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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    Say Goodbye to Dinner Stress with These 24 Easy Recipes

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 18, 2024, updated November 19, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Dinner time can often feel overwhelming, especially after a long day. With these simple recipes, you can whip up satisfying meals without the stress. From quick stir-fries to easy pasta dishes, these ideas will help you enjoy cooking again and make mealtime a breeze.

    Turkey Burgers

    An air fryer turkey burger on a blue plate.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Homemade Turkey Burgers are quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Seasoned with spices and a bit of fresh lemon juice, these burgers can be air-fried or grilled for a fast and satisfying meal.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This taco casserole is loaded with ground beef, salsa, and lots of cheese, all baked together in one dish. It's a great option for busy nights or potlucks, and your family will love it.

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    Bacon Wrapped Salmon with Garlic Butter

    Bacon wrapped salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Stuffing salmon fillets with garlic butter and wrapping them in bacon adds a delicious twist to a classic dish. This is a meal that everyone will love and is perfect for busy nights.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce with Bacon

    Pink pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features a tasty mix of creamy tomato sauce and crispy bacon. It's a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A quick and easy salmon pasta with crème fraîche, lemon, and chives can be ready in just 15 minutes. This dish is great for any night of the week, using either fresh or frozen salmon for a light meal that works all year round.

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    Air Fryer Frozen Steak

    A sliced rib eye steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A juicy steak can be cooked in your air fryer straight from frozen in just 10-15 minutes. This is an easy way to enjoy a tender steak without any fuss.

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    Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies

    Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies
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    A quick and tasty potato stir-fry with halloumi and veggies can be ready in just 25 minutes, including prep time. This one-pan meal is healthy and full of flavor, with a touch of lemon to brighten it up.

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    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts

    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts.
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    Air frying thin chicken breasts is a quick and easy way to prepare dinner. With garlic and basil seasoning, this dish cooks in just 6 minutes.

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    Poached Egg Potato Bowls

    Breakfast bowl with egg.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A quick and satisfying fried potato bowl can be made using leftover boiled potatoes. Topping it with a poached egg creates a tasty mix of creamy yolk, Feta cheese, and crispy potatoes.

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai chicken salad is a great option for your weekly meals. It has a tasty base and is topped with crunchy peanuts.

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    Halloumi Wraps

    A halloumi wrap.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These halloumi wraps are loved by everyone, whether they’re picky kids or true foodies. Packed with halloumi cheese, red pesto, avocado, and walnuts, they’re full of flavor and can be made in just 20 minutes.

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    Salmon Stir-fry

    Salmon stir-fry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This stir-fry features a variety of bright vegetables with a zesty citrus flavor. It's great on its own or served alongside rice.

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    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Cajun alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Alfredo sauce has a nice spicy twist. It's made with everyday seasonings that you probably already have at home, so it's easy on the wallet.

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    Air Fryer Frozen Pork Chops

    Air Fryer Frozen Pork Chops
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    Pork chops can be cooked straight from frozen in your air fryer in just 12 minutes. You'll have juicy and tender chops that go well with any sides for a quick and easy dinner.

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    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

    Chicken enchiladas with green sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chicken enchiladas with green sauce are a quick and comforting meal that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. With tender garlic chicken wrapped in tortillas and topped with melted cheese and zesty green chile sauce, you can choose to make everything from scratch or take some shortcuts.

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    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon

    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
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    Lamb meatballs are simple to make and packed with fresh lemon and cilantro flavor. They’re perfect for a cozy dinner, as a tasty appetizer, or as part of a buffet spread.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters

    Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters.
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    Air fryer chicken legs cook in just 15 minutes, giving you crispy skin and juicy meat. The marinade with lime juice adds a nice kick and helps keep the chicken tender.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dish is simple and quick to prepare, using just salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of fuss.

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    Chicken Burgers

    A stack of chicken patties.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Enjoy quick and tasty chicken patties made in just 10 minutes with an air fryer. Use powdered seasonings to save time on prep and brighten the flavor with a bit of fresh lemon juice.

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    Buffalo Shrimp

    Buffalo shrimp.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This buffalo shrimp recipe is quick and easy, taking less than 10 minutes to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients, it's a very tasty dish that you'll want to make again and again.

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    Air Fryer Dumplings

    A dumpling picked up with chop sticks.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Air Fryer Dumplings are a simple and quick appetizer that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. They come out perfectly cooked and a bit crispy, making them great for dipping in your favorite sauce.

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    Baked Cod in Foil

    A foil pack with cod and potatoes.
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    These easy foil-baked cod packets require very little prep and are perfect for a quick meal. With cod, tomatoes, potatoes, and lemon all cooked together, you get a complete dinner in one pouch.

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    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    An air fryer baked potato.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Enjoy a tasty air fryer baked potato that has a crispy outside and a soft inside, made with just three easy ingredients. You can add your favorite toppings to create a simple and satisfying meal whenever you want.

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    Crispy Oven BBQ Chicken

    Oven baked BBQ chicken.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    This recipe is super simple, using just barbecue sauce and chicken along with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. It results in deliciously crispy, sweet, and juicy baked barbecue chicken that everyone will love.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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