Easy Recipes and Menu Ideas

Try these recipes and menu ideas that are quick, easy, and perfect for a busy lifestyle. You will find Southern recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as desserts, appetizers, and snacks. These ideas include healthy recipes as well as simple meals for kids and college students. There are easy recipes for every occasion on this board!
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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This creamy crack chicken noodle soup is the best dinner idea, and the whole family will love it! It's a hearty, creamy soup that makes a great weeknight meal or comfort food when you're feeling under the weather. Enjoy this chicken noodle soup recipe and share some with your family and friends!
Easy Crock-Pot Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix Recipe
Crock-pot pot roast with onion soup mix the BEST recipe for a hearty meal, and it's easy to make, too! Featuring a beef chuck roast topped with dry onion soup mix, then cooked low and slow in a slow cooker surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and onions, this is a dish the whole family will enjoy! Make this as the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner or any night you want a cozy meal.
25 Easy Dinner Party Recipes
Plan an incredible dinner party menu with these 25 easy and delicious main course recipes! These main dishes are great for everything from elegant and sophisticated dinner parties to casual get-togethers. Keep it fun, simple, and relaxed with make-ahead dishes that are impressive, yet foolproof. Entertain without stress and enjoy your dinner party!
BEST Chicken Egg Rolls - Easy Recipe
Make these delicious chicken egg rolls at home with an easy recipe you have to try to believe! All you need is ground chicken, a bag of coleslaw mix, and store-bought egg roll wrappers. Chicken eggs rolls are deep fried to perfection and only take 45 minutes to prepare from start to finish. Take-out flavors you can make yourself!
Easy Southern Hoe Cakes - Old-Fashioned Recipe
Learn how to make southern hoe cakes with this simple recipe. These hoe cakes (also known as fried cornbread) are versatile, crispy, and warm for the ultimate comfort food! Hoe cakes are considered a southern quick bread or flatbread and can be served any time of day straight out of the cast-iron skillet. Try this recipe today!
Easy Roast Beef Hash - BEST Recipe for Leftover Beef
Roast beef hash is an easy recipe for weeknight dinners, and you can use leftover roast beef! It's a comfort food skillet meal that is no-fuss and super filling. This hearty meal is great for a busy weeknight or a weekend brunch, and since it's super fast to make, you can add it to your menu during busy weeks!
Crock-Pot Ham & Scalloped Potatoes
Crock-pot ham and scalloped potatoes is an easy dinner idea to use up leftover ham. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and filled with tender potatoes and ham. This is such a simple recipe, and you can even make it ahead of time, then when you're ready to start cooking, pull it out of the fridge and start up your slow cooker! This recipe is a family favorite, and a great way to use your leftover Easter ham!
Easy Ground Beef Nachos Recipe
Make delicious loaded nachos with this easy sheet pan recipe! These nachos are packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and all the best toppings. They are great as an appetizer for a party, dinner for a crowd, or even a fun ground beef dinner. This recipe is a must-try for Cinco de Mayo, game nights, or any gathering. Homemade nachos have never been this easy!
Easy Country-Style Pork Ribs
Easy boneless country-style pork ribs are a fantastic option for a delicious dinner. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal for your family or planning a backyard barbecue with friends, these oven-baked ribs are sure to satisfy. Try this simple, easy method and enjoy the most flavor-packed pork ribs ever!
Easy Southern Potato Salad
Add Southern potato salad to your Easter menu this year! This recipe is a classic side dish that is creamy, tangy, and full of crunchy dill pickles, mayo, and hard-boiled eggs. As a make ahead dish, it is even better the next day, making it perfect for getting ahead of your holiday meal prep. Everyone will love this old-fashioned potato salad.
BEST Easter Side Dish Menu Ideas and Recipes
These Easter side dish recipes are sure to be a hit on your holiday menu! Plan your menu with meal ideas that are irresistibly delicious, kid-friendly, and perfect for your Easter celebration. Try these easy, mostly make-ahead side dishes for dinner whether you have a party of two or a big crowd.
15 Easy Ideas for Leftover Easter Ham
Wondering what to do with leftover ham? Here are 15 quick and easy ideas for repurposing leftover ham. Get creative in the kitchen rather than wasting any extra food! From hearty soups and quiches to satisfying dinner casseroles, this collection includes delicious recipes to transform ham leftovers!
The Best Irish Potato Soup
Easy Irish potato soup is a creamy meal that is perfect for weeknight meal! Make this simple recipe from Grits and Pinecones and enjoy a heart-warming comfort food that is loaded with flavor. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can whip up this soup in no time! Great for winter or St. Patrick's Day!
Easy Oven Baked Beef Short Ribs
Looking for a delicious recipe for a dinner? Oven baked beef short ribs are a delicious meal idea that is sure to be a hit with the family! This easy recipe is full of flavor and a classic comfort food. When these short ribs are cooked low and slow, they are so tender the meat falls off the bone! This meal can be made ahead of time and reheated, so it's perfect for serving your family or dinner guests!
Herb & Cheddar Bread Recipe
Herb and cheese bread is a savory quick bread recipe that doesn't need any yeast! It is easy to make and delicious as a side with any meal. It has extra-sharp cheddar cheese with parsley, rosemary, and thyme. This easy recipe is great for your Easter menu or for a dinner party!