{"id":245403,"date":"2026-03-18T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245403"},"modified":"2026-03-18T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T03:10:01","slug":"quick-dinner-recipes","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245403\/quick-dinner-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Dinner Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You shouldn&#8217;t have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a delicious\u00a0family meal. For those busy evenings, these quick dinner recipes will help you put a family-friendly meal on the table in a snap. Featuring easy-to-assemble casseroles,\u00a0dump-and-go Crock Pot meals, skillet meals, and other easy dinners, these recipes will help to take some of the stress out of dinnertime.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6215462044041216 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/little-cheddar-meatloaves.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/JiYbtSrQ4tCb90KKR4iB5RBqdMf4dg7RKNInn1k_C1iI7ej00nLGFRprNLIzN5EIKBCeNu31IHJSWRqR2DHn4U1tzT6I7O4Nri87ry688dnYvQptOVYI\" 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\">ANGIE R.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LOUISVILLE, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PXDwIpI8q703kq6dHpSa6e6_eEHiwyJexIbq2aWLCeyD1UCru2RAZ852jKy0zOJuGmg-DAUPbtOa4eMw6NJkBSJMJ95FDcaataZ5Pl4=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\/beef\/little-cheddar-meatloaves.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Cheddar Meatloaves<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I got this recipe from a friend of mine. It&#8217;s one of my favorites.&#8221; &#8211; Angie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-cola-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Bau5cU80wAK7smtpM6a4jfd9ov036y9qa7m57G_6SXvcJY7r9Bf7uBqBUt9wj7R6onCkytlg4KYLCobJW1L34YMNnQUlOJjRM-nFdgpQgJPqFUFUfXXB\" 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\">DONNA SUTTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKE CHARLES, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cHO_WypCe9kBK-0utaZMbN-vFOf3MIdBp2SWVUvVLhP3PHg5Ml1rO4EFfTGsjv_ZVgQBSSjmD32SH2fD4Mxi1hl_PBPPteOtAP1e99E=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\/slow-cooker-cola-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Cola Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Definitely kid-approved. I usually serve it over rice or egg noodles. I have also used a whole chicken, bone-in chicken legs, or chicken breast; but the boneless skinless chicken thighs work out better for my family&#8217;s tastes.&#8221; &#8211; Donna<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/king-ranch-chicken-casserole-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WI3GjCFq2S_7_p3Zs5Z1eEdn7IRu__ydf4-pczMwB9ATn5gyckhJRQtzTLluPOHIKpHMH7pZ14DxagC-8faRs50bEHkYQhi_ab-fWKL3Hv7Om2_Inowr\" 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\">KATHY JOPPIE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NASHVILLE, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fD_7YIJPAFzDDripnQNEdjC-FsK8Q5-pLX8vBlTRwCw_TcSsRX8Y2JwKT0jbmpq_tzdGOgdfUEThJqFUD_I3RlAOHyAAQ5dgPWUYXwyRZyZphUkRGCnYaA=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\/king-ranch-chicken-casserole-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">King Ranch Chicken Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is more like chicken enchiladas. Easy to prepare and always a huge hit! Great for a potluck or picnic too. To save time, use a rotisserie chicken from your local deli.&#8221; &#8211; Kathy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/mexican-taco-lasagna.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/igiihP2aBRTTBCzg030S1P9NfrUADarziGFkMz1vM29vvhXR52HdFoKDgXHCPxCpusiwIMwrkK0u-ewgh8n2hUdaIzAqIlG4o1VboU93KUVyco2dm30bPA\" 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\">AMANDA MICHELLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HEBRON, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_2wYPJs5KasXysG2b5oycoy07fDW7IDQeijba6-QZdZ2x5DJocZ-RCmdXoZlEpKRKICHbYHsaqvjdb5WVLyKV05B9srOi3-rBWj__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\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/mexican-taco-lasagna.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican Taco Lasagna<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I made this for dinner tonight. Not only was it tasty, but it&#8217;s made with ingredients I always keep on hand and it comes together fast.