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Ina Garten's Best Sunday Night Suppers

Posted by Jessica Witt on March 30, 2016

Weekends are synonymous with sleeping in and lazing around, but they also give you time to make those meals you've been craving all week. From coq au vin to Parmesan chicken, impress your family with one of these comforting dinner recipes from Ina Garten.

  • Coq Au Vin
     
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    Coq Au Vin

    <p>This exquisite dish brings all the flavours of the classic French casserole together harmoniously. Ina swaps out one classic ingredient, wine, for brandy to add in notes of vanilla, nuts and caramel. Pair with one of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/barefoot-contessa-back-to-basics/photos/classic-cocktail-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ina Garten's classic cocktail recipes </a>for a perfect weekend supper.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-coq-au-vin/15435/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ina Garten's Coq Au Vin</strong></a></p>
  • Ina Garten's Mac and Cheese
     
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    Ina Garten's Mac and Cheese

    <p>Nutty Gruyère ensures the sauce in this family favourite stands up to the toothsome macaroni and sweet roasted tomatoes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-mac-and-cheese/15431/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ina Garten’s Mac and Cheese</a></strong></p>
  • Turkey Meatloaf
     
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    Turkey Meatloaf

    <p>This moist and flavourful turkey meatloaf is topped with ketchup and baked until cooked through and tender. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-turkey-meatloaf/15408/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf</strong></a></p>
  • Parmesan Chicken
     
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    Parmesan Chicken

    <p>Thin and crispy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a generous helping of salad greens tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and extra grated Parmesan for good measure.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/parmesan-chicken/15426/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten’s Parmesan Chicken</strong></a></p>
  • Real Meatballs and Spaghetti
     
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    Real Meatballs and Spaghetti

    <p>These moist, juicy and flavour-packed meatballs are loaded with ground veal, pork and beef, bread crumbs, fresh parsley and Parmesan, and are served on a big bed of spaghetti with lots of tomato sauce and extra cheese.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/real-meatballs-and-spaghetti/15417/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Real Meatballs and Spaghetti</strong></a></p>
  • Salmon With Lentils
     
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    Salmon With Lentils

    <p>A flavourful lentil mixture is topped with tender, juicy <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/best-salmon-fillet-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salmon fillets</a> in this satisfying dinnertime meal.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/salmon-with-lentils/15421/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten’s Salmon With Lentils</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Chili
     
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    Chicken Chili

    <p>Low in calories but big on flavour, this light chicken and vegetable chili from Ina Garten is a real crowd-pleaser.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-chili/15396/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Chicken Chili</strong></a></p>
  • Bangers and Mash
     
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    Bangers and Mash

    <p>This classic and comforting Irish dish of sausage and mashed potatoes or colcannon (mashed potatoes typically mixed with cabbage and scallions) is the ultimate Sunday dinner fare. End your weekend with one of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/ina-garten-best-sunday-night-suppers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ina Garten's best Sunday night suppers</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/bangers-and-mash/15057/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten's Bangers and Mash</strong></a></p>
  • Easy Tomato Soup
     
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    Easy Tomato Soup

    <p>Ina Garten takes a classic tomato soup to the next level with a topping of grilled cheese croutons. Yes, grilled cheese croutons. You're welcome.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/easy-tomato-soup-and-grilled-cheese-croutons/15359/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Easy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons</strong></a></p>
  • Baked Shrimp Scampi
     
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    Baked Shrimp Scampi

    <p>Tender shrimp are tossed in butter, garlic and lemon juice then baked with panko bread crumbs in this rich and flavourful dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-shrimp-scampi/15362/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Baked Shrimp Scampi</strong></a></p>
  • Beef Bourguignon
     
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    Beef Bourguignon

    <p>A great twist on the traditional bowl of stew, his this rich and hearty beef bourguignon is served on toasted bread rubbed with garlic and sprinkled with parsley.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-bourguignon/15398/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten’s Beef Bourguignon</strong></a></p>
  • Pasta, Pesto and Peas
     
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    Pasta, Pesto and Peas

    <p>You’ll want to pass the peas all over again with this refreshing and simple pasta dish from Ina Garten. Fragrant with fresh pesto and green with spinach and peas, it’s the perfect way to welcome spring.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pasta-pesto-and-peas/15394/" target="_blank">Ina Garten’s Pasta, Pesto and Peas</a></strong></p>
  • Pastitsio
     
