Ah, it seems as though it was a long, long time ago in a land far, far away—the simple act of dining out at a restaurant with your friends is something that many of us (I’m talking to myself here!) took for granted. I’m dreaming of the days of making a last-minute dinner plan at a fun new restaurant down the block, changing my outfit a minimum of four times, and always running just a little bit late.
And while we hunker down at home and try to make the most of this period of takeout, home-cooked meals, and frozen pizzas, we can also try to recreate some of those oh-so-delicious restaurant faves that we miss so much. So we’ve rounded up some of the most scrumptious-looking restaurant-inspired meals—from baked gnocchi to gourmet burgers to chicken parm to fish tacos—to fill the void in the meantime.
Check out these 25 recipes that will make your mouth water:
1. Smoky Cauliflower Tacos
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
2. Epic Crispy Quinoa Burgers Topped with Sweet Potato Fries and Beer Caramelized Onions
Source: Half Baked Harvest
3. Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai
Source: Half Baked Harvest
4. Baked Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce
Source: Pinch of Yum
5. Juicy Lucy Burger
Source: Pinch of Yum
6. Baked Chicken Parmesan
Source: Gimme Delicious
7. Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Lime Crema
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
8. Falafel Naan Wraps
Source: Half Baked Harvest
9. Baked Buffalo Wings
Source: Dinner at the Zoo
10. Caesar Salad
Source: Love and Lemons
11. Pizza Bianca
12. Greek Chicken Gyros
Source: Chungah Rhee, Damn Delicious
13. Perfect Reuben Sandwich
Source: The Salty Marshmallow
14. Spaghetti Carbonara
Source: Savory Nothings
15. Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Source: Cookie and Kate
16. Greek Salad
Source: Love and Lemons
17. Skillet Steak with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Source: Chungah Rhee, Damn Delicious
18. Sweet and Spicy Orange Salmon
Source: Oh Sweet Basil
19. Firecracker Vegan Lettuce Wraps
Source: Pinch of Yum
20. Classic Burger with Killer Burger Sauce
Source: Oh Sweet Basil
21. Asian Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Source: The Endless Meal
22. Easy Chicken Ramen
Source: Fox and Briar
23. Baja Fish Tacos
Source: Isabel Eats
24. Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
25. Baked Crispy Cheddar Chicken Fingers
Source: Dinner at the Zoo
