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21 Dinners So Delicious, They’ll Demand a Repeat

May 27, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Get ready to wow your taste buds and your family with 21 incredible dinner ideas that are easy to make and sure to disappear fast. We’re talking meals so good, they’ll be begging for seconds (and maybe even thirds!).

From comforting classics to exciting new flavor combinations, this list has something for everyone. The best part? You likely have most of the ingredients on hand already, or they’re easy to find at your local grocery store.

Crockpot Mustard Chicken with Potatoes

Mustard chicken and potatoes in a blue bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Crockpot Mustard Chicken with Potatoes is all about turning a classic dinner recipe into an easy, hearty, and delicious meal the whole family will love. You can’t go wrong with this one! Get the recipe.

Easy Baked Meatballs

Baked Meatballs with Gruyere Fondue in a pan with a spoon.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These Easy Baked Meatballs with Gruyere Fondue are a true winter comfort food. They are loaded with comforting flavors and are perfect for delicious weeknight meal for the whole family. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto in a bowl. Close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This is hands down one of the best Creamy Mushroom Risotto and I’m not exaggerating. It’s uniquely flavorful, rich and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, gluten-free risotto is a perfect choice for a date night or family dinner. Get the recipe.

Green Borscht with Spinach

Green Borscht with Spinach and a half of boiled egg in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Such a delicious Green Borscht with Spinach. Classic Ukrainian recipe your whole family will enjoy. Ready to be served in 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Stroganoff Pasta

Mushrooms stroganoff with spaghetti on a blue plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

No more bland mushroom pasta! This incredibly delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe packs a serious flavorful punch. It’s so creamy and satisfying, perfect comfort food for long winter days. Get the recipe.

Easy Cod Piccata

Cod Piccata in a caper sauce close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Easy Cod Piccata in a creamy Picatta sauce makes a quick 30-minute dinner recipe your family will love. Creamy, a bit briny and so so good! Get the recipe.

Country Style Chicken

Chicken Contadina with tomatoes and herbs in a cast iron skillet.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Fall-off-the bone chicken is smothered in a rich vegetable-infused sauce. This One Pot Chicken Contadina or country-style chicken, is an easy Italian recipe for a hearty weeknight meal. Simple ingredients—an insanely delicious result. Get the recipe.

Lentil Pasta

Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that’s truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight. Get the recipe.

Lohikeitto recipe

Finnish Salmon Soup in a white bowl sprinkled with dill.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Tired of baked salmon dishes? Try my Lohikeitto recipe—delicious and the easiest ever salmon soup that is so popular in Finland. Made in just under 40 minutes, this cozy and hearty fish soup is sure to warm you on chilly winter nights. Get the recipe.

Chicken and Orzo Risotto

Chicken thighs and vegetables orzo risotto on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you’re a fan of risotto, then you’ll like this new twist on Italian classic. Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Get the recipe.

Creamy Salmon Pasta

Salmon pasta in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta features quickly seared salmon tossed in a creamy, smoky sauce along with your favorite pasta. This hearty and satisfying dish is loaded with flavor and comes together in no time. Get the recipe.

Creamy Kale and Mushroom Lasagna

Creamy Kale and Mushroom Lasagna in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Have you ever made vegetable lasagna? No? It’s time to fix that. This Creamy Kale and Mushroom Lasagna is full of delicious and aromatic mushrooms, covered in a cheesy Bechamel sauce and fresh Mozzarella and baked until bubbly perfection. Get the recipe.

Greek Avgolemono Soup

Easy Avgolemono Soup with chicken and rice in a white bowl on a grey background.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Greek Avgolemono Soup recipe, a classic lemon rice and chicken soup, is a deliciously hearty meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes! With a unique blend of comforting rice, tender chicken, and tangy lemon, all thickened with eggs, it’s a quick and easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Get the recipe.

Thai Eggplant Red Curry

Coconut Red Curry with eggplant, tofu and zucchini
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Thai Eggplant Red Curry is simple yet flavor-packed meal, perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights. Zucchini and tofu add richness and nutrients to this already healthy freezer-friendly dish. Made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Gorgonzola Pasta with Pine Nuts

Gorgonzola pasta in a bowl.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

A deliciously simple pasta dish with lots of flavor, gorgonzola pasta is a wonderful option for a midweek lunch or a quick and tasty evening meal. Incredibly easy to make and hard not to fall head over heels in love with, this is one creamy pasta recipe that you’ll want to master. Get the recipe.

Chicken Ragu Pasta

Chicken ragu pasta in a big enameled pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This simple chicken Ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there’s nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.

10-Minute Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp with some pieces of lemon on a skillet.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Cajun shrimp is made with bold Cajun spices, the richness of butter, the tanginess of lemon juice, and a savory hint of garlic. It’s absolutely delicious, and you know the best part? You only need 5 ingredients to make it from scratch in 10 minutes! Get the recipe.

Hearty Beef Stew

Beef Stew with Vegetables in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Beef Stew is incredibly easy to make with rich, savory gravy, tender chunks of beef, and a medley of hearty vegetables, and it hits all the right notes of flavor and texture. It’s the perfect fall or winter dish that’s comforting, delicious, and a true family favorite! Get the recipe.

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice in a skillet.
Photo credit: Pups With Chopsticks

This chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that’s bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you’ll come back to time and again. Get the recipe.

Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Image of baked chicken thighs on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is a go-to one-pot recipe for busy weeknights that has a prep time of 5 minutes. It’s a truly easy, family-friendly dish that delivers the juiciest chicken thighs straight from your oven. Get the recipe.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe

Taco Spaghetti in a bowl close up.
Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry

This one-pot + one-pan taco spaghetti recipe is not only healthy but also crazy delicious. It’s super easy to make, and the whole family will want seconds. Ask me how I know… Get the recipe.

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