100 Lazy Sunday Dinner Ideas The Whole Family Will Love!

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It’s Sunday and the only thing on your mind is enjoying a lazy day with your loved ones before the business of the new week kicks in. But what to cook? For sure you can find something tasty and easy in this list of 100+ lazy Sunday dinner ideas that (hopefully!) even your pickiest eater will enjoy. You’ll find 15-minute crowd pleasing pasta dishes, cozy and comforting curries and soups along with light and fresh dishes. You can find the perfect recipe here to please every member of your family.

Got a slow cooker, instant pot or air fryer? I’ve got you covered there too, whatever your favorite time-saving appliance is!

Closeup of stovetop chicken and rice in a cast iron pan on a blue striped tea towel and with a wooden spoon in it.

Pizza and Pasta

You could say a cozy bowl of pasta is the ultimate comfort food. It’s also so quick and easy to throw together – perfect when you need dinner on the table fast when feeding hungry family and friends.

Most of these tasty ideas use just a few pantry ingredients. Whether you’re in the mood for something creamy and extra comforting, a lighter vegetarian option or something in between, there’s something here for every mood.

A closeup of a plate of pasta carbonara without cream with a fork in it
5 from 6 votes

Best Pasta Carbonara (Without Cream!)

No cream, no heavy sauce, just a really good classic pasta carbonara with a sauce made of eggs and cheese. This is a real crowd pleaser – both light and decadent at the same time – and takes just 15 minutes to make with just 5 main ingredients!
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A white bowl of pasta alla norma on a light green tea towel
4.85 from 38 votes

Pasta Alla Norma (Tomato and Eggplant Pasta)

Pasta Alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish made with eggplant/aubergine, tomatoes, basil and cheese. It's perfect for those nights when you want a healthy and filling vegetarian home cooked dinner, but without any fuss.
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Closeup of a big serving spoon scooping out some cheesy baked chicken spaghetti from a white baking dish, all on a white background.
5 from 8 votes

Baked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

When you need an easy meal idea that the whole family will enjoy, or meals in the freezer for lazy days, this baked chicken spaghetti is perfect. Add in some colorful vegetables and condensed chicken or mushroom soup for the ultimate crowd pleasing comfort food!
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A closeup of an overhead view of a dish of pan-fried gnocchi in cherry tomato basil sauce with feta cheese sprinkled on top.
5 from 4 votes

Pan- Fried Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Try this meal once and it may become one of your go-to meals! Pan fry gnocchi until golden and crispy, then toss in a simple but super tasty cherry tomato and basil sauce. The icing on the cake is a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese!
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A white dish of creamy chorizo pasta with a fork in it with a red and white checked tea towel and on a marble background.
5 from 4 votes

Easy Creamy Chorizo Pasta

This creamy chorizo pasta is an easy and very tasty 30-minute pasta dinner that your family will love. Make the delicious tomato and chorizo cream sauce all in one pan and from just a few simple ingredients. Toss through tagliatelle (or your favorite pasta!) and enjoy!
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A close-up of a dish of lemony tuna spaghetti with a fork in it
5 from 7 votes

Lemony Mediterranean Pasta

This is a classic crowd pleaser of a tuna pasta recipe with a lemony, Mediterranean twist! It's perfect for those days when you don't have a lot in the pantry, but you do have some canned tuna, a lemon, any kind of pasta and a few other pantry ingredients.
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Closeup of a dish of farfalle pasta with prosciutto, broccoli and ricotta with cutlery in a blue and white dish on a marble background and with half a lemon in the background.
5 from 3 votes

Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Broccoli and Prosciutto

A light and fresh tasting simple farfalle pasta recipe with broccoli, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Made with a very simple lemon ricotta sauce, this is a crowd pleaser, it's perfect for spring or summer (or any time of year), and it's on the table in just 20 minutes. It makes a great midweek family meal, but it's equally as good for easy entertaining!
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a really easy Greek mac and cheese bake being served with a big spoon
4.78 from 18 votes

30 Minute Greek Mac and Cheese

This is a super easy Greek style baked mac and cheese with a simple 'sauce' made of evaporated milk and eggs – not flour. Packed with spinach and feta cheese and topped with crispy panko crumbs, it tastes a bit like a Greek spinach and cheese pie! The best part? It's on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Closeup of someone picking up some casarecce pasta in a simple cherry tomato and basil sauce, with the rim of the white plate in the foreground and background.
5 from 4 votes

12 Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta (Pasta Sciue Sciue)

Casarecce pasta with the most basic of cherry tomato pasta sauces. It might be basic, with just 7 pantry ingredients, but this 'pasta sciue sciue' or 'pasta in a hurry' is extremely delicious if you use the best quality ingredients you can find. Perfect for summer, or any evening when you’re short on time!
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A white plate of conchiglione giant stuffed pasta shells with a fork in front and on a blue and white striped tea towel and with a green salad in the background.
5 from 1 vote

Conchiglione Pasta With Spinach And Ricotta (Giant Shells!)

