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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 holy moley chili

Holy Moley Chili

Made with green bell peppers, garlic, cocoa powder, tomatoes, water, red kidney beans, black beans, fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, bulgur, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy chicken noodle bake

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Bake

Made with black pepper, chicken broth, chunk chicken, egg noodles, Colby-Jack Cheese, poultry seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cod fillets with red pepper and onion

Cod Fillets With Red Pepper and Onion

Made with black pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, dried oregano, cod fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for phyllo turkey puffs

Phyllo Turkey Puffs

Made with turkey, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican tamale pie

Mexican Tamale Pie

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, frozen whole corn kernels, chopped green chiles, ripe olives, chili powder, yellow cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for jerk turkey

Jerk Turkey

Made with lime, ground allspice, dry mustard, bay leaves, garlic, salt, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crab meat with wild rice casserole

Crab Meat With Wild Rice Casserole

Made with wild rice or long grain and wild rice, crab meat, mushrooms, white wine, butter, flour, milk, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caribou meat balls

Caribou Meat Balls

Made with ground caribou, ground pork, quick oatmeal, bread, or cracker crumbs, onion, salt, garlic powder, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for citrus fish with falafel coating

Citrus Fish with Falafel Coating

Made with orange juice, lemon or lime juice, garlic, cilantro chutney or pesto, cilantro, falafel mix, egg, buttermilk, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peking duck pizza

Peking Duck Pizza

Made with mushrooms, scallions, mozzarella cheese, duck breast, won-ton wrappers, olive oil, pizza crusts, cornmeal, hoisin sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for abalone fritters

Abalone Fritters

Made with lemon, Fat for deep frying, ground abalone meat, eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bamboo shoots with pork

Bamboo Shoots With Pork

Made with scallions, sugar, light soy sauce, soy sauce, shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, lean pork, groundnut or peanut oil, bamboo shoots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dagwood sandwich

Dagwood Sandwich

Made with white sandwich bread, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, turkey breast, provolone cheese, roast beef, Cheddar cheese, pastrami, pepper jack cheese or Monterey jack cheese, salami


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bierocks (meat pies)

Bierocks (Meat Pies)

Made with bread flour, sugar, salt, milk, butter, eggs, vegetable oil, yellow onion, ground beef, green cabbage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 slow cooker basque style chicken stew

Slow Cooker Basque Style Chicken Stew

Made with tomato paste, olive oil, turkey bacon, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, chicken breast halves, sliced ripe olives, balsamic...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 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 baked liver with apples

Baked Liver With Apples

Made with water or beef bouillon, beef liver, apples, onion, salt, black pepper, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sauerbraten burgers

Sauerbraten Burgers

Made with prepared mustard, vinegar, gingersnaps, tomato sauce, onion, raisins, salt, ground beef, water, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 creamy pork chop and potato casserole

Creamy Pork Chop And Potato Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, onion, vegetable oil, boneless pork chops, cream of mushroom soup, milk, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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


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 bahamian chicken

Bahamian Chicken

Made with whole chicken, butter, honey, bananas

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 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 sweet vidalia onion & sausage casserole

Sweet Vidalia Onion & Sausage Casserole

Made with buttery crackers, pimento, Vidalia onions, sausage meat, seasoned salt, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for steamed lemongrass fish

Steamed Lemongrass Fish

Made with ginger, green onions, black pepper, vegetable oil, lemongrass, dried black mushrooms, firm white fish fillets, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tuna hero loaf with tomato sauce

Tuna Hero Loaf With Tomato Sauce

Made with biscuit baking mix, milk, tuna, salad dressing, onion, lemon juice, tomato soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crustless pepperoni pizza

Crustless Pepperoni Pizza

Made with crushed red pepper flakes, black olives, pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broiled skate wings with brown butter

Broiled Skate Wings With Brown Butter

Made with fresh parsley, skinless boneless skate wings, olive oil, salt and pepper, butter, capers, lemon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crescent turkey squares

Crescent Turkey Squares

Made with seasoned croutons, refrigerated crescent roll dough, black pepper, turkey breast, cream cheese, butter or margarine, margarine, milk, onion, salt

Method:   oven
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 chiles rellenos dulces (sweet chile meat balls)

Chiles Rellenos Dulces (Sweet Chile Meat Balls)

Made with flour, brown sugar, green chiles, shortening, raisins, egg, milk, allspice, beef or pork, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker super flavorful mexican chili

Slow Cooker Super Flavorful Mexican Chili

Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce

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


recipe for slow cooker shipwreck beef and potatoes

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Beef and Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, corn, cream-style corn, ground beef, potatoes, golden mushroom soup, dried onion, onion

Method:   crock pot
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 fillet of sole with spinach & tomatoes

Fillet Of Sole With Spinach & Tomatoes

Made with plum tomatoes, sole fillets, spinach, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 7-up meat loaf

7-Up Meat Loaf

Made with Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, 7-up, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, dried dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican chicken pot pie

Mexican Chicken Pot Pie

Made with cornbread mix, chicken, salsa, corn, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 church supper hot dish

Church Supper Hot Dish

Made with chow mein noodles, ground beef, potatoes, celery, carrots, green bell peppers, onions, butter or margarine, water, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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





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