&#8221; &#8211; Amanda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/ground-beef-salsa-corn-roll-ups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xcKFAg1OjmHvMzA7JR4jDP8dYOXKQ7oLh9LnaZlmfS9qfiQqqXqSShAnMBeqXqJo4Jmr3QPYYBiV6vkF0Zy1JajQXGmmy8iSH5_bvYfKKWVPquSBfoHb1w\" 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\">SHER BIRD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BELLEVUE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oS1XIjveM31ubWzEFyI3Zluv3WEuwIZG61wvAp4BsxTGtMiKuD0mcr691Yb1MZqFFg6ZuY1QEByyH3Tgs9glIUzsEPsNhaY0RiEJQFcR=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\/beef\/ground-beef-salsa-corn-roll-ups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ground Beef Salsa Corn Roll Ups<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Easy, breezy, quick, quick! Just something I made up one night when I wanted to make something quick and had ground beef in the fridge, salsa, and wheat tortillas. Great served with cooked rice.&#8221; &#8211; Sher<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/philly-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/y0KNKlKQcHh-1eHBnt8-BH0sfK3PVgO7Py_tYEnvm3kvV21KyHk0jEgzCp6ZMQBvh0fMeeM0-TqCsqr2uIKaSr65xEPGiCZ6_ZNIxmoltxyU3RkcNJknew\" 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\">KRIS ZABALA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COQUILLE, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/AyMcTb58YG6naFaEAc2GNKBra5PM0yc3KczmsaejE-CjUH2XThJfHqsGD_HJur-YXRtO73X7OnkCMvhwcs2DNCUcSpOALSKDAoAlXQ=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\/potatoes\/philly-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ground Beef Philly Skillet<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a fast, super-easy, super-cheesy dish. I created it tonight because I wanted a Philly sandwich, but didn&#8217;t have the right ingredients. Hubby liked this dish because it&#8217;s a meat and potatoes meal, the kids liked it because it has cheese.&#8221; &#8211; Kris<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cajun-sausage-potato-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\/85PXxkaT3PbLVYe5cKCUr2LP3HtQOX6eubZIiac9-egofl_Ih-SzWoXgP_q8sJOLi_XGS2I97HF0INva6Ulx_QNMP0j3qayb6PPNYOHhGORFOPJbTy2H\" 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\/cajun-sausage-potato-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cajun Sausage Potato Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This Cajun Sausage Potato Soup is a Louisiana twist on a classic dish. This hearty soup is full of goodness to warm your soul.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/deluxe-red-potato-bake-one-pan-meal-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VeZae-efC8kToL6drZnRlKMcAZ975uYsjLsSC5nRajnwvf4i9vqlgiV05NQs6oT3oTgGZaFnqViMZjAkgi0CkXOl36vnlHQ6JSrFjKb2nxxyx37NyR-_\" 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\">ROBBIN WHITLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MIDLAND, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xeHsC1ceQm0b4w9XNBkj2GJ2488RHjwaXRJL-ahcqPmKY2I0lMXEv1D8LKDGc35KP8Zge4Sg466MclQfbxXlXptCmAwsrAwHsfHzPw=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\/deluxe-red-potato-bake-one-pan-meal-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deluxe Red Potato Bake (One-Pan Meal)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;When I make this, the whole pan disappears. It&#8217;s simple yet delicious, and you can substitute any of your ingredients. Cleanup is a snap, which is a big plus.&#8221; &#8211; Robbin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/smothered-chicken-with-rice-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pYHKuwbBTTTzhd5PUx6Gi8Nr_5qWFRGlIPjncdoFcblq0o0R0RUJJlcsrT7iLgvKpN9spXSbQltG7zM0Wbgo-AwIJdoU5jhSEbEMI6aDA5fOv2Z4Qiis7A\" 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\">MEGAN FLORES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHICAGO, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DeF28MN634fjcnSYZdPAQj4myefpgJzllFU870puoDzQ--_tNuNl25EtkQfdNRMqNd7ppS4pFSodo3p4N85zQ2UwwXj3mUxOv9AtEjAKfiGscq5y8II=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\/smothered-chicken-with-rice-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smothered Chicken with Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is definitely one of my favorite recipes to prepare for my family! Everyone loves it, and it&#8217;s so easy to throw together. I like to make fresh rolls with it.&#8221; &#8211; Megan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crock-pot-honey-chicken-and-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uVWIOxXS1ntp9kCxwVVvFZm5yK-cJ1SY8UcHplPKql9BmzDPPFDpMlxdzO5_Y8UNPdMCmDX6zYZMR94SV5bJe_exD7lq5LVCudCvNiHGOHP3PU86lOSj\" 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\">OPAL JACKSON-CAKMAK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BIRMINGHAM, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yVAlr2KzoVlKIxGHntRaMLofnFfuNlJneQ0u8HmfnhZ2LmJCESAc2u7FLi6KkYZ_4ZIn1rzhU44xRmNIqwIl75T4-eu5mlcCWLyGv0E=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\/crock-pot-honey-chicken-and-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Honey Chicken and Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;An easy and delicious Crock Pot chicken.