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Dinner Recipes

Delicious dinners for beef, chicken, vegetarian, seafood, fish, pork, ham and more main dishes. No need for fast food or dining out with these tasty dinners! Whether you are looking for dinner party recipes, healthy dinners, or quick and easy main dishes we have lots of recipes to choose from.



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recipe for classic chicken burgers

Classic Chicken Burgers

This chicken burger is as juicy as meatloaf. The super moist texture combined with a small army of herbs and spices makes some absolutely top-notch burgers.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tilapia en papillote with asparagus & shrimp

Tilapia En Papillote With Asparagus & Shrimp

Surf and surf is the new surf and turf. Shrimp and tilapia are the stars of the show here, but asparagus adds some colorful contrast and a lemony butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bourbon barbecue chicken

Bourbon Barbecue Chicken

Made with bourbon whiskey, molasses, ketchup, steak sauce, dry mustard, salt and black pepper, Tabasco, chili powder, cloves, onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for egg salad supreme

Egg Salad Supreme

Made with romaine lettuce, rye bread, hard-boiled eggs, celery, scallion, green bell pepper, mayonnaise, nonfat yogurt, black pepper, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy chicken pasta casserole

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole

Made with cornflake crumbs, cooked chicken, pasta or noodles, margarine, flour, salt, skim milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for crispy baked scallops

Crispy Baked Scallops

Buttered panko breadcrumbs with a mix of spices like parsley, thyme, and chives give a crispy outer layer to these baked and broiled morsels.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp, asparagus, and pasta stir-fry

Shrimp, Asparagus, And Pasta Stir-Fry

Not your typical Asian-style stir fry! This delicious dish is made with shrimp, mayonnaise, broth, fresh asparagus, ginger, garlic and cooked penne pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bbq goat (cabrito) tacos

BBQ Goat (Cabrito) Tacos

Slow-roasted goat tacos with plenty of pico do gallo and avocado on fire-roasted corn tortillas.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for zesty turkey tenderloin with vegetables

Zesty Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables

Made with onion, boneless and skinless turkey breast tenderloin, cumin, garlic, red wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zippy turkey and rice

Zippy Turkey And Rice

Made with cheddar cheese, brown rice, ground turkey, onion, tomatoes with mild green chiles, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, kidney beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jalapeno popper pot pie

Jalapeno Popper Pot Pie

Made with frozen pie crust, Panko bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese soup, milk, chicken breast, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, cilantro, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crescent joes

Crescent Joes

Crescent rolls baked with sloppy Joe filling make a great lunch, appetizer, or late night snack food.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot & tangy garlic chicken

Hot & Tangy Garlic Chicken

Made with green bell pepper, chicken breasts, cornstarch, dry sherry, garlic, chicken broth, vinegar, red pepper, oil, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork kabobs

Pork Kabobs

Pork cubes are seasoned with taco seasoning and then skewered with bell pepper and onion.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy porcupine meatballs

Spicy Porcupine Meatballs

Classic porcupine meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) baked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for souvlakia (greek marinated lamb kebabs)

Souvlakia (Greek Marinated Lamb Kebabs)

These are no ordinary kebabs. Mushrooms, peppers, and chunks of lamb get a dip in a Greek-style marinade before getting grilled up. Perfect in a pita with some...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for venison stew and mashed potatoes

Venison Stew And Mashed Potatoes

A rich, meaty stew packed full of mushrooms, carrots, and onions and served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shirataki noodle stir fry

Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry

Shirataki noodles are a great addition to any stir-fry. This particular stir-fry features vegetables and meat of your choice and shirataki noodles in a flavorful sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raid the refrig stir-fry

Raid the Refrig Stir-Fry

A wonderful way to come up with a new family favorite. Take any meat and vegetables you have in your fridge and start sauteing!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for veal meatballs

Veal Meatballs

Made with black pepper, salt, ground veal, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for 30 minute bombers

30 Minute Bombers

Made with chili flakes, tomatoes, turkey sausages, garlic oil, fennel seed, onion, butter, garlic, cubanelle peppers, pasta sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white beans and sausage in a clay pot

White Beans and Sausage in a Clay Pot

The spicy sausage with cannellini beans, tomatoes and seasonings is a perfect match. If you don't have a clay pot you can easily cook this recipe in a pan with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and broccoli stirfry

Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry

Made with red bell pepper, green onions, chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, chili...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Sauteing the chicken first in this chili recipe helps give it a good texture and speeds up the cooking time. The recipe calls for navy beans but great northern beans...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican chicken and corn chili

