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14 Delicious Dinners — Brisket Tacos, Cider Pork Chops & More
Plus even more dinner ideas!
Rhys Lawson
June 15, 2025
This week’s lineup is bringing the heat and the balance.
From smoky brisket tacos and apple cider-glazed pork chops to spicy chili gyoza and sesame honey chicken, these dinners are bold, comforting, and totally weeknight-worthy. Let’s dig in.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Delicious Dinners — Brisket Tacos, Cider Pork Chops & More
1. Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops finished with a sweet-and-savory apple cider reduction.
 | Cider Pork Chop by Copper Door Grilled Bone In Pork Chop, Apple Cider Glaze, Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash, Fried Brussel Sprout |
2. Austin-Style Brisket Tacos
Slow-smoked brisket folded into warm tortillas with pickled onions and jalapeños.
| Brisket Tacos by Cafe Alyce / Bar Alyce Two slow cooked brisket tacos | corn tortilla | peanut chipotle sauce |
3. Chicken Spring Rolls
Crisp, refreshing rolls packed with chicken, herbs, and veggies — perfect with a tangy dipping sauce.
 | Chicken Egg Rolls by Good Eatins Crispy chicken egg rolls, expertly wrapped in delicate rice paper and fried to golden perfection. |
4. Garlic Green Beans
Crisp-tender green beans sautéed with golden garlic and a touch of lemon. Side dish perfection.
 | Garlic Green Beans by The Classic Kitchen & Cocktails Crisp green beans sautéed with garlic for a flavorful and vibrant side dish. |
5. Mashed Potatoes with Herbed Butter
Creamy spuds made extra-lux with garlic, chives, and melting herb butter.
 | Creamed Fingerling Potatoes by Richmond Station roasted garlic, organic & grass-fed butter, chives |
6. Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls
Lemony hummus, roasted veg, and spiced chickpeas piled high — fresh and filling.
 | Mediterranean Bowl by JOEY Rideau harissa chicken, chickpeas, artichokes, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, gem tomatoes, jasmine rice, hummus, tzatziki |
7. Pork Chops with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Pan-seared pork topped with a cool, tangy yogurt-dill drizzle.
 | Pork Tenderloin in Yogurt by Central Bodega Delicious pork tenderloin served with a yogurt sauce. |
8. Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks
Charred cauliflower with a bold punch of garlicky herb sauce.
 | GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAK (VG) by Vault@237 Rainbow quinoa, chimichurri, preserved lemon oil |
9. Sea Bass Veracruz
Tomato, olives, capers, and white fish — a coastal Mexican classic with big flavor.
 | Veracruz-style Sea Bass by La Mesa Mexican Restaurant A flavorful sea bass dish inspired by Veracruz cuisine. |
10. Katsu Chicken Salad with Miso-Ginger Dressing
Crispy katsu over crunchy greens and a creamy miso-ginger vinaigrette.
 | Katsu Chicken Salad by JOEY DTLA crispy chicken breast, julienne vegetables, peanuts, arugula, miso ginger dressing |
11. Garlic Pickle Fried Chicken
Southern-style fried chicken brined in garlic dill pickle juice. Yes, really.
 | Fried Chicken by Showroom Pickle-brined and panko-breaded fried chicken served with cheddar chive biscuits and pickles. |
12. Crudo Tostada
Crisp tortilla, fresh fish, creamy avocado — a clean, coastal appetizer.
 | Tuna Tostada by Colita Raw tuna, avocado, sesame, tomato jam, cilantro, celery leaf |
13. Sesame Honey Chicken Thighs
Sticky-sweet glaze with sesame crunch — weeknight win.
 | Sesame Chicken by Cheers Grille & Bar Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and served over a bed of steamed rice. |
14. Spicy Chili Gyoza
Dumplings with a soy dipping sauce that’ll have you going back for seconds.
 | SPICY PORK GYOZA by El Barrio30m • 4 servings |
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