These are classy but so simple – just spinach and ricotta filling stuffed into the shells, then the whole dish is drenched in the most amazing marinara sauce and oozy mozzarella.
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A bowl of penne with eggplant and feta in a white bowl on a white cloth with a spoon.
5 from 2 votes

30 Minute Moussaka Penne

This moussaka-style pasta has got all the flavours of a traditional Greek moussaka but it's a fraction of the hassle to make!
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Closeup overhead image of a dish of creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with parsley and with the edge of a fork in the top left corner.
4.50 from 18 votes

20 Minute Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

A creamy chicken and mushroom pasta made simply, with a bit of wine and cooking water, just like the Italians do it. SO delicious!
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Cheesy Cauliflower Bake | Hey Nutrition Lady

Cheesy Cauliflower Bake | Hey Nutrition Lady

This Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is a delicious, comforting riff on healthy mac and cheese. Made with wholegrain pasta, cauliflower purée replaces much of the cheese for a lightened up baked pasta recipe.
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The BEST Baked Italian Meatballs | Saporito Kitchen

The BEST Baked Italian Meatballs | Saporito Kitchen

These oven baked Italian meatballs are perfect for Sunday dinner! Made with a combination of ground pork and ground beef, these meatballs are super juicy with delicious flavor!
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Sunday Sauce with Meatballs and Sausage | My Sequined Life

Sunday Sauce with Meatballs and Sausage | My Sequined Life

Simple ingredients cook slowly and transform into a very flavorful Sunday sauce with meatballs and sausage. This hearty marinara sauce is a family favorite!
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Lazy Lasagna Bake | The Dizzy Cook

Lazy Lasagna Bake | The Dizzy Cook

An easy and casual recipe, this lazy lasagna bake takes all the delicious parts of lasagna without the complication. Enjoy with or without ground beef!
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Who wouldn’t love pizza for lunch or dinner on a lazy Sunday? These pizzas can be on the table in less time than it would take to order a takeout. Bonus here is you could get your kids to help you make them and even customize them to make everyone happy.

Naan pizza with mozzarella and fresh basil leaves on brown paper and a wooden board with a pizza cutter, colorful salad bowl and more pizza in the background.
5 from 4 votes

10 Minute Naan Pizza (Oven or Air Fryer)

Homemade personal pizzas made with a delicious crispy on the outside and tender on the inside ready-made base that you might not have thought of using before – naan bread! Let everyone customize with their favorite topping for a tasty meal in just 10 minutes.
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Paprika Chicken Pizza | Delightful Plate

Paprika Chicken Pizza | Delightful Plate

Easy Paprika Chicken Pizza with slightly spicy and smoky chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Simple yet flavorful!
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Chicken

Chicken is usually a failsafe choice when it comes to a simple dinner, right? It can be a classic Sunday roast chicken dinner if you like (there are a few options below), but it doesn’t have to be just because it’s Sunday.

A chicken and leek pie with squares of puff pastry on top in a red baking dish overhead on a purple squared tea towel and with a piece taken out of the corner.
5 from 1 vote

Easy Creamy Chicken And Leek Pie

Enjoy this on-the-lighter-side easy creamy chicken and leek pie without any guilt! But healthier doesn't mean it's short on flavor. This is a super easy comfort food classic made a little lighter, and it never disappoints.
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Closeup view of the inside of a piece of panko chicken breast on a white plate with blue rim with a simple salad on the plate in the background, plus salad bowl.
5 from 3 votes

Easy Panko Chicken with Mustard and Parmesan

Panko Chicken is pretty simple to make, but this 15-minute version with mustard and parmesan is even easier! Smother chicken breasts with mustard and panko breadcrumbs, pan-fry for just a few minutes on each side, until deliciously moist, flavorful, crisp, and golden brown. This one is a keeper!
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Most of a round black baking dish with thin chicken breasts baked with lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and lots of crumbled feta, all on a weathered blue background with lemon segments, a fresh oregano sprig and a blue tea towel around the dish.
5 from 4 votes

5-Ingredient Chicken Breasts With Feta And Lemon

These juicy and tender chicken breasts with feta and lemon make a perfect crowd-pleasing midweek meal option! Simply cover thin chicken breasts with crumbled feta cheese, oregano, olive oil and lemon juice and bake for just 17 minutes. This is a restaurant-quality dinner that also happens to be gluten-free and keto-friendly, but no one will believe how easy it was to make.
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Closeup of stovetop chicken and rice in a cast iron pan on a blue striped tea towel and with a wooden spoon in it.
5 from 5 votes

