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These 19 Tasty Dinners Will Have You Skipping Reservations

Published: Nov 13, 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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Who needs a reservation when you’ve got these 19 mouthwatering dinners? Get ready to cancel your plans and indulge in meals that taste better at home!

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken tater tot casserole with a spoon in a casserole dish ready to be served.
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is ready in under an hour, making it the ultimate comfort food for any busy weeknight.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

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.

These Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Vegetables are juicy, tender, and smothered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy—no fuss, just pure comfort!
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese

Close-up of a spoon lifting a portion of cheesy baked macaroni and cheese with a breadcrumb topping from a casserole dish, garnished with chopped herbs.
Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This Skillet Mac and Cheese, baked to perfection, is a crowd favorite for any meal. From holiday gatherings to summer cookouts, it's always the perfect side dish.
Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Skillet Mac and Cheese

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.

This Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken is a cozy, one-pot meal full of flavor. With tender chicken thighs, slow-cooked onions, and melted Gruyere, it’s a family favorite for cooler days.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

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.

Make Taco Tuesday unforgettable with Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos! Flavor-packed pulled pork with garlic and citrus is ready in just about an hour for the best tacos ever.
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.

Elevate your next cookout with BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese made in the Instant Pot! This 30-minute one-pot dish blends cheesy pasta with leftover grilled chicken for a unique twist.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Mac and Cheese

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.

Add some sizzle to your BBQ with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers! These easy, flavorful kabobs are a hit with everyone and perfect for summer grilling.
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.

Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops elevate comfort food with Italian flair! Brined for extra juiciness, these chops are smothered in a creamy herb Parmesan gravy with onions, tomatoes, and spinach.
Get the Recipe: Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

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

Traeger Smoked Pork Chops are the ultimate in smoky flavor and tender juiciness. Discover how to make these mouthwatering chops that’ll 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 offer a perfect balance of sweetness, citrusy zing, and a touch of heat—an easy, aromatic dinner that’s full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak with rice, butter and thyme on a white plate.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steaks are juicy and ready in under 15 minutes—perfect for a quick, easy, and low carb dinner!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Steak

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak on a white plate with butter, parsley, garlic and asparagus.
Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is the ultimate game changer! Simple ingredients, deliciously tender, and perfectly cooked to medium-rare in your air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

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

Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters are your go-to for a quick, tasty dinner! Garlic and lemon add flavor, and with just 30 minutes, they’re also paleo and keto approved.
Get the Recipe: Easy Broiled Chicken Leg Quarters

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 Instant Pot Rump Roast is quick, simple, and delicious! Whether made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker, it's a family-friendly meal that’s sure to please.
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

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.

This Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is made in the Instant Pot for a quick, easy meal! Packed with flavor, this low-carb green chicken curry can also be made in a slow cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs Low Carb, Gluten-Free on foil with a basting brush and bbq sauce.
Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Ribs that are easy, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! No hours of waiting—just minutes with your pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

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.

Busy night? Make Baked Ravioli! It’s like lasagna but easier—using frozen ravioli, marinara, and melted cheese, this tasty dish is ready in 1 hour.
Get the Recipe: Baked Ravioli

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

A plate with a serving of a vegetable casserole.
Cheesy Vegetable Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This cheesy vegetable casserole is the ideal side dish for everything from chicken to steak, making it a great complement to any main course.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

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.

Juicy, flavorful broiled chicken thighs in less than 25 minutes! Packed with lemon and garlic, this low carb dinner is a weeknight winner for all tastes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

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