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The Absolute Best Dinners We Made in 2018

beef stroganoff recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

We like to think of dinner as our reward at the end of a hard day’s work (even if “work” is cuddling on the couch bingeing Game of Thrones). It’s when we can really take the time to savor every bite and catch up with friends and family. Which brings us to why we’re here—introducing the best dinner recipes we ate this year. (Psst: Don’t forget to start with our favorite appetizers and finish with dessert.)

korean popcorn cauliflower recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

1.

Korean-Style Popcorn Cauliflower

The best veggie in the universe is lightly fried and then tossed in sticky gochujang-honey sauce.

beef bourguigon recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

2.

Cheater’s Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Served over creamy mashed potatoes. 

greek skillet chicken
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

3.

Greek Chicken and Rice Skillet

Tastes as good as it looks. 

shrimp scampi with zoodles
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

4.

20-Minute Shrimp Scampi Zoodles

You won’t even miss the carb-heavy pasta. 

keto baked chicken sheet pan
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

5.

Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies

Dishes? What dishes?

beef stroganoff recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

6.

30-Minute Cheater’s Beef Stroganoff

Don’t forget a glass of red wine for the chef.

chicken tikka masala meatballs
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

7.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs

Two of our favorite things in one tasty bowl.

cauliflower gnocchi with pomodoro
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

8.

Gluten-Free Cauliflower Gnocchi Pomodoro

All the cheesy goodness, minus the carbs.

firecracker chicken recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

9.

Firecracker Chicken with Rice

Sweet, spicy and wonderfully sticky.

cauliflower cacio e pepe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

10.

Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower 

Is there anything this vegetable can’t do?

creamy chicken skillet with tomatoes corn
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

11.

30-Minute Creamy Chicken, Corn and Tomato Skillet

It’s just three simple steps to get this crowd-pleaser on the table.

whole30 meatballs and cauliflower rice
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

12.

Whole30 Chicken Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice with Coconut-Herb Sauce

Non-dieters will love this dish, too.

paleo egg roll bowl
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

13.

20-Minute Paleo Egg Roll Bowls

Because everyone knows that the filling is the best part.

ina garten s updated chicken marbella
QUENTIN BACON/COOK LIKE A PRO

14.

Ina Garten’s Updated Chicken Marbella

Marinated with prunes, olives, capers and a whole lot of garlic.

slow cooker whole chicken with potatoes
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

15.

Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken with Potatoes

Let your Crock-Pot do the work. 

cacio e pepe brussels sprouts
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

16.

Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts

Cheesy, peppery and glorious. 

ina garten s baked spinach and zucchini
QUENTIN BACON/COOK LIKE A PRO

17.

Ina Garten’s Baked Spinach and Zucchini

The Barefoot Contessa does it again.

pepper steak recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

18.

15-Minute Skillet Pepper Steak

Our weeknight go-to.

bruschetta chicken recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

19.

Bruschetta Chicken

Bread, who?

bibimbap bowls recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

20.

Clean-Eating Bibimbap Bowls

The traditional Korean dish made with extra veggies.

chrissy teigen s cheesy chicken milanese recipe
AUBRIE PICK/CRAVINGS: HUNGRY FOR MORE

21.

Chrissy Teigen’s Cheesy Chicken Milanese

It’s crunchy, crispy and doesn’t skimp on the cheese—what’s not to love?


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Alexia Dellner is an executive editor at PureWow who has over ten years of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, wellness, travel, family, culture and...