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20+ Spring Recipes For Sunday Dinner

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20+ Spring Recipes For Sunday Dinner

Make Sunday night a little brighter with these delicious spring recipes. These dishes are full of crisp vegetables and tasty proteins so your dinner will be balanced and healthy. Recipes like Bang Bang Chicken Casserole and Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos bring a fresh, new take on Sunday dinners.

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Creamy Salmon & Asparagus Pasta

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley


This creamy salmon-and-asparagus pasta tastes like spring in a bowl—light, bright and packed with fresh asparagus and tender salmon in a silky, lemon-kissed cream sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner for when you want something comforting and quick to pull together after a long day.

Bang Bang Chicken Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle


This casserole combines tender, juicy chicken with crisp broccoli and nutty brown rice for a filling meal. The creamy casserole has the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, thanks to the sauce.

High-Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong


This lemon chicken orzo is a true weeknight classic—comforting and bursting with fresh flavor. Tender bites of chicken, orzo pasta and a bright, creamy broth come together in a one-pot meal.

Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong


Baked to crispy perfection on your trusty sheet pan, these tacos are packed with seasoned black beans and melty cheese and served with a creamy chipotle crema, making them a fuss-free meal the whole family will love!

Creamy Pesto Beans

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong


These creamy pesto beans are pulled together in just 30 minutes. The sauce clings to tender white beans, and whatever is left is perfect for sopping up with a warm, crusty baguette. For a heartier meal, serve the beans over whole-grain pasta, letting the sauce coat every bite.

Cauliflower alla Vodka

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen


This cauliflower alla vodka is the plant-based meal you need right now! Cauliflower soaks up the creamy vodka sauce beautifully, making it a satisfying alternative to pasta.

Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ali Redmond


Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado create a delicious contrast in this easy salad. Tossed with a zesty lemon-shallot vinaigrette, this salad is bright, tangy and perfectly balanced.

Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken & Rice Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong


This creamy lemon-dill chicken and rice casserole is pure comfort in a bowl, bursting with the bright, fresh flavors of lemon and dill. Tender chicken and brown rice make it a satisfying, cozy dish everyone will love.

No-Cook Chickpea, Beet & Quinoa Salad

Ali Redmond


This easy, no-cook chickpea salad comes together in minutes. Look for precooked beets in the produce section of the grocery store. With a bright lemony-garlic dressing, this salad is the perfect side to accompany grilled chicken or roasted salmon.

Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle


This sheet-pan miso-garlic chicken and broccoli dinner is low in calories, but high in protein to keep you satisfied, a key combination if you’re trying to lose weight.

Arroz con Habichuelas Guisadas

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali


Arroz con Habichuelas Guisadas is a classic Puerto Rican dish celebrated for its rich, comforting flavors. The beans are stewed in an aromatic broth that gets its flavor from recaito and herbs like culantro and cilantro. Served over tender white rice, it’s a hearty and warming meal.

Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley


Crispy, golden roasted potatoes are the centerpiece of these tasty bowls, accompanied by a tangy, herb-packed tzatziki sauc\e at the base. Loaded with fresh veggies like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and red onion with a side of chickpeas, these bowls deliver big on flavor and nutrition.

Loaded Chicken & Broccoli Salad

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley


With tender, juicy chicken and crisp, fresh broccoli as the base, this salad delivers a satisfying bite in every forkful. A creamy dressing ties everything together, while mix-ins like crispy bacon, shredded cheese and scallions add layers of flavor.

One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey


This one-skillet salmon and broccoli recipe is the perfect 20-minute dinner for busy weeknights! This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan for easy prep and cleanup.

Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Vegetables

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley


Using just one sheet pan, this dish combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a medley of vegetables for an easy, complete dinner with minimal cleanup. The magic lies in the quick marinade—a zesty blend of buttermilk, honey and Dijon mustard—that infuses the chicken with flavor and helps it stay extra juicy during roasting.

Spinach-Artichoke Gnocchi Skillet with Feta

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley


Spinach and artichokes take center stage, while the gnocchi soaks up the flavors of the creamy sauce. Best of all, it comes together in just one skillet, saving you time on prep and cleanup. Serve it as is or pair it with a simple green salad for an extra serving of veggies.

Ginger-Dill Salmon with Cucumber & Avocado Salad

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley


This ginger-dill salmon with cucumber and avocado salad is a light, refreshing meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Tender, flaky salmon is infused with the unique combination of warm ginger and fresh dill, making it the perfect complement to the cool, creamy salad.

Cacio e Pepe Quiche

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley


This cheesy quiche is a protein-packed twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. Tender cauliflower, combined with a creamy custard and nutty cheese, has the same bold black pepper and salty Pecorino flavor as the original dish.

Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Beans

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


This hearty dish combines tender broccoli and creamy white beans in a velvety lemon-Parmesan sauce with a bubbly, cheesy top. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad for a meal that feels like a warm hug on your plate.

Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus

Ali Redmond


Chicken cutlets are coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, roasting right alongside tender asparagus for an easy, well-balanced dinner. It’s a simple one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Roasted Veggie & Black Bean Bowls

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


These hearty bowls featuring sweet potatoes, poblano peppers and red onion are bursting with bold flavors. Add a tangy scoop of guacamole, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and more of your favorite toppings and you’ll have a vibrant, satisfying dinner for your regular rotation.

Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey


By swapping in fiber-packed white beans and spinach as the main ingredients, we’ve given Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian spin. You’ll want to sop up every last bit of sauce, so serve this with a nice hunk of crusty whole-grain bread.

Loaded Broccoli & Beef Casserole

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Giovanni Vazquez, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong


Lean ground beef pairs with broccoli and brown rice to create a hearty, fiber-packed base combined with a creamy sauce. The highlight is the melted cheese on top—once broiled, it transforms into a golden, crispy layer that’s finished with bacon and scallions for the ultimate “loaded” experience.

Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


This crowd-pleasing dish combines the velvety richness of creamed spinach with tender pasta, all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Baked Tomato & Feta Rice

Robby Lozano


Juicy roasted tomatoes and creamy melted feta are the stars in this flavorful casserole. Made in just one baking dish, this hearty dinner is the perfect choice for weeknights when you want minimal cleanup.

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