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    24 Quick Dinners So Good Everyone Always Asks for Seconds

    Published: May 30, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Finding quick and satisfying dinners that the whole family will love can be a challenge. Here are 21 easy recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table and leave them asking for more. From comforting classics to fresh twists, these meals are perfect for busy weeknights.

    Penne Pomodoro

    Penne pomodoro.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This simple pasta is made from scratch in just 20 minutes with the best homemade sauce. Just make the sauce, cook the pasta, and simmer together for a few minutes and enjoy a homemade dinner everyone always loves.

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    Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Vegetables

    Baked gnocchi with vegetables on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This is an easy one-pan gnocchi bake that requires no chopping. It's filled with frozen mixed veggies and a creamy cheese sauce, making it a comforting meal for the whole family.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a simple and tasty dish that combines shrimp, pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. It's an easy meal that your family will enjoy, bringing together the flavors of seafood and pasta perfectly.

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    Air Fryer Skirt Steak

    Air fryer skirt steak.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This Air Fryer Skirt Steak marinates in a bold honey-soy marinade that does double duty: it tenderizes the meat and packs in tons of flavor while you get the rest of dinner going. A quick cook in the air fryer (under 10 minutes!) delivers juicy, tender steak with hardly any effort. The total time in at 50 minutes, but only 5 of those are hands-on.

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    Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms

    A spoonful of bacon mushroom gnocchi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pan-fried gnocchi is packed with flavor and is way better than the boiled version. With the addition of bacon and mushrooms, it's a dish your family will want again and again.

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    Broccoli Casserole

    Broccli casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    This is a great option for a quick and healthy side dish that everyone will love. It's easy to prepare and fits well into any weeknight meal.

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    Air Fryer Steak Tips

    Air Fryer Steak Tips.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Steak Tips are a simple and tasty option for weeknight dinners, taking just 10 minutes to prepare with everyday seasonings. This quick meal is sure to please everyone at the table!

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    One-Pot Hummus Pasta

    Hummus pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This one-pot meal is a quick and delicious option for weeknight dinners that your family will enjoy. With just 5 simple ingredients and only 12 minutes of cooking time, you can have a satisfying dish ready in no time.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple to prepare and loaded with cheese, making it perfect for a cozy dinner at home. It's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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    Air Fryer Salmon Bites

    Salmon bites.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air fryer salmon bites are quick and tasty, ready in just 5 minutes. These well-seasoned bites are sure to please everyone at the table for a refreshing dinner any night.

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    Garlic Butter Pasta

    Garlic butter pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This quick pasta dish uses everyday ingredients you probably already have at home. It's easy to make and really delicious!

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    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a quick and easy take on carbonara using everyday ingredients. It's a simple twist on the classic that your family will enjoy for dinner.

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    Creamy Coconut Lentil Soup

    A bowl of lentil soup topped with chili flakes and cilantro.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This simple soup is creamy, warming, and ready in under 30 minutes - whether made on the stove top or in your instant pot. Despite being so simple to make, it has amazing flavor from coconut milk, ginger and garlic, and is perfect for quick and cozy weeknight dinners.

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    Gorgonzola Gnocchi

    Grogonzola gnocchi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is a family favorite with its tasty blend of creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavors. It's a simple meal that will have everyone wanting more.

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    Crème Fraîche Carbonara

    Fake carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This carbonara has a tasty twist and is simple to whip up. Your family will love every bite!

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    Teriyaki Salmon

    Teriyaki salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dinner with teriyaki sauce is simple to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. It's a quick and delicious option for busy weeknights.

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    Air Fryer Salmon Patties

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These Air Fryer Salmon Patties are quick to make with fresh salmon in just 6-8 minutes. They're full of flavor and easy to prepare, needing only some powdered seasonings without any chopping.

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    Halloumi Wraps

    A halloumi wrap.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These halloumi wraps are a hit with both kids and adults. Packed with halloumi cheese, red pesto, avocado, and walnuts, they are full of flavor and can be ready in just 20 minutes.

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    Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    A skillet of pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is full of sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, creating a tasty and simple meal with everyday ingredients. It's perfect for a quick dinner that your family will love.

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    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    Lemon ricotta pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta is quick to prepare and perfect for a speedy family meal. It's a dish that everyone will enjoy and ask for again.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

    Chicken legs marinated in Mexican chicken marinade.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Chicken Legs are a great choice for a quick and delicious dinner. They turn out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, giving you perfectly cooked chicken that's full of flavor.

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    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This is a simple dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Adding mozzarella or burrata cheese gives it an extra layer of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta

    Creamy pesto pasta topped with cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Creamy pesto pasta is a quick and tasty dish that everyone will love. With just three ingredients and ready in 10 minutes, it's an ideal option for busy weeknights.

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    Pesto Salmon

    Pesto salmon on a serving platter.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Pesto Salmon is an easy and tasty choice for a quick family dinner. With baked salmon topped with a mix of Greek yogurt and pesto, it's ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy evenings.

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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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