30 Minute One Pot Stove-top Chicken and Rice

Everyone needs the simplest of simple chicken and rice recipes in their weekly meal rotation! This is the easiest stove top chicken and rice recipe you can imagine, but it still has LOTS of flavor, thanks to a few simple tricks and a secret ingredient… saffron! Ready in just 30 minutes!
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closeup of the inside of a Greek chicken gryo wrap with chicken thigh, tzatziki, onion, tomatoes and lettuce on a black plate with a bowl of tzatziki in the background.
5 from 2 votes

Super Easy Greek Gyro Pita with Chicken, Tzatziki and Fries

Gyro pitas are Greece's most popular fast food. If you've ever tried one in Greece, you'll know that these wraps with marinated chicken, salad, tzatziki and fries inside are incredibly delicious. Gyro pitas are super quick and easy to make at home too and they honestly taste just the same as they do in Greece!
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Overhead view of chicken pizzaiola or chicken breasts in a cherry tomato and basil sauce with bubbling mozzarella on top on a green and white checked cloth with focaccia and a wooden spoon at the side.
4.50 from 2 votes

One-Pan Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Chicken (Chicken Pizzaiola)

Chicken pizzaiola is a super simple (but quite fancy, really!) less than 30-minute dinner the whole family will love.Just pan-fry chicken with garlic, pour canned cherry tomatoes (or regular chopped tomatoes) and some basil onto it, simmer, then top with mozzarella and grill … mmmm!
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Simple baked chicken thighs, sliced on a wooden cutting board
5 from 1 vote

Our Favorite Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

If you've got chicken thighs and some basic herbs and spices in the pantry, plus some simple sides, you've got an easy but delicious dinner! This is my go-to simple baked chicken thigh recipe. Bake in either your oven or air fryer and serve with green beans and oven fries.
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A close up of a plate of chicken katsu curry on a checked green cloth
5 from 1 vote

Easy Chicken Katsu Curry

Golden, crunchy chicken drizzled with a tasty but easy-to-make curry sauce. This is the ultimate Japanese comfort food. I find it better than a takeaway and I'm pretty sure you'll love it as well!
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A dish of Shanghai chicken with chopsticks laid over the top from above on a blue background and with a red stripy tea towel
4.91 from 11 votes

Shanghai Chicken

A mildy sticky and spicy full-of-umami-flavour mid-week Chinese chicken stir-fry made with spring onions and garlic, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine and brown sugar. You won't believe how easy and delicious this is, and it's on the table in around 15 minutes!
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A small white bowl of sweet and sour chicken with a bowl of rice in the background and chopsticks in the foreground
5 from 1 vote

Easy Chicken with Pineapple Chinese Stir-fry

If you're a fan of sweet and sour takeout dishes, this easy homemade chicken pineapple stir-fry (aka sweet and sour chicken and pineapple!) could become a new family favourite. Make it in under 30 minutes with just a few simple store cupboard ingredients!
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A dish of mee goreng basah or spicy Indonesian noodles with chopsticks
4.50 from 2 votes

The BEST Indonesian Noodles (Mee Goreng)

This one's for fans of Asian street food… or for quick, easy and delicious stir fries. This Indonesian chicken noodle stir fry is otherwise known as mee goreng basah. The 'basah' part means 'wet' so there's plenty of delicious tangy sauce.
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A pan of chicken with cashew nuts and peppers
5 from 5 votes

20- Minute Chicken with Cashew Nuts and Peppers

A homemade version of the classic Chinese takeout chicken with cashew nuts with peppers. The magic ingredient in this is Chinese five spice. Make it once and it'll become a family favourite!
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Close up of creamy pesto chicken with parmesan and mushrooms in a cast iron pan
5 from 9 votes

15- Minute Creamy Pesto Chicken with Mushrooms and Parmesan

Cut the chicken in half horizontally for perfectly pan fried chicken, then add just a few other pantry ingredients to make a delicious creamy sauce. Serve with pasta, potatoes, or rice, or just by itself with some toasted fresh bread. The best part? It's on the table in barely 15 minutes!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole | Sustainable Cooks

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole | Sustainable Cooks

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a simple dinner that is delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this meal makes incredible leftovers.
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Easy Chicken Piccata | Killing Thyme

Easy Chicken Piccata | Killing Thyme

This 30-minute chicken piccata brings golden cutlets and a million dollar sauce to your plate every time with it’s bright and tangy flavors.
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Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe | The Clean Eating Couple

Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe | The Clean Eating Couple

An Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe everyone will love! This delicious recipe for chicken cacciatore is made on the stove in under an hour!
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Rosemary Citrus Roast Chicken (overnight marinade) with Roasted Potatoes | Christina's Cucina

Rosemary Citrus Roast Chicken (overnight marinade) with Roasted Potatoes | Christina’s Cucina

This rosemary citrus roast chicken recipe is absolutely one of the easiest ways to prepare the tastiest chicken with a minimal of fuss!
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Curry Roast Chicken | Kitchen Sanctuary

