General Conference weekend is good for the soul…and apparently REALLY good for the belly too.

Around here, General Conference and good food just belong together. And is it even conference morning without cinnamon rolls?!

From big breakfasts and between-session snacks to easy dinners and desserts, here are our favorite General Conference food ideas for the whole weekend.

What Is General Conference?

General Conference is a worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held twice a year. Church leaders share messages centered on Jesus Christ and His gospel, and for our family, it’s also become a weekend full of family traditions and really good food!

All the Cinnamon Rolls

Is it even General Conference morning without cinnamon rolls?! These cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls and pull apart breads are made for slow conference mornings with the whole family.

If there was ever a woman who understood that good food is about more than what’s on the plate, it was Dolly Parton.

So we’re celebrating Dolly the way we know best — with food.

From her famous love of potatoes to biscuits, barbecue and her beloved banana pudding, these are our recipes inspired by the Southern foods Dolly loved, cooked and grew up eating.

And anyone who said she’d never met a spud she didn’t like will always have a special place in our hearts.

These are our Oh Sweet Basil recipes inspired by Dolly’s favorite foods and Southern food traditions, not Dolly’s personal recipes.

Dolly Parton’s Favorite Food: Potatoes

We have to start with potatoes because Dolly made her feelings about them VERY clear. Mashed, baked, fried — she loved them all. So naturally, potatoes get their own section.

This roundup includes all the best Labor Day recipes from juicy burgers and smoked brisket to classic BBQ sides, fresh summer salads, and desserts that make the most of late-season fruit. Mix and match your favorites to create the perfect Labor Day menu everyone will remember.

Fire Up the Grill (or Smoker)

Nothing says Labor Day like cooking outside. These backyard favorites are made for feeding a crowd and soaking up the last unofficial weekend of summer.

Groceries seem to get more expensive every time we walk through the store, and feeding a family on a budget has become more challenging than ever. The good news? Delicious dinners don’t have to cost a fortune. This collection of budget-friendly meals is packed with recipes made from affordable pantry staples like pasta, rice, beans, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and budget-friendly proteins.

Many of these cheap family meals make a big batch, reheat beautifully, freeze well, and are perfect for packing lunches or enjoying leftovers throughout the week, helping you save both time and money without sacrificing flavor.

Chicken Meal Prep

Chicken is one of the most affordable proteins you can buy (especially if you find a good sale!), and these recipes prove it. They’re easy to prep ahead, make generous portions, and are perfect for lunches and dinners all week.

School nights can feel like a race against the clock. Between homework, sports practices, dance classes, and everything else on the calendar, getting dinner on the table isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite school night dinner recipes that are quick to make, family approved, and packed with flavor.

Whether you need a 20-minute meal, a cozy casserole, a one-pan dinner, or something you can prep ahead, these recipes will help make busy evenings a little less stressful and a whole lot more delicious.

30-Minute Dinners

When everyone is hungry and there’s not much time before homework or sports practice, these quick dinners come together fast without sacrificing flavor.