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Corn Chili

This chunky chicken chili is slow cooked overnight with salsa, the chicken is shredded, then mixed with Mexi-corn, pinto beans, garlic powder, cumin, and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rosemary and red pepper chicken

Rosemary And Red Pepper Chicken

Made with cornstarch, vermouth, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, turkey Italian sausages, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked mackerel with mushroom stuffing

Baked Mackerel With Mushroom Stuffing

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, mackerel, butter or margarine, onion, fresh parsley, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for moo shu pork

Moo Shu Pork

Moo Shu Pork is a traditional dish in Chinese cuisine that typically consists of pork and vegetables served in Asian pancakes. This version simplifies things a bit and uses soft tortillas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker southwestern chicken chili

Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Chili

Flavors of the southwest go into this slow cooked chili made with chicken, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spicy shrimp burgers

Spicy Shrimp Burgers

These aren't your usual burgers! Shrimp patties are cooked in a skillet and served on buns coated with a zesty mayo-sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatballs in smoked paprika tomato sauce

Meatballs In Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce

The recipe looks like a lot of work but it really isn't. Follow the recommendation for letting the meatballs sit in the sauce overnight for the tastiest...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef and guinness pie

Beef and Guinness Pie

Beef, Guinness, and flaky pastry - all means comfort in a pie plate. Enjoying food doesn't have to be boring when dishes like this say it all in their layers of flavor.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker shredded pork wraps

Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Wraps

Pork is slow cooked in salsa, shredded, then piled into flour tortillas with lettuce and cheese.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for nesco roaster oven turkey

Nesco Roaster Oven Turkey

Made with turkey

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon-crusted chicken with basil sauce

Bacon-Crusted Chicken With Basil Sauce

Fresh herbs and creamy sauce are the name of the game. Well, and a bacon crust. Chopped fresh herbs give the chicken a bright counterbalance to a luscious layer...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker caribbean chicken & butternut squash

Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken & Butternut Squash

Made with salt, fresh ginger root, curry powder, chicken thighs, butternut squash, onion, diced tomatoes, water or broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for colorful slow cooker chicken and rice

Colorful Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice

The easiest set-it-and-forget-it chicken and rice because you don't even need to cook the rice separately. You can make it as colorful as you like with whatever...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy slow cooker chicken stew

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Made with black pepper, basil, skinned and boned uncooked chicken breast, carrots, onion, celery, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for corned beef and slaw sandwich

Corned Beef and Slaw Sandwich

Made with Swiss cheese, deli coleslaw, whole wheat bread, brown mustard, corned beef

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy baked salsa chicken

Cheesy Baked Salsa Chicken

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, canola oil, onions, salsa, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for miso roasted chicken

Miso Roasted Chicken

The savory miso paste adds a serious umami boost to all sorts of dishes, so you can be sure this five-spiced chicken and rice is gonna be mouthwatering.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for jalapeno grilled chicken sandwiches

Jalapeno Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Chicken is basted with a jalapeno jelly glaze while cooking and served on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechuan shrimp stir-fry

Szechuan Shrimp Stir-Fry

This recipe makes stir-fry a total cinch. Mixing together the stir-fry sauce ahead of time keeps you calm and collected at the wok while you cook the shrimp and aromatics to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sausage pepper sandwiches

Slow Cooker Sausage Pepper Sandwiches

Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken breasts with rosemary

Chicken Breasts With Rosemary

Made with black pepper, diced tomatoes, dried rosemary, chicken breast halves, olive oil, garlic, all-purpose seasoning, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pesto-salmon spaghettini

Pesto-Salmon Spaghettini

The best way to bridge the gap between pasta and salmon? Creamy homemade pesto, of course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken cutlet paprikash

Chicken Cutlet Paprikash

Made with olive oil, onions, paprika, garlic, dried thyme, chicken broth, white wine, white wine vinegar, all-purpose flour, tomato puree

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled vegetable, mozzarella, and olive caper caviar sandwiches

Grilled Vegetable, Mozzarella, and Olive Caper Caviar Sandwiches

Roasted eggplant and bell peppers drizzled with balsamic for rich flavor, mozzarella and basil for freshness, olive and caper caviar...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawaiian burgers

Hawaiian Burgers

If you love pineapple on your pizza, you've got to try it on a burger. Teriyaki-marinated pineapple gives these burgers a zing while cheese and bacon counter the brightness with an...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple-glazed ham skillet

Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet

This simple recipe features tasty ham, juicy pineapple, and buttery lima beans topped with a sweet maple sauce over rice. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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