Curry Roast Chicken | Kitchen Sanctuary

Succulent Roasted Chicken cooked together in one pan with tender potatoes and vegetables in a creamy coconut curry sauce. A fantastic alternative for your Sunday roast!
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Chicken Caprese | Dinner at the Zoo

Chicken Caprese | Dinner at the Zoo

This recipe for chicken caprese is grilled seasoned chicken, topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil and balsamic reduction.
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Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole | Joy Food Sunshine

Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole | Joy Food Sunshine

In this broccoli chicken and rice casserole, broccoli, rice and chicken are baked in a homemade sauce (NO canned soups) for a delicious, hearty & nutritious dinner recipe that’s easy to prepare.
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Easy Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken | Savory Spin

Easy Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken | Savory Spin

You need only 12 ingredients and about 30 minutes to make this easy, healthy, and delicious, Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken recipe.
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Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

Great news – some of the best Sunday dinner ideas are the ones you make in just one pot!

Don’t you feel so smug walking into your home with the aroma of your dinner all ready to eat?! Make one of these slow cooker dishes and you’ll be so thankful when it’s dinnertime and there’s hardly anything left to do…

Someone holding and eating a bowl of crockpot chicken gnocchi soup
4.18 from 123 votes

Easy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This crockpot chicken gnocchi soup is a hearty, nutritious, creamy and yet lightened-up soup packed with chicken, gnocchi and vegetables, just like the one you love at Olive Garden! Get the best quality ingredients and you can make a truly delicious meal in your slow cooker or pressure cooker with just 7 main ingredients.
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Overhead of a bowl of instant pot tomato soup with a spoon in it and fresh basil on top with more soup in the corner and all on a blue background.
5 from 1 vote

30- Minute Instant Pot Tomato Soup

This instant pot tomato soup is hands-off to make in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a simple dinner served with bread of your choice.
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A plate of 6-ingredient sausage ragu and pasta on a blue plate with a blue tea towel
5 from 2 votes

6-Ingredient Sausage Bolognese with Fennel

This is a ridiculously tasty sausage bolognese recipe that I usually serve with pappardelle pasta. Perfect for when you're in the mood for a bit of comfort food but don't want to spend hours at the stove. Speaking of which… you need very little hands-on time for this recipe, and the best part? It's made with just 6 main ingredients!
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A plate of chicken Moroccan stew or chicken tagine and couscous from above - there's yogurt and coriander on the stew and a spoon in it
5 from 5 votes

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

An easy version of a beautifully fragrant and spicy chicken stew with eggplant/aubergine, cinnamon, ginger and sticky dried plumes in the style of a traditional Moroccan 'tagine'. Cook slowly on the stovetop or in your slow cooker or pressure cooker for a delicious and healthy meal that might even become a family favourite!
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Slow cooker Korean chicken in a white bowl on a marble background.
4.90 from 19 votes

Korean Chicken Stew

Just chop up a few vegetables and throw in your slow cooker with some chicken thighs and simple Asian flavours for a delicious Korean chicken dinner. 
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Crock pot Thai pumpkin and red lentil soup  in a white bowl on a wooden board and with a spoon

Thai Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup

A deliciously thick, spicy, creamy, warming & healthy crock pot soup – perfect for a wholesome Autumn or Winter lunch.
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Instant Pot Pot Roast | The Salty Marshmallow

Instant Pot Pot Roast | The Salty Marshmallow

Instant Pot Pot Roast makes having a tender and juicy roast so easy! Mashed potatoes, carrots, and a mouthwatering gravy are made in the very same pot!
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Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken | Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken | Dizzy Busy and Hungry

This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken dish is both sweet and spicy, and so simple to make. This cheap chicken recipe is a weeknight superstar. With only 4 ingredients, this dinner couldn’t get any easier!
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Braised Short Ribs | Noshing With the Nolands

Braised Short Ribs | Noshing With the Nolands

This Braised Short Ribs {Instant Pot} recipe is one of the best homemade comfort food dinners we have made in a long time. The meat is tender and falling…
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Slow Cooker Spanish Beef Stew | The Lazy Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Spanish Beef Stew | The Lazy Slow Cooker

Slow cooker Spanish beef stew is a hearty and saucy dish that is full of so much flavor. This easy one-pot meal will become a favorite!
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Air fryer

If you’d rather let your air fryer do the hard yards for you on lazy Sunday nights, then these easy dinner ideas are the ones for you.

Take the hard work out of your Sunday roast by cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer (use your oven space for more roast potatoes and veggies!) or keep things more casual with something like chicken meatballs or crispy chicken burgers.

