These 4 next-level dinner recipes are guaranteed to impress—whether you’re feeding family, hosting guests, or just treating yourself. From juicy grilled chicken skewers to creamy roasted garlic potatoes, this lineup has something for every craving. Watch the full video to see how to make them all step-by-step!
👇 Full recipes below:
1. Bang Bang Chicken Skewers 🥢
These are banging! Juicy, seasoned chicken skewers grilled and coated with a tangy, creamy bang bang sauce until perfectly caramelized.
Instructions:
Cut chicken into bite-size chunks and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Skewer the chicken and grill or pan-fry until cooked through and golden.
In a bowl, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce.
Brush sauce over chicken and grill again for 1–2 minutes until caramelized.
2. Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots 🍯🢄
A gourmet-level meal with bold, sweet, and tangy flavors. Tender chicken thighs marinated in balsamic & honey, paired with ultra-creamy goat cheese mashed potatoes and oven-roasted carrots. Finished with a luscious glaze.
Chicken:
Mix marinade ingredients: honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, orange zest, garlic, thyme, cumin, ginger.
Marinate chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes.
Bake or sear on medium heat until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Goat Cheese Mash:
Boil Yukon gold potatoes until fork-tender.
Warm milk with smashed garlic and thyme.
Mash potatoes with butter, goat cheese, and infused milk. Season to taste.
Roasted Carrots:
Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until caramelized.
Glaze:
Simmer balsamic vinegar, honey, orange juice, and butter until slightly thickened.
Drizzle over chicken and carrots before serving.
3. Shrimp & Guacamole Tostadas 🥐🥑
Super easy and addictive! Seasoned shrimp over homemade guac, drizzled with chipotle mayo, all on crispy tostadas. Serve with rice, chips, and a cold beer.
Shrimp:
Season shrimp with paprika, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and olive oil.
Sear in a hot pan 1–2 minutes per side. Do not overcook!
Guacamole:
Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Set aside covered until ready.
Chipotle Mayo:
Blend mayo with chipotle adobo sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
Refrigerate until serving.
Assemble:
Spread guac on tostada shell.
Top with shrimp.
Drizzle with chipotle mayo.
4. Roasted Garlic Au Gratin Potatoes 🡤🧀
The ultimate cheesy, creamy, garlicky side dish. Perfect for holidays or comfort food nights. Made with three cheeses, roasted garlic, pancetta, and loads of flavor.
Instructions:
Roast whole garlic bulbs at 400°F for 40 min, then mash the soft cloves.
Sauté pancetta in a saucepan, then add butter and diced onion.
Stir in flour to create a roux, then slowly add half & half.
Mix in roasted garlic, seasoning, and cheeses until smooth.
Layer thinly sliced russet potatoes in a greased baking dish.
Pour sauce over, cover with foil, and bake at 320°F for 50–90 min.
Broil uncovered for 3–5 min until golden and bubbly.
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