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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 grilled caribou steaks

Grilled Caribou Steaks

Made with salt and black pepper, hot pepper sauce, caribou steaks, bacon fat or lard, red wine, oil, ground ginger

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for albondigas (cuban meatballs)

Albondigas (Cuban Meatballs)

Made with milk, ground beef, white onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sauerkraut and pork chop casserole

Sauerkraut And Pork Chop Casserole

Made with beer, salt, bacon, pork rib chops, sauerkraut, onion, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian sausage with grilled onion peppers and pineapple

Italian Sausage With Grilled Onion Peppers And Pineapple

Made with Italian sausage links, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Vidalia onion, pineapple chunks, jalapenos, pineapple juice, rosemary...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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recipe for slow cooker spanish style liver

Slow Cooker Spanish Style Liver

Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, beef or calf liver, bacon, carrot, celery, onion, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for deli reuben pie

Deli Reuben Pie

Made with caraway seeds, egg white, sour cream, double-crust pie pastry, spicy brown mustard, deli sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas-style lasagna

Texas-Style Lasagna

Made with Monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, eggs, ground beef, seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped green chilies, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for liver fricassee

Liver Fricassee

Made with water, beef liver, all-purpose flour, celery salt, salt, black pepper, bacon, whole tomatoes, white onions, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 cajun crawfish stew

Cajun Crawfish Stew

Made with vegetable oil, flour, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, crawfish tails, tomato sauce, fish stock, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for french bread pizza burgers

French Bread Pizza Burgers

Made with Mozzarella cheese, French bread, ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, onion, mushroom stems and pieces, pizza sauce, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for okra stew, african style

Okra Stew, African Style

Made with lemon juice, salt, cubed lamb or beef, lamb shank, garlic, water, tomato, frozen okra, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy meatball and rice casserole

Cheesy Meatball And Rice Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, oil, water, rice, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for molasses and honey marinated chicken breasts

Molasses And Honey Marinated Chicken Breasts

Made with chicken stock, olive oil, lime, chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, whiskey, mustard, molasses, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spicy chicken pizza

Spicy Chicken Pizza

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, picante sauce, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, oil, red onion, nonstick cooking spray, refrigerated pizza dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole hot dogs and rice

Creole Hot Dogs And Rice

Made with fresh basil, onion, Cajun seasoning, bacon, hot dogs, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ragu casserole

Ragu Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, thin noodles, ground beef, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage, green beans and potato skillet

Sausage, Green Beans And Potato Skillet

Made with Monterey jack cheese, hot pepper sauce, Polish or other fully cooked sausage, onion, oil, diced tomatoes, cut green beans and potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu meatloaf

Tofu Meatloaf

Made with whole grain bread, ketchup, tofu, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for szechwan stir-fried chicken, leeks & chilies

Szechwan Stir-Fried Chicken, Leeks & Chilies

Made with Chinese five-spice powder, whole chicken breasts, peanut oil, leeks, red bell pepper, hot chilies, fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for persian-style tofu and rice

Persian-Style Tofu And Rice

Made with black pepper, long grain brown rice, water, salt, olive oil, onion, yogurt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frank sinatra's sausage and peppers

Frank Sinatra's Sausage And Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, red wine, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for best king ranch casserole (without canned soup)

Best King Ranch Casserole (Without Canned Soup)

Made with mushrooms, cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, garlic, chili powder, all-purpose flour, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yakisoba

Yakisoba

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame or vegetable oil, sirloin or top blade steak, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, somen noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausages with peperonata

Italian Sausages With Peperonata

Made with dried basil, fresh oregano, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, green bell peppers, red bell peppers

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


recipe for ham, apples and sweet potato casserole

Ham, Apples And Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with water, ham steak, sweet potatoes, ham, apples, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 baked corn dogs

Baked Corn Dogs

Made with American cheese, margarine, biscuit baking mix, milk, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry sloppy joes

Cranberry Sloppy Joes

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, celery, onion, tomato soup, cranberry sauce, salt, chili powder, hot pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for country dutch oven chicken

Country Dutch Oven Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, barbecue sauce, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sausage and red cabbage casserole

Sausage And Red Cabbage Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, stock, sultanas, cooking apples, red cabbage, onion, cider, dark brown sugar, butter, pork sausages

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled chicken and provolone panini

Grilled Chicken And Provolone Panini

Made with butter, fresh sage, dried sage, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, rolls

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sausage, potato, cabbage dinner

Sausage, Potato, Cabbage Dinner

Made with smoked sausage, cabbage, butter, flour, skim milk, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 cornmeal shepherd's pie

Cornmeal Shepherd's Pie

Made with red bell peppers, green bell peppers, flour, yellow cornmeal, onion, ground round or sirloin, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, ketchup, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker scalloped potatoes and chicken

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes And Chicken

Made with milk, cream of celery soup, salt, green bell peppers, onions, Velveeta cheese, potatoes, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cabbage and ground pork casserole

Cabbage And Ground Pork Casserole

Made with olive oil, tomatoes, black pepper, cabbage, ground pork, green bell pepper, onion, rice, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for heart healthy texas chili

Heart Healthy Texas Chili

Made with ground turkey, cooked turkey, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes in puree, water, tomato paste, beef bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hot meat and cheese sandwiches

Hot Meat And Cheese Sandwiches

Made with ham, roast beef, or corned beef, hamburger buns, white sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy slow cooker chicken tortilla casserole

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 green onion hamburgers

Green Onion Hamburgers

Made with lettuce, ground beef, green onion, onion, evaporated milk, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, hamburger buns, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey crunch casserole

Turkey Crunch Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, green bell pepper, poultry seasoning, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican cabbage casserole

Mexican Cabbage Casserole

Made with hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, black pepper, onion salt, ground beef, cabbage, green chiles, taco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lamb stew with olives (spezzatino di agnello alle olive)

Lamb Stew With Olives (Spezzatino Di Agnello Alle Olive)

Made with olive oil, shoulder of lamb, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole tomatoes, white wine...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for empress chili

Empress Chili

Made with water, tomato puree, onions, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne red pepper, white vinegar, garlic powder, allspice balls

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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





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