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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Dinner Ideas for a Perfect End to 2024

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 30, 2024, updated December 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to gather around the table with family and friends for a memorable meal. Whether you're looking for cozy comfort food or something a bit more festive, there are plenty of dinner ideas to make your evenings special. From hearty pasta dishes to peffectly cooked seafood, these recipes will help you create a warm and inviting atmosphere to celebrate the end of 2024.

    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets filled with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a delicious dish that's perfect for your New Year's Eve dinner. This is a great option to impress your guests without putting in too much effort.

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    Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

    Olive Garden Chicken Scampi.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken scampi is a light and tasty option for a quick dinner. With tender chicken cooked in garlic, butter, and lemon, then mixed with pasta and fresh herbs, it’s a simple meal that’s sure to impress.

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    One Pan Fish & Broccoli in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

    A skillet full of fish and broccoli in lemon caper sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A smooth and tasty lemon butter caper sauce goes perfectly with fish and broccoli. Everything is cooked in just one pan, making it easy to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn

    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow cooker.

    Steak bites, potatoes, and corn come together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This is a great dish for a cozy New Year's Eve dinner.

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    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Puff Pastry Pizza is a simple and tasty option for pizza night, featuring a mix of salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Topped with mild blue cheese, sliced red apples, green asparagus, and crunchy kale chips, this dish is great for dinner, appetizers, or snacks.

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    Green Pesto Salmon

    Green Pesto Salmon.
    Photo credit: Cooking with Mama C.

    This Baked Pesto Salmon is quick to prepare and ready in just 25 minutes. It's simple enough for a weeknight meal but fancy enough to impress your guests.

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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features soft noodles, melted cheese, and flavorful shredded chicken all covered in rich alfredo sauce. It's perfect for a filling and comforting meal.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi without wine is a quick and tasty dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

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

    This creamy risotto is packed with shrimp and asparagus, bringing together the fresh flavors of lemon, basil, and parmesan. It's a quick and easy dish that can be ready in just 40 minutes, perfect for a special dinner.

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    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

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

    These pork chops are quick to prepare and packed with flavor, ready in just 25 minutes. With garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, they are seared and simmered in red wine for incredibly juicy chops.

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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 come out perfectly in the air fryer, making dinner a breeze. Pair them with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a satisfying meal.

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    Duck With Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Duck breasts with orange sauce is a fantastic dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors. This is a great option for a special dinner, and it's surprisingly simple to prepare ahead of time.

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    Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon

    Salmon Ristotto with Leeks & Lemon
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Salmon Risotto is a quick dish that you can whip up in under 40 minutes without needing to stir constantly. With the bright flavors of lemon, leeks, and parsley, it’s a great choice for dinner parties or a simple weeknight meal.

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    Easy Paella

    Paella.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Paella is a simple dish that everyone will enjoy. It's packed with flavorful saffron, shrimp, chicken, green peas, and bell peppers, making it great for a dinner party and tasty even the next day.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. It combines the creamy goodness of traditional Carbonara with juicy shrimp, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

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    Miso Honey Mustard Salmon

    Miso honey mustard salmon served with green beans and rice.
    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet.

    Miso honey mustard salmon is a tasty and simple dish that’s great for dinner. It’s perfect for busy evenings when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Halloumi Portobello Burgers

    A portobello halloumi burger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Halloumi Burgers are loaded with flavor, featuring mashed avocado, a juicy portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. They’re simple to prepare and always a hit with guests!

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    Traditional Bucatini Carbonara with Guanciale

    Bucatini carbonara on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Casual Epicure.

    Pasta Carbonara with Guanciale is a traditional Roman dish that features crispy guanciale mixed with pasta in a rich sauce made from eggs and Parmigiano Reggiano. This is a great option for a festive New Year's Eve dinner.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that brings together juicy shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Crock-Pot Honey Bourbon Steak Tips

    Honey Bourbon Steak Tips (Crock-Pot)
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Honey Bourbon Steak Tips are cooked slowly in the crockpot until they're tender and juicy. They're covered in a tasty sweet and savory sauce that everyone will enjoy.

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    Air Fryer Roast Beef

    Sliced roast beef.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    This Air Fryer Roast Beef is a simple and delicious dinner that your family will enjoy. With a flavorful herby crust and a juicy, tender center, it comes together in just 50 minutes using only a few basic ingredients.

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    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This no-stir Mushroom Truffle Risotto is packed with flavor from mushrooms, white truffle oil, and white wine, and can be ready in under 40 minutes. It's a fantastic dish for a dinner party that will leave your guests impressed, so keep the easy preparation a secret!

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    Halloumi Carbonara

    A bowl of halloumi carbonara.
    Image credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This vegetarian carbonara swaps out bacon for halloumi, offering a tasty twist on a classic dish. It's a great option for a festive New Year's Eve dinner.

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    Crab Pasta

    Crab Pasta
    Photo Credit: Caroline's Cooking.

    Crab pasta is simple to prepare and offers a fresh, light flavor that's really enjoyable. It's a great option for a quick meal.

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    Lemon Garlic Shrimp

    Lemon Garlic Shrimp on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Curry Trail.

    These lemon garlic shrimp are simple to prepare and ready in just 15 minutes. The buttery lemon garlic sauce adds a fantastic flavor that everyone will enjoy.

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    Steak Bites

    Air fryer steak bites.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook

    These tender steak bites are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. They are perfect for fast dinners and can be cooked in under 10 minutes!

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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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