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    Pastitsio

    <p>This classic Greek comfort food is filled with fragrant cinnamon-spiced beef and lamb that's stewed into tomato sauce, then mixed with pasta shells and topped with a creamy béchamel and a sprinkling of Parmesan.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-pastitsio/15373/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Pastitsio</strong></a></p>
  • Parker's Beef Stew
     
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    Parker's Beef Stew

    <p>Packed with veggies, sun-dried tomatoes, beef and a whole bottle of good red wine, this hearty beef stew is sure to satisfy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/parkers-beef-stew/17443/" target="_blank"><strong>Parker's Beef Stew</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Pot Pie
     
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    Chicken Pot Pie

    <p>This hearty chicken pot pie recipe makes four individual servings, perfect for a quaint family dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-chicken-pot-pie/15430/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten’s Chicken Pot Pie</strong></a></p>
  • Stuffed Cabbage
     
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    Stuffed Cabbage

    <p>A combination of ground beef, onions, breadcrumbs, white rice and fresh thyme is stuffed inside cabbage leaves and surrounded by a flavour-packed tomato sauce.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/stuffed-cabbage/17332/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten’s Stuffed Cabbage</strong></a></p>
  • Fettuccine with White Truffle Butter and Mushrooms
     
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    Fettuccine with White Truffle Butter and Mushrooms

    <p>This creamy 30-minute meal tastes more like a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/ina-garten-best-sunday-night-suppers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">satisfying Sunday dinner</a>. Fettuccine noodles are smothered in a simple combination of cream, truffle butter, sauteed mushrooms, Parmesan and chives, then topped with more Parm for good measure.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fettuccine-with-white-truffle-butter-and-mushrooms/17629/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten's Fettuccine with White Truffle Butter and Mushrooms</strong></a></p>
  • Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
     
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    Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

    <p>Lean ground turkey, prosciutto, Italian pork sausage and a spiced bread mixture make the base for these mouth-watering meatballs. Top spaghetti with lots of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/barefoot-contessa-back-to-basics/photos/ina-garten-recipes-using-store-bought-ingredients/#!Store-bought-Ina-garten-roasted-italian-meatballs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">marinara and meatballs</a>, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-turkey-meatballs-and-spaghetti/19480/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten's Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Stew with Biscuits
     
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    Chicken Stew with Biscuits

    <p>A complete meal that's as delicious as it is comforting, this chicken stew topped with homemade biscuits is sure to become a family favourite.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-stew-with-biscuits/15393/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Chicken Stew with Biscuits </strong></a></p>
  • Perfect Roast Chicken
     
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    Perfect Roast Chicken

    <p>Who better to trust with a classic than Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa herself? This circa-1999 recipe for roast chicken has stood the test of time with its easy prep (just 20 minutes) a perfectly roasted bird, and succulent veggies – the de facto “roasting rack” of onions, carrots and fennel turns into your bonus side dish. Make life easy on yourself and make this one tonight.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/perfect-roast-chicken/15388/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Perfect Roast Chicken<strong></a></p>
  • Lentil Vegetable Soup
     
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    Lentil Vegetable Soup

    <p>Let this lovely lentil soup simmer away on the stove as you soak up your Sunday afternoon. Your reward is a hearty, veggie-filled soup overflowing with <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/french-comfort-classics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">classic French flavours</a> like leeks, garlic and a touch of red wine.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-lentil-vegetable-soup/17333/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ina Garten’s Lentil Vegetable Soup</a></strong></p>
  • Grilled Salmon Sandwiches
     
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    Grilled Salmon Sandwiches

    <p>Fresh and flaky <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/photos/easy-grilled-salmon-recipes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">grilled salmon</a> sandwiched between a soft brioche roll is made even tastier with a homemade sauce of mayo, sour cream, fresh herbs and capers. It takes this summer meal (a must-make for outdoor BBQs) to another level.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-salmon-sandwiches/16320/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ina Garten's Grilled Salmon Sandwiches</strong></a></p>
  • Individual Meat Loaves
     
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    Individual Meat Loaves

    <p>Classic in flavour but not in presentation, these moist and delicious single-serving mini meat loaves are perfect for a dinner party or, if prepared in advance, a simple weeknight dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/individual-meat-loaves/15406/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Individual Meat Loaves</strong></a></p>
  • Broccoli with Bow Ties and Peas
     
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    Broccoli with Bow Ties and Peas

    <p>One-pot pasta has been popular with home cooks for years as it’s quick, healthy, and can turn any season’s produce into a show-stopping masterpiece. Get your spring greens in with verdant broccoli and sweet, tender peas.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/broccoli-with-bow-ties-and-peas/16078/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Broccoli with Bow Ties and Peas</strong></a></p>
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