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20 Dinner Recipes So Good, Even Leftovers Get Excited

Published: Jun 15, 2025 by Jessica This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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If your dinners have been feeling a little “meh,” it’s time to shake things up. These 20 recipes are so tasty, even your leftovers will be begging for an encore. Easy, satisfying, and full of flavor—your weeknights just got a major upgrade.

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This is the easiest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you'll ever make! Whether you make this rump roast in an Instant Pot, pressure cooker or slow cooker, this dish is something the entire family will love!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

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 cooked to perfection. You'll love the smoky, succulent and tenderness of these pork chops. Unlock the secret to making mouthwatering, flavorful smoked pork chops that will have your taste buds begging for more.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Lemon Pepper Thighs with parsley on a white plate.
Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs is a flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect for an easy dinner recipe. It combines the sweet tanginess of honey, the bright zestiness of lemon, and the mild heat of black pepper.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowl with cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, red cabbage, green onions and spring mix in a white bowl.
Sesame Salmon Bowl. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy dinner idea. It takes under 15 minutes to make start to finish! The sesame dressing adds tasty nutty flavor to this dish.
Get the Recipe: Sesame Salmon Bowl

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice at the same time with your Instant Pot. These come out perfect every time! Have dinner ready in about 40 minutes with very little hands on time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

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

These Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters are perfect for an easy dinner meal! Garlic and fresh lemon juice are used to season this delicious dish! Not only are these chicken quarters made in only 30 minutes, they're paleo and keto friendly too!
Get the Recipe: Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle on a whtie plate with a fork.
Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle are so juicy and delicious! These pork chops are tender and flavorful because of the quick marinade. This easy pork recipe is perfect for camping or weeknight dinners.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Blackstone Steak

Blackstone Steak on a plate.
Blackstone Steak. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

Make a juicy steak on the Blackstone Griddle. It’ll melt in your mouth and be a perfectly tender steak on all cooked on your flat top grill.
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Steak

Air Fryer Paleo Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Paleo Teriyaki Chicken Thighs on a plate.
Air Fryer Paleo Teriyaki Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

These Air Fryer Paleo Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are great when you need a quick and easy dinner. You won’t believe how juicy and delicious they are! These boneless skinless chicken thighs have only 2 ingredients and are ready in less than 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Paleo Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak on a plate with a fork.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steaks come out incredibly juicy! They cook in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for when you want a quick and easy low carb dinner.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak

Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Overhead shot of Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer on a plate.
Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

If you’re looking for an easy dinner when you’re short on time, you’ll love making frozen chicken thighs in the air fryer. And don’t worry, they will come out juicy and not rubbery!
Get the Recipe: Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs with parsley in a white baking dish with a spatula.
Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make juicy broiled chicken thighs in less than 25 minutes. With hints of lemon and garlic, this delicious low carb chicken thigh recipe is great for a weeknight dinner. It's sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
Get the Recipe: Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Smoked Chicken Drumstick with parsley on a white plate.
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Deliciously smoky and juicy, our smoked chicken drumsticks blend flavor and tenderness perfectly. Indulge in BBQ perfection with every bite. Plus, it is great for a weekend barbecue.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

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 meal is perfect for busy weeknights! This baked salmon and asparagus is ready in less than 25 minutes. Perfectly flaky salmon and delicious asparagus make for an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

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.

These juicy, flavorful Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops bring Italian flair to a classic Southern comfort food! A quick brine keeps these boneless chops super moist, and the creamy herb & garlic Parmesan “gravy” loaded with onions, tomatoes, and spinach will have your family asking for this meal every week. 
Get the Recipe: Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

A dish of braised chicken, enhanced with 12 onion pieces, served with various small potatoes and garnished with herbs in a white bowl.
Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Hearty, comforting, and perfect for cooler weather, this Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken is a family favorite! Complete with tender baby potatoes, slow caramelized onions, and shredded Gruyere cheese, this is a one-pot chicken thigh meal you’re going to love having on rotation.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

A plate with steak, tomatoes and cucumbers on it.
Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover a delicious dinner delight with our steak and mushroom dish drizzled in a delectable balsamic sauce. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Get the Recipe: Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

A plate of pork chops stuffed with mushrooms and cheese served with green beans.
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy the flavors of stuffed pork chops filled with mushrooms and gooey cheese. This simple baked recipe is perfect for a no-fuss, low-carb dinner idea.
Get the Recipe: Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

Air Fryer Pork Belly

Stack of air fryer pork belly strips in hoisin glaze.
Air Fryer Pork Belly. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Pork Belly is crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful inside. This version is coated in a sweet-savory hoisin glaze that caramelizes as the pork belly is air fried. You will not be able to stop eating it, it's that good!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pork Belly

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef bulgogi in a bowl with rice and cucumbers.
Beef Bulgogi Bowls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe makes a delicious one-bowl meal. It's a super easy weeknight dinner, featuring marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a barbecue, griddle, or skillet and served over a bed of rice.
Get the Recipe: Beef Bulgogi Bowls

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