A whole cooked rotisserie style chicken in an air fryer basket on a blue background
5 from 3 votes

1-Hour Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

Cook a chicken in your air fryer once, and you may never cook a whole chicken any other way again. Add a quick herb and spice rub and you'll end up with a perfectly moist and juicy rotisserie style roast chicken in under an hour.
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Closeup of the left side of an air fryer crispy chicken burger on a green and white napkin and rectangular white plate with more burgers and chicken in the background.
5 from 10 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Burgers

Try these crispy air fryer chicken burgers once and they'll quickly become one of your go-to meals. Coat chicken thighs with lots of yummy herbs and spices and super crispy panko breadcrumbs, and air fry (pan fry if you prefer). Sandwich with a few toppings in a fresh brioche bun and they're done. It's an unbelievably tasty and easy 30-minute meal!
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A bowl of Greek air fryer meatballs garnished with lemon wedges and feta and there's a Greek salad at the side
5 from 2 votes

Easy Greek AIr Fryer Chicken Meatballs (Keftedes)

Greek chicken meatballs can be delicious AND quick and easy when you make them in your air fryer. Just mix together all the ingredients, shape quickly into bite-sized meatballs and air fry for around 10 minutes. They're incredible served with a Greek salad, tzatziki and toasted bread, but you can serve them in many other ways as well.
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Maple Mustard Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin | Killing Thyme

Maple Mustard Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin | Killing Thyme

Slathered with maple mustard sauce, this easy 20-minute air fryer pork tenderloin comes out juicy and tender every time.
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One-pot

My favorite kinds of dishes are the ones where everything’s cooked in one pan! But especially on a Sunday. Who wants to spend an hour tidying up after a lazy Sunday meal?

Closeup of a dish of slow roasted Greek lamb in a white dish with colourful garnishes such as feta and lettuce
4.78 from 9 votes

Easy Slow Cooked Greek Lamb (Kleftiko)

A super easy and tasty authentic slow cooked Greek lamb roast (otherwise known as lamb kleftiko), with delicious lemon potatoes and vegetables. No need for fancy sides! Throw the veggies in a pot, sit a lamb leg on top, rub in simple Mediterranean flavours, and slow roast for 4 hours to fall-apart perfection. Perfect for a family celebration or mini crowd!
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A closeup of someone spooning chicken and chorizo with cherry tomatoes out of a blue cast iron pan.
4.55 from 80 votes

One-Pan Chicken and Chorizo with Cherry Tomatoes

This baked chicken & chorizo is the simplest of one pan chicken dinners, but also one of the tastiest. Just pile chicken, tomatoes, chorizo, garlic, basil and seasoning into a baking dish and bake until browned and bubbling. So delicious, and a perfect crowd pleasing easy dinner for the family or guests.
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Closeup of creamy chicken orzo in half of a large blue cast iron pan with a colorful tea towel in front and a glass of water and dark background.
4.32 from 64 votes

Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Bacon

This creamy chicken orzo is a risotto-like family dinner packed full of comforting chicken, bacon and mushrooms – that's actually made with rice-shaped pasta… and no cream! Super easy to make with simple ingredients and all in one pot.
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Someone eating from a bowl of chicken orzo soup with a spoon and with ingredients and a red pot in the background.
5 from 8 votes

Creamy Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

Looking for a healthy, warm and cozy soup? This creamy chicken lemon orzo soup really hits the spot and is so simple to make!
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One pan Greek baked chicken and potatoes with a Greek salad in the background
4.80 from 20 votes

Amazing Roasted Greek Chicken and Potatoes

I call this 6-ingredient Greek Chicken And Potatoes dinner 'amazingly delicious' for good reason! It's the simplest but one of the most popular everyday Greek chicken recipes. Millions of Greeks can't be wrong! Just bake chicken and potato wedges with a really easy olive oil, lemon and oregano marinade. Don't even think about skipping the Greek salad and tzatziki (or yogurt!) sides!
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close-up of baked cod with panko topping in a cast iron pan and with a blue tea towel in the background
5 from 5 votes

Posh Fish and Chips

Nothing shouts 'lazy dinner' more than fish and chips! I've got a treat for you with this healthier version cooked all in one pan.
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A red baking dish of Greek giouvetsi with chicken with parsley and feta on it and a spoon in it and with a red checked tea towel in the background
5 from 6 votes

Orzo Chicken Greek Style (Giouvetsi)

This version of the very delicious traditional Greek giouvetsi comes in the form of a chicken and orzo pasta baked in oregano and spice-infused tomato sauce and sprinkled with cheese.
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Close up of a Stove-top Mediterranean Chicken Casserole in a cast iron pan with a red checked tea towel
5 from 5 votes

Mediterranean Stove Top Chicken Casserole

An easy-to-throw-together and colourful chicken casserole full of wonderful Mediterranean flavours such as bacon, paprika, red peppers, tomatoes, herbs, olives, capers and, of course, feta cheese.
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A Thai chicken and butternut squash curry in a blue bowl with peanuts, coriander, poppadoms and a lime wedge, with a spoon
4.94 from 31 votes

