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Category: Easy Family Dinners

Looking to get an easy family dinner on the table without a lot of time and complication? These recipes feature real-food family-friendly meals without a lot of fuss.

Pasta with Garlic, Red Chili Pepper & Lime | © UrbanCottageLIfe.com
February 4, 2021February 14, 2021 Marlene Cornelis

Pasta with Garlic, Red Chili & Lime ✽ Dinner Fast!

Hamburger Skillet Dinner with Potatoes & Tomatoes | © UrbanCottageLife.com
January 14, 2021January 17, 2021 Marlene Cornelis

Top 10 Recipes of 2020

Hamburger Skillet Dinner with Potatoes & Tomatoes | © UrbanCottageLife.com
September 10, 2020September 16, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Hamburger, Potato & Tomato Skillet Dinner: Easier! Faster!

Basic Spaghetti Sauce | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
February 17, 2019March 10, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

7 Fast, Easy, Family-Friendly Meals

Pomegranate Chicken Thighs on Kale & Grain Salad |© UrbanCottageLife.com 2016
December 9, 2016November 14, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Freestyle Kitchen ❊ Pomegranate Chicken Thighs & Kale and Grain Salad

Sausage, Potato & Onion Dinner | © UrbanCottageLife.com 2016
November 16, 2016June 10, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Freestyle Kitchen ❊ Sausage, Potato and Onion Dinner

Cauliflower Mash | © UrbanCottageLife.com
January 5, 2016November 24, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Cauliflower Mash and A Quick & Easy Sausage & Lentils Dinner

Salmon Baking Tray Dinner | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
May 24, 2015February 19, 2021 Marlene Cornelis

Freestyle Kitchen ✺ Salmon Baking Tray Dinner

Lemon Honey Salmon on Celeriac Puree | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
April 12, 2015July 15, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Freestyle Kitchen ❧ Lemon Honey Salmon on Celeriac Puree

Basic Spaghetti Sauce | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
November 25, 2014February 12, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

It’s Just Dinner ✲ Casual Spaghetti Sauce for Family & Friends

Pasta with Potatoes, Cabbage & Cheese | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
February 19, 2012August 5, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Italian Comfort: Pasta with Potatoes, Cabbage & Cheese

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Sometimes winter calls for a bright and crunchy salad that’s like a staycation on a plate. See Tuna Salad Two Ways on the blog.
Southwest Chicken Soup is just the ticket for today’s cold weather. Slow soup or fast soup? Your choice! See the recipe at the link in profile.
It’s a good day for Orange Ginger Beef Stew.
Who am I to ignore #nationalchocolatecakeday? This Black Forest Cake seems like a great way to celebrate it.
The photos tell the story of the top 10 recipes on UrbanCottageLife.com in 2020, from #10 to #1. Check out the post at the link in my profile.
Another pair of beautiful earrings made by @lyndacarrdesigns from @curiositiesgs. Love the combo of old copper and silver, and the round elements of the design. New favourites!
My #bestnine2020. What can I say, you really liked it when I finally got my hair done! And batch cooking was pretty popular too. And then there’s a Christmas gift and a stiff drink to round things out.
Two options for New Year’s Day dinner: vegan braised lentils, beets & squash or (and?) an apple-stuffed pork roast with apple butter glaze. Both lentils and pork are auspicious for the new year. Let’s hope they work their magic for 2021! See link in profile.
You can still enjoy a lovely New Year’s Day brunch even if dining alone or with only the members of your household due to pandemic restrictions. Check out the link in my profile for a mix & match menu you can choose from to celebrate the arrival of 2021 in style.

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Urban Cottage Life is a friendly place, but there are some disclaimers and rules. I’m a home cook and recipe development enthusiast. I’m not trained as a chef, nutritionist, dietician, or food storage expert and the information I provide here does not constitute professional advice.

Cooking can be a risky business, so please educate yourself on safe techniques and practices. I do my best to make sure the recipes I present are accurate, but typos and mistakes can happen. I am not responsible for any mishaps you incur as a result of the information on this blog, such as injuries (cuts, burns, etc. happen in the kitchen), food safety issues or ingredient costs if a recipe fails.

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