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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    15 Gourmet Recipes Anyone Can Master

    Published: Dec 20, 2024 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Cooking gourmet meals at home can be easier than you think. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic techniques, anyone can whip up impressive dishes that look and feel special. From elegant pasta to flavorful seafood, these meals will impress your family and friends without requiring professional skills.

    Bulgogi BBQ Pork Chops

    Bulgogi BBQ Pork Chops.
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    Pork chops covered in a tasty bulgogi BBQ sauce are a real treat. This dish is simple to prepare but feels fancy enough for any occasion.

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    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto is a flavorful dish that combines mushrooms, truffle oil, and white wine, all ready in under 40 minutes. This is a great option to impress your dinner guests with minimal effort.

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    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Homemade Garlic Butter

    T-bone steak with garlic butter.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Gourmet T-bone steaks can be made easily in the air fryer, perfect for a special meal. Pair them with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a delicious dinner.

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    Spicy Sausage Pasta

    spicy sausage pasta.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features spicy sausage, pasta, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious meal. It's a great option for a satisfying dinner.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Prepare a delicious Shrimp Scampi that's simple to whip up and doesn't require any wine. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. With creamy sauce and perfectly cooked shrimp, you can have a delicious meal ready in just 10 minutes.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon creme fraiche pasta in a pan.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Salmon and chive pasta is a delicious dish that will wow your guests with its elegant flavors. It's a simple yet classy meal that's great for your next dinner party.

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    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Cast iron skillet pork chops.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These pork chops are packed with flavor from garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, all cooked in red wine for added juiciness. In just 25 minutes, you can serve a gourmet meal that will impress your guests without much effort.

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    Garlic Butter Pork Chops

    Two pork chops on a skillet.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This dish combines garlic, butter, and fresh thyme and can be prepared in just 15 minutes. It's a delicious and juicy option that pairs well with your favorite sides for a quick and satisfying dinner.

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    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes, featuring creamy alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta. It's a comforting meal that's great for busy weeknights and easy for anyone to make.

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    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Duck breasts with orange sauce are a great way to impress your guests. The sweet and tangy orange sauce really enhances the dish, making it feel special.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Red wine chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a flavorful dish that you can prepare in just half an hour, featuring ingredients like red wine, mushrooms, and thyme. It's perfect for a weekend meal, and the leftovers make a tasty lunch for the following day.

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    Baked Apricot Chicken

    Easy Baked Apricot Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Casual Foodist.

    Baked Apricot Chicken is an easy chicken dinner that your family will enjoy with its sweet and savory glaze. It only takes 30 minutes to prepare with just a few ingredients, making it great for busy weeknights.

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    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets stuffed with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a dish that looks fancy but is simple to prepare. This gourmet meal is perfect for impressing friends and family without much effort.

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    Salmon Piccata

    Salmon piccata.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This delicious dish is all done in under 20 minutes, and you just need one pan to make it. It comes out super creamy with lots of buttery lemon flavor - perfect to serve with a side of rice.

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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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