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These 25 Meals Are Proof That Delicious Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

ByKrizel

Delicious meals don’t have to be complicated, and these recipes prove just that. From comforting classics to bold, flavor-packed dishes, these meals are designed to satisfy cravings and bring everyone to the table. Whether it’s a quick weeknight fix or a special occasion feast, these recipes deliver on taste every time!

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham.
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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!

Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp

Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp.
Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

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!

Get the Recipe: Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp

Prime Rib

Two glasses of red wine on a wooden cutting board, perfect for complementing your Thanksgiving mains.
Prime Rib. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Prime rib is one of of those show-stoppers for your table, which makes it perfect for the holidays. If you’re not a fan of turkey or just can’t seem to make it without it being dry and flavorless, prime rib is the way to go!
Get the Recipe: Prime Rib

Chicken Fricassee

A plate with turkey and mushrooms on it, perfect for Thanksgiving mains.
Chicken Fricassee. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Chicken Fricassee (or fricasseé – pronounced fri-cah-say) is a classic French comfort food dish. Silky cream sauce coats tender and delicious chicken thighs, while white wine cuts the acidity of the sauce. Perfect for when you’re looking for something cozy to eat!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Fricassee

Spatchcock Turkey

A Thanksgiving roasted turkey with figs and grapes on a platter.
Spatchcock Turkey. Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

This spatchcock turkey recipe is a whole turkey that’s been brined, then flattened and roasted until golden brown. A spatchcocked turkey cooks significantly faster than a traditional roast turkey, and comes out tender and juicy every time! Add this to your list of favorite Thanksgiving sheet pan recipes.
Get the Recipe: Spatchcock Turkey

Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak

An appetizing Thanksgiving main dish featuring a flavorful roast accompanied by the delightful combination of cranberries and fresh herbs, all beautifully presented on a plate.
Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

How does cranberry cream cheese stuffed flank steak sound as a Thanksgiving dinner dish? Doesn’t the sound of this recipe make your mouth begin to water? It’s such a great recipe for stuffed flank steak and works well as a New Year, Thanksgiving or Christmas steak recipe when you want something both fancy and tasty. It is so easy to Stuff and roll a butterflied flank steak, so don’t be intimidated.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast

Sliced meat on a cutting board next to a slow cooker, perfect for friends giving.
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Slow cooker apple cider brined turkey breast is a perfect autumn recipe. I guarantee you’ve never had such moist turkey! It’s juicy and delicious and bursting with fall flavours. Cooking boneless turkey breast in a slow cooker is an easy no fuss dinner. This is the best brined turkey breast and perfect for all the holidays ahead.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast

The Best Holiday Roasted Chicken

Thanksgiving main dish featuring succulent roasted chicken seasoned with fragrant rosemary and zesty lemons, elegantly presented on a plate. This is one of the best Thanksgiving main dishes.
The Best Holiday Roasted Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

The key to the best holiday roasted chicken might lie in the simplicity of the recipe. Also ideal for a regular weeknight dinner when you want something a little fancier, this no-fuss, one-pot whole chicken is a real winner. Garlic, lemon, and rosemary add subtle, delicious flavors, and you will find just about any festive side dishes that go perfectly alongside this juicy chicken. Add this Thanksgiving or Christmas roast chicken to your holiday menu!
Get the Recipe: The Best Holiday Roasted Chicken

Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin

Bacon wrapped pork on a wooden cutting board.
Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Looking for something unique for your Thanksgiving table? This Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin is a smoky, flavorful dish that the family will love. Bacon makes everything better, right?
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin

Fig-Spiced Turkey

Fig-spiced whole turkey served on a dish with fruits.
Fig-spiced Turkey . Photo credit: Muy Bueno.

This turkey is full of flavor and one you will need to add to your menu list this Christmas! The family will love this delicious turkey recipe.
Get the Recipe: Fig-Spiced Turkey

Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast

A succulent Thanksgiving turkey on a cutting board with a knife.
Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast. Photo credit: Grits and Gouda.

Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast is marinated in teriyaki sauce before roasting in the oven or air fryer. Best and easiest venison backstrap or tenderloin recipe! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, first day of deer season or Fathers Day dinner.
Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil

Salmon in foil with lemon slices and dill is a delicious MAINS dish that can be enjoyed for Thanksgiving.
Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Baked salmon in foil is a moist, flavorful, and flaky whole side of salmon infused with lemon garlic butter sauce. It makes a nice centerpiece for your holiday dinner table, and it’s also perfect to make for dinner without a special occasion. Salmon in foil is easy, and ready in under half an hour!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil

Roasted Duck

Roasted duck with carrots and gravy on a white plate.
Roasted Duck. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

This roasted duck recipe is caramelized and crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside. It’s a gloriously tasty dish that guarantees to be the star of your dinner table!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Duck

