20 Easy Weekend Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Love

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Do you ever catch yourself wondering what to eat over the weekend, especially on Saturdays? Hmm, at least there’s the weekend to look forward to so it’s a good problem to have, right?

Yes, the weekend is the perfect time to relax and indulge a bit. I usually prepare healthy meals throughout the weekdays and even up until Friday, but on Saturdays and Sundays, I like to get a little adventurous and sneaky. This might mean inviting some friends over or having a small family gathering to try recipes that we don’t normally make.

I like to call it my Junk Food Saturdays or Sundays because it allows me to eat whatever I want. You can call it a cheat day if you like.

Just thinking about the weekend is making me excited because I am imagining and salivating over recipes like Sloppy Joe’s burger, a Chipotle copycat bowl that’s even better, lo mein with fresh beef, or even a simple lasagna or pesto pasta. These are all delicious and give you the break you deserve. That’s what I enjoy—comfort food over the weekend, along with a small glass of wine to unwind.

So, are you ready to check out the best dinner recipes you can make this weekend?

Here are 20 ideas you can try. I can’t say what’s better because they’re all SO good and they’re all recipes you need to try if you haven’t already.

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