16 Sunday Recipes That Fill Your Kitchen with the Best Smells
There’s something special about the way a good meal fills the kitchen with comforting, irresistible aromas. These 16 Sunday recipes are all about that experience—slow-cooked, hearty dishes that make the whole house feel warm and inviting. From rich, savory classics to cozy favorites, each one is worth the wait. Once the smells start drifting through the air, everyone will be ready to gather around the table.
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
Tender beef is rubbed with your favorite seasoning blend, browned over the stove, then slow-cooked along with soft egg noodles in this cozy midwestern classic! Whether it’s a hectic weeknight or a lazy Sunday, it’s a great time to treat yourself to Crock Pot Beef and Noodles.
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Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Nothing says comfort food more than our Sunday best Dutch Oven Pot Roast recipe. Mouthwatering bites of roast beef is braised in its rich juices until tender with earthy carrots, caramelized onions, and Yukon gold potatoes. This simple recipe is a timeless classic that is perfect for entertaining company or establishing a weekend tradition for your family.
Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
This is the BEST Homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe ever with a flaky crust, chunks of chicken, and rich gravy with veggies. It’s a meal that gets requested over and over at our house, especially for Sunday dinner. Pot pie is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey after the holidays.
Smothered Pork Chops
This easy Smothered Pork Chops recipe is a Southern classic and true soul food that always satisfies. The velvety, savory gravy and tender, juicy pork chops go so well together and are as perfect for weeknight cooking as they are for Sunday supper.
COPYCAT BOB EVANS POT ROAST
Copycat Bob Evans Pot Roast is a complete meal made in a Dutch oven. This recipe begins on the stovetop and then transfers to the oven with all of the veggies, making its own gravy. It’s the best way to enjoy Sunday supper comfort food anytime!
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Easy All-Day Crock Pot Chuck Roast
When that comfort food craving strikes, my Nana’s easy Crock Pot Chuck Roast recipe should be on the menu! Twenty minutes of prep and a long day of slow cooking rewards you with tender, flavorful beef and vegetables and a delicious, already-thickened gravy you’ll be eating by the spoonful!
Steak Diane With Mushroom Sauce
This Steak Diane for two recipe is an easy classic steakhouse meal made with seared beef steaks and topped with creamy Diane mushroom sauce.
Slow Cooker Beef and Ale Stew
I first made a slow cooker beef and ale stew when I was gifted a Jamie Oliver cook book about 10 years ago – and I was hooked. This is my version that uses a slow cooker instead of an oven, and has been tweaked and perfected over the 100-or-so times I’ve made it! Once the weather turns, this is usually the first recipe we turn to for a hearty winter warmer.
White Bean Chicken Chili
This creamy, filling White Bean Chicken Chili is loaded with protein and all the fall comfort you could possibly want! Easy to prep and great for leftovers, this is a recipe you’ve got to try!
Crock Pot Swiss Steak
There’s something nostalgic about a steaming hot plate of Crock Pot Swiss Steak with its fork-tender beef and flavorful tomato sauce. I recommend serving it with mashed potatoes or crusty garlic bread for a yummy, homemade meal.
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is one of those family recipes that everyone thinks of when wanting and craving comfort food. In about an hour, your Dutch oven will serve up a hearty meal of homemade dumplings and shredded chicken in deliciously rich broth.
Beef Cobbler
ThisBeef Cobbler is the ultimate comfort food recipe that’s so simple to make. We make the beef base in the slow cooker for ease and then bake with the best cheddar bay biscuit topping. It’s a family classic that’s been passed down from my grandmother to me and happens to be one of our favorite family meals.
Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup
This creamy Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup has just 6 ingredients and cooks to perfection in the slow cooker. The ham hock infuses the soup with a smoky and the meat is so tender it falls off the bone. Customize with your favorite toppings on the side.
Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Cioppino is a delicious tomato-based stew with clams, mussels, crab, shrimp, squid, fish, and scallops. Full of flavor, this San Francisco seafood delight a real treat for Sunday dinner or a gathering with friends. Enjoy it with some crusty bread on the side.
Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Roast
My hearty brown sugar Dijon pork roast is an elegant centerpiece that’s secretly simple to make. The best part is its simplicity-all you do is mix the sticky, tangy glaze in one bowl, coat the roast, and bake! The resting period leaves you plenty of time to finish your side dishes, making it perfect for a holiday meal or an easy Sunday dinner.
Succulent Pan Seared Lamb Chops
Looking for an easy weeknight meal with a touch of flair? Pan Seared Lamb Chopsoffer an elegant, flavorful dish in just under 30 minutes. With minimal prep, only 6 ingredients, and a simple pan gravy, you can enjoy these tender, juicy chops any night of the week!
