Never Say Never: 21 Dinner Ideas Too Good to Ignore

Get ready to upgrade your dinner game with these 21 awesome recipes that will make your taste buds dance. From tasty main courses to delicious sides, these dishes are anything but ordinary. Easy enough for beginners and exciting for pros, our recipes guarantee a fantastic dining experience. Say goodbye to boring dinners and hello to a world of flavors that will leave you wanting seconds.

Spicy Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Creamy gnocchi soup with sausage and kale. This simple and healthy gnocchi soup is delicious and perfect for chilly evenings. Spicy Creamy Gnocchi Soup.

Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken

One of the easiest recipes in Mediterranean cuisine... Chicken Riganati, or Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken, is juicy and tender and requires just a handful of ingredients. Prepare it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. You'll love the lemon and oregano flavor of the dish and the easiness of putting it together. Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken.

Eggplant Bolognese Pasta

You’ve gotta try this plant-based eggplant ragu, so hearty and full of flavor. Roasted eggplant bolognese with mushrooms served over pasta with plenty of basil. The perfect late summer dinner. Eggplant Bolognese Pasta.

Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties

You'll love these Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties with Zucchini and Feta Cheese. They are crispy, delicious and easy to make.
Cook quinoa the night before or in the morning and finish the patties just before lunch or dinner and you'll have a complete meatless meal that is full of healthy goodness. Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor.  Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot. Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff

No more bland mushroom pasta! This incredibly delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe packs a serious flavorful punch. It's so creamy and satisfying, perfect comfort food for long winter days. Mushroom Stroganoff recipe.

Mussels In Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ridiculously quick and easy recipe for dinner that requires just a handful of ingredients. These Garlic Mussels In Sour Cream Sauce are such a comforting seafood dish, perfect for those busy weeknights when you just don't feel like cooking. Mussels In Creamy Garlic Sauce.

Alfredo Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy, flavorful, a bit sweet and tart, this Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo With Zucchini Spaghetti will make a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weekdays, but is also delicious and satisfying for a Sunday family meal. Alfredo Spaghetti With Sun Dried Tomato

Chicken Paprikash

This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that's braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What's best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it's a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that's kids and husband approved! Chicken Paprikash.

Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe

This thick and hearty Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe features chewy eggplants, tender potatoes, and aromatics full of flavor. Made with plenty of veggies in just under an hour, it's the ultimate vegan stew. Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe.

Parmesan Crusted Salmon

This Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon is a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner. Everyone will love the flaky, crispy coating and zesty flavors; this easy-baked salmon recipe is bound to become a new family favorite. Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon.

Stir Fry Noodles

These Delicious Stir Fry Noodles are incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor, and the perfect recipe for busy weeknights! It features perfectly stir-fried veggies, tasty tofu, and delicious noodles coated in a simple, flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce! Stir Fry Noodles

30-Minute Cod Piccata

This Easy Cod Piccata in a creamy Piccata sauce makes a quick 30-minute dinner recipe your family will love. Creamy, a bit briny and so so good! 30-Minute Cod Piccata.

Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Gochujang chicken is sweet, spicy and very savoury. It’s a typical Korean inspired stir fry which looks so appetizing served in butter lettuce leaves with rice and Korean garnishes. Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry

Lentil Tacos with Avocado Sauce

These Lentil Tacos are one of the easiest and healthiest vegan recipes that have the perfect meat replacement! Not only does it taste amazing, but it's also budget-friendly and a great way to get started with a vegan diet. It's a protein-packed, iron-rich, and full of flavor in each bite thanks to the homemade avocado dressing. Lentil Tacos.

Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies

This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge. Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies

Easy Penne Pomodoro

This Penne Pomodoro is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring a delicious, flavor-packed red tomato sauce with hints of basil and garlic. This easy pasta recipe is quick and easy to make, and you can have it ready at the dinner table in under 30 minutes! Easy Penne Pomodoro.

Easy Korean Beef and Rice

If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, then try this Korean beef and rice! It’s the perfect combination of flavors for a meal that’s going to become a new family favorite! With a few pantry staples, you can make a delicious meal from start to finish in just 15 minutes! Easy Korean Beef and Rice.

Cashew Tofu Stir Fry

A delicious quick and easy weeknight dinner. Baked crispy tofu and crunchy cashews tossed in a sticky ginger garlic sauce. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a healthy, balanced meal. Cashew Tofu Stir Fry.

Scallop Linguine Recipe

You are going to LOVE this scallop linguine recipe! It’s perfect for date night or a special dinner at home. This easy bay scallop pasta features sweet and tender bay scallops, chewy linguine, a simple garlic butter sauce, all topped with a crunchy bread crumb and pine nut topping. Scallop Linguine

Beef Stew with Veggies

This Beef Stew is incredibly easy to make with rich, savory gravy, tender chunks of beef, and a medley of hearty vegetables, and it hits all the right notes of flavor and texture. It’s the perfect fall or winter dish that’s comforting, delicious, and a true family favorite! Get the recipe.

This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for a cold winter day. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness. But it's surprisingly simple to make. All you need are a few ingredients and about 30 minutes! Get the recipe.

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