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Hey friends❣️

Sunday dinners have become a tradition in our house now that both daughters ~ and a new granddaughter ~ live nearby. The only hitch? Pulling off a meal that feels special without missing out on the fun.

That’s where these clever Sunday dinner recipes come in ~ with some earlier prep they practically cook themselves while you pour a glass of wine and enjoy the chaos.

OVEN

These meals can be prepped during the day and slid into the oven timed exactly to when you want to serve dinner.

1. ​Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon (pop it in 30 minutes before you want to serve!)
2. ​Swedish Meatball Meatloaf​
3. ​Patricia Wells’ Beef Daube​
4. ​Salmon Packets​
5. ​Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Apples and Brown Cabbage (below)

INSTANT POT

The key to using the Instant Pot for entertaining is to prep everything ahead, and start the pot just as people arrive. Then press KEEP WARM until you're ready to serve.

1. ​Italian Wedding Risotto​
2. ​Apple Butter Pulled Pork • Instant Pot, oven, or slow cooker!​
3. ​Instant Pot Barbacoa Recipe ​
4. ​Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon (below)

LOW & SLOW (crock pot or Dutch oven)

The trick is choosing recipes that thrive in a low and slow environment and don't turn to mush.

1. ​Crock Pot Frito Pie ​
2. ​Slow Cooked Apple Bourbon Smothered Pork Chops ​
3. ​Split Pea Soup with Ham​
4. ​Slow Cooked Hatch Pepper Chili​
5. ​Wine Braised Short Ribs​
6. ​Slow Cooked Cider Brats with apple-onion relish​

FRIDGE!

In warm weather dinner can be assembled during the day and stashed in the fridge, with only a few garnishes to do just before serving. These are some of my faves!

1. ​Fried Chicken Cobb Salad​
2. ​Thai Chicken Salad ​
3. ​Curried Chicken Salad Plate​
4. ​Charcuterie Salad ​

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