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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    Cook Like a Chef: 24 Recipes That Will Wow Your Family and Friends

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on August 18, 2024, updated November 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking can be a fun way to impress your family and friends. With a few simple recipes and some creative ideas, you can turn everyday ingredients into something special that everyone will enjoy. Whether it's a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, these recipes will help you shine in the kitchen!

    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked into a cheesy casserole. It’s a comforting yet fancy dinner that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, all in one skillet to keep cleanup easy.

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    Spicy Vodka Pasta

    spicy vodka pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Vodka Pasta can be made at home with a rich and creamy sauce with a nice kick. This version can be made without the vodka, but will still deliver a delicious meal that your family and friends will love.

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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 can be made easily in your air fryer, giving you a delicious meal in no time. Serve them with some garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a great dinner.

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    Creamy Salmon Pasta

    A serving of creamy salmon pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Flaky roasted salmon pairs perfectly with linguini and a creamy herb lemon sauce, creating a delightful meal that's easy to prepare at home. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air fryer salmon topped with creamy dill sauce.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This air fryer salmon is quick and easy, taking only 15 minutes to prepare with simple ingredients. It's a great option for a tasty dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chicken filets are filled with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, making for a tasty homemade dish. It's a great way to impress your family and friends with a simple yet flavorful meal.

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    Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon

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

    Salmon Risotto is a flavorful dish that you can whip up in under 40 minutes without having to stir it constantly. With the bright tastes of lemon, leeks, and parsley, it’s perfect for impressing guests or for a quick dinner during the week.

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    Miso Mushroom Ramen

    a bowl of miso mushroom ramen.

    Make a quick, flavorful dashi and serve with the most flavor-packed mushrooms you've ever had.

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    Halloumi Portobello Burgers

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

    Halloumi Burgers are packed with creamy mashed avocado, a hearty portobello mushroom, crumbled goat cheese, spicy arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. They're easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends!

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    Roast Salmon with Spring Greens

    A plate with salmon and spring greens.
    Photo credit: Australian Gluten-Free Life.

    Roast Salmon with Greens is a beautiful dish that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor. This meal is sure to impress your family and friends.

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    Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad

    Beet & fennel salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This beetroot and feta salad is quick to make and packed with flavor. With ingredients like beets, feta cheese, fennel, and roasted pine nuts, it’s a great dish for any season.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

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

    This is a simple and tasty dish that you can whip up in just half an hour. Packed with the flavors of red wine, mushrooms, and thyme, it’s a cozy meal that’s great for dinner and even better as leftovers for lunch.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza

    Buffalo cauliflower pizza.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This buffalo cauliflower pizza has a crispy puff pastry crust and is loaded with cheese, finished off with a tasty blue cheese sauce. It's a great vegetarian choice for dinner, a snack, or an appetizer that everyone will love.

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    Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas

    sweetheart cabbage salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A fresh sweetheart cabbage salad comes together quickly and easily. It features a mix of spinach, crunchy sweetheart cabbage, hearty chickpeas, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a nutritious and satisfying dish.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These tacos are a hit with my friends, they ask for them every time they come over! Filled with buffalo cauliflower, avocado, blue cheese sauce, and cilantro, they bring all the great buffalo flavors together in a quick meal that you can make in about 40 minutes.

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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 delicious lemon butter caper sauce brings together fish and broccoli in this easy one-pan dish. Everything cooks together, making it a simple yet flavorful meal.

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    Duck With Orange Sauce

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

    Duck breasts with orange sauce make for a delicious meal that will impress everyone at the table. The sweet and tangy sauce pairs wonderfully with the rich flavor of the duck, creating a dish you'll enjoy making.

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    Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich

    A buffalo chicken ranch sandwich.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo chicken ranch sandwiches can be made in less than thirty minutes and pack a nice spicy flavor. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can enjoy a delicious meal quickly.

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    Beef Chow Fun

    beef chow fun.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Beef Chow Fun is a quick and tasty meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. With rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, and flank steak, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Gorgonzola Gnocchi

    Grogonzola gnocchi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creamy, tangy, and crunchy elements for a satisfying experience. It's a great way to impress your family and friends with something delicious.

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    Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans

    Easy Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Vegetarian Chili is full of rich chili flavor and loaded with fresh vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and green bell pepper. It comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an easy and tasty meal for everyone.

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    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Buffalo chicken quesadillas.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines two favorite flavors into a cheesy and spicy treat that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's a simple way to impress your family and friends with something tasty.

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    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon

    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
    Photo credit: always use butter

    Lamb meatballs are easy to make and packed with fresh lemon and cilantro flavors. They’re perfect as a snack or served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, and they’ve been a family favorite for years.

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    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

    Air fryer hasselback potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are a speedy take on the traditional Swedish side dish, ready in just 30 minutes. Topped with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a favorite that you'll want to make again and again.

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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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