50 of Grandma's Easiest Dinner Recipes (Ever!)

Home Recipes Cooking Style EasyKatie BandurskiUpdated: Mar. 01, 2024Grandma knew how to put a delicious dinner on the table. And now you can, too! These family dinner ideas feature minimal ingredients and prep time.Tortellini CarbonaraGet RecipeI’ve made this bacon, cream and Parmesan cheese pasta sauce for so many years and have always called it a carbonara. Low-and-behold, I recently found out it’s actually more like an Alfredo sauce. In either case, it’s absolutely heavenly and a great option for company! —Cathy Croyle, Davidsville, PennsylvaniaWeekday Beef StewGo to RecipeBeef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds comfort to the weeknight menu—my family is always glad to see this meal. Make a salad and call your crowd to the table. —Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, WisconsinGo to RecipeAs a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New YorkZesty Gr...