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Dinner Recipes

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 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 leftover pie

Leftover Pie

When it says leftover, it means leftover. Leftover rice, leftover veggies, and leftover protein team up in a flaky pie crust for a truly clean-out-the-fridge dinner that's much tastier...


Time:   30-60 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 mahi mahi soft tacos with chipotle yogurt sauce

Mahi Mahi Soft Tacos with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

Mahi mahi is seasoned and sauteed then piled onto flour tortillas along with shredded cabbage and a chipotle chile-yogurt sauce.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and veggie fajitas

Shrimp and Veggie Fajitas

Think of this as a fusion between fajitas and a stir-fry. The flavorful shrimp and vegetables are quickly cooked in a skillet and served up on warm corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for chinese fire pot

Chinese Fire Pot

Made with shrimp, Chinese cabbage, forest mushrooms, lemon juice, Enoki mushrooms, pea pods, green onions, spinach, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for broth injected turkey

Broth Injected Turkey

If you're looking for an extra flavorful turkey this holiday season, try injecting it with broth! This simple technique can really boost the taste of your bird.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 balsamic basil brisket burgers

Balsamic Basil Brisket Burgers

Using ground brisket in place of regular ground beef yields a very tender and flavorful burger. Top it with onions slow cooked in balsamic vinegar and you have a real...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 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 bacon wrapped meatballs

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Simple homemade meatballs are shrouded in bacon to make... a super meatball.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potted meat

Potted Meat

Made with butter, meat, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for head cheese

Head Cheese

Made with ground cloves, pork, side pork, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef stew in a pumpkin shell

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin Shell

Made with tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, black pepper, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, sugar, dried apricots, potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chateaubriand

Chateaubriand

Broiled filet topped with red wine reduction, butter, and lemon juice, chateaubriand is a dish that's far easier to enjoy than to pronounce ("sha-toe-bree-on")

Method:   oven, 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 northern thai chile pork

Northern Thai Chile Pork

Cilantro, fish sauce, and garlic provide authentic Thai flavor to a stir-fried blend of pork and tomatoes. This dish will warm your belly and your soul.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for reuben salad sandwiches

Reuben Salad Sandwiches

Made with rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, bacon bits, Thousand Island dressing or Russian salad dressing, Swiss cheese, black pepper

Method:   oven
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 turkey leftover pot pie

Turkey Leftover Pot Pie

A great way to use up turkey (or chicken) leftovers. Use whatever veggies you have on hand and you can substitute sauteed onion in place of the pearl onions if desired.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 jerk chicken

Jerk Chicken

A popular Jamaican dish, made with chicken that has been marinated in a spice blend containing allspice, nutmeg, Scotch bonnet peppers and more.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:  

recipe for homestyle turkey

Homestyle Turkey

A simple roast turkey recipe with some tips and tricks for getting super moist meat.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for adobo chicken with pineapple and tomatoes

Adobo Chicken With Pineapple And Tomatoes

Made with tomato, lettuce, bay leaves, white vinegar, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, black pepper, pineapple cubes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled or baked rosemary chicken

Grilled Or Baked Rosemary Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, garlic

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

recipe for spicy seafood and rice

Spicy Seafood And Rice

A delicious rice dish made with shrimp or scallops, stewed tomatoes, okra, and long-grain white rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegetarian okra gumbo

Vegetarian Okra Gumbo

Okra, tomato, and green pepper with veggie broth and white rice makes a healthy and satisfying meal and even better leftovers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb stew with spinach and beans

Lamb Stew With Spinach And Beans

Lamb is slowly cooked with onion, garbanzo beans (or other white bean), and spinach in a light broth to make a delicious stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 veggie wraps

Veggie Wraps

These delicious and healthy wrap sandwiches are made with hummus, spinach, carrot, and bell pepper.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled portobello mushroom and veggie fajitas

Grilled Portobello Mushroom And Veggie Fajitas

Not all fajitas need meat! Marinated and grilled veggies add plenty of filling and flavor to these fajitas.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun smoked turkey

Cajun Smoked Turkey

Cajun Thanksgiving, anyone? Might not be as crazy as it sounds. This herb-rubbed grilled turkey is a showstopper for sure. Try with a sweet and savory cornbread stuffing to complete...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy moussaka

Easy Moussaka

A traditional Greek dish, simplified. This moussaka is made with eggplant, ground lamb, a Pecorino-Romano cheese sauce, and marinara sauce. Greek comfort food!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy stuffed sliders

Cheesy Stuffed Sliders

Cheesy stuffed sliders are the perfect bite-sized snack or party food. Tender, juicy beef is stuffed with gooey cheese and sandwiched between soft, fluffy slider buns.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for adobo (braised and fried chicken and pork)

Adobo (Braised And Fried Chicken And Pork)

Made with vegetable oil, bay leaves, ground pepper, chicken, boneless pork shoulder or butt, white vinegar, garlic, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for grilled fish gurney drive

Grilled Fish Gurney Drive

Heaps of aromatic flavor from chiles, lemongrass, and ginger join in with fresh fish and rich coconut milk. The symphony of flavors is incredible, and this scratch-made recipe...

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

recipe for fish in ginger sauce

Fish In Ginger Sauce

Tender breaded fish fillets are the perfect recipient of a flavorful seasoned soy sauce topping.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pancit

Pancit

Made with meat, carrot, soy sauce, cabbage, celery, broth, rice sticks or wheat noodles, salt, MSG, spring onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basic roast turkey

Basic Roast Turkey

Basic recipe, sophisticated result. A honey citrus glaze spiked with orange zest elevates the flavor of the turkey in a major way while keeping the steps simple and the ingredients...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for croque amy

Croque Amy

An open-faced version of the famous croque monsieur sandwich. It changes things up a bit by topping the bechamel-sauced bread with artichoke hearts, turkey, brie, and gruyere.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and cheese filled burgers

Bacon And Cheese Filled Burgers

What's better than a burger? A bacon and cheese stuffed burger, of course! This recipe is for all the bacon and cheese lovers out there. So fire up the grill and get...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey burgers with roasted peppers and spinach

Turkey Burgers With Roasted Peppers And Spinach

Made with mozzarella cheese, ground turkey breast, bread crumbs, frozen chopped spinach, onion, dijon mustard, salt, roasted red peppers

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled whole turkey

Grilled Whole Turkey

The grill is a great way to cook a whole turkey especially if you have your oven filled up with side dishes.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for imitation crabmeat au gratin

Imitation Crabmeat Au Gratin

Made with cajun spice seasoning, bell pepper, onion, margarine, flour, evaporated milk, egg yolks, imitation crabmeat, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barbecue chicken and stuffing casserole

Barbecue Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Made with barbecue sauce, stuffing mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rosa's green chili

Rosa's Green Chili

Made with chopped jalapeno peppers, garlic salt, pork, garlic, flour, chopped green chilies, stewed tomatoes, water, onion salt, Mexican oregano or dried cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hash brown hot dog casserole

Hash Brown Hot Dog Casserole

Who says dinner can't be a bit playful? This hearty casserole brings together tender hash browns and savory hot dogs for a quirky twist on weeknight meals.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for reuben (rachel) casserole

Reuben (Rachel) Casserole

Made with Swiss cheese, frozen shredded hash browns, salt, pepper, cooked deli turkey, Russian salad dressing, sauerkraut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for husband's slow cooker chili

Husband's Slow Cooker Chili

Made with ground beef, beef stew, red kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato soup, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for peanut butter meatloaf

Peanut Butter Meatloaf

Made with salt and pepper, sage, oil, brown rice, peanut butter, onion, celery, saltine crackers, eggs, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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