&#8221; &#8211; Opal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/lightening-fast-healthy-spaghetti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WOtt4ZVzIXTZy_wK097LDKCxxTQtZrTuWX08UIJ9QIx9unzS6XpNu98e7kot-ybpKXgnn4EAastwwExOzp-Mj9S_iUiFwgop7u7BPMMbGQdiT3og4u0\" 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 WORTHY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOUSTON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Rjn4mO6hcdt2jOuF6YmItexD6xC9Ffm9U22mFIaef-feeFIflyfSvfYE6G7FbOP7ENQof7hQeTkej_W0uh3XzcZqwXi82dSLButxU_M=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\/italian\/lightening-fast-healthy-spaghetti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightning Fast Healthy Spaghetti<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Sometimes you want food fast but, not fast food. Well, this was the case one Friday evening after a long work week. I was starved for something good, filling, and quick. I went into my kitchen, started looking around, and got busy. Not only did I create one of the best-tasting spaghetti dinners I&#8217;ve eaten in a long time but, I made it all from start to finish in under an hour.&#8221; &#8211; Michelle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/crock-pot-mandarin-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pSh3oORwSaBEAi04l4_gjjN0nEbwfZAwbCv1fWarVc4ADhcsD3xDAJdEdGs-uEZ6wDN2SWsgLpXWI_oC68b4YDKnbhc16xgIPue0xx-yn3MivwBgK8vD\" 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\">CAROLYN WARREN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MACON, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Sws-fLf3vVVA7m1-TOSmJoq-4Fd82VZFyh7xBZAQwKpYmyP5HoQRbgNrtkAy5O8ky2l_wPgywMXp_tH4OBWvIW5WshAdTuRLowrNtbQosBWvYg072xo=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-chicken\/crock-pot-mandarin-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Mandarin Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a fast and delicious recipe for the mom who doesn&#8217;t have much kitchen duty time. It took me 15-20 minutes to prep and 4 hours of cooking time.&#8221; &#8211; Carolyn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/other-main-course\/mock-pizza-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7Gvz2HIjnrajfej9qf5doh1K3u93DMDcE1vYyGk2EuT6eFBIq0mpnmY9SSjBeyswo7PzOJzYvxkRBpsACDOqq9SKlmKcMIGoHAxsqC0tiIS1g6cFADGq\" 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\">MARY HENDRICKS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CONYERS, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XoahH0UXoYow7BCCGbYbPTj53ROnYv4TBC_FOxIxPKZ7IHJCRPMlaGbhv5gWtWnS8fwHsqZYetBNzOWHHQtC8joAqq3_gDADYepNO9g=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\/other-main-course\/mock-pizza-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mock Pizza Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;You can throw on whatever type of meats and veggies you like. My kids like the pepperoni ground beef and Italian sausage with some olives and mushrooms&#8230; you get the point. Ham works well too.&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/deep-dish-taco-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HZRJBQd7xenw11dgBqeyp57d4LCxg1hAcznr2DFUiV-TqOgfKQGcddn1wr6molZM0rL36vS9xzKjrUDmyo211l5oRns2iSVIfU7n_PF8C8Q9Tx2RpXz7\" 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\">HEATHER MCDANIEL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PENSACOLA, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dNoE3TV4JNNSBAvIKr_-fPbHl_jhqCYDAYEeLNI4449soCoiKxMtg6ZLc6DS6VvBbqhWPn6XXgK30AC9BW9gGSjUipqOdZIuZN5yJodm=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\/beef\/deep-dish-taco-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deep Dish Taco Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I whipped this together tonight when I completely drew a blank on supper. This turned out incredibly well considering the fact I was lost to start with. I&#8217;ve fallen in love with this meal and hope you do too.&#8221; &#8211; Heather<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crockpot-porkchops-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/byGMXuYRyg35RNuqIXabt48IbQuexcap3g-b5gs_yRSsOkQCAjK5T7yxwFHurSgdkHSdhkBwjRwoXg0PbJCvPorCWhLHjpKSxZFQgQh1A_42mnwIVdUy3Q\" 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\">CINDY MINNEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MELBOURNE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/V4mxMmQz2X0LtPhmS0K7MdzdS73THYlV4XhZyVe0i5iX82HgmkzTDnC2DEqNP3_Jzs2LKc6XrHPYli9-m-gaT3ZltmkwcvCSRlZqGsb49xXTKC5YbKk=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\/crockpot-porkchops-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Pork Chops<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was a throw-together meal when I couldn&#8217;t figure out what to do with the pork chops I had just bought. I wanted an easy meal that was ready when I got home. The house will smell great when you get home. I added rice and carrots as a side dish to go along with these tasty pork chops.