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Do you have a friend or neighbor struggling through a challenge of some kind that could use a wonderful meal? Did your sister just have a sweet new baby and could benefit from a delicious dinner? Food is such a great way to serve the people we love, isn’t it? I’ve put together a list for you today of great Take-In meals. There are 12 in total, each with a main dish, two side dishes and a dessert. I purposely tried to choose meals that aren’t too labor intensive and appeal to kids and adults alike. Hope you find this list useful!

MAIN COURSE: Penne Pasta with Hearty Meat Sauce

SIDE DISH ONE: Easy Grilled Garlic Bread

SIDE DISH TWO: Olive Garden Salad with Homemade Dressing

DESSERT: Nutella Frosted Peanut Butter Cookies

MAIN COURSE: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

SIDE DISH ONE: Creamy Raspberry Jello Salad

SIDE DISH TWO: Fluffy Honey Wheat Dinner Rolls

DESSERT: Coconut Cream Sugar Cookie Bars

MAIN COURSE: Sweet and Savory BBQ Meatballs

SIDE DISH ONE: Perfect Baked Potatoes

SIDE DISH TWO: Berry Almond Salad with Creamy Berry Dressing

DESSERT: Chocolate Hot Fudge Cake

MAIN COURSE: Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

SIDE DISH ONE: Brown or White Rice

SIDE DISH TWO: Gourmet Green Salad
DESSERT: Texas Sheet Cake

MAIN DISH: Creamy Pesto and Chicken Pasta
SIDE DISH ONE: Caesar Salad
SIDE DISH TWO: Olive Garden Breadsticks

DESSERT: Easy Blueberry Cobbler

MAIN COURSE: Shredded Balsamic Beef Roast (Crock Pot)

SIDE DISH ONE: Crock Pot Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

SIDE DISH TWO: Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

DESSERT: Chocolate Pudding and Cream Cheese Dessert

MAIN COURSE: Italian Cream Cheese Chicken (Crock Pot)

SIDE DISH ONE: Blackberry Cashew Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

SIDE DISH TWO: Gooey Garlic Cheese Rolls

DESSERT: Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

MAIN COURSE: Skillet Ground Beef Enchiladas

SIDE DISH ONE: Cilantro Lime Rice

SIDE DISH TWO: Fresh Mexican Salsa and Chips

DESSERT: Soft Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies

MAIN DISH: Italian Tortellini Soup

SIDE DISH ONE: Quick and Easy Breadsticks

SIDE DISH TWO: Green Salad with Pears, Feta and Balsamic Dressing

DESSERT: Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies

MAIN DISH: Classic Fettucini Alfredo

SIDE DISH ONE: Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

SIDE DISH TWO: Roasted Asparagus

DESSERT: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

MAIN DISH: Butter Cream Chicken

SIDE DISH: Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

SIDE DISH TWO: Green Beans with Crispy Bacon

DESSERT: Lemon Berry Trifle (5 Ingredients)

MAIN COURSE: Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

SIDE DISH ONE: Fabulous French Bread

SIDE DISH TWO: Bananas and Berries in Lime Juice

DESSERT: Nutella Krispie Treats
































































These recipes are wonderful! Is there any chance you will be putting together another list of meals like this?
I love to take in meals and these are perfect because you have the main, sides and desserts included!