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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 thai drunken noodles

Thai Drunken Noodles

Made with red onion, broccoli, rice stick noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, extra firm tofu, garlic, Thai chile

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun fajitas

Cajun Fajitas

Made with oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, ground red pepper, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, vegetable oil, chicken breasts, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef and red bean chili

Slow Cooker Beef and Red Bean Chili

Made with dried oregano, adobo sauce, red beans, olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onion, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, chipotle peppers in...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for oven-fried turkey wings

Oven-Fried Turkey Wings

Made with salt, butter or margarine, water, turkey wings, cornmeal, paprika, dry marjoram, black pepper, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tenderloin steaks

Beef Tenderloin Steaks

Made with steak sauce, dry red wine, onion, black pepper, salt, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for baked chicken and acorn squash

Baked Chicken And Acorn Squash

Made with sliced peaches, fresh rosemary, salt, acorn squash, garlic, vegetable oil, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked onaga with pancetta and herbs

Baked Onaga With Pancetta And Herbs

Made with salt and pepper, Onaga or red snapper, leeks, pancetta, carrots, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, olive oil, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 ground beef stroganoff sandwiches

Ground Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches

Made with cream of mushroom soup, butter or margarine, onion, garlic, ground beef, flour, salt, paprika, nutmeg, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed peppers with ground lamb

Stuffed Peppers with Ground Lamb

Made with black pepper, dried oregano, salt, green bell peppers, ground lamb, onion, brown or white rice, tomato sauce, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 drunken beef tacos

Drunken Beef Tacos

Made with oil, dried New Mexico chili peppers, onions, garlic, poblano chili peppers, diced tomatoes, tequila, raisins, fresh cilantro, tomatilllos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef and bean sprout stir-fry

Beef And Bean Sprout Stir-Fry

Made with ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, boneless beef sirloin, water, oyster sauce, instant chicken bouillon granules, oil, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 lamb tenderloin with crimini red wine sauce and zucchini orzo

Lamb Tenderloin with Crimini Red Wine Sauce and Zucchini Orzo

Made with chicken stock, red wine, butter, vegetable oil, crimini mushrooms, onion, rosemary, lamb tenderloin, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chuckwagon stew

Slow Cooker Chuckwagon Stew

Made with baked beans, beef stew meat, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for asian chicken casserole

Asian Chicken Casserole

Made with black pepper, sea salt, mushrooms, olive oil, cooked, cubed chicken, celery, green bell pepper, white onion, cream of mushroom soup, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for brownsville creamy burrito casserole

Brownsville Creamy Burrito Casserole

Made with salsa, sour cream, ground beef or ground turkey, yellow onions, taco seasoning mix, flour tortillas, refried beans, cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 meatball and vegetable casserole

Meatball And Vegetable Casserole

Made with oregano, paprika, ground chicken, green beans, red potatoes, zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for red hot beef

Red Hot Beef

Looking for an easy way to spice up your weeknight dinners? Try this Asian-style red hot beef. This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of chili peppers, garlic, and...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for imitation crab casserole

Imitation Crab Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, paprika, flour, imitation crab, butter, milk, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, 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 divine chicken & artichoke casserole

Divine Chicken & Artichoke Casserole

Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, flour, wild rice, salt, pepper, paprika, chicken breasts, olive oil, butter, artichoke hearts, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican beef rice casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Rice Casserole

Made with instant rice, chili powder, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polynesian sausage supper

Polynesian Sausage Supper

Made with cornstarch, pineapple chunks, black pepper, smoked sausage, onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pink's polish pastrami reuben dog

Pink's Polish Pastrami Reuben Dog

Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet and spicy shrimp

Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, sesame or vegetable oil, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 loaded cheeseburger

Loaded Cheeseburger

Made with blue cheese, tomato, whole grain burger buns, ground beef, green onion, garlic, black pepper, mozzarella, jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow-simmered turkey, pot pie style

Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style

Made with all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, turkey thigh, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh thyme, celery, baby carrots, red potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ground beef pot pie

Ground Beef Pot Pie

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, butter, flour, seasoned salt, milk, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for a man's meatloaf

A Man's Meatloaf

Made with eggs, onion, salt, white pepper, dry mustard, celery, garlic, sage, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for panda express spicy chicken

Panda Express Spicy Chicken

Made with onion, red bell pepper, peanuts, chile pepper, chayote squash, ginger, garlic, red chile pepper, vegetable oil, cooking wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey royale

Turkey Royale

Made with butter or margarine, water, cooked, cubed turkey, celery, onion, mayonnaise, eggs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker german meat balls

Slow Cooker German Meat Balls

Made with ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, eggs, beef broth, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for asparagus and crab strata

Asparagus And Crab Strata

Made with paprika, salt, margarine or butter, white bread, Cheddar cheese, frozen asparagus, crab meat, eggs, milk, parsley

Method:   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 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 lamb pasticcio

Lamb Pasticcio

Made with Spanish onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, parsley, all-purpose flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, whole milk, ditalini or penette pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian beef stir-fry

Hawaiian Beef Stir-Fry

Made with garlic powder, garlic, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, top sirloin steak, ketchup, sugar, pineapple chunks, green or red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chicken and broccoli pizza

White Chicken And Broccoli Pizza

Made with garlic salt, dried oregano, broccoli florets, chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, pizza crust, Italian-blend cheese, Swiss cheese, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli-chicken pot pie

Broccoli-Chicken Pot Pie

Made with water, butter, onion, garlic, flour, chicken stock or milk, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for venison heart

Venison Heart

Made with black pepper, venison hearts, buffalo heart, bread cubes, cooked loose sausage, celery, mushroom, stock, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey chili with cornmeal dumplings

Turkey Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, whole tomatoes, red kidney beans, frozen whole kernel corn, tomato paste, all-purpose flour, yellow...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker five-alarm beef chili

Slow Cooker Five-Alarm Beef Chili

Made with beer, salt, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable oil or olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onions, green bell peppers, chopped jalapenos or mild chili peppers, chili...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican chicken in green sauce (pollo en salsa verde)

Mexican Chicken In Green Sauce (Pollo En Salsa Verde)

Made with pumpkin seeds, cilantro, scallions, tomatillos, jalapeno, chicken stock or water, vegetable oil, chicken, salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tuna noodle casserole with ranch dressing

Tuna Noodle Casserole With Ranch Dressing

Made with egg noodles, tuna, garlic salt, salt, black pepper, Italian bread crumbs, ranch salad dressing

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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