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23 Restaurant-Quality Recipes You’ll Want to Keep to Yourself

May 13, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Impress your friends and family with restaurant-worthy meals you can make at home! This list has 23 delicious recipes that are surprisingly simple to cook.

You won’t believe how amazing these dishes taste. From creamy pastas to flavorful chicken dishes, there’s something for everyone. Plus, these recipes won’t take hours in the kitchen. So skip the reservation and get ready to become a star chef in your own home!

Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry

Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry wraps.
Photo credit: xoxo Bella

Korean inspired gochujang chicken is a delicious stir fry recipe with sweet and spicy sauce. Gochujang paste gives this Korean stir fry its distinctive flavour, while red chillies spice it up and honey add some sweetness. So if you’re in the mood for something Asian but also want something a little different, give this recipe a try. It’s certainly bursting with amazing flavors. Get the recipe.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with rice on a plate.
Photo credit: Grain Free Table

Can’t find Chinese food nearby? Don’t worry this beef and broccoli stir fry is ready faster than delivery would be. Get the recipe.

Georgian Red Bean Stew (Lobio)

Georgian Bean Stew in a pan and some on a spatula.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Lobio recipe is one of the most popular and delicious dishes of Georgian cuisine. Best when made with dried beans, but canned beans are always an option when in a hurry. I’ll show you how to make the best Lobio in the whole world. It’s very easy, loaded with the healthy ingredients and incredible aroma. Get the recipe.

Baked Potato with Spinach and Mushrooms

Baked Potatoes stuffed with mushrooms and spinach on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Healthy Baked Potato is stuffed with the tastiest vegetables like spinach and mushrooms. It’s easy, healthy and makes the ultimate comfort food. This Healthy Loaded Baked Potato is perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe.

Mussels Pasta with Garlic and Fennel 

Shelled Mussels pasta in a stainless steel pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Mussels Pasta with Garlic and Fennel tastes and looks like a luxury but comes together simply and in less than half an hour. It’s the best mussels recipe for busy weeknights when you need a quick meal but still want a deliciously inspired one. Get the recipe.

Lohikeitto – Delicious and Easy Salmon Soup

Salmon Soup in a bowl. Close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Tired of baked salmon dishes? Try this 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.

Farro Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Peas

Farro Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Peas on a black plate close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Hearty and healthy mushroom dinner that features Farro, Porcini and Shiitake mushrooms. Burst of flavor in a one simple dish. Get the recipe.

Truffle Pasta

Black Truffle pasta close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This amazing Black Truffle Pasta is healthy, flavorful and very easy to make. It’s great for a date night with your significant other or when you want to make your dinner extra special. Get the recipe.

Baked Sea Bass with garlic Butter and Herbs

Oven-baked sea bass on a fork with green micro-green salad on a side.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Oven Baked Sea Bass recipe is your ticket to a quick, healthy, and delicious family dinner. Using only 7 simple ingredients, this dish delivers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth sea bass that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get the recipe.

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash in a dutch oven close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that’s braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What’s best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it’s a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that’s kids and husband approved! Get the recipe.

Austrian Garlic Soup with Croutons

Austrian garlic soup with croutons in a white bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Garlic lovers rejoice! This Austrian Garlic Soup is the easiest and most delicious soup you’ve ever tried. So rich in flavor, creamy, and lick-your-bowl good soup. Get the recipe.

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

Chicken mushroom stroganoff in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect one-pot meal that’ll be ready in under 30 minutes to give you a deliciously satisfying meal without having to slave away in the kitchen all day! It features chicken stroganoff, the chicken version of this incredibly popular East European dish that we’ve all come to know and love. Get the recipe.

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe in a bowl. Close-up view.
Photo credit: Pups With Chopsticks

This traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork recipe, features crispy pork, pineapple, peppers, and onions, all tossed in a deliciously sticky sweet and sour sauce. This recipe is better than takeout any day of the week and will you that classic flavor at home! Get the recipe.

Kung Pao Tofu

Kung Pao Tofu with rice in an oval platter.
Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

Crispy Kung Pao Tofu is made with pan-fried tofu, bell pepper, dried chiles, and peanuts in a sweet and spicy sauce. It is a lighter and healthier vegan dinner inspired by Chinese cuisine that tastes better than takeout and is easy to prepare on a weeknight! Get the recipe.

Sheet Pan Salmon with Green Beans and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata With Green Beans And Potatoes on a spatula and a sheet pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata With Green Beans And Potatoes is a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner. Everyone will love the flaky, crispy coating and zesty flavors; this easy-baked salmon recipe is bound to become a new family favorite. Get the recipe.

Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Cajun Shrimp with lemon on a plate.
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.

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.

Sautéed General’s Chicken

Sautéed General’s Chicken with rice and broccoli on a plate.
Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen

Sauteed General’s chicken is a Chinese favorite, but we don’t always want heavy deep-fried food when we want Asian flavors for dinner. Get the recipe.

Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken in a pan.
Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

This Mediterranean Chicken Skillet captures the essence of this sunny region on a plate, merging the juiciness of chicken with the zest of tomatoes and the tang of olives. It’s a dish that instantly transports you to a seaside café with every bite. Get the recipe.

Five-Spice Ribs with Plum Sauce

Five-Spice Ribs with Plum Sauce on a wooden board with a fork and a sauce aside.
Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

These Asian-inspired Low FODMAP Five-Spice Ribs with Plum Sauce have a flavorful dry rub in addition to a glossy, sweet and tangy plum-based sauce. Get the recipe.

French Onion Soup

French onion soup in a white ramekin.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Well, look what I’ve just got for you. It’s Easy French Onion Soup Recipe. Don’t be intimidated by French cooking, because this easy twist on a French classic will make you believe that sophisticated cuisine doesn’t have to be a rocket science. Get the recipe.

Hasselback Chicken

Hasselback Chicken on a plate.
Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

Tender, juicy chicken is smothered in barbecue sauce and stuffed with crunchy bacon and cheddar cheese, creating an unforgettable combination of flavors everyone will love. Get the recipe.

Beef Pastitsada

Beef Pastitsada with pasta on two plates.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

A Greek-Italian slow cooked stew with flavours that will make you weak at the knees, Pastitsada is truly a gift from the gourmet gods! Get the recipe.

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