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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Gourmet Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like a Chef in Your Own Kitchen

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 31, 2024, updated December 18, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking gourmet meals at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. With these 23 recipes, you can impress your family and friends with dishes that look and taste like they came from a high-end restaurant. From juicy steak to elegant duck, these recipes will help you create memorable meals right in your own kitchen.

    Air Fryer Skirt Steak

    Sliced air fryer skirt steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Air Fryer Skirt Steak is a quick and easy dish that results in tender, juicy meat thanks to a flavorful marinade. This is a great option for a satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Lemon Basil Chicken

    Grilled lemon chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A simple Lemon Chicken Marinade combines olive oil, lemon, and basil to create juicy and flavorful chicken. It's great for grilling, pan frying, or baking in the oven.

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    Massaman Chicken Curry

    A bowl of massaman chicken curry.
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    This Massaman Chicken Curry is a simple one-pot dish that's creamy, sweet, and has a mild kick. It features chicken, potatoes, and peanuts, making it a comforting meal for any night.

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    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples.
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    This gourmet Puff Pastry Pizza offers a fun take on classic pizza with its unique toppings. It combines blue cheese, red apples, asparagus, and kale chips for a delicious meal or snack.

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    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon

    Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon
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    Lamb meatballs packed with zesty lemon and cilantro flavors are great for any occasion, whether it's a casual dinner or a party. This recipe has been a favorite in my kitchen for years because it's easy to make and always satisfying.

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    Easy Paella

    Paella.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This paella recipe is easy to make and looks great on the table. It's filled with saffron, white wine, shrimp, chicken, peas, and bell peppers, making it a fantastic choice for gatherings, and the leftovers are just as delicious.

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    Halloumi Portobello Burgers

    A portobello halloumi burger.
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    These gourmet Halloumi Burgers are packed with mashed avocado, a juicy portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula, and caramelized onions. They’re easy to make and are sure to please everyone.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A simple salmon dish can be created with just salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. This is a quick and easy meal that anyone can prepare.

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    Duck With Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
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    This dish has a delicious orange sauce that combines sweet and tangy flavors perfectly. Preparing duck might seem challenging, but this Duck with Orange Sauce recipe is easy to make and can be done ahead of time.

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    Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas

    sweetheart cabbage salad.
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    This salad is quick and easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes to prep. Packed with spinach, sweetheart cabbage, chickpeas, and Parmesan cheese, it's a healthy and tasty option for any meal.

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    Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews

    Caprese salad with cashews.
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    This caprese dish is a hearty dinner choice that's easy to prepare. It's packed with spinach and cashews for added richness.

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    Firecracker Salmon

    Firecracker salmon on a teal plate.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Firecracker Salmon is a quick dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. With a tangy sauce and perfectly cooked fish, it's a simple yet impressive meal for any occasion.

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    Apple Risotto with Marcona Almonds

    Apple risotto.
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    This Apple Risotto is packed with delicious apple flavor and can be ready in just 35 minutes. It works well as a side dish or a filling meal, topped with crunchy Marcona almonds for extra texture.

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    Beef Chow Fun

    beef chow fun.
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    Beef Chow Fun is a simple dish featuring rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, and flank steak. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that you'll enjoy.

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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
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    These meatballs are easy to prepare and can be cooked on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the oven in less than an hour. You'll end up with juicy and tasty meatballs that everyone will enjoy.

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    Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    Salisbury steak in mushroom gravy.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Salisbury steak is a comforting dish that features a large, flat meatball cooked in a rich mushroom gravy. It’s a simple and affordable meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, all in one skillet.

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    Buffalo Shrimp

    Buffalo shrimp.
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    This buffalo shrimp dish is a quick and tasty appetizer that you can have ready in less than 10 minutes. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s healthy and packed with flavor that will leave you wanting more.

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    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Mix everything together in one dish and bake it to enjoy a delicious cheesy treat with mozzarella and gorgonzola. This is a simple and satisfying dish that anyone can whip up.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
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    These tacos are always a favorite among my friends. Filled with buffalo cauliflower, avocado, blue cheese sauce, and cilantro, they come together quickly in the oven or air fryer in just 40 minutes.

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    Miso Mushroom Ramen

    a bowl of miso mushroom ramen.
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    A simple dashi broth can be made quickly and it goes perfectly with delicious mushrooms. This is a great dish that brings out rich flavors without needing much effort.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza

    Buffalo cauliflower pizza.
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    These cheesy baked bites are great for a tasty vegetarian meal or snack. The blue cheese sauce gives them a nice kick that you'll really enjoy.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
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    This Instant Pot bolognese recipe lets you whip up a tasty pasta sauce in no time. It's packed with flavor and uses everyday ingredients, making it perfect for a quick meal.

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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 can be made easily in your air fryer, and they go great with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce. This is a satisfying meal that anyone can enjoy.

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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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