIE ROBELLO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SAVANNAH, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8P87mGZo8qHw1oB-bIKeyITmYI5QeLp7ad3446GmuE_u3j1GgxgxPfAi9gQIWRujNH7eidQpT9qXN5nwOT3FdYDa5h5NrFd-jvvhDA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/moms-chicken-curry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mom&#8217;s Chicken Curry<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is the absolute best chicken curry I have ever tasted. 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