1Beef Stroganoff
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWith its rich sauce deepened in flavor with red wine, Dijon mustard, and finished with tangy sour cream, beef stroganoff is the dish to keep in your back pocket when you need a reliable, cozy weeknight dinner. While it may be an old-school classic, this is the comfort food we take seriously.
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2Breakfast Strata
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONIf you ask us, breakfast casseroles are the one of the BEST meal train recipes. If you’re looking for the ultimate—loaded with Italian sausage, cheese, veggies, and bread—then this strata is it. It’s hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied, and is endlessly versatile (throw whatever you got in there, it can take it!).
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3Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE 4Baked Spaghetti
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5Freezer Burritos
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONTo make these burritos, ground beef gets simmered in a hearty spiced tomato sauce, then layered into flour tortillas with refried beans, rice, and a blend of cheese. Double-wrapping them in plastic and foil will keep them protected in the freezer for up to 3 months (!), so you can feel safe doubling the recipe if you want.
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6Lasagnchiladas
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREInstead of creating an argument in the family group chat about what to have for dinner, just mash two favorites together like we did for this lasagna-enchilada hybrid we’ve dubbed lasagnchiladas! It's exactly what it sounds like, i.e. INCREDIBLE.
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7Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThis recipe perfects the beloved, soft, and fluffy sweet pastry—follow it to a T if you’re looking to go classic, or use it as a jumping-off point to add your favorite seasonal flavors (the flaky and buttery dough is unbeatable, and can take everything from chocolate to fruit).
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8Fruit Salad
Parker FeierbachYou might be wondering—do you really need a recipe for fruit salad? In this case, we say yes. Our simple honey-citrus dressing takes the delicious fruit up a notch in this recipe, elevating this classic to new heights.
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9French Onion Mac & Cheese
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11Egg Muffins
Chelsea LupkinEgg muffins are one of the BEST things for a meal train because you easily make a big batch of them at once, and they'll keep in the fridge for up to 7 days. Feel free to change up your mix-ins if you like!
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12Enchilada Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCEREveryone loves a good casserole, and this one doesn’t disappoint. It has all of the flavors of chicken enchiladas (with a few worthwhile additions), but eliminates the only tedious part of making enchiladas: all that rolling. In this recipe, you just layer all your components in a casserole dish, bake until melty and saucy, add your desired toppings, and serve!
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13Sushi Bake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis casserole is the perfect thing to make for a family you know loves sushi, without having to spend the big bucks on takeout or the time rolling it yourself. This is exactly like everyone's favorite spicy tuna roll, with extra toppings, like creamy sliced avocado, cucumber, and plenty of sriracha. Send it with some nori for scooping!
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14Chicken Cacciatore
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONRooted in Italian tradition, chicken cacciatore—meaning “hunter-style”—was originally a rustic dish made with whatever was on hand. Our modern take keeps that comforting vibe but makes it foolproof. Pack it with crusty garlic bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or polenta for the ultimate comfort meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
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15Egg Roll Bowls
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf you're meal train recipient is a fan of crispy savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version their dream healthy dinner. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour too.
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16Sloppy Joes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERIf you're craving a reliable, nostalgic, easy (and cheap) option for your meal train contribution, then there’s no debate: sloppy Joes’ are in order. The perfect answer to, “How far can I stretch this package of ground beef?”, you only need only require a handful of simple ingredients to create this classic family dinner.
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17Focaccia
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWith only 6 ingredients and no kneading involved, this recipe is low-effort, high-reward. Whether you send it to your recipient family with sandwich fixings or alongside an Italian-inspired meal, this focaccia is guaranteed to please.
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18Enchilada Stuffed Shells
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19Vegetable Curry
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWhen we want something comforting, savory, and just a little spicy, we usually go with some form of curry. The robust flavor of a curry sauce acts as the perfect base for virtually any protein or vegetable. In this recipe, a variety of vegetables takes center stage alongside a creamy Thai-style curry. We promise no one will even miss the meat.
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20Goulash
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: LAURA REGEA classic nostalgic comfort dish, goulash is the hearty weeknight dinner everyone can get behind. We love that everything in this goulash cooks together in one pot– even the pasta! Once you cook pasta this way, you might never go back to boiling water again.
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