Pot Roast With Red Wine

A crock pot full of roast beef, carrots and potatoes, perfect for Thanksgiving mains.
Pot Roast With Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This slow cooker pot roast with red wine is a simple and delicious meal that is perfect for preparing in the morning and letting cook all day. When you return, the mouth-watering aroma that fills your home is just a bonus!
Get the Recipe: Pot Roast With Red Wine

Stuffed Lamb

A plate of Turkey with cranberries and rosemary.
Stuffed Lamb. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A simple cranberry pesto made with basil, mint, garlic and pine nuts makes this stuffed American lamb recipe a gorgeously festive and delicious winter dish perfect as a holiday dinner party centerpiece. Lamb is the perfect meat for a holiday dinner because it’s just a llittlebit more special than the rest and truly complements winter herbs and flavors so well.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Lamb

Sausage Stuffed Cornish Hens

Two roasted chickens on a plate with Thanksgiving herbs.
Sausage Stuffed Cornish Hens. Photo credit: Little Ferraro Kitchen.

Sausage stuffed Cornish hens are petite birds that are perfect for a special occasion or easy enough to roast for a weeknight dinner at home. The Cornish hens are stuffed with a flavorful sausage and wild rice mixture and rubbed with an herbaceous compound butter that is roasted to golden perfection.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Cornish Hens

Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

A Thanksgiving main dish featuring a succulent roasted chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet.
Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious entree for your Thanksgiving table. It’s easier than a whole Turkey and you can make two and have leftover chicken for the week.
Get the Recipe: Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

Oven roasted turkey breast in a Dutch oven with lemon and rosemary.
Dutch Oven Turkey Breast. Photo credit: Quiche My Girls.

Dutch Oven Turkey Breast is the perfect alternative to roasting a whole turkey during the holidays. It’s moist, tender, and loaded with flavor from the dry rub brine, fresh herbs, and juicy lemons!
Get the Recipe: Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

Roasted Turkey Leg

Roasted turkey legs served on a plate with pomegranate and rosemary.
Roasted Turkey Leg. Photo credit: Primavera Kitchen.

In the mood for turkey but don’t want to roast an entire turkey? Try this Turkey Leg Recipe! It’s easier, faster, and just as tasty, if not more.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Turkey Leg

Pineapple Ham

A festive Thanksgiving main featuring a succulent roasted ham adorned with luscious pineapples and cherries.
Pineapple Ham. Photo credit: Confetti And Bliss.

This succulent pineapple ham is a show-stopping centerpiece. Warm and juicy, our spiral ham features sweet roasted pineapple, maraschino cherries, and a sticky brown sugar glaze. Impressive enough for a holiday meal like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s also easy enough for Sunday supper.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Ham

Easy Prime Rib Roast With Horseradish Cream

A Thanksgiving main, a roasted prime rib sits on a cutting board.
Easy Prime Rib Roast With Horseradish Cream. Photo credit: Neighborfood Blog.

It doesn’t get any better (or easier) than this Salt and Pepper Crusted Prime Rib Roast recipe. Save this one for the holidays or anytime you want a celebration-worthy dinner!
Get the Recipe: Easy Prime Rib Roast With Horseradish Cream

Dr. Pepper Ham

A ham is sitting on a wooden table.
Dr. Pepper Ham. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

Dr. Pepper Ham is a fantastic holiday meal that’s easy to make in your slow cooker. The glaze includes Dr Pepper, brown sugar, and pineapple, so it’s sweet, tangy, and finger licking good!! Since oven space is always limited during the holidays, a crockpot ham is the perfect solution.
Get the Recipe: Dr. Pepper Ham

Roast Turkey Breast

Roast Turkey Breast slices on a white serving dish.
Roast Turkey Breast. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This easy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast is my favorite no-fuss alternative to a full-size turkey. Perfect for smaller groups or families, the result is juicy, delicious, perfectly seasoned roast turkey breast every time!
Get the Recipe: Roast Turkey Breast

Roasted Boneless Leg Of Lamb

A hearty Thanksgiving main featuring roast beef with sides of carrots and potatoes.
Roasted Boneless Leg Of Lamb. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

Roasted boneless leg of lamb is a delicious and easy to prepare dish that can be enjoyed year-round! This succulent, juicy cut of meat makes for a hearty meal fit for any occasion. With its mild flavor and versatile cooking methods, boneless lamb roast recipe is an excellent choice for entertaining or a cozy night in.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Boneless Leg Of Lamb

Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables

Pork tenderloin on a plate with potatoes and carrots. This is one of the best Instant Pot recipes.
Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This Instant Pot pork loin roast is an especially great recipe because you can make it in a fraction of the time you’d spend using a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pork roast with vegetables makes a very easy dinner for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables

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