These perfectly roasted recipes bring bold flavors and satisfying textures to every meal. Whether you’re aiming to elevate a simple weeknight dinner or impress guests at a special gathering, these dishes offer easy preparation with incredible results.

Roasted Half Chicken

Two roasted Cornish hens on a white platter, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon halves, make an elegant roast dinner and a true showstopper recipe, beautifully presented on a marble surface.
Roasted Half Chicken. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This simple and delicious roast half chicken recipe has tender, juicy meat and crisp skin seasoned with garlic and thyme. It’s a wonderful homecooked meal that everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Half Chicken

Parmesan Potatoes

A plate of parmesan potatoes is served with a small ramekin filled with creamy dipping sauce.
Parmesan Potatoes. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Oven-roasted parmesan potatoes are proof that the best things in life come in small packages. These tender buttery baby potatoes inside a golden crispy, cheesy parmesan crust sound too good to be true, but you can actually whip them up in your kitchen in just 45 minutes. Proceed with caution, because these parmesan potatoes are totally addicting, especially when dipped in flavorful sour cream! 
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Potatoes

Oven Roasted Potatoes with Spinach and Garlic

This photo shows a cast iron skillet with oven roasted potatoes with spinach and garlic on a blue wooden background.
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Spinach and Garlic. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This simple side dish is a great twist on plain old potatoes. The spinach is delicious and gives you some added veggies to this side dish that everyone loves, no matter what you pair it with.
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Potatoes with Spinach and Garlic

Zucchini Pizza Bites

An overhead image of Zucchini Pizza Bites on a baking tray.
Zucchini Pizza Bites. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These Zucchini Pizza Bites are the healthier, and low-carb alternative to a classic slice. Just four main ingredients are needed to make them!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Pizza Bites

Roasted Lamb Breast

A cooked, seasoned lamb shoulder rests on a white plate, garnished with sprigs of fresh herbs—a perfect centerpiece for fans of roasted dishes—set against a blurred red cloth background.
Roasted Lamb Breast. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This succulent lamb breast recipe is seasoned with Dijon mustard, garlic, and rosemary before being roasted to perfection. With a tender interior and a lightly crisp exterior, this recipe is sure to impress!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Lamb Breast

Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust

Slices of roasted pork tenderloin on a wooden board, garnished with fresh herbs. A jar of mustard is in the background, along with peppercorns scattered around the meat. The scene is warmly lit and appetizing.
Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

This oven-roasted pork tenderloin is marinated in Italian dressing for 24 hours, seared for maximum juiciness, and finished with a savory herb crust. Tender, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust

Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Closeup side view shot of turkey bacon wrapped asparagus bundles in a green dish.
Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This turkey bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is an easy, delicious, versatile side dish for any meal. With its salty, crispy turkey bacon and tender, sweet asparagus, you’ll be making this dish on repeat!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Buttermilk Brined Turkey

A buttermilk brined roasted surrounded by festive holiday side dishes.
Buttermilk Brined Turkey. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Buttermilk brined turkey combines rosemary, thyme, and sage with tangy buttermilk for a deliciously moist and tender Thanksgiving turkey.
Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Brined Turkey

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

A plate with breaded chicken cutlet, roasted green beans with seasoning, and lemon wedges.
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Turn a simple bag of frozen green beans into a delicious, vibrant side dish with this frozen roasted green beans recipe! Frozen green beans are tossed in a tasty seasoning mix, roasted to perfection in the oven, then finished off with a sprinkle of parmesan. You get perfectly crisp, cheesy, and garlicky green beans – the perfect addition to your veggie side dish rotation!
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Herbes de Provence Chicken

Roasted herbes de provence chicken with thyme and lemon slices on a white plate.
Roasted Herbes de Provence Chicken. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Herbes de Provence roasted chicken recipe has golden brown, crispy skin with juicy, tender meat. It’s seasoned simply with Herbes de Provence and roasted in the oven with garlic cloves and lemon for a fragrant, delicious meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Herbes de Provence Chicken

Sweet Potato Fajitas with Zesty Lime Sauce

A close up of sweet potato fajitas on a platter with fresh lime.
Sweet Potato Fajitas with Zesty Lime Sauce. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Sweet potato fajitas are a delicious and nutritious dish that brings a new twist to the traditional fajitas recipe.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Fajitas with Zesty Lime Sauce

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans, stands in a kitchen with a brick backsplash and stainless steel appliances. She is smiling and resting her hands on the counter.

About the author

Hi, I’m Lucy! I’m a home cook, writer, food and wine fanatic, and recipe developer. I’ve created and tested hundreds of recipes so that I can bring you the best tried and true favorites.

Read More About Me

Follow Lucy on social media:

Posted in:

You May Also Like:

Sign up with your email address to receive a 5-day series of Southern Cooking Secrets, followed by weekly emails with recipes and tips. We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *