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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    16 Stunning Recipes That Are Super Easy to Make

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on November 14, 2024, updated November 12, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking doesn't have to be complicated to be enjoyable. Here are 16 stunning recipes that are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. Whether you're a beginner or just looking for quick meal ideas, these dishes will impress without requiring hours in the kitchen.

    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Red wine chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Creamy Chicken Pasta comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great choice for a busy weekend. With tasty ingredients like red wine, mushrooms, and thyme, it’s not only satisfying for dinner but also perfect for leftovers.

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    Puff Pastry Tomato Tart

    Square slices of puff pastry tomato tart.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This tomato tart uses puff pastry and comes together in just 10 minutes with only 6 ingredients. It's perfect as a simple appetizer or a light dinner that showcases fresh garden tomatoes.

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    Lobster & Scallop Pasta

    Lobster & Scallop Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Craft Cookbook.

    Lobster and scallop pasta makes for a fancy meal that will impress anyone at your table. With tender lobster and scallops in a delicious lemon garlic wine sauce, it's a dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare.

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    Pork with Mushrooms and Peas

    Pork with Mushrooms and Peas
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    This pork dish combines tender pork chops with mushrooms and peas for a delicious meal. The pork is cooked in a flavorful white wine sauce and finished with sweet peas and fresh parsley.

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    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Homemade Garlic Butter

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

    T-bone steaks come out great in the air fryer, making for a quick and easy dinner option. Serve them with some garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a delicious meal.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon creme fraiche pasta in a pan.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon pasta is made special with chives, making it a tasty and impressive meal for any gathering. It's simple to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.

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    French Onion Pork Chops

    French onion pork chops.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Boneless pork chops come out great in the air fryer, and you can easily make a flavorful sauce on the stove to serve alongside them. This dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a quick meal.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi comes together in just 10 minutes and doesn’t require any wine. The mix of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley will make your kitchen smell amazing.

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    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto
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    Mushroom Truffle Risotto is a simple yet elegant dish that you can whip up in under 40 minutes. With the rich flavors of mushrooms, white truffle oil, and white wine, it’s a great choice for a special dinner with friends.

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    Instant Pot French Onion Soup

    Instant Pot French Onion Soup
    Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

    This French Onion Soup is easy to whip up in the Instant Pot. With a topping of French Baguette and melted gruyere cheese, it offers a simpler take on the traditional recipe.

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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 make and packed with flavor, ready in just 25 minutes. Searing them with garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, then simmering in red wine, makes for a delicious dinner that looks great on the table.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Carbonara is a delicious twist on the traditional Italian pasta dish, featuring creamy sauce and tender shrimp. You can whip it up in just 10 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
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    Duck breasts with orange sauce make for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress anyone you serve it to. The sweet and tangy sauce pairs beautifully with the duck, creating a dish that’s both simple and elegant.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

    This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy pasta bake featuring a creamy cheese sauce, ham, and chicken, all topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer. It's a delicious meal that looks great and doesn't take much work to prepare.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This chicken dish features Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, creating a flavorful meal that will impress your guests. It's simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs.
    Photo Credit: My Chef's Apron.

    Ribs are seasoned with a great mix of spices and slow-cooked until really tender. This makes for a tasty family dinner that goes well with any vegetable side.

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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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