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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 alligator grand chenier

Alligator Grand Chenier

Made with onions, bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, water, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boursin cheese stuffed burgers with balsamic glaze

Boursin Cheese Stuffed Burgers With Balsamic Glaze

Made with balsamic vinegar, ground beef, Boursin cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 impossible cottage cheese chicken pie

Impossible Cottage Cheese Chicken Pie

Made with milk, biscuit baking mix, chicken, water, salt, Mozzarella cheese, tomato paste, oregano, basil, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for taco tot casserole

Taco Tot Casserole

Made with sour cream, salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, corn, green or red pepper, butter, nacho cheese soup, tater tots, onion tater tots, or hot tots

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for four great cottage cheese sandwiches

Four Great Cottage Cheese Sandwiches

Made with hard boiled egg, alfalfa sprouts, dill pickle, chives, Cheddar cheese, celery, cottage cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken bites

Slow Cooker Chicken Bites

Made with Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, chicken broth, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef mole

Beef Mole

Made with stewing beef, jalapeno peppers, white onions, red tomatoes, garlic, vegetable oil, potatoes, zucchini, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for east coast chicken cobbler

East Coast Chicken Cobbler

Made with cheddar cheese, milk, cooked chicken, frozen broccoli, carrot, dried cranberries, sour cream, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatball-stuffed french loaf

Meatball-Stuffed French Loaf

Made with ground beef, ground pork, eggs, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, dry spaghetti sauce mix, butter or margarine, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 meatball stew with dumplings

Meatball Stew With Dumplings

Made with frozen meatballs, cream of celery soup, sour cream, vegetables, potatoes, biscuit baking mix, eggs, milk

Method:   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 cod paella, catalan style

Cod Paella, Catalan Style

Made with garlic, salt cod, raisins, clam juice, saffron threads, olive oil, pine nuts, onions, green bell pepper, tomato

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hunan pork stir fry

Hunan Pork Stir Fry

Made with crushed red pepper, boneless lean pork, garlic, water, cornstarch, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mexican casserole with chorizo

Mexican Casserole with Chorizo

Made with eggs, chorizo sausage, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, Rotel tomatoes, jalapenos, black beans, sliced black olives, corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet and saucy meatloaf

Sweet And Saucy Meatloaf

Made with fresh parsley, curry powder, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hearty country meat loaf with sour cream gravy

Hearty Country Meat Loaf With Sour Cream Gravy

Made with eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, bacon, pan drippings

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fold-over tortilla casserole

Fold-Over Tortilla Casserole

Made with Monterey jack cheese, cumin, cream cheese, tortillas, ground beef or pork, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, enchilada sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for butternut vegetarian chili

Butternut Vegetarian Chili

Made with olive oil, butternut squash, onions, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, vegetable broth, ground cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for greek-style red snapper

Greek-Style Red Snapper

Made with feta or blue cheese, red snapper fillets, red onion, oregano, lemon juice, parsley, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dixie burgers

Dixie Burgers

Made with ground ginger, cider vinegar, ground beef, pecans, onion, salt, ground cloves, peaches, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 crab brunch casserole

Crab Brunch Casserole

Made with eggs, milk, seasoned croutons, cheddar cheese, dried minced onion, dried parsley, crab meat, salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for french-style pork stew

French-Style Pork Stew

Made with long grain and wild rice, vegetable oil, pork tenderloin, onion, celery, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, frozen mixed vegetables, sliced mushrooms, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy lentil and bean chili

Spicy Lentil And Bean Chili

Made with olive oil, onion, carrots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable broth, brown lentils, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy crab casserole

Creamy Crab Casserole

Made with paprika, salt and pepper, green onions, crab meat, shell pasta, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, Havarti cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 christmas seafood casserole

Christmas Seafood Casserole

Made with onions, celery, milk, all-purpose flour, butter, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sausage and sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage And Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter, lemon rind, nutmeg, cinnamon, apples, sweet potatoes, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for luby's beef stew

Luby's Beef Stew

Made with beef chuck, flour, onions, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, beef broth, carrots, new potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat curried lamb casserole with sweet potato

Low-Fat Curried Lamb Casserole With Sweet Potato

Made with beef stock, lamb, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, sweet potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for christmas eve beef stew

Christmas Eve Beef Stew

Made with beef stew meat, stewed tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, tapioca, beef bouillon cubes, dried thyme, dried rosemary

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for african beef peanut butter stew

African Beef Peanut Butter Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, salt and pepper, peanut butter, beef broth, canola oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, carrots, beef stew meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for salt lick's fajitas with grilled vegetables

Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables

Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican strata

Mexican Strata

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, cumin, salsa, flour tortillas, refried beans, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hunters meat loaf

Hunters Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, wild rice, water, ground venison, ground beef, eggs, onions, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cafe knickerbocker roast turkey sandwich with cranberry pecan mayo

Cafe Knickerbocker Roast Turkey Sandwich With Cranberry Pecan Mayo

Made with lettuce, Gouda cheese, bread, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, cranberries, toasted pecans, salt and pepper, turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled swiss chicken sandwiches on marble rye

Grilled Swiss Chicken Sandwiches on Marble Rye

Made with Dijon or spicy brown mustard, marble rye bread, Swiss cheese, deli smoked chicken breast, egg substitute, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice lasagna

Rice Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, rice, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce, egg, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for texas three-bean chili

Texas Three-Bean Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce or salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
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 authentic texas border chili

Authentic Texas Border Chili

Made with dried Mexican oregano, paprika, ground beef shank, butter or bacon drippings, scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tofu stuffed eggplant

Tofu Stuffed Eggplant

Made with brown rice, pine nuts, eggplants, olive oil, firm tofu, mixed vegetables

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for a.j.'s southwestern meatloaf

A.J.'s Southwestern Meatloaf

Made with onion, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, southwest-style seasoning, bread crumbs, eggs, picante sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker asian tacos

Slow Cooker Asian Tacos

Made with flour tortillas, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix, pork shoulder, teriyaki sauce, stir fry sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, garlic, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker braised lamb with garlic and rosemary

Slow Cooker Braised Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Made with lemon, red wine or chicken stock, Dijon mustard, kosher or coarse sea salt, black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, garlic...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for adobo beef and white bean chili

Adobo Beef And White Bean Chili

Made with sour cream, salt, water, vegetable oil, onion, ground chuck, chili powder, white beans, adobo sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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