Perfect Thai Chicken and Butternut Squash Curry

If you're looking for a go-to chicken curry, this Thai chicken and butternut squash curry just might be it. It's quick and easy to make with just chicken thighs, a few spices and curry paste, coconut milk, peanut butter, tomatoes and butternut squash. Top with plenty of peanuts and you get a delicious cross between a chicken satay curry and a Thai red curry. Choose to make it on the stove top, in the slow cooker, or in your pressure cooker!
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closeup of a plate of Honey balsamic chicken with mushrooms and brussels sprouts
4.50 from 6 votes

Honey Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms

Quick & easy, loaded with superfoods, and ridiculously tasty. A fabulous crowd-pleasing one pan chicken dinner perfect for a lazy Sunday!
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Dish of sheet pan chicken tikka with cauliflower and potatoes from above in a white dish with a spoon and yogurt in it and a blue white checked tea towel.
5 from 4 votes

Amazing Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka

This sheet pan chicken tikka with cauliflower and potatoes is not only one of the most delicious meals we regularly make in our house, it’s one of the easiest. And the best part is that you need just 5 (or 6) ingredients to make it!
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Easy baked gnocchi with sausage, peppers and tomatoes and a fork on a white plate from above.
5 from 3 votes

Easy Baked Ricotta Gnocchi with Sausage and Tomatoes

This gnocchi is made from only 3 ingredients, ricotta cheese, flour and parmesan cheese. No egg required! Just mix, roll and cut, then sprinkle over roasted veggies with a bit of mozzarella cheese for extra yum. On the table in only 30 minutes!
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American Goulash Recipe | The Forked Spoon

American Goulash Recipe | The Forked Spoon

American Goulash is an easy, one-pot, classic comfort food made with ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles. Enjoy year-round, and delicious leftover, this irresistible Goulash Recipe is guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters!
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Healthy Beef Stew | This Healthy Table

Healthy Beef Stew | This Healthy Table

This delicious healthy beef stew recipe is loaded with vegetables and comforting flavors. The beef is simmered till tender and succulent.
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Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin | Quiche My Grits

Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin | Quiche My Grits

Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin is juicy, fork tender, and delicious! It’s baked with carrots, onions and potatoes for a hearty one-pot meal.
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Fan of orzo/risoni? Check out this list of easy risoni recipes for more lazy Sunday orzo recipe ideas!

Eggs

Eggs are an ingredient that you always have in the pantry, and it’s astonishing just how versatile they can be. Super nutritious and quick to cook, these recipes mostly use pantry staples and so make family meals a breeze when you don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen…

Someone lifting a piece of crustless quiche out of a white dish
4.95 from 217 votes

The Very Best Crustless Quiche

Known as Impossible Quiche in Australia! Added flour sinks to the bottom during cooking, creating a thin pancake-like crust. You can either add caramelized onions and mushrooms, ham and cheese, like I’ve stated in the recipe below, or you can keep things super simple and add raw finely chopped veggies like onions, peppers and tomatoes.
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A white plate of Thai basil pork with rice and an egg with a red tea towel in front.
5 from 6 votes

15-Minute Basil Pork Stir-Fry

Thai basil pork is really flavorful and classic Thai street food recipe made with minced pork, basil and chili. So cozy, comforting, simple and delicious- especially with an egg on top!
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A square slice of feta and red pepper quiche on a white plate with green salad and a fork.
5 from 7 votes

Easy Red Pepper and Feta Quiche

This easy vegetarian feta and red pepper quiche is SO easy to make with a store bought pie crust, a few pantry ingredients and some delicious Mediterranean vegetables that you don't have to pre-cook.
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A close up of a Spanish tortilla or omelette with a big slice cut out of it on a cutting board with bread in the background
4.92 from 12 votes

The Best Spanish Omelette Recipe

A Spanish classic made with just potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil. Cook it slowly and lovingly and it'll make a delicious light meal that's hard to beat.
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asparagus brunch tart with parmesan and basil with an egg on it on a white plate with a fork and on a green place mat.

