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18 Mouthwatering Dinners That Guarantee Oohs and Aahs

Published: Oct 1, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Get ready to knock their socks off! These 18 mouthwatering dinners are packed with flavor and sure to have your guests oohing and aahing!

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.

These Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are fall off the bone tender! Bursting with flavor, these ribs taste like they were made at your favorite BBQ joint! Make the best pork ribs in under an hour with your pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Best Blackstone Chicken Breast

Blackstone Chicken Breast with green beans on a white plate with a fork.
Best Blackstone Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These chicken breasts on the Blackstone are full of flavor for an easy dinner! This simple recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or a backyard BBQ. It's also low carb and keto, too!
Get the Recipe: Best Blackstone Chicken Breast

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 doesn’t get much better than quick & easy Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Flavorful Mexican garlic and citrus-infused pulled pork come together in about an hour and make some of the best tacos you’ll ever have!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak

Seared Porterhouse Steak with butter, parsley, and asparagus on a white plate.
Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak, with its tender filet and juicy strip steak. Enjoy your perfectly cooked reverse seared porterhouse steak!
Get the Recipe: Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak

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

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce will be your new favorite dinner. It's a delicious meal and is made with simple ingredients that the entire family will love! ! It's dairy and gluten free!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs in a cast iron skillet with basil.
Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Cast Iron Meatballs are so juicy and easy to make! Make homemade keto meatballs in less than 30 minutes on the stove top!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

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

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables on a sheet pan with foil, broccoli, onions, radishes, and parsley.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love this easy Sheet Pan and Chicken and Vegetables recipe. It's great for a lazy dinner idea.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe) in a black bowl with bell peppers, basil, and limes.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is made in the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker for a quick and easy meal! This green chicken curry is low in carbs and can be made in a slow cooker too!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

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.

Make these Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers for your next backyard BBQ. Easy to make and full of flavor! Everyone will love these grilled teriyaki kabobs.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Cuban Pork Belly Sliders

Close-up of a group of small sandwiches secured with skewers and topped with pickle slices, featuring 15 pork. One sandwich is being pulled away, showing melted cheese stretching from it.
Cuban Pork Belly Sliders. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Your whole crowd is going to love these Cuban Pork Belly Sliders! The classic flavor of a Cuban sandwich in a convenient, fun little slider, then elevated with crispy bites of fried pork belly and a healthy dose of garlic butter.
Get the Recipe: Cuban Pork Belly Sliders

Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

A plate of cooked steak garnished with herbs, served with roasted potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and covered in a brown sauce. A fork is placed on the right side of the plate.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Fork-tender and juicy, these Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Vegetables are one of the best no-fuss meals! Cooked right in your crock pot, these easy chops are perfectly smothered in a delicious mushroom and onion gravy.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

Baked Ravioli

A close-up of a cheesy baked ravioli garnished with herbs, with a fork lifting a portion to show the melted cheese.
Baked Ravioli. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Baked Ravioli is perfect for busy weeknights. Similar to lasagna but easier, it uses frozen cheese ravioli for quick prep. Layers of marinara sauce and melted cheeses make it a delicious meal ready in just 1 hour.
Get the Recipe: Baked Ravioli

Asparagus Fathead Quiche

A white casserole with asparagus quiche.
Asparagus Fathead Quiche. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

This healthy and easy-to-make Asparagus Fathead Quiche with fathead dough and camembert is a fantastic casserole dish that you can prepare in advance. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, brunch, or any occasion, it’s sure to be a winner at the table.
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Fathead Quiche

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

A spoon scooped into a dish of jalapeño popper chicken casserole.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole combines seasoned shredded chicken with crispy bacon, cream cheese, hot sauce, and spicy jalapeños. Topped with shredded cheese and baked to perfection, it's perfect for family dinners and ready in just over an hour!
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole

A large scoop of a spaghetti casserole.
Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole . Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This fiesta chicken pasta casserole bake is delicious! Chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and sour cream combine for a perfect Mexican-style casserole.
Get the Recipe: Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

A wooden spoon serving some twice baked potato casserole.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is pure comfort food with bacon, potatoes, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. No need to fuss with stuffing potato skins—just simple, make-ahead cooking!
Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Potato Casserole

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