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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 apricot stir fry pork

Apricot Stir Fry Pork

Made with Dijon mustard, white distilled vinegar, boneless pork, vegetable oil, apricot halves, soy sauce, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken caesar sandwich

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Made with tomato, red onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chicken breast halves, olive oil, black pepper, sourdough or rye bread, romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for goat stew with ginger, cardamom and coriander

Goat Stew with Ginger, Cardamom and Coriander

Made with black peppercorns, red onions, fresh ginger, garlic, hot peppers, goat thighs or shoulder, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

recipe for seafood jubilee

Seafood Jubilee

Made with salt, water, clams, shrimp, fish fillets, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, green bell pepper, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for beef tips on potatoes

Beef Tips On Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, water, beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian goose stir-fry

Asian Goose Stir-Fry

Made with bell peppers, celery, wild goose breast, onions, sliced mushrooms, slivered almonds, seasoned salt, Asian rice mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken huntington

Chicken Huntington

Made with cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, water, salt and pepper, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, celery, slim egg noodles, chicken broth, processed cheese product

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sour cream-tomato beef stew

Sour Cream-Tomato Beef Stew

Made with black pepper, beef chuck steak, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asian burritos

Asian Burritos

Made with peanut oil, ginger root, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, bok choy, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked crab casserole

Baked Crab Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, French bread, butter, onion, crab meat, celery, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for amish meatloaf

Amish Meatloaf

Made with salt and pepper, Swiss cheese, ground beef, egg, sage, evaporated milk, Ritz crackers, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker five alarm firehouse chicken chili

Slow Cooker Five Alarm Firehouse Chicken Chili

Made with garlic, Poblano or Anaheim peppers, chili powder, cumin, dried bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh oregano, hot sauce, brown ale or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken 'n hash brown bake

Chicken 'n Hash Brown Bake

Made with onions, chicken bouillon granules, frozen hash browns, salt, black pepper, chicken breast, mushrooms, sour cream, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for reuben bake

Reuben Bake

Made with corned beef, rye bread, butter, onion, sour cream, Thousand Island salad dressing, butter or margarine, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for braised rabbit brunswick stew

Braised Rabbit Brunswick Stew

Made with salt and pepper, butter, red onion, carrot, celery, red potatoes, chicken stock, lima beans, basil, chervil, lemon thyme, tomato concassee

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for river run restaurant meat loaf

River Run Restaurant Meat Loaf

Made with celery, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, andouille sausage, bread crumbs or crushed saltines, salt, white pepper, dried basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 western-style meat loaf

Western-Style Meat Loaf

Made with eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
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 barbecued shrimp and grits

Barbecued Shrimp And Grits

Made with garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, shrimp stock or chicken stock, beer

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker turkey cheese sandwiches

Slow Cooker Turkey Cheese Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for herbed popovers stuffed with creamy chicken and mushrooms

Herbed Popovers Stuffed With Creamy Chicken And Mushrooms

Made with thyme, milk, eggs, mushrooms, butter, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker harvest kielbasa

Slow Cooker Harvest Kielbasa

Made with onions, smoked kielbasa, applesauce, brown sugar

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

recipe for steamed chinese style snapper

Steamed Chinese Style Snapper

Made with cilantro, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, rice wine or dry white wine, fresh ginger, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot reuben casserole

Hot Reuben Casserole

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, powdered white sauce mix, milk, brown mustard, caraway seeds, sauerkraut, pickle relish, rye bread

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun turkey burgers

Cajun Turkey Burgers

Made with bacon, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground red pepper, bread crumbs, ground turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef brunswick stew

Beef Brunswick Stew

Made with water, beef broth, shoulder roast, potatoes, baby lima beans, tomatoes, onion, corn, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yorkshire chicken

Yorkshire Chicken

Made with butter or margarine, milk, flour, salt, sage, red pepper, chicken pieces, oil, baking powder, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for drunken stew

Drunken Stew

Made with dry vermouth, stew beef, golden mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white bean chili with salsa verde

White Bean Chili With Salsa Verde

Made with adobo seasoning or garlic powder, lime juice, water, lemon pepper, cumin seed, chicken breast halves, nonstick cooking spray, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken jubilee

Chicken Jubilee

Made with onion, sweet cherries, whole chicken, chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, margarine, sweet and sour sauce, sliced peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for seafood delight

Seafood Delight

Made with parsley, shrimp, scallops, pastry shells, garlic, whipped cream, vermouth, water, green onions, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seafood florentine casserole

Seafood Florentine Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, haddock, shrimp, sea scallops, sweet potatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted pork tenderloin medallions with dried cranberry sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dried Cranberry Sauce

Made with dried sage, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, pork tenderloin, non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dried cranberries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun fish stew

Cajun Fish Stew

Made with salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, ground allspice, oil, fish fillets, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, powdered saffron

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mu shu pork pizza

Mu Shu Pork Pizza

Made with soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, pork shoulder, peanut oil, eggs, dried tiger lily buds, dried cloud ears or black Chinese mushrooms, sesame oil or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pistachio-crusted cod fillets

Pistachio-Crusted Cod Fillets

Made with Dijon mustard, cod fillets, olive oil, pistachios, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chuck woolery's healthy chicken burgers

Chuck Woolery's Healthy Chicken Burgers

Chuck Woolery, the original Wheel of Fortune game show host, was known for his wit and also his music. But, did you know he also made a delicious and healthy...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker shipwreck stew

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

Made with butter, ground beef, potatoes, black pepper, kidney beans, onions, tomato soup, velveeta cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for railroad casserole pie

Railroad Casserole Pie

Made with black pepper, corn, tomato soup, water, cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for greek beef and couscous

Greek Beef And Couscous

Made with dried oregano, olive or vegetable oil, beef boneless sirloin, onion, garlic, beef broth, couscous, Roma tomatoes, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese cabbage rolls

Chinese Cabbage Rolls

Made with garlic, ginger, cornstarch, mushroom soaking liquid or water, green onions, cooked brown rice, black peppercorns, Szechuan peppercorns, white peppercorns

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for scalloped chicken with mushrooms

Scalloped Chicken With Mushrooms

Made with butter or margarine, mushrooms, white bread, cracker crumbs, chicken broth, eggs, salt, celery, onion, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for monkfish with saffron sauce

Monkfish With Saffron Sauce

Made with salt and pepper, heavy cream, shallots, butter, tomatoes, parsley, saffron, white wine, monkfish fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fry beef with snow pea pods

Stir-Fry Beef With Snow Pea Pods

Made with walnuts, water, cornstarch, chicken broth, top round beef, soy sauce, dry sherry, oil, snow pea pods, water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey meatball stroganoff

Turkey Meatball Stroganoff

Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, bread crumbs, egg yolk, olive oil, mushrooms, sherry, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sausage & peppers marinara

Sausage & Peppers Marinara

Made with pasta sauce, sweet Italian sausage links, olive oil, bell peppers, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker seafood medley

Slow Cooker Seafood Medley

Made with black pepper, salt, Old Bay seasoning, shrimp, crab meat, bay scallops, cream of celery soup, milk, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pierogies jambalaya

Pierogies Jambalaya

Made with frozen pierogies, hot pepper sauce, salt, olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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