https://wholefully.com/easy-family-dinners/easy-main-dishes/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:57:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png https://wholefully.com/easy-family-dinners/easy-main-dishes/ 32 32 https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/ https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:57:53 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=9409 I used to be completely and utterly intimidated by cooking ribs. There are a lot of great rib recipes in my family. There was even a “rib-off” last summer between my sister and my dad. Ribs are a bit of an art form ’round these parts. Could I possibly live up to that? Turns out, I totally can, thanks to my beloved slow cooker. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/feed/ 27 https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/ https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:14:52 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27064 This delicious grilled veggie sandwich features a flavorful pesto-feta mayo that you'll want to put on Everything. These grilled veggie sandwiches are a weekly thing for us in the summer. They really are meant to be eaten when veggies are fresh (and cheap). Would this taste good in January? Probably. But it'd also cost you $15 per sandwich to grab all the out-of-season produce. Eat these sandwiches now. Eat them often. And then dream about them all winter long. That's what we do. Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/feed/ 4 https://wholefully.com/sausage-and-peppers-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/sausage-and-peppers-recipe/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:41:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=78009 With robust Italian sausage and tri-color bell peppers, this Sausage and Peppers Recipe is hearty and wholesome with plenty of flavor.

Sausage and peppers is a simple yet nourishing meal that's great for enjoying the bounty of the summer season, or for a quick and wholesome meal during back-to-school time. Not only is this sausage and peppers dish easy to make, but it’s also incredibly satisfying, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast. Full of bright colors and zesty flavor, this sausage and peppers dinner is sure to be a hit with your family. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sausage-and-peppers-recipe/feed/ 0 https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-baked-beans-2/ https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-baked-beans-2/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:58:07 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27823 This post is brought to you by a Wholefully partner. Guys. I don't want to jinx it, but I think Fall might actually be here to stay. We've had the A/C off and the windows open for the better part of a week now. The leaves are starting to turn colors and the chickens are slowing down their laying (a sure sign that the days are getting shorter). I know Fall is everyone's favorite season, but I'm actually an equal-opportunity season lover—hence why I live in a place that gets all four of 'em. Although, I have to admit, I am particularly jazzed for the cooler temps this year. Summer is wonderful—and if I had to pick, I'd say I'm a summer girl—but I'm about half past over the bugs and poison ivy and humidity. It was a good run, sunshine and warm weather, but I'm ready to wear my scarves and boots full-time, k? Another sure sign that Fall is here in our house? Hockey season has started (well pre-season anyway)! I know everyone's all jazzed about football, and we've been watching our fair share of the gridiron, too, but we're definitely more of a hockey (and college basketball) household. This probably comes as no surprise, considering my husband is Canadian (he's actually from the city with the highest number of NHL players per capita—it's kinda in the water there). I never got into hockey until we were married, but it was love at first watch! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-baked-beans-2/feed/ 16 https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-mac-cheese-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-mac-cheese-recipe/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=60948 This Instant Pot mac and cheese is rich, gooey, and creamy. All the flavor of cheesy mac and not the slightest bit of effort. Is there anything better than an ooey-gooey bowl of mac and cheese? Yes! An ooey-gooey bowl of mac and cheese made from scratch in an Instant Pot. Homemade mac and cheese is miles above the kind you buy in the store. It’s fresh, cheesy, and creamy. It’s the classic comfort food you know and love, only better! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-mac-cheese-recipe/feed/ 0 https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-shrimp-jambalaya/ https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-shrimp-jambalaya/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:55:50 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49946 https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-shrimp-jambalaya/feed/ 2 https://wholefully.com/swedish-meatballs/ https://wholefully.com/swedish-meatballs/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 15:21:28 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=32364 When I first made these meatballs back in 2018, these Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs were an immediate hit. My husband requested them weekly. My daughter happily ate her mini meatballs. They feel like good stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. This dish is packed with so much flavor, and the Instant Pot makes it so fast and easy to make—it’s just an all-around winner-winner-meatball-dinner.Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/swedish-meatballs/feed/ 15 https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 06:59:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49707 One of my husband’s favorite foods on the planet is a really good greasy cheeseburger. Unfortunately, he has some health issues that make him feel terrible whenever he eats one. We realized a few years back that it was the combination of the meat with the grain-filled bun that caused the issues—so we moved to bunless burgers, using sweet potato planks or lettuce leaves instead of buns. That worked, but it was messy and hard to control all the glorious burger toppings. Then, a few months back, I decided to put all the burger fixin’s into a big bowl salad instead. My burger-loving husband took one bite and then looked at me and said, “Can we please have these every week?” And since that day, we have! My husband gets to eat his “burger” and still feel great—the best of both worlds. So if your body feels better with a gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, or even Whole30 diet but you’re still missing your burgers—this is the recipe for you! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/feed/ 2 https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 14:21:04 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63773 These baked chicken meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. Serve them up over pasta, in sandwiches, or with a dipping sauce. Chicken meatballs are a staple in my house. They’re easy to prep, quick to make, and they go with just about anything! Seriously, you can make these chicken meatballs and turn them into any meal you want. You can eat them as an appetizer, all by themselves, stuffed in a sandwich, tossed in some spaghetti—the list of possibilities is endless! The best part is that they’re super moist and practically melt in your mouth. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/feed/ 4 https://wholefully.com/barley-risotto/ https://wholefully.com/barley-risotto/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 06:34:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=77659 You’ll love Barley Risotto with Asparagus for a simple meal that satisfies! With fresh asparagus and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this easy risotto dish is full of flavor.

You’ll love using pearl barley in risotto! It’s easy to prepare and makes a filling dish. Barley has a slightly nutty flavor that works well in risotto. Top it with spring veggies and a squeeze of lemon juice for a tasty side dish or dinner. And bonus, this is a one-pot meal! You’ll love the easy clean-up. After a long day, it’s super convenient to only wash one pot after dinner. In fact, the kids could even help. *wink* Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/barley-risotto/feed/ 0