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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 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 aniseed meatloaf

Aniseed Meatloaf

Made with ground pork, non-stick cooking spray, aniseeds, onion, port or other sweet red wine, pitted prunes, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, pumpernickel bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cookout chili

Cookout Chili

This cookout chili is sure to be a hit. It's got no shortage of flavor: green chiles, Mexican oregano, and chili caribe spice up a mix of beef and kidney beans in a zesty tomato sauce.

Method:   campfire, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for shrimp and mussel thai noodle bowl

Shrimp And Mussel Thai Noodle Bowl

Lots of delicious Thai flavors in this noodle dish made with udon noodles, shrimp, mussels, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, coconut milk, red curry paste, and lemon...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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recipe for chip and dip mini-burgers

Chip And Dip Mini-Burgers

French onion dip and crushed chips turn ordinary ground beef into some scrumptious sliders that are just oh so snackable.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini cuban sandwiches

Mini Cuban Sandwiches

A good Cuban sandwich is unbeatable. The combination of roast pork and Swiss balanced by the crisp bite of dill pickle hits the spot. Slice them up small to throw on a party...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amber ale beef and black bean chili

Amber Ale Beef And Black Bean Chili

Adding in a pinch of cinnamon along with the spices adds a fragrant kick, and using fire-roasted tomatoes effortlessly adds loads of smoky flavor. A bit of melted...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for meatballs in red wine sauce

Meatballs In Red Wine Sauce

What a symphony of flavors. Deliciously moist meatballs made with ground sirloin are complemented by notes of fresh basil in a mushroom wine sauce over noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yummy chicken and rice tacos

Yummy Chicken And Rice Tacos

The rice inside the tacos is a fun change from your typical tacos and the recipe is very flexible so you can change things up however you like.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for irish potato stew

Irish Potato Stew

Made with water, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, bacon grease, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 lobster thermador

Lobster Thermador

Made with lemon, cheddar cheese, whole live Maine lobsters, butter, flour, salt, ground nutmeg, paprika, half and half, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker scotch broth

Slow Cooker Scotch Broth

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lamb with eggplant

Lamb with Eggplant

Made with tomatoes, dried oregano, eggplants, olive oil, leg of lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked barramundi

Baked Barramundi

Made with potatoes, spinach, lemon, barramundi or perch fish, olive oil, white wine, garlic, chile, fresh parsley, shallots

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey mustard chicken pie

Honey Mustard Chicken Pie

Made with Dijon mustard, honey, pie crust, boneless, skinless chicken breast, soy sauce, oil, onion, garlic, chicken broth, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled shrimp fajitas

Grilled Shrimp Fajitas

Bacon wrapped shrimp and vegetables are served fajita style with barbecue sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese.

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

recipe for vegetarian feijoada

Vegetarian Feijoada

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, celery, black beans, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for classic beef bourguignon

Classic Beef Bourguignon

Made with pearl onions, flour, beef bouillon, red wine, tomato paste, garlic, salt, bay leaf, fresh thyme, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 bangers and mash

Bangers And Mash

It's right up there with fish n' chips for the king of British dinners, but bangers and mash can be done well all around the globe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for persian lamb and beef kebabs

Persian Lamb And Beef Kebabs

These killer kebabs can be the base for a dozen Middle-Eastern meals. Use them in pita pockets stuffed with veggies, slice them up on top of a hummus plate, or dip them in...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chipotle chicken tacos

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Spice up your taco Tuesday with this slow cooked chipotle chicken recipe.

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

recipe for chicken tamales

Chicken Tamales

Create mouthwatering tamales with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring a flavorful cornmeal batter and savory chicken filling, these homemade tamales are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy savory meat loaf

Easy Savory Meat Loaf

If you're tight on time on a Tuesday and think you can't throw together a savory dish, this crazy simple meat loaf might just change your mind.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 grilled chicken fajita wraps

Grilled Chicken Fajita Wraps

Made with sour cream, salsa and guacamole, flour tortillas, onions, green bell peppers, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cheddar cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
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 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 pan-fried tofu with coconut rice

Pan-Fried Tofu With Coconut Rice

Tofu is excellent at absorbing flavors like the cumin and chili oil in this recipe, it gains a lovely golden-brown outside when pan-fried, and it goes wonderfully with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hickory bbq chicken

Hickory Bbq Chicken

Made with vegetable oil, chicken, Hickory BBQ Marinade, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, honey

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oven barbequed chicken

Oven Barbequed Chicken

Made with dried thyme, dried rosemary, chicken legs, barbeque sauce, hot sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, prepared yellow mustard, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for halloween meatloaf-filled pumpkin

Halloween Meatloaf-Filled Pumpkin

A great dinner for Halloween that isn't creepy or scary!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easter curried lamb

Easter Curried Lamb

Lamb is a traditional food served at Easter. This recipe swaps out the usual roast leg of lamb for boneless lamb simmered in a rich curry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caramelized onion, pear and goat cheese pizzas

Caramelized Onion, Pear And Goat Cheese Pizzas

Made with olive oil, butter, salt, pizza dough, pear, goat cheese, red onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 shredded chicken and tomatillo tacos

Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos

A few thoughtful touches take a good taco to a great taco. We're talking cilantro leaves on top, a couple jalapenos, and a squeeze of lime. It's not hard to up your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey meatballs and peppers

Turkey Meatballs And Peppers

Made with very tasty and tender turkey meatballs made from scratch, bell peppers, tomatoes, and penne pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for five-spice barramundi with hoisin shirataki noodles

Five-Spice Barramundi With Hoisin Shirataki Noodles

Made with sesame oil, Barramundi fillets, five-spice powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, red bell pepper, shirataki noodles, green bell pepper...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled shrimp and sausage with red rice

Grilled Shrimp And Sausage With Red Rice

Made with green onions, unsalted butter, water, long-grain white rice, red bell peppers, large shrimp, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, apricot preserves

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 campfire chili

Campfire Chili

Brace yourself for a chili that's as rugged as a night around the campfire. With a hearty mix of beef, sausage, and beans, it's a bowl of bold, unapologetic flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for herby slow cooker meatballs

Herby Slow Cooker Meatballs

Simple, but tasty, meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and ground sausage, minced onion, egg, and Italian seasoning and slow cooked in tomato soup to form a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lowfat slow cooker turkey sausage stew

Lowfat Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage Stew

If you're looking for a hearty fall-flavored stew without all the extra fat, here it is. Apples and sauerkraut add some sweet and tangy flavors to this warming...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 bologna cheese dog

Bologna Cheese Dog

Made with hot dog bun, mayonnaise, mustard, bologna, string cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey tostadas

Turkey Tostadas

Made with Cheddar or Co-Jack blend cheese, ground turkey, onion, garlic, salsa or picante sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, flour tortillas, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled jalapeno turkey burgers

Grilled Jalapeno Turkey Burgers

Jalapenos and green onions mixed into these turkey burgers gives a pop of flavor in every bite. A creamy topping for a "jalapeno popper" effect is a great...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ma po tofu (simmered tofu with ground pork)

Ma Po Tofu (Simmered Tofu with Ground Pork)

Tofu and ground pork work together beautifully side by side. Delicious fiery flavor from red pepper flakes and scallions completes this authentic Sichuan...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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