The Absolute Best Dinner Recipes We Made This Year
Whether you’re having the best day ever or one that’s just kind of meh, something tasty and easy to make should always be on the menu. Here to inspire you are 21 of the best dinners that we made in 2017. (To be followed by our favorite desserts).
1.
Chickpea Vegetable Coconut Curry
Look up “curry in a hurry” in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of this guy.
2.
One-Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone
Featuring ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
3.
Cheater’s White Wine Coq au Vin
Tastes like it’s been bubbling away all day but is actually ready in under an hour.
4.
Pistachio-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Escarole Salad
Aka how to get perfectly moist meat, every time.
7.
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells
The only thing better than tucking into a plate of cheesy pasta? When making it requires practically zero effort.
8.
Rotisserie Chicken Ramen
Tastes so much better than the stuff you ate in college (but it’s just as easy to make).
9.
Hasselback Butternut Squash
Those crevices are perfect for catching the salty-sweet topping.
11.
Curry Noodles with Broccoli Rabe and Purple Cabbage
So much more exciting than spaghetti with red sauce.
15.
Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Pour yourself a glass of red and buon appetito.
16.
Crispy Baked Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Your favorite thing on the menu is surprisingly easy to whip up at home.
17.
Pasta Alla Norma
Still dreaming about that amazing dish you had in Italy last summer? Here’s the next best thing.
20.
Skillet Steak with Asparagus and Potatoes
There’s no need to feel nervous about cooking steak with this foolproof method.