Puff Pastry Asparagus Tartlets with Bacon

These individual tartlets are easy to customise (add an egg, bacon or both!). Perfect with parmesan and basil scattered over at the end and takes just 30 minutes to make.
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Something Light

Perhaps you over-indulged on Friday and Saturday and want to keep things light for Sunday?! From salads to fishcakes, tacos to pastry tarts, there’s something quick, easy and light here for everyone…

Closeup of 2 crispy salmon fish cakes on a rectangular white plate with green salad in the background and lemon segments on a wooden board in the foreground.
4.63 from 8 votes

Easy Crispy Salmon Fishcakes

These are so simple to make. Full of delicately flavored salmon and fresh, subtle flavours, Fishcakes are family crowd pleasers- they should please even the fussiest eaters in your family!
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Closeup of tuna salad on a marble background with another salad in the background.
4.67 from 6 votes

Our Favorite Easy Tuna Salad

This salad is healthy and delicious and made with the simplest of salad ingredients that you’ve probably nearly always got in your fridge. All ready and on the table in 10 minutes!
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A platter of halloumi kebabs with chorizo and tomatoes from above on a blue-grey background
5 from 7 votes

Halloumi Kebabs with Chorizo, Tomatoes and Honey Lime Dressing

Thread Halloumi cheese onto skewers with tangy chorizo and juicy tomatoes then drizzle with a simple honey-lime dressing.
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Horizontal image of 3 halloumi tacos with pineapple mango salsa on a white plate with a blue dish of the salsa
5 from 1 vote

Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa

Delicious crispy fried halloumi cheese served in a small taco with a tangy pineapple mango salsa. A sort of Greek-Mex creation, if you like! Perfect for simple lunch for the family.
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A person serving warm butternut squash, chorizo and feta salad with salad servers
5 from 8 votes

Amazing Roast Pumpkin, Chorizo and Feta Salad

Imagine sticky roasted pumpkin, tangy feta cheese, pan-fried chorizo & toasted pine nuts – tossed together with salad leaves and a honey balsamic vinaigrette. This warm roast pumpkin feta salad is a perfect balance of flavours!
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Part of a big Greek salad in a white bowl with a big slice of feta cheese and oregano on top from above.
5 from 7 votes

Greek Salad

This incredibly delicious traditional Greek salad contains just eight fresh ingredients – tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, black olives, feta cheese, oregano and olive oil. Despite being super healthy, it's a huge crowd pleaser. Serve simply with bread in the summer for a light and easy dinner- there's nothing better!
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A 20-minute coconut chickpea curry with a spoon in it from above
5 from 5 votes

20-Minute Coconut and Chickpea Curry

This vegan curry is anything but boring. You can have this nutty, creamy, wholesome deliciousness on the table in just 20 minutes!
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A portion of Lemon butter salmon with potatoes and asparagus on a plate with a fork.
4.57 from 44 votes

Lemon Butter Salmon with Potatoes and Asparagus

If you're looking for a quick, easy and interesting way to bake salmon, this lemon butter salmon with potatoes and asparagus is it.
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Baby tomato, pesto & prosciutto tart
5 from 1 vote

Quick Puff Pastry Tart with Tomatoes, Prosciutto and Pesto

This is a simple puff pastry tart topped with ricotta, baby tomatoes, pesto & prosciutto- you could call it a puff pastry pizza! Easy enough for a simple throw-together lunch, but impressive enough to serve to guests!
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Just in case you still haven’t spotted ‘the one’…

A cast iron pan of Swedish meatballs with a spoon in it and a blue and white checked tea towel
5 from 2 votes

30-Minute Copycat Ikea Meatballs

Tasty beef and pork meatballs in a lightly creamy beef gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and lingonberry or cranberry sauce. It’s delicious – millions of Swedes can’t be wrong!
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Closeup of 5 bean loaded nachos in a white bowl from above
5 from 5 votes

5 Bean Loaded Nachos

This is a recipe for a really tasty and nutritious 5 bean chilli to healthify your nachos! I call them 5 bean loaded nachos. Throw a few store cupboard ingredients (and lots of beans!) in a pot, simmer, then throw onto nachos with all your favourite yummy toppings. Pop a batch in the freezer for another lazy day!
A portion of Thai fish curry and a spoon in a light beige bowl on a wooden board with a green tea towel at the side.
5 from 1 vote

20-Minute Coconut Fish Curry

A quick and light fish curry recipe with punchy Thai flavours and a delicious creamy and fragrant coconut base. Serve with rice and sprinkle with fresh coriander, bright lime juice and a few crunchy toasted almonds. It's midweek easy dinner perfection!
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A dish of fish pie with a scoop taken out on a blue cloth.
5 from 2 votes

Crispy Fish Pie

A creamy and delicious fish pie with a crispy, cheesy crushed potato topping. Mmmmm!
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Homemade pita chips in a blue floral bowl with feta dip, lemon halves, Greek salad and salt just visible at the sides, all on a mottled blue background.

Chips n’ Dips!

