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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 blue cheese-stuffed burgers

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

When you think cheeseburger you're probably thinking cheddar or Swiss, but tangy blue cheese is a surprisingly strong choice as well.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for habanero fish and seafood stew

Habanero Fish And Seafood Stew

Shrimp, cod, and mussels? Yep, this is one chock-full seafood stew. The rich, white wine-infused tomato broth is delightful for dipping some crusty baguettes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aloo gobi (indian potatoes and cauliflower)

Aloo Gobi (Indian Potatoes And Cauliflower)

Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bourbon street chicken

Bourbon Street Chicken

Made with chicken, boneless chicken breast, bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken adobo with coconut milk

Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk

Made with water, vinegar, coconut milk, black peppercorns, garlic, annatto seeds, oil, bay leaves, fish sauce, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for ginger chicken stir-fry

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Made with salad oil, green onions, garlic powder, sugar, chicken breasts, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked sea bream

Baked Sea Bream

Major presentation points for this baked bream. Fish studded with lemon slices arranged on the plate alongside baked onions and potatoes is sure to be a showstopper.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker pork and cashews

Slow Cooker Pork And Cashews

Strips of pork are slow cooked in a soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic mixture in the crock pot. The pork turns out wonderfully tender and flavorful.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy white pizza sauce

Creamy White Pizza Sauce

Tired of tomato sauce? Try this rich and creamy white pizza sauce that's super easy to make. Great on pizza with grilled chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruit breakfast burrito

Fruit Breakfast Burrito

Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey spinach meatballs

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

When you're craving spaghetti but also want something a little more redeeming, these spinach-packed turkey meatballs provide an outstanding option.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for egg salad supreme

Egg Salad Supreme

A healthier version of egg salad made with hard-boiled egg whites, celery, and nonfat mayo. Served between slices of nonfat rye with romaine lettuce for added crunch. Ideal for a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead and freeze oven meatballs

Make Ahead and Freeze Oven Meatballs

Make ahead today for a last minute dinner idea later or keep on hand to use in another recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy seafood stew

Spicy Seafood Stew

Made with large shrimp, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, bay leaf, tomatoes with green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chipotle cuban sandwich

Chipotle Cuban Sandwich

Made with butter, pickles, ham, french baguettes, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, salt and pepper, whole grain mustard, provolone cheese, pork loin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy onion burgers

Spicy Onion Burgers

This spicy burger recipe is simple and delicious and always a hit. It can be made on an indoor grill (like a George Foreman) or a traditional outdoor grill.

Method:   indoor grill, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for seafood salad sandwiches

Seafood Salad Sandwiches

Treat yourself to these tasty sandwiches, loaded with tender crab, shrimp, or lobster. This recipe provides a delicious seafood fix in just a few minutes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican beef steak

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Steak

Great flavors come together in this crock pot dinner made with round steak, garlic powder, chili powder, mustard, onion, tomatoes, and kidney beans - all served over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pastrami

Pastrami

Made with ground allspice, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, salt, saltpeter, fresh brisket of beef, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker turkey and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Turkey And Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, ground thyme, dried basil, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, all-purpose flour, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for egg salad tortilla wrap

Egg Salad Tortilla Wrap

Don't get wrapped up in a complicated lunch when you can make these egg salad tortilla wraps. Thinking low carb? Use large leaves of lettuce as wrappers instead.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lean turkey reuben with sauerkraut

Lean Turkey Reuben With Sauerkraut

If corned beef has never struck your fancy, give this turkey Reuben a shot. Sauerkraut, swiss, and homemade dressing on rye combine for the classic combo of flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red onion chili

Red Onion Chili

Chili-stuffed red onions are a total show-stopper. Some spicy vegetarian chili turns hollowed out red onions into beautiful, cheesy chili bowls.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pissaladiere (french onion pizza)

Pissaladiere (French Onion Pizza)

A delicious pizza from Provence, France. The basic components are a pastry crust that is topped with caramelized onions, black olives, and often anchovies, and the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken wings stir fry

