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15 Dinners So Good, You’ll Skip the Restaurant Next Time

Published: Nov 12, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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These 15 restaurant-quality dinners will transform your home kitchen into the hottest dining spot in town—no reservations required!

One Pot Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

A close-up of a pot of beef stroganoff with wide egg noodles being scooped by a spoon, showcasing one of our 14 easy dinner recipes. The dish is garnished with parsley.
One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is perfect for busy weeknights! Made with fresh mushrooms, lean beef, and egg noodles—NO canned soup required!
Get the Recipe: One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers glazed with a dark teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served on a black slate tablet next to a bowl of white rice.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are a BBQ must-try! Full of flavor and so easy to make, they’ll be the hit of your next backyard gathering.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

A spoonful of creamy vegetable stew with visible carrots, herbs, and a rich sauce highlights the simplicity of 10 skillet meals enjoyed any night of the week.
Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Bring Italian flavors to the table with these Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops! Juicy boneless chops topped with creamy Parmesan gravy, onions, and spinach.
Get the Recipe: Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Three tacos filled with shredded meat, slices of avocado, radishes, and other vegetables on a wooden board, garnished with lime wedges and served alongside a bowl of corn salsa.
Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Taco Tuesday just got easier with Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Flavorful, garlic-citrus pulled pork ready in about an hour—perfect for tacos that pack a punch!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Bowl of pasta with creamy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and drizzled with a dark sauce. A fork is in the bowl, making it one of the top 10 instant pot recipes for quick and delicious meals.
Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Looking for a fresh cookout side? Try BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese! Made in the Instant Pot, it’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with grilled chicken in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese

Chicken Tikka Masala

In this delectable recipe, a black bowl contains rice topped with chunks of meat in a creamy orange curry sauce, garnished with cilantro. A piece of naan bread sits on the side, all presented on a dark surface.
Chicken Tikka Masala. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Skip the takeout and try this homemade Chicken Tikka Masala! Yogurt-marinated chicken, full of ginger, garlic, and spices, in a creamy tomato sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe

Close-up of a piece of cooked steak being held by a fork on a wooden cutting board, with a spoon and herbs nearby. Perfect for one of your 14 low carb dinners, the steak appears juicy and seasoned, displaying a medium-rare doneness.
Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

The secret to this tender Marinated London Broil is the timing! A day in a balsamic-wine marinade gives you a flavorful, versatile dinner ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Tender Marinated London Broil Recipe

Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle

Juicy Ribeye with butter, salt, pepper, and broccoli on a white plate with a fork.
Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Grill a melt-in-your-mouth Ribeye Steak on the Blackstone Griddle! With just salt, pepper, and butter, you’ll get a perfectly tender steak every time.
Get the Recipe: Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with parsley on a plate with a fork.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Treat yourself to Traeger Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin! Juicy, tender pork wrapped in crispy bacon for a mouthwatering flavor explosion.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop with a salad on a light gray plate
Traeger Smoked Pork Chop. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Traeger Smoked Pork Chops are perfection on a plate! Smoky, succulent, and tender—unlock the secret to mouthwatering chops that’ll leave you wanting more.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is a weeknight lifesaver! Ready in under 25 minutes, with flaky salmon and tender asparagus for an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender! Packed with BBQ flavor and ready in under an hour—your new favorite pork ribs recipe.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole in a black casserole dish with parsley and a spoon.
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu is a low-carb twist on the classic! Creamy, cheesy, and perfect for an easy keto dinner that feels like comfort food.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops with mushrooms, onions and parsley on a white plate.
Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Keto Crockpot Pork Chops are the ultimate easy dinner! Simple ingredients, no fuss—just a flavorful meal waiting for you after a long day.
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters in a white casserole dish.
Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Get dinner on the table fast with these Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters! With garlic, fresh lemon, and a 30-minute cook time, they’re paleo and keto-friendly too!
Get the Recipe: Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

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