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10 homemade dinners to end your takeout addiction

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By Lara Clevenger, MSH, RDN, CPT

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Break up with takeout for good! These 10 homemade dinners are here to steal the show, tantalize your taste buds, and kick takeout to the curb!

A Quadruple Smash Burger with melted cheese, grilled onions, and a sesame seed bun is placed on a white surface. Condiments in the background are slightly blurred.
Quadruple Smash Burger. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle on a white plate with lemon and parsley.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

In less than 5 minutes, whip up some mouthwatering lemon garlic shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle! Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor – it’s a seafood delight!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Traeger Smoked Pork Chops

A smoked pork chop next to a fresh vegetable salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and blue cheese on a plate.
Traeger Smoked Pork Chop. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Traeger Smoked Pork Chops are cooked to perfection. You’ll love the smoky, succulent and tenderness of these pork chops.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Chops

Quadruple Smash Burger

Burger with 5 patties all topped with cheese and grilled onions.
Quadruple Smash Burger. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Dive into burger bliss with the Quadruple Smash Burger! Four crispy patties stacked high for a meaty masterpiece. Get ready for an intense flavor explosion!
Get the Recipe: Quadruple Smash Burger

Traeger Smoked Brisket

One tender slice of brisket with a smoke ring draped over a finger.
Traeger Smoked Brisket. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Fire up the grill for a classic smoked brisket recipe! Indulge in the deep, rich flavors of slow-cooked barbecue that will satisfy your cravings.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Brisket

Baked creamy salmon

Grilled salmon and potatoes on a baking sheet.
Baked creamy salmon. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Whip up a delightful dinner in just 30 minutes with baked salmon, potatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce, all on one sheet pan. Easy, delicious, and oh-so-satisfying!
Get the Recipe: Baked creamy salmon

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

A slice of bread on a white plate topped with cranberry walnut chicken salad and fresh herbs.
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

A healthier twist on chicken salad! Crunchy walnuts, tender chicken, fresh herbs, and sweet-tart cranberries dance with a tangy Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal prep lunches, wraps, sandwiches, or with crackers – versatile and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

Citrus Asparagus Couscous

Citrus asparagus couscous in a white bowl next to an orange and lemons.
Citrus Asparagus Couscous. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

From quick weeknight dinners to impressive BBQ salads, citrus asparagus couscous shines in any setting. Versatile and vibrant, it’s the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Citrus Asparagus Couscous

Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts

beet salad with orange slices and feta topped with walnuts on platter.
Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Prepare to be converted into a beet lover with this Beet Salad! Roasted beets, citrusy orange slices, crunchy walnuts, and salty feta cheese create a perfect harmony, topped with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts

Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits

Six golden brown biscuits in a red baking dish with fluted edges.
Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Savor the rich flavors of garlic butter with a hint of smokiness from the grill in these delectable biscuits. Perfect for those who crave a savory, buttery side dish with a unique twist!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits

Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers

Close up of one burger patty with cheese and bacon on a plate.
Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Satisfy your cravings with a gourmet burger experience! This rich and flavorful delight combines the savory essence of bacon with the sharpness of blue cheese, delivering an unforgettable taste sensation.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers

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