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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Restaurant-Quality Dinners You Can Pull Off Any Night

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated November 26, 2025 · Published November 26, 2025 · Leave a Comment

    These 24 restaurant-quality dinners are simple enough to make any night of the week. With a mix of flavors and easy-to-follow recipes, you can impress your family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen. From comforting classics to fresh and vibrant dishes, there's something here for everyone.

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Mayo.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow cooker mayo chicken is full of flavor and really simple to prepare. It's a dish that the whole family will love, even the kids. This is a great option for a cozy dinner at home.

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    Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

    Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Cranberry chicken is an easy dish that only needs four ingredients: chicken breasts, French onion soup mix, French onion dressing, and cranberry sauce. It's a delicious choice that looks fancy but is quick to prepare. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this meal combines great flavors without needing a lot of work.

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    Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

    A spoonful of shrimp risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy risotto is packed with shrimp, asparagus, lemon, basil, and parmesan, creating a tasty meal. It's simple to prepare and can be ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for any night of the week.

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    Puff Pastry Pizza

    Puff pastry pizza.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Puff pastry pizza is a simple and enjoyable twist on classic pizza. You can customize it with your favorite toppings, making it a quick and satisfying meal any night of the week.

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    Teriyaki Salmon

    Teriyaki salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dish is easy to make and can be paired with store-bought teriyaki sauce or homemade if you like. It's a great option for enjoying a restaurant-quality meal at home without putting in too much effort.

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    Simple Oven Baked Salmon

    Oven baked salmon.
    Photo credit: Low Carb Africa.

    Oven baked salmon is an easy dish that you can whip up in no time, especially with some ready-made fish seasoning. It's perfect for a nice dinner that feels special but doesn't require a lot of work. This meal is both simple and elegant, making it a great choice for any night of the week.

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    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Cast iron skillet pork chops.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Cast Iron Pork Chops are juicy and can be on your table in just 25 minutes. They are seared with garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, then simmered in red wine for a flavorful dinner. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that feels special.

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    Chilli Chicken

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Dry chilli chicken combines the best of Indian and Chinese flavors in one tasty dish. Crispy chicken pieces are coated in a spicy chilli sauce, creating a dish that's perfect for a special dinner without much effort. It's a great choice when you want something a bit fancy but still easy to prepare.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish combines tender steak and mushrooms with pasta, creating a satisfying meal that feels special. Alongside, there's a cheesy casserole that adds a nice touch. It's a comforting dinner that you can prepare in about 45 minutes, and since everything is made in one skillet, cleanup is a breeze.

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    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs for a straightforward yet classy version of a classic French meal. It's a great option to impress your friends and family without needing to spend all day cooking.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Carbonara offers a tasty take on the traditional Italian pasta dish. This version combines rich, creamy flavors with tender shrimp, creating a satisfying meal. You can whip it up in just 10 minutes using a straightforward method that skips the cream.

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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker dish captures the delicious flavors of Tuscany and brings them straight to your kitchen. It's easy to prepare and will impress anyone you serve it to.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce with Bacon

    Pink pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines a zesty tomato sauce with crispy bacon, resulting in a delicious blend of flavors. It's an easy meal that anyone can prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients, you can create something that feels special without putting in too much effort.

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    Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup.
    Photo Credit: Salted Mint.

    Chicken and Wild Rice Soup features tender chicken, flavorful mushrooms, and filling wild rice all simmered in a creamy broth. This dish is perfect for chilly days and is easy to prepare, making it a comforting choice for dinner.

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    Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms

    A spoonful of bacon mushroom gnocchi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This gnocchi dish is a tasty treat, with crispy pan-fried pieces that give it a nice twist. Combined with bacon and mushrooms, it creates a rich and satisfying flavor that will impress anyone at the table.

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    Easy Chickpea Tacos

    Easy Chickpea Tacos Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Vegan Chickpea Tacos are a simple and tasty meal that anyone can whip up. Packed with classic taco flavors and topped with a zesty Cilantro Lime Slaw, these vegetarian tacos are a hit with everyone. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Homemade Garlic Butter

    T-bone steak with garlic butter.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Juicy T-bone steaks are simple to prepare in your air fryer. Pair them with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a tasty dinner. This dish is perfect for any night of the week.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Feta Cheese

    Creamy feta cheese chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Feta cheese adds a nice zing to this creamy pasta sauce, making it more flavorful. It's an easy way to elevate your dinner and make it feel a little more special.

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    Red Pesto Salmon

    Red Pesto Salmon.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    This dinner is both tasty and simple, perfect for any night of the week. The salmon is coated in pesto, giving it a rich flavor, and it's served alongside crispy potatoes, asparagus, and broccoli, making it a well-rounded meal. It's a great way to enjoy a restaurant-quality dish at home without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Sweet and Sour Chicken

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Sweet and sour chicken offers a lighter version of the classic dish, with a crispy coating that complements the tangy sauce perfectly. It's a simple and delicious choice for a night in, giving you the feel of a restaurant-quality meal without the extra effort. This dish is great for a special dinner at home.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets topped with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a delicious meal that feels special. This dish is perfect for any night of the week when you want something satisfying and flavorful. It's easy to prepare and brings a touch of restaurant quality right to your table.

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    Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

    Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce on a bowl.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Instant pot spaghetti is a simple meal that comes together in under 30 minutes using just 9 easy ingredients. It's perfect for a delicious family dinner any night of the week.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dish is quick and easy to prepare, using just salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. It's a straightforward way to create a meal that feels a bit fancy without putting in too much work. Perfect for any night of the week, this recipe brings a touch of restaurant quality right to your dinner table.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

    Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie {with Biscuits}.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This chicken pot pie cooked in a crock pot is an easy way to have a warm and satisfying meal. You'll find tender chicken and vegetables simmered in creamy soup, all covered with soft biscuits for a comforting dinner. It's perfect for any night when you want something hearty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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