The Absolute Best Dinner Recipes We Made This Year[email protected] (PureWow)Wed, December 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM UTCLook up “curry in a hurry” in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of this guy. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellFeaturing ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellTastes like it’s been bubbling away all day but is actually ready in under an hour. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellAka how to get perfectly moist meat, every time. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellBetter than the original (yep, we said it). Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellEqually delicious with fresh or frozen berries. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellThe only thing better than tucking into a plate of cheesy pasta? When making it requires practically zero effort. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellTastes so much better than the stuff you ate in college (but it’s just as easy to make). Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellThose crevices are perfect for catching the salty-sweet topping. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellNeed a break from carbs? Try this. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSo much more exciting than spaghetti with red sauce. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellWhen two of our favorite dishes become one. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellPerfect for game night (or any night). Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellNo washing up for you. Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellPour yourself a glass of red and buon appetito. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellYour favorite thing on the menu is surprisingly easy to whip up at home. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellStill dreaming about that amazing dish you had in Italy last summer? Here’s the next best thing. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellJust five ingredients, folks. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellFresh, creamy and oh-so-easy. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellThere’s no need to feel nervous about cooking steak with this foolproof method. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellA lighter take on the classic. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellChickpea Vegetable Coconut Curry1 of 21Look up “curry in a hurry” in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of this guy. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellChickpea Vegetable Coconut Curry1 of 21Look up “curry in a hurry” in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of this guy. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellOne-Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone2 of 21Featuring ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellCheater's White Wine Coq au Vin3 of 21Tastes like it’s been bubbling away all day but is actually ready in under an hour. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellPistachio-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Escarole Salad4 of 21Aka how to get perfectly moist meat, every time. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellRoasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese5 of 21Better than the original (yep, we said it). Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellBalsamic Cranberry Roast Chicken6 of 21Equally delicious with fresh or frozen berries. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSlow-Cooker Stuffed Shells7 of 21The only thing better than tucking into a plate of cheesy pasta? When making it requires practically zero effort. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellRotisserie Chicken Ramen8 of 21Tastes so much better than the stuff you ate in college (but it’s just as easy to make). Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellHasselback Butternut Squash9 of 21Those crevices are perfect for catching the salty-sweet topping. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellShrimp and Cauliflower 'Grits'10 of 21Need a break from carbs? Try this. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellCurry Noodles with Broccoli Rabe and Purple Cabbage11 of 21So much more exciting than spaghetti with red sauce. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellItalian Sausage Tortellini Soup12 of 21When two of our favorite dishes become one. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSlow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches13 of 21Perfect for game night (or any night). Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSesame Ginger Salmon in Parchment14 of 21No washing up for you. Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSkillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe15 of 21Pour yourself a glass of red and buon appetito. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellCrispy Baked Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw16 of 21Your favorite thing on the menu is surprisingly easy to whip up at home. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellPasta Alla Norma17 of 21Still dreaming about that amazing dish you had in Italy last summer? Here’s the next best thing. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellChicken and Snap Pea Stir-Fry18 of 21Just five ingredients, folks. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSkillet Pasta with Squash, Ricotta and Basil19 of 21Fresh, creamy and oh-so-easy. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellSkillet Steak with Asparagus and Potatoes20 of 21There’s no need to feel nervous about cooking steak with this foolproof method. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellBaked Zucchini 'Ziti' Spirals with Mozzarella21 of 21A lighter take on the classic. Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowellAbout Our Ads