18 Fancy Dinner Recipes That Deliver Stunning Results Every Time
Sometimes you want dinner to feel extra special, and these 18 fancy recipes deliver just that. From perfectly cooked steaks to delicate seafood and creative pasta dishes, these meals combine elegance with incredible flavor. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself, these recipes will elevate any evening!
Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp
This is the simplest but most delicious dinner you will ever make for your family. With only a few ingredients it is the ultimate in flavor and comfort. Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian so you know this one is spicy!
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Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
This 3 ingredient brown sugar pineapple ham is the only ham recipe you’ll need this season. A twist on the classic, this ham is richly flavored, delicately tender, and oh-so-easy. Plus, it takes 5 minutes to prep!
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Caprese Chicken
This easy 5-ingredient caprese chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. The best part is this gluten-free dinner recipe requires only 5 ingredients!
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Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken
Grilling season won’t be complete without this Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken is all you need to host a successful cookout. Marinating the chicken breast overnight in a lemon, olive oil, and thyme marinade makes them tender and flavorful.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This instant pot chicken tortilla soup is gluten-free and loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that’s packed with nutritious ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes! Plus, the leftovers taste great for the next day!
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Baked Chicken Legs
Tender, juicy Baked Chicken Legs that are tossed in a delicious seasoning made with pantry staples then baked. They have amazing flavor and crispy skin.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs
Air fryer chicken kabobs with a simple marinade and vegetables are served up on skewers for an easy-to-make meal everyone’s going to love.
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Roasted Cornish Hens
Roasted Cornish Hens will be your favorite dish for romantic date nights or to impress guests. They’ll turn out perfect every time!
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Golden and crispy Air fryer chicken breast recipe. This is the perfect way to cook chicken breast in an air fryer in just 15 minutes.
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Easy Creamy Boursin Pasta
Our Boursin pasta recipe is total comfort food and full of so much flavor. This quick pasta with Boursin cheese recipe is a definite keeper.
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
When it comes to a delicious weeknight meal, these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches couldn’t be more tasty. Homemade in under an hour, the whole family will love them.
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Baked Chicken Tacos
Baked Chicken Tacos are the perfect weeknight family meal. These oven-baked tacos come together in 25 minutes for a delicious dinner!
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Costco Orange Chicken Copycat
This Costo orange chicken copycat tastes just as good, if not better, than the orange chicken from Costco. It’s so good and so easy!
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Easy Chicken Adobo With Coconut Milk
This chicken adobo with coconut milk is simple, easy, and delicious. This delicious chicken thigh recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Walking Taco Bake
This walking taco bake recipe with Fritos is an easy walking taco casserole full of Fritos, ground beef, Mexican seasonings, cheese, and more
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Garlic Chicken Thighs
Garlic Chicken Thighs are easy to make and taste great. If you love garlic, these baked bone-in, skin on, chicken thighs are perfectly flavored with hints of garlic and butter.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is made by searing seasoned chicken, creating a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and tossing it with rigatoni pasta for a flavorful dish.
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Air Fryer Haddock
Air fryer haddock is a delicious, healthier version of fried fish. It’s crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and there’s no oily mess!
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