Quick Sunday Supper Recipes

One way to speed up a delicious Sunday dinner is to not let anything go to waste. In this meal, a mustard and wine pan sauce is made after the pork is browned, then carrots and shallots roast in the meat's savory juices.

Toss nearly done pasta like gemelli or ziti with prosciutto, milk, ricotta, garlic, and thawed spinach, bake, and spend the next 30 minutes with your family, waiting for this leafy, cheesy treat to finish cooking.

You may have noticed that many of our recipes call for chicken that's already cooked; this recipe is what we had in mind. This roast chicken is simple, succulent, and ready in just an hour.

Liven up frozen pasta with an easy homemade sauce of crushed and whole tomatoes, onion, garlic, and thyme. Add a quick salad and soft Italian bread for a satisfying meal for any family.

Here's a hearty Bolognese-style Sunday dinner that's ready in just half an hour. Tomatoes, thyme, nutmeg, and a little milk are some of the ingredients adding their essence to the meaty ragu.

Our version of this Scandinavian favorite is ready in just 40 minutes. Serve with egg noodles and lingonberry jam (or something similar) for a fully authentic experience.

Watch as Martha and Deion Sanders cook his favorite soup.

Creamy white beans quick-stewed in rosemary and tomatoes serve as the side and the sauce for pan-fried pork chops in a bright, flavorful dish that's ready in one hour.

Could there be anything more comforting that Sunday chicken dinner with the family? Our Rosemary Fried Chicken is ready in just one hour and only requires you to brown the chicken before baking, saving you time over the stove.

Here's a one-pot meal that will transport you to the Crescent City, wherever you are: chicken, andouille, peppers, celery, and rice, stewed in a broth redolent with the combined flavors of tomatoes and Old Bay seasoning.

Chopped bits of prosciutto add a savory, salty note to this no-fuss spinach lasagna while still keeping the meal light. Skim mozzarella and ricotta do their part as well.

Chances are, the phrase “beef Stroganoff” doesn't conjure up anything as sophisticated as strips of beef tenderloin simmered briefly in a pan sauce of mushrooms, onions, and mustard. But it should!

Cod's bold, oily juices meld quickly with the sauce of fennel, tomatoes, and broth, draping tender potato slices in their combined aromas and flavors.

Watch as actress Audra McDonald joins Martha to make a delicious, simple supper of lemon-roasted chicken with arugula salad.

Grated Parmesan and winter squash puree meld into a sweet, salty sauce that's a more-nutritious stand-in for melted cheddar in this brightly colored baked pasta.

Sweet paprika and sour cream share the spotlight with pork in this Hungarian classic, adding spice and creaminess to the dish. Buttered egg noodles soak up the sauce.

There's no need to go out for chicken Parmesan once you learn how easy it is to make at home. Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you how.

This aromatic dish pairs creamy white beans simmered with rosemary, red pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes with a thick, juicy lamb chop for an intensely aromatic and hearty meal.

Our quick version of pizzaiola is brimming with Italian flavors: tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano. Serve it with a side of your favorite pasta. This dish cooks all in one skillet.

Pork always makes an excellent centerpiece to dinner menus. This one, browned in butter and honey, would be perfect with creamy sides like mashed potatoes or yams, or creamed spinach.

Bacon, carrots, and potatoes simmer in a broth of tomatoes and clam juice for some time before the tilapia is added to this dark and flavorful stew; the wait ensures the delicate fish stays moist and tender.

Dried plums, added to a simple pan gravy, add a sweet, almost earthy note to this dish of braised chicken. Serve with polenta or mashed potatoes to catch the savory sauce.

True, these herbed meatballs of beef and pork, simmered in tomato sauce, would be right at home in a bowl of pasta. But with their subtle flavors of rosemary and lemon, they'd be equally nice (and hearty) as a sophisticated meatball Parmesan sandwich.

These delicate dumplings of pork wrapped in tender cabbage can be paired with bok choy and rice for an Asian-inspired meal, or with mashed potatoes and gravy for a more European flair.

Also known as chicken cacciatore, this rustic stew cooks in a rich tomato-mushroom sauce. Serve over rice or with a thick slice of crusty bread.

This light option for Sunday supper still packs a zesty punch: roasted salmon on a bed of spinach, sprinkled with a simple relish of lemon-infused raisins and toasted pine nuts.

Paprika's often used to enhance other spices, but here it takes center stage as the dominant flavor in a rich sauce of tomatoes and sour cream. Serve over cooked egg noodles tossed with a little butter and fresh or dried dill.

This speedy take on an Italian slow braise is thick with tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Thin slices of polenta, baked till crispy, complement the luscious stewed meat and veggies.

Stuffing isn't just for the holidays. It's a great way to add flavor and heft to lean meats, as here, where whole-wheat bread, raisins, and parsley are broiled inside a pork chop.

These traditional meatballs, simmered in pureed tomatoes, are a terrific showcase for chicken thighs, which have moist, dark, delicious meat. Serve with pasta or, as we mention, our Spaghetti Squash with Garlic.

Sage is a wonderful herb for adding sweetness to meats like pork without relying on a sugary glaze. Rub it on the meat with garlic and oil for an intensely flavored, slightly floral crust.

Bring the taste of New England to your supper table, no matter where you are. Our recipe for crab cakes is definitive, delicious, and economical.

Go with turkey cutlets instead of chicken any time you want the leanness of poultry but a bit more flavor in a dish like these broiled cutlets, paired with roasted potatoes and mushrooms.

Whole chickens are economical for feeding the entire family -- but don't think that they have to be baked whole. Cutting the meat into pieces allows for other flavors to penetrate the meat and offers a shorter cooking time.

Watch as John Barricelli bakes sausage, mozzarella, and broccoli rabe with shells.

A quick rub of cinnamon and cumin doesn't just create a rich, dark crust for this broiled pork dish; it also flavors the carrots and garlic that roast in the same pan.

Need fresh ideas for making chicken? Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you a fast, easy chicken recipe that's sure to become your family's new favorite.

Here's a great recipe to showcase turkey in place of chicken -- turkey breast simmered with sweet paprika and tomatoes and stirred with sour cream. The rich sauce and tender meat go further served on egg noodles.

Treat your family to a rustic menu of cod, Kalamata olives, and rosemary potatoes, roasted in the oven till tender. Olives sweeten slightly under a broiler, mellowing their sharp flavor a touch.

Here's another easy way to make the most of a meal's ingredients: roast a plump whole chicken until juicy and golden, then make croutons on the same baking sheet.

Browning chicken breasts in a little oil leaves bits of meat and juices in the pan that, when deglazed with a little water, form a rich broth with which to simmer onions, peppers, potatoes, and rosemary.

Caramelized seasonal fruit and fresh thyme give allure to an all-American staple. And with only five ingredients, this clever dinner keeps your stress level (and grocery bill) low.

The quintessential Sunday supper of roast beef loin and vegetables is presented here in a pared-down recipe that uses just one pan and is ready in 40 minutes.