30 Smell-So-Good Recipes That Fill Your Home with Deliciousness

Ever walk into someone's house and be hit with a wave of amazing smells? It makes your tummy rumble and your mouth water, right? Well, that can be your house too!

This post is all about 30 delicious recipes that will fill your home with yummy scents while you cook. We're talking easy-to-make meals with ingredients you might already have, from cheesy baked dishes to sweet treats. So get ready to cook up some magic in the kitchen – food that smells and tastes fantastic!

Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin

There's so much flavor in this JUICY and flavorful Buzhenina (Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin). It hardly takes any effort to make and perfect for dinner or holidays. Classic Ukrainian recipe that uses 4 ingredients and never disappoints. Get the recipe.

Spicy Chicken Wings

With hot sauce and flavorful spices marinated into every bite, these spicy chicken wings are perfect for any heat lover! Plus, they're way healthier than the wings at your favorite sports bar and come together with just a few simple ingredients. Get the recipe.

Baked Sea Bass with Garlic Butter and Herbs

This Oven Baked Sea Bass recipe is your ticket to a quick, healthy, and delicious family dinner. Using only 7 simple ingredients, this dish delivers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth sea bass that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get the recipe.

Easy Potato and Cauliflower Casserole

This Potato and Cauliflower Bake or also called Cauliflower Au Gratin is an easy comfort food recipe that has quickly become one of the favorites in my house. It's creamy, cheesy, and such a delicious side dish for holidays as well as for Sunday night dinner. Get the recipe.

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, savory, luxurious dinner inspired by delicious Eastern European cuisine, and it's ready to eat in just half an hour! You simply can't beat this easy stroganoff recipe for a one-skillet, thirty-minute dinner when you're ready for a satisfying, comforting meal that doesn't involve slaving in the kitchen all afternoon. Get the recipe.

Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake

Shortcrust pastry layers are smothered with almond jam-walnut filling and covered with rich dark chocolate. This Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake is moist and so delicious! It makes a big batch and just like my Chocolate Eclairs, Gerbeaud Cake is perfect for potlucks, picnics or other special occasions. Get the recipe.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken and Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff 

This creamy and one-pot Mushroom Stroganoff is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. It’s the ultimate comfort dish that gets along nicely with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. What’s even better? It’s easy to make with everyday ingredients. Get the recipe.

Mustard Chicken

Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy, dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. Classic French dish that tastes outstanding. Get the recipe.

Thai Eggplant Red Curry

This Thai Eggplant Red Curry is simple yet flavor packed meal perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights. Zucchini and tofu add richness and nutrients to this already healthy freezer-friendly dish. Made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Hausfreunde Cookies with Caramelized Cas

Layers of crispy shortcrust pastry are slathered with apricot jam and covered with sweet almond paste. Dipped in rich dark chocolate and garnished with caramelised cashews. These cookies are a crowd-pleaser and sure to delight your family and friends over the holidays. Get the recipe.

Baked Smashed Potatoes

So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion. Get the recipe.

Easy Baked Meatballs with Gruyere Fondue

These Easy Baked Meatballs with Gruyere Fondue are a true winter comfort food. They are loaded with comforting flavors and are perfect for delicious weeknight meal for the whole family. Get the recipe.

Scandinavian Sweet Bread Limpa

This Limpa bread will give you the uniquely flavored and absolutely delicious Scandinavian sweet bread that’s made with rye and white flour, along with spices, molasses, and raisins that take it to the next level. This festive bread is a staple at Christmas Eve buffet and won’t disappoint! What’s best is that it’s vegan and delicious! Get the recipe.

Easy Chicken Paprikash

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is an easy, one pan weeknight dinner recipe with a finger licking good sour cream sauce made of the pantry staples. Husband's approved recipe that your family will love. Get the recipe.

Easy Dried Fruit Loaf

This Easy Fruit Loaf is a simple and quick dessert recipe filled with juicy dried fruit and nuts. It's flavorful, healthy and perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe.

Homemade Pork and Bean recipe

Craving a delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make? This Homemade Pork and Beans recipe is the one for you! With tender chunks of pork shoulder, crispy bacon, and soft navy beans, it’s a dish that's as satisfying as it looks! What’s best is that it’s ready from scratch in just 35 minutes! Get the recipe.

Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

This Cajun shrimp is made with bold Cajun spices, the richness of butter, the tanginess of lemon juice, and a savory hint of garlic. It’s absolutely delicious, and you know the best part? You only need 5 ingredients to make it from scratch in 10 minutes! Get the recipe.

Chicken Contadina

Fall-off-the bone chicken is smothered in a rich vegetable-infused sauce. This One Pot Chicken Contadina or a Country Style Chicken is an easy Italian recipe for a hearty weeknight meal. Simple ingredients - insanely delicious result. Get the recipe.

Shrimp Masala

Tasty and tender shrimp masala curry cooked in a rustic Indian sauce made with onions and tomatoes, along with aromatics such as ginger, garlic and spices. Make this authentic Indian curry with shrimp or prawns, and enjoy with a side of naan or rice! Get the recipe.

Creamy Mushroom Soup

It's a Ukrainian Mushroom Soup. After you take the first sip of it, you'll instantly feel cozy and warm. Classic autumn soup with a ton of flavor. Get the recipe.

Pear Tarte Tatin

Easy to prepare, moist and flavorful, this Pear Tarte Tatin is a crowd-pleasing dessert. Get the recipe.

Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew

This Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew is a hearty and healthy dish great to be enjoyed on its own or over rice or pasta. It’s easy to make, nutritious and great for meal prep, too. Made in one pan with protein-packed chickpeas that are flavorful and a bit spicy. Get the recipe.

Cherry Bundt Cake

This Cherry Bundt Cake is a simple but elegant dessert that will melt in your mouth. This German recipe is perfect with a hot cup of coffee and makes for a delicious afternoon treat. Get the recipe.

Restaurant Style Kadai Chicken

Kadai Chicken is a restaurant favorite North Indian chicken curry, cooked in the traditional kadai with tender chicken and a rich blend of aromatic spices, along with crunchy onions and capsicum. It is easy to make this dhaba-style kadai chicken at home with this authentic recipe. Get the recipe.

Spicy Bombay Potatoes

Baby Potatoes cooked with aromatic spices, as a one-pot dish, are perfect to serve as an appetizer or a side dish. These delicious and easy Bombay Potatoes take just 20 minutes to make in the Instant Pot or on stovetop. Get the recipe.

Dominican Roasted Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Make this flavorful pollo con wasakaka (Dominican roasted chicken with garlic sauce) and serve our dish inspired by a popular Dominican food chain's classic. This inexpensive dinner recipe will be a rousing success at the table and will require only a small amount of time. Get the recipe.

Marsala Mushroom and Onion Focaccia Bread

Marsala mushroom and onion focaccia is a type of savory mushroom bread with mushrooms, marsala wine and parmesan. This fluffy focaccia recipe isn’t hard to make and it smells amazing while it cooks. I love Italian focaccia still warm from the oven. Get the recipe.

Lamb Bolognese

Lamb bolognese is a wonderfully flavorful twist on this classic Italian recipe. Simmered stove-top with carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes, red wine and fresh herbs, nothing could be cozier than tangles of tagliatelle nestled in the meat sauce. Get the recipe.

Indonesian Chicken In Spiced Coconut Milk

Opor Ayam is an Indonesian chicken dish cooked in coconut milk with spices and herbs. It tastes delicately rich with fragrant herbs. Get the recipe.

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