You're only 10 minutes away from having these easy Mediterranean style air fryer pita chips! Easily customize with different herbs and spices, and make them a day or 2 ahead if you like. You'll love dipping them in this delicious tyrokafteri dip, tzatziki or hummus. Simple but delicious!
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Roast Beef Dinner (Sunday Roast) | Culinary Ginger

Roast Beef Dinner (Sunday Roast) | Culinary Ginger

Roast Beef Dinner (Sunday Roast). Perfectly roasted beef served with crispy roast potatoes, carrots and Yorkshire pudding.
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Baja Fish Tacos | Gypsy Plate

Baja Fish Tacos | Gypsy Plate

These Baja Fish Tacos are delicious. Soft tortillas packed full of beer battered fish, pico de gallo, avocado and chipotle mayo.
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Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna | Served from Scratch

Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna | Served from Scratch

This Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna From Scratch is pure comfort food but made with homemade pasta, a homemade sauce, and homemade ricotta cheese.
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Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipe | Joy Food Sunshine

Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipe | Joy Food Sunshine

This shepherd’s pie recipe is a hearty, flavorful main dish that your entire family will love! Learn how to make shepherd’s pie that’s better than any restaurant!
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Mediterranean Salmon in Parchment Paper | The Roasted Root

Mediterranean Salmon in Parchment Paper | The Roasted Root

Mediterranean Salmon in parchment paper with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pesto sauce and more is a mouth-watering experience.
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Meatloaf Recipe with BBQ Sauce and Brown Sugar | Winding Creek Ranch

Meatloaf Recipe with BBQ Sauce and Brown Sugar | Winding Creek Ranch

Make this EASY Meatloaf Recipe with BBQ Sauce and Brown Sugar Glaze at your next family dinner! It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory!
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The Best Creamy Salmon Pasta | Foxes Love Lemons

The Best Creamy Salmon Pasta | Foxes Love Lemons

This Creamy Salmon Pasta is a simple yet impressive recipe for date night at home. Salmon, spinach, capers and pasta in a creamy wine sauce.
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Best Roasted Rack Of Lamb | Bake It With Love

Best Roasted Rack Of Lamb | Bake It With Love

Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it!
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Lazy Side Dishes

Picked your lazy Sunday dinner already but feel like you need a bit of something on the side? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with these easy side dish ideas to go with your low-maintenance dinner!

A closeup of an overhead of some golden brown cooked Greek potatoes in a baking dish with a blue tea towel in the corner and with a sprinkle of parsley on top.
4.72 from 217 votes

The BEST Greek Potatoes

These Greek potatoes truly deserve to have the words ‘the best’ in their title. They’re tasty, creamy, and crispy all at the same time, and go with anything. You might find yourself eating the whole pan to yourself. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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Closeup of someone squeezing half a lemon into a black cast iron pan of sauteed frozen green beans with a pale green tea towel in the background.
5 from 17 votes

10-Minute Sauteed Frozen Green Beans

Welcome to your new favorite last minute vegetable side dish! You can cook these sautéed frozen green beans straight from frozen (yep, no defrosting necessary!). Choose your own simple flavors for perfectly tender and browned seasoned green beans on your dinner table in only 10 minutes.
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A dish of Mediterranean roast vegetables on a white background with a spoon in it and a green tea towel in the background
5 from 1 vote

Mediterranean Roast Vegetables

Throw veg on a baking dish, toss through some olive oil and simple herbs and spices, and roast for around half an hour (or just 15 minutes if you're using your air fryer). They're low-carb, go with virtually any main dish, and the leftovers are great on pizza, salads, sandwiches and more.
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A platter of toasted bread with olive oil and salt being held
5 from 6 votes

2-Minute Toasted Bread with Olive Oil and Salt

This toasted bread with olive oil and salt is our go-to easy side dish recipe, and I hope it becomes yours too! Just toast slices of your favourite bread, then drizzle with olive oil and scatter with salt. Serve with soups, stews, bolognese, salads, and everything in between.
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Closeup of roasted brussels sprouts and carrots on a white plate and blue background
4.88 from 8 votes

Amazing Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots

Roast TWO humble veggies in one – brussels sprouts and carrots – and toss them in a very simple but delicious honey mustard balsamic dressing for a side dish that's perfect for both fancy and simple meals alike. Browned, crisp and caramelized on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside, these will convert even the most ardent of brussels sprouts haters!
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A dish of air fried cauliflower from above with fresh herbs scattered on top and a segment of lemon, with more lemon and a pale blue tea towel.

15-Minute Air Fryer Cauliflower

Did you know that air fried cauliflower is just as crispy and delicious as if you roasted it in your oven? But it takes less than half the time! Simply drizzle over olive oil, your choice of simple seasonings and some panko breadcrumbs and parmesan and air fry for just 12 minutes. Serve on its own as a snack or easy appetizer with dips, use to make the most delicious mashed potatoes, or sprinkle over soups and salads.
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With all of these lazy Sunday dinner ideas to choose from there’s no need to rely on takeout! (well, not every sunday anyway!) With less time spent prepping and cooking, these dishes mean you can enjoy relaxing on Sunday before the busy week ahead.

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About Helen Schofield

Don't expect to find anything fussy or complicated here. Just QUICK, EASY & (mostly!) HEALTHY recipes from the Mediterranean and beyond. ENJOY!

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