Sunday
Dinners

On nights like these, recipes come with a dash (or two) of wisdom and create a connection to culture. This is when dining rooms become a backdrop for warm moments, and laughs become lasting memories. Sunday Dinner is special because it’s where you can share the love to your heart’s content.

Family gathered around a table of food for sunday dinner
Photos of female family members

Sunday Dinner means something different to every generation. Get unique perspectives on what this tradition means and why it’s so important.

As the family matriarch, Onetra of Conway, South Carolina, has seen it all when it comes to Sunday Dinner—she knows just how powerful it is. No matter how busy or far apart they are, she can count on this tradition to bring together multiple generations under one roof.

It’s a point of great pride for her, seeing the people she cares about most bonding through the food and fond memories that unite them.

For Alana of Marietta, Georgia, Sunday Dinner is a highlight because it means great food and family time. Delicious smells fill the loving environment where they catch up and have fun. But it’s more than just about having a good time.

This is also where she’s inspired by the advice from her parents and grandparents. Week by week, she understands more and more that these moments will help guide her to becoming the person she’s going to be.

Arthur of Tampa, Florida, recalls warm childhood memories of Sunday Dinner—from his immediate family coming together after church to enjoying special meals with extended family at larger gatherings.

Today, he appreciates Sunday Dinner from a parent’s perspective. It helped build the foundation of who he is; now, he carries the tradition forward by helping his children learn to appreciate the power of Sunday Dinner.


Set the table with family favorites.

Enjoy these delicious, simple-to-make recipes at your next Sunday Dinner.

Caribbean-Style Jerk Chicken

Total Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Caribbean-Style Jerk Chicken 

Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetables

Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetables

Rice and Peas (Jamaica)

Total Time: 2 hours

Rice and Peas

Gouda Grits

Total Time: 15 minutes

Gouda Grits

Hummingbird Cheesecake

Total Time: 5 hours, 20 minutes

Hummingbird Cheesecake

Fresh Strawberry Pound Cake

Total Time: About 2 hours

Fresh Strawberry Pound Cake


Join a loving grandmother as she reflects how much Sunday Dinner means to her and her family’s story.

Strengthening family, culture & love.

Experience Sunday Dinner from a father’s perspective. He shares how the simple act of sharing this meal is so important.

Nourishing lasting memories.

Step into the world of a curious child as she explores just how meaningful this one meal can be—and how she can add to her family’s tradition.