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14 Saucy & Savoury Dinner Ideas
Plus more dinner ideas!
Rhys
May 11, 2025
We have quite the line-up of dinner ideas this week
Looking for a quick easy dinner? There’s 9 ideas that take 30min or less
Something rich and comforting? Try the Tonkatsu Ramen!
Or something light and fresh? Cucumber Salad with Dill & Mint will be your go-to
No matter what you are looking for, there’s some great dinner inspo in this weeks issue
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Saucy & Savoury Dinner Ideas
1. Pesto Chicken Flatbreads
Herby, creamy pesto draped over grilled chicken on toasted flatbread.
 | Chicken Pesto Flatbread by Osteria Panevino Delicious flatbread topped with chicken pesto. |
2. Sesame-Garlic Noodles
A nutty, savory sesame twist on weeknight pasta.
 | Sesame Noodles by K'sone's Thai Dining & Lounge Chicken and shrimp lomein noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts and mixed veggies in garlic sauce with a hint of sesame oil, topped with sesame seeds. |
3. Firehouse Pork Belly w/ Ozark Hash
Crispy, sticky pork belly glazed with smoky-sweet barbecue.
| BBQ PORK BELLY by Civil Kitchen thick-sliced pork belly served w/ ozark hash (apple, thick-cut bacon, sweet potato, roasted corn) & civil sauce |
4. Saltgrass Brussels Sprouts
Roasted with a balsamic drizzle and a hint of honey.
 | Brussels Sprouts by JTK Cuisine & Cocktails Sauteed brussels sprouts with a honey balsamic glaze, topped with bacon and candied pecans. |
5. Chorizo Burrito Bowls
Spiced chorizo, rice, beans, and all the toppings you crave.
 | Chorizo Bowl by AR’S Breakfast & Brunch A bowl filled with breakfast potatoes cooked with chorizo, black beans, onions and jalapenos and two sunny side up eggs. Topped with sliced avocados, queso fresco and sour cream. |
6. Sweet Butter Lettuce Salad
Crisp greens with citrus-sweet dressing perfection.
 | Sweet Butter Lettuce Salad by Vintner Grill With warm brie, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and orange-balsamic vinaigrette |
7. Tonkatsu Ramen
Rich pork broth topped with crispy tonkatsu cutlets.
 | Tonkatsu Ramen by Kai after Dark Tonkotsu ramen is made of pork bones which have been boiled down until they dissolve into a cloudy white broth. Topped with egg, Chashu, Green onions |
8. Cucumber Salad with Dill & Mint
Cool, crunchy, and ultra-refreshing.
 | CHILLED CUCUMBER SALAD by Butcher & The Boar pickled onions, tomato, dill, mint |
9. Red Chile Butter Corn
Charred corn slathered in spicy red chile butter.
 | Fire Roasted Elote Corn by Corndance Tavern Ancho chile mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro |
10. Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze
Quick-seared salmon with sweet, savory sauce.
 | Sweet glazed salmon by Ampersea Brown sugar & honey glaze, asparagus, mashed potatoes |
11. Agedashi Tofu with Uchi Flair
Crispy tofu in savory dashi, inspired by modern Japanese plates.
 | Agedashi Tofu by Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Deep-fried tofu served in a savory dashi broth. |
12. Crab Fried Rice
Wok-tossed rice with sweet lump crab and scallions.
 | Crab Fried Rice by 9 Thai Cuisine Fried rice with jumbo white crab meat, egg and scallion |
13. Snooze-Style Breakfast Tacos
Fluffy eggs, cheddar, and habanero sauce on griddled tortillas.
 | Breakfast Tacos by Bluebeard Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, smoky cheddar jack, bacon, avocado crema, pickled red onions, habanero sauce |
14. Beaverton Teriyaki Bowl
Grilled chicken, sticky rice, and sweet-savory teriyaki sauce.
 | Chicken Teriyaki by Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Enjoy tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice and fresh vegetables. |
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