Chicken Wings Stir Fry

Chicken wings are marinated in a soy sauce and rice wine mixture. They are then stir fried with ginger, garlic, spring onions, and fermented black beans until tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carbonnade flamande

Carbonnade Flamande

Made with black pepper, butter, onions, beef shoulder or round, brown sugar, flour, Dijon mustard, beer, beef stock, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bologna cheese dog

Bologna Cheese Dog

Made with hot dog bun, mayonnaise, mustard, bologna, Cheddar cheese or string cheese stick


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish stick fajitas

Fish Stick Fajitas

This unique twist on classic fajitas uses frozen fish sticks layered in soft flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mom's amazing meatloaf

Mom's Amazing Meatloaf

Mom really came through on this one. It's part ingredients and part technique that makes this delectable meatloaf stand out from the crowd.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salmon steaks in red wine

Salmon Steaks In Red Wine

Made with fresh parsley, salmon steaks, vanilla bean powder, Fleur de Sel or Sel Gris, lemon, red wine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic shrimp and peppers pizza

Garlic Shrimp And Peppers Pizza

Made with garlic, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, bell peppers, ready-made Italian bread/pizza shell, pizza sauce, shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 french country pot pie

French Country Pot Pie

The creamy garlic-dijon sauce is the secret that ties these individual pot pies together, both in flavors and textures. Rich havarti is the perfect choice of cheese, but Monterey...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for culinary institute of america turkey pot pie

Culinary Institute of America Turkey Pot Pie

This turkey pot pie, adapted from the Culinary Institute of America, serves as a delicious way to enjoy leftover cooked turkey in a new light.

Method:   stovetop, 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 slow cooker vegetarian cassoulet

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cassoulet

Made with fresh lemon thyme, fresh rosemary, olive oil, onion, carrots, navy beans, mushroom broth, vegetable bouillon, bay leaf, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatloaf hamburgers with bacon barbecue sauce

Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce

Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for veggie-steamed fish with yogurt dill sauce

Veggie-Steamed Fish With Yogurt Dill Sauce

Made with lemon, olive oil, fresh chives, fresh basil, dried dill, halibut, cod, salmon or haddock, salt and freshly ground white pepper, red bell peppers...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for california club sandwich

California Club Sandwich

The traditional double-decker turkey club gets a California upgrade with the addition of avocado and alfalfa sprouts.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow & spicy slow cooker chili

Slow & Spicy Slow Cooker Chili

Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

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


recipe for chicken in tangy sauce (adobong manok)

Chicken in Tangy Sauce (Adobong Manok)

Made with brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken pieces, kosher salt, garlic, ginger root, black peppercorns, bay leaves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 cucumber avocado chicken wrap

Cucumber Avocado Chicken Wrap

Veggies and chicken mixed with honey mustard dressing make a revitalizing wrap that you'll have zero regrets about.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade pizza and cornmeal pizza crust

Homemade Pizza and Cornmeal Pizza Crust

Skip the purchased pizza crust and make your own pizzeria style mini crusts for dinner tonight. Top with your favorite toppings.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for charred chicken and pepper fajitas

Charred Chicken And Pepper Fajitas

Made with sunflower oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, yellow bell pepper, red onion, dried oregano, chilies, vegetable oil, lime, salt and ground black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for media noche (cuban midnight sandwich)

Media Noche (Cuban Midnight Sandwich)

Made with olive oil, dill pickle, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, hoagie rolls, prepared mustard, sliced deli turkey meat, ham

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave shrimp andouille jambalaya

Microwave Shrimp Andouille Jambalaya

Made with water, rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, celery, onion, garlic, margarine or butter, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for little neck clams and mussels in a spicy broth

Little Neck Clams And Mussels In A Spicy Broth

Shellfish are simmered in a savory sauce of garlic, fennel seeds, tomatoes and wine. Served with grilled slices of bread for dipping.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spicy white chipotle slow cooker chili

Spicy White Chipotle Slow Cooker Chili

Spicy chicken chili made with cooked chicken, onion powder, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, cannellini beans, lime juice and cilantro.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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