&#8221; &#8211; Cindy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-casseroles\/taco-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VWEwMnZeJUXS4m6gLYuybLIY98d3puMkWug5gz_KFF9_q1t9jbOV2ZkhUj0Vik6kLKQUKOeQd0_EBFsWYniAZv1X7WGa4TqI8KMY49XyJ6f3GqcIls8\" 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\">JANET CROW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">QUINWOOD, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/epgmWIzlmFnGk9p9Rp5Rf6tksvF55HowEiXWVjQ-_nVOZR6hLVAXwbrRmkbN5Dt9A_4ZouqWlH2Z5irddIUb_g9DI9rrhoRl6ZynIkM=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-casseroles\/taco-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taco Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Talk about taking tacos to a whole new level. This is one of my husband&#8217;s favorite meals. So easy to throw together and very satisfying.&#8221; &#8211; Janet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/chili-mac-n-beef-casserole-by-freda.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OBjuT5Le4y1vRxf5vuLWXb15oaG1Zvx1DC8kEvuHinQdiwLpceEcT2e2E2jp1BTxyu0iX1RRYId5-O55HR7sHgskpQqdU3wzNzRIkrYmbIGsk_90lSzK\" 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\">FREDA GABLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VANC. (BORN IN SAVANNAH, GA), WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nBcacVc880GYtsv_a9_nCqFh0IXWsMM7JyRKsJHt9leVqnXTTDMoCu4-DZUi-Ml8-bKdh3rJi4F2b8zLzwrrPl4t4As4sMBFgfDdRUo=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\/chili-mac-n-beef-casserole-by-freda.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chili Mac and Beef Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This chili mac casserole version was brought to a potluck and this is my version of that recipe. It never fails to disappear.&#8221; &#8211; Freda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/spaghetti-casserole-8.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XlvLIE4jQZSl0PDak1rjF7vDcW0uqAXYcUIgh_3VN3gQmNmrE6K_HB7OEXGFRd-N5rPSW5aSXzM5gmq6NCPq4JEOi_j-aSB8jTx5Ek1b17OCTCV2eEdM\" 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\">HEATHER REED<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WALTON, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gMjGBOiXh4vWfIkFQS7t-IxWB3b8QYqGkMY3uOma2pnNIzuOy2B4vJ-YT45t_j9yWTnb_tiAW2aeTCXJ93lwyhKem-bLAdC3nJ0Oloo=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\/spaghetti-casserole-8.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spaghetti Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a popular dinner in my household.&#8221; &#8211; Heather<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/quick-and-easy-hamburger-hash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/I8TuvyVudFKGXPFliASXxbR27CDJi5c9NlAbPP59dHcv2v7px1igNAlfqbS4nVyTea7iA5RosPI_MUDocjxSIegiGPijU2Q4bVGRVfCjOc9jczU2kHB0jg\" 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\">DIANE ATHERTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PINE MOUNTAIN, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QT5N61cLgwpJcE8grVQe8McK_OdFOXtRemNzwmt8SQ2-1HjEdnh5KHX_etna9F8gN0ewwbHenjsDdPKTmSmgQK91labsQORi_rHjaw4j391UuQzbV4f-=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\/quick-and-easy-hamburger-hash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick and Easy Hamburger Hash<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I had hamburger meat thawed and didn&#8217;t know what I wanted to do with it. I threw this dish together and it was a hit at our table. Super easy and tasty! Just add a green leafy salad or a green veggie of your liking and a dinner roll.&#8221; &#8211; Diane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/crispy-baked-caesar-chicken-wraps\/?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\/wRts-nq0toRxsHIev7M2Z3plBqTFv1FMMWxVcC-IXCC-sngsIgnvmEDyqAg2zd-DOiGMvlzh3dYp3mZbSmBUXAPEYU1yCncUc1m2jcsFVKlKCGj0FqJ-ag\" 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\/crispy-baked-caesar-chicken-wraps\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Wraps<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A chicken caesar salad wrap with crispy baked caesar dressing coated chicken!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You shouldn&#8217;t have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a delicious\u00a0family meal. 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