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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 egyptian meatballs

Egyptian Meatballs

Made with ground beef or sirloin, onion, garlic, parsley, fresh dill, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper, clarified butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy tamale pie

Easy Tamale Pie

Made with vegetable oil, onion, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cream-style corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, chili powder, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken stir-fry sandwich

Chicken Stir-Fry Sandwich

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, dried parsley, green onion, dried thyme, black pepper, salt, pita breads, ranch salad dressing

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pork in orange and annatto marinade

Pork In Orange And Annatto Marinade

Made with fresh banana leaves, pork butt or shoulder, Annatto or achiote paste, orange juice, garlic, cider vinegar, cumin, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chili with beans and corn

Slow Cooker Chili with Beans and Corn

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for pastel de chocio (beef, chicken and corn pie)

Pastel De Chocio (Beef, Chicken And Corn Pie)

Made with bay leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn, milk, vegetable oil, garlic, ground beef, cumin, dried oregano, sweet paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker greek beef stew with onions and feta cheese

Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese

Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shabu-shabu (japanese bubbling beef hot pot)

Shabu-Shabu (Japanese Bubbling Beef Hot Pot)

Made with kelp ponzu sauce, wheat gluten cakes, beef, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, Napa cabbage, bamboo shoots, firm tofu

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for french hamburgers

French Hamburgers

Made with bread, flour, lean beef, yellow onion, butter, thyme, white wine, seasonings, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot dogs with street vendor style onions

Hot Dogs with Street Vendor Style Onions

Made with hot dog buns, vegetable oil, onions, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, hot dogs

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

recipe for crispy fried fish sandwiches

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches

Made with fish fillets, egg, crumbs, vegetable oil, sandwich buns, tartar sauce

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for balkan summer lamb stew

Balkan Summer Lamb Stew

Made with tomatoes, green onions, garlic, Hungarian paprika, dill, cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for curried crab pizza

Curried Crab Pizza

Made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, curry powder, Italian bread shell crust, crabmeat, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna alfredo casserole

Tuna Alfredo Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, mini lasagna noodles, pesto, four-cheese Alfredo sauce, solid white tuna

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blackfish with tomatoes, basil, and littleneck clams

Blackfish With Tomatoes, Basil, And Littleneck Clams

Made with live littleneck clams, white wine, blackfish fillets, salt, black pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic, plum tomatoes, basil leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa tortellini alfredo

Kielbasa Tortellini Alfredo

Made with tomato, refrigerated cheese or spinach tortellini, smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, red bell pepper, vegetable oil, Alfredo sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white sloppy joes

White Sloppy Joes

Made with hamburger buns, salt and pepper, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, liquid smoke

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp po boy

Shrimp Po Boy

Made with tartar sauce, butter, shrimp, hoagie roll, provolone cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seafood with orzo

Seafood With Orzo

Made with fresh dill, scallops, orzo pasta, artichoke hearts, cherry tomato, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamale pizza

Tamale Pizza

Made with fresh cilantro, Roma tomatoes, chili beans, green chilies, bread shell or focaccia, whole kernel corn, Cheddar cheese, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese chicken livers with snow peas

Chinese Chicken Livers with Snow Peas

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh snow peas, soy sauce, chicken livers, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, peanut or vegetable oil...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pepperoni pizza-hamburger pie

Pepperoni Pizza-Hamburger Pie

Made with spaghetti sauce, ripe olives, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, dried oregano, salt, mushrooms, green bell pepper, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crawfish tortellini

Crawfish Tortellini

Made with crawfish, 3-cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, garlic, butter, margarine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catfish pizza with hush puppy crust

Catfish Pizza With Hush Puppy Crust

Made with mayonnaise, water, catfish, Cheddar or American cheese, hush puppy mix, butter, cream of onion soup, dill pickle

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork adobada

Pork Adobada

Made with flour, tomato paste, ancho chilies, cider vinegar, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chicken stock, orange juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican flank steak

Slow Cooker Mexican Flank Steak

Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for maine lobster jambalaya

Maine Lobster Jambalaya

Made with smoked sausage, bacon fat or butter, flour, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, scallions, parsley, celery salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meatball okra stew

Meatball Okra Stew

Made with bread crumbs, milk, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ground beef, instant beef bouillon granules, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetable potato chili

Vegetable Potato Chili

Made with russet potatoes, carrots, vegetable oil, celery, onion, corn, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, Anaheim or canned diced green chili peppers, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken or turkey supreme

Chicken Or Turkey Supreme

Made with bread crumbs, cooked chicken or turkey, cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, margarine or butter, chicken broth, frozen peas, egg noodles, velveeta cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seafood timbales

Seafood Timbales

Made with milk, flounder or sole fillets, butter or margarine, onions, dried tarragon, water, instant rice, shrimp, cream of celery or mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked chicken and shrimp florentine

Baked Chicken And Shrimp Florentine

Made with garlic powder, pepper, olive oil, dry white wine, pesto, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, butter, Parmesan or Romano cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef and barley chili

Beef and Barley Chili

Made with salt, oil, onions, ground beef, beef broth, tomatoes, pearl barley, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued watermelon rind with sauces

Barbecued Watermelon Rind With Sauces

Made with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, port wine, Liquid Smoke, lemon, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scottish meat pies

Scottish Meat Pies

Made with egg, shortening, beef, carrots, potatoes, leek, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tamales negros (black tamales)

Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)

Made with tomatoes, bitter chocolate, chicken, masa harina, water, sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for zanzibar chicken

Zanzibar Chicken

Made with slivered almonds, raisins, orange juice, chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, cinnamon, ground cloves, black pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for june meyer's authentic hungarian sticky chicken

June Meyer's Authentic Hungarian Sticky Chicken

Made with tomatoes, water, bay leaf, lard, chicken, onion, white rice, Hungarian paprika, salt, green bell pepper or banana pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for el chico mexican restaurant albondigas

El Chico Mexican Restaurant Albondigas

Made with vegetable oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, water or salt-free broth, tomatoes, rice, salt, cumin, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fall apart chicken

Fall Apart Chicken

Made with white wine, cream of mushroom soup, dry spaghetti sauce mix, chicken thighs, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil or nonstick spray

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ham and celery casserole

Ham and Celery Casserole

Made with dill weed, corn flakes, onion, butter, cream of chicken soup, milk, ham, celery, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caribbean pizza

Caribbean Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, tomato sauce, black beans, pineapple, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible blt pie

Impossible BLT Pie

Made with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, baking mix, eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible chicken pot pie

Impossible Chicken Pot Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, baking mix, milk, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, mushrooms, onion, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker italian beef and potato casserole

Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

Made with mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, ground beef, scalloped potatoes, tomatoes, pizza sauce, water, salt, oregano, basil

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

recipe for stuffed rockfish

Stuffed Rockfish

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, rockfish fillets, onion, butter, celery, eggs, dried sage, dry mustard, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled honey-soy chicken sandwiches

Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken Sandwiches

Made with lettuce, plum tomatoes, whole wheat hamburger buns, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, honey, lemon-pepper seasoning, ground ginger, garlic...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for low-fat chicken a la king

Low-Fat Chicken a la King

Made with butter, flour, chicken broth, evaporated milk, pimento, white pepper, paprika, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bbq bacon cheeseburger meatloaf

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, ground chuck or ground round, bread crumbs, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, sweet onion, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kahlua chili

Kahlua Chili

Made with onion, ground beef, green pepper, Kahlua, parsley, chili powder, tomato paste, salt, red cayenne pepper, cumin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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