Grandma’s Favorite Recipes Dinner Edition: 13 Classics

Get ready for a trip down memory lane with Grandma’s favorite recipes, dinner edition: 13 classics. These timeless dishes bring comfort and nostalgia to the table, making every meal feel like a warm hug. Simple to prepare yet rich in flavor, each recipe showcases the magic of traditional home cooking.

Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips on a white plate.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins

Two bowls of Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Grandma knew what was up when she scooped those fluffy dumplings onto your plate. With Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins, you’re in for a throwback to those unbeatable family dinners. Nothing screams ‘home’ louder than a hearty bowl of chicken and dumplings. Forget the drive to Cracker Barrel; bring the comfort of grandma’s kitchen to your table tonight.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins

Grandma’s Mashed Potato Casserole

Grandma's Mashed Potato Casserole on a tray.
Grandma’s Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Let’s be honest, no one does potatoes like grandma. But Grandma’s Mashed Potato Casserole comes darn close. It’s fluffy, it’s buttery, and it makes you wonder if there’s room for seconds. Spoiler: there’s always room for more of grandma’s cooking.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Mashed Potato Casserole

Copycat Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots

A bowl of Copycat Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots in a bowl.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Remember how Grandma’s carrots always tasted a bit sweeter? Copycat Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots capture that magic without needing a secret ingredient. Grandma might raise an eyebrow wondering how you nailed it. Serve them up and watch them disappear faster than Grandpa’s old magic tricks.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots

Texas-Style Carne Asada

A sliced and grilled Carne asada on a wooden cutting board.
Texas-Style Carne Asada. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Remember how grandma would shake things up with a Texas-themed dinner? Texas-Style Carne Asada is your ticket to those good ol’ days. Marinated to perfection, it’s a reminder that sometimes, grandma liked to go big or go home. And no one ever wanted to go home.
Get the Recipe: Texas-Style Carne Asada

Cucumber Salad with Feta

Cucumber and Feta salad in a black bowl.
Cucumber Salad with Feta. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Ever wonder what summer at grandma’s would taste like as a salad? Cucumber Salad with Feta is light, and refreshing, and gives off those ‘chillin’ on the porch swing’ vibes. It’s the side dish grandma never knew she needed at her table. Get ready, because it’s about to steal the show at your next family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Salad with Feta

Copycat Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup

Two bowls of Copycat Carrabba's Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup, accompanied by two spoons, a black pepper grinder, and a napkin.
Copycat Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

There was always that one secret recipe Grandma wouldn’t share. Well, Copycat Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup might just be it. It’s like a warm hug from Sicily, without the plane ticket. Your spoon is calling; it wants seconds.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce in a black skillet.
Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Grandma never quite got the hype about Olive Garden, but then she hadn’t tried Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce. Suddenly, pasta night at your place is about to outshine Sunday dinners at the chain. It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and oh, does it bring the family together. Guess who’s not paying for Italian anymore?
Get the Recipe: Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Chinese Chicken Salad

A bowl of Chinese chicken salad with shredded chicken, snap peas, carrots, and peppers, accompanied by a bottle of dressing on the side.
Chinese Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

When was the last time you had a salad that made you say ‘wow’? Let Chinese Chicken Salad be that salad. It’s crunchier than grandma’s best gossip and packs a flavor punch that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Who knew Grandma was such a fan of takeout, right?
Get the Recipe: Chinese Chicken Salad

Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich

Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich on a white plate with chips.
Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Sometimes, grandma liked to keep dinner simple, but always scrumptious. That’s the essence of Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich. It’s fuss-free, mouthwateringly good, and messy in the best way possible. Just like grandma, it doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich

Easy Salmon Pasta Salad

A bowl of salmon pasta salad with a creamy dressing, garnished with a sprig of dill.
Easy Salmon Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Grandma always said the secret to a good meal was mixing things up. Seems like Easy Salmon Pasta Salad got the memo. It’s hearty, it’s refreshing, and it brings a little pizzazz to your pasta game. And just like that, you’re the new favorite grandchild.
Get the Recipe: Easy Salmon Pasta Salad

Copycat Applebee’s Spinach-Artichoke Dip

A hand dipping a tortilla chip into a tray of Copycat Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip.
Copycat Applebee’s Spinach-Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Ever wished grandma’s snacks were a bit more… hip? Enter Copycat Applebee’s Spinach-Artichoke Dip. It’s the kind of dish that says, ‘Yeah, I know what’s cool.’ Just don’t tell grandma it’s not an old family recipe.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Applebee’s Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Wild Rice Salad

Wild rice salad served on a white rectangular plate.
Wild Rice Salad. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

If grandma was a dish, she’d be Wild Rice Salad. Unassuming, but oh-so-full of surprises. It’s the side dish that politely asks for your attention, and then steals the limelight. Suddenly, grandma’s dinners are looking a lot more gourmet.
Get the Recipe: Wild Rice Salad

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips

Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips on a white plate.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Have you ever seen grandma wield a barbecue fork like it’s Excalibur? That’s the spirit of Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips. Juicy, tender, and with that ‘just right’ seasoning, it’s a taste of home with a hint of the Wild West. Move over, Grandpa; there’s a new grill master in town.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips

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