20 Dinners That Are Perfect for Busy Nights and Special Occasions
Dinner is more than just a meal—it’s a time to connect, relax, and enjoy great food. These 50 recipes are packed with bold flavors, simple steps, and comforting vibes. From quick weeknight options to show-stopping weekend dishes, these dinners will keep you and your family excited for every bite!
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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Instant Pot Taco Soup
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Make a double batch and have soup to fill your belly all week!
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Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes
Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender and flavorful and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet.
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and gluten free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best!
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Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon
This Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon is loaded with fresh vegetables and crisp bacon. Cooking the vegetables in a little bacon fat gives them extra pop. Make a big batch of this and freeze one for next week!
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Sheet Pan Maple Salmon
Sheet Pan Maple Salmon is an easy 7 ingredient meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The tender salmon is coated in a sticky maple glaze and cooks on a sheet pan with broccoli and baby potatoes for an easy one-pan dinner.
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Salmon Piccata
Get a healthy dose of omega-3 fats with this quick and delicious Gluten Free Salmon Piccata. This gluten-free dish is fresh, lemony, and salty and comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash
This Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is both healthy and delicious, look no further!
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Chicken Sausage Skewers with Vegetables
These Chicken Sausage Skewers with Vegetables are so easy to make and perfect for your next grilling night. The sausage is packed with flavor and grilling the vegetables gives them all those flavor enhancing grill marks.
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Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken
Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple.
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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon with Broccolini
Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon with Broccolini can be cooked and on the table in less than 30 minutes. The salmon is covered in a delicious lemon garlic drizzle.
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Do you have those go-to meals you make every week? We love anything with a sweet sauce like this Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin. It’s tender moist pork tenderloin covered in a sweet brown sugar balsamic sauce.
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Healthy Turkey Chili
This healthy chili is packed with flavor, featuring a delicious blend of lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and spices. It’s a comforting, hearty meal that’s not only gluten-free but also packed with protein and nutrients. It’s great for meal prep and perfect for any time of the year
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Fail Proof Tender London Broil
Want to learn how to cook tender London broil? Have trouble cooking your London Broil? Is it always tough and tasteless? If so, you will love this Tender London Broil. Giving the meat a little bit of love beforehand goes a long way and guarantees a tender, flavorful steak every time.
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Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry with Steak
Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry with Steak is a hearty, flavorful dinner full of vegetables including spiralized sweet potato noodles. You can feel good about eating this low carb, healthy stir fry and you will love the flavorful stir fry sauce.
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Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs
Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs, and can be customized to fit Whole30, paleo, or keto diet.
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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
Instant Pot Sesame Chicken is a delicious weeknight meal that the entire family will love. This hearty dish comes together quickly and has tender chicken covered in a sweet and savory sauce.
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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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Chicken Curry
This Chicken Curry is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans. It’s easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes.
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