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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 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 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 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

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recipe for stuffed bacon and monterey jack cheeseburgers

Stuffed Bacon And Monterey Jack Cheeseburgers

Simply seasoned ground beef is stuffed with a mixture of monterey jack cheese and bacon and cooked until done. Top with your favorite burger toppings.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
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 whole grilled bass with fennel and orange basil vinaigrette

Whole Grilled Bass with Fennel and Orange Basil Vinaigrette

Whole fish grilled with unmistakably fresh ingredients like lemons, fennel, and fresh thyme, topped with a simple, no-frills vinaigrette. The...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chipotle chicken wraps

Chipotle Chicken Wraps

Wrap your taste buds around these chipotle chicken wraps, where spicy meets creamy in a flavor showdown. Who said wraps have to be boring?

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

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 gyro burgers with zouped up tzatziki

Gyro Burgers With Zouped Up Tzatziki

Made with ground lamb, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, fresh oregano, garlic, feta, kosher salt, English cucumber, Greek yogurt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 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 blt and cheddar burgers

BLT and Cheddar Burgers

Can't decide between a BLT sandwich and a burger? No need to choose. This recipe tops a tender beef burger with bacon, lettuce, and tomato (plus your favorite condiments).

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili party chili

Chili Party Chili

What separates a party chili from a regular chili? Some would say attitude. Others would say an array of avocado, jalapenos, and sour cream that lets everybody make their own personal...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 potted meat

Potted Meat

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

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   30-60 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 sunny burgers

Sunny Burgers

These perfectly seasoned burgers are pan-fried and served on toasted buns with onions, fresh tomato, and a fried egg.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow-cooked with cilantro and beer, the juicy shredded pork is great for tacos on classic corn tortillas but also in burritos, quesadillas, and stacked up nachos.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 paul's campfire stew

Paul's Campfire Stew

Paul's Campfire Stew: because the best way to beef up a night under the stars is literally with beef... and a bunch of veggies.

Method:   campfire
Time:   1-2 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 jerk-seasoned pork burgers

Jerk-Seasoned Pork Burgers

Made with tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, jerk seasoning sauce, hamburger buns, ground pork

Method:   outdoor grill, 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 tex-mex cheddar turkey burgers with caramelized onions

Tex-Mex Cheddar Turkey Burgers With Caramelized Onions

Made with cumin, red onion, cilantro, chipotle chiles in adobo, cheddar cheese, olive oil, onions, salt, black pepper

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


recipe for classic chicago hot dog

Classic Chicago Hot Dog

What's in a real Chicago dog, you ask? The fresh tomatoes and sweet pickle relish are crucial, but you can't forget the fresh-cut fries on the side. Throw on a Cubs hat for good...

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 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 barbecued thai-style chicken

Barbecued Thai-Style Chicken

Made with coconut milk, whole chicken, fish sauce, salt, fresh cilantro, garlic, hot chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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 chicken with white barbecue sauce

Chicken With White Barbecue Sauce

White sauce might sound odd at first, but folks from Alabama will be the first to tell you that this mayo-based sauce makes for a mean plate of BBQ.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 mushroom, ham, and cheddar stuffed burgers

Mushroom, Ham, And Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

Stuffed burgers are better burgers. A cheesy interior with onion, mushroom, and ham turns these patties into an explosively flavorful grill-out option.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut chicken lettuce wraps

Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps have become a big hit the past few years. They make great appetizers or a light entree.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 polish chop suey

Polish Chop Suey

Made with noodles, Polish sausage, onion, sauerkraut, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, water

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


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 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

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 velveeta mexican chicken casserole

Velveeta Mexican Chicken Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken, onion, bell pepper, oil, Velveeta cheese, stewed tomatoes, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for yes, virginia, there is a great meatloaf!

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Great Meatloaf!

Made with apple cider vinegar, ground beef, bread, egg, Vidalia or other sweet onion, salt, black pepper, ketchup, sweet milk or half & half

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian chicken gizzards

Italian Chicken Gizzards

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, lemon peel, garlic, chicken gizzards, water, Marsala wine, tomato gravy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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