Here I’ll share with you a collection of my best-ever dinners that are so good you’ll be asked to make them over and over again!

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Welcome to Don’t Go Bacon My Heart! I’m Chris, and I’m so pleased you’re here 😁 You can learn a little more About Me, my journey and what to expect here at DGBMH, but for now, I’m excited to share with you 10 of my most loved dinners.

These are the kinds of dinners you’ll find yourself making again and again. They’re easy to make, don’t rely on fancy ingredients and, most importantly, they genuinely deliver. Big on flavour, low on effort and guaranteed to earn a place in your regular rotation.

If you’ve arrived here from my reel, the recipes in order of that video are: Creamy Paprika Chicken, Creamy Mustard Chicken, Caprese Chicken, Beef Orzo, Puff Pastry Tacos, Boursin Pork, Thai Cashew Chicken.


Spicy Chicken Pasta

fork twizzling into chicken pasta in skillet

This is one of those recipes that will always deliver. It’s a guaranteed ‘clean plates’ dinner!

Grab the recipe HERE


Chilli Con Carne

overhead shot of chilli in a bowl served with golden spoon and fork on slate

This truly is the best chilli in the world. It’s perfect for batch-cooking, it uses simple ingredients, and the flavour is beyond divine.

Grab the recipe HERE


Garlic Butter Chicken

close up shot of chicken in skillet garnished with parsley

This recipe only takes 30 minutes to make, and the sauce requires just 4-ingredients. It’s a no-brainer to put on this week’s menu!

Grab the recipe HERE


Brown Sugar Pork Chops

spoon drizzling brown sugar glaze over pork chop on white plate with rice and green beans

If you thought you didn’t enjoy pork chops for dinner, think again. This sauce is practically drinkable!

Grab the recipe HERE


One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

close up shot of wooden spoon in creamy beef pasta in large pot

The one-pot recipe that saves dinner every single time. It’s so good you’ll never get stopped asking to make it again.

Grab the recipe HERE


Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes

cottage pie loaded potato sliced in half on small white plate with roasted broccoli and cauliflower

Sure, cottage pie is great, but have you ever made them in potato form? This recipe is such a crowd pleaser!

Grab the recipe HERE


Steak Pasta

overhead shot of steak pasta in large white dish on wooden chopping board

This is one of those dinners that feels a little fancy, but honestly, it couldn’t be easier to make. The best part is that it only requires a handful of simple ingredients!

Grab the recipe HERE


Sausage and Mash Pie

close up shot of sausage and gravy underneath mash fresh out the oven

One of the comfiest comfort food recipes you’ll ever make. Just be prepared for everybody to dive back in for seconds!

Grab the recipe HERE


Salmon Florentine

4 salmon fillets in large pan with lemon slices

This is another one of those recipes that feels ‘special’ but couldn’t be easier and quicker to whip up!

Grab the recipe HERE


Boursin Pork Tenderloin

overhead shot of sliced pork tenderloin with boursin sauce on white plate with potatoes and green beans

Juicy pork drenched in a rich, 4-ingredient sauce that uses a whole block of Boursin cheese. Yes, this truly is as good as it sounds!

Grab the recipe HERE


And there we have it! A collection of the best-ever dinner recipes. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments.

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92 Comments

  1. Melinda Hill says:

    I love to cook and always love new recipes

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Great to have you, Melinda! C.

  2. Patricia says:

    These dishes look delicious!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Thanks so much Patricia! C.

  3. Robert Cross says:

    Do you have non-dairy recipes?

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Hi Robert! I do have non-dairy recipes on the blog and many that can be adapted using non-dairy substitutes. C.

  4. Jude Smith says:

    I really appreciate these reciepes
    Something different to try

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Thanks Jude! Hope they go down well 🙂 C.

  5. Susan Burnaka says:

    I need to expand my meal-making knowledge base. My previous claim to fame was as a pastry/dessert maker, but I can’t eat such things much anymore. Thanks for your help!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Thanks Susan! So pleased you’re here 🙂 C.

  6. Tracey Francis says:

    These look lovely!!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Thanks so much Tracey! C.

  7. Mel says:

    I need some inspiration and I think these meals look so good. Hopefully I can adapt them to be garlic free.

    1. Chris Collins says:

      I’m sure that’ll work just fine, Mel 🙂 C.

  8. Joan Martin says:

    I’m 81 and need delicious, EASY meals to prepare. Preferably in one pot or pan.

    1. Chris Collins says:

      You’re in the right place, Joan 🙂 C.

  9. Ann says:

    Look so yummy

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Thanks so much Ann! C.

  10. Steven Weadick says:

    Thanks for the recipes. I’m a single Dad and love cooking for me and my kiddo!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Hope you and the kiddo love the recipes, Steven 🙂 C.