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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 cheddar-baked zucchini & ham

Cheddar-Baked Zucchini & Ham

Made with bread crumbs, ham, zucchini, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey chicken with peppers and onions

Honey Chicken With Peppers And Onions

Made with honey, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken breast halves, red bell pepper, Spanish peanuts, green onions

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 teriyaki meatloaf

Teriyaki Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, cornstarch, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken, spinach and feta pizza

Chicken, Spinach And Feta Pizza

Made with feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, thin pizza crust, Alfredo sauce, frozen chopped spinach, roasted chicken breast

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mini chicken pot pies

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Made with mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, refrigerated biscuit dough, chicken noodle soup, butter, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp blt

Shrimp BLT

Made with butter lettuce, mayonnaise, bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, kosher salt, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab souffle

Crab Souffle

Made with Parmesan cheese, shallots, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, egg yolks, Swiss cheese, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 rich lamb with nuts (rogan josh)

Rich Lamb With Nuts (Rogan Josh)

Made with cinnamon, ginger root, garlic, lamb, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander, yogurt, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Made with celery, green bell pepper, pork sausage, garlic, red pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for championship chicken jambalaya

Championship Chicken Jambalaya

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, dried basil, dried thyme, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy smoked pork chop potato casserole

Spicy Smoked Pork Chop Potato Casserole

Made with crumbled blanco queso or shredded Monterey Jack cheese, smoked pork chops, frozen corn and red pepper mix, frozen carrots, frozen diced O'Brien hash...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy ham and hash brown casserole

Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, diced ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fake lasagna casserole

Fake Lasagna Casserole

Made with dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, onion, salt, black pepper, shell pasta, Mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ultimate deluxe meatloaf

Ultimate Deluxe Meatloaf

Made with garlic powder, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ham, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chorizo and shrimp tacos

Chorizo And Shrimp Tacos

Made with salt, chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, chorizo sausage, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, black pepper, taco shells or corn tortillas, pepper Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pretzel crusted fish fillets

Pretzel Crusted Fish Fillets

Made with heavy cream, Tabasco sauce, pretzels, buttermilk or egg wash, fish fillets, mayonnaise, dry mustard, steak sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 10 minute individual beef stews with puff pastry lids

10 Minute Individual Beef Stews With Puff Pastry Lids

Made with vegetable soup, puff pastry, cube steak, salt and pepper, flour, vegetable oil, beef broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aldi chili

Aldi Chili

Made with red bell pepper, onion, roma tomatoes, ground or fresh cinnamon, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic, honey or brown sugar, bay leaves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for moui nagden - north african beef & rice

Moui Nagden - North African Beef & Rice

Made with round steak, vegetable oil, water, bay leaf, salt, crushed red pepper, kidney beans, white rice, green bell peppers, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thai shrimp pizza

Thai Shrimp Pizza

Made with lime juice, garlic, fresh ginger, black pepper, crushed red pepper, shrimp, cornstarch, water, mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for denny's bacon caesar burger

Denny's Bacon Caesar Burger

Made with Caesar dressing, bacon, hamburger bun, hamburger patty, Romaine lettuce, dill pickles, red onion, tomato, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker basque lamb stew

Slow Cooker Basque Lamb Stew

Made with onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, chicken stock, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for indian butter chicken

Indian Butter Chicken

Made with black pepper, onion, fresh ginger, jalapeno pepper, salad oil, garam masala, tomato paste, chicken broth, whipping cream, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker french dressing beef and potato stew

Slow Cooker French Dressing Beef And Potato Stew

Made with mushrooms, petite peas, stew meat, potatoes, onions, green bell peppers, French salad dressing, red wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker spanish pork stew with potatoes

Slow Cooker Spanish Pork Stew With Potatoes

Made with potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, pork shoulder butt, garlic, stock, bay leaves, onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red lobster's crab au gratin

Red Lobster's Crab Au Gratin

Made with Cheddar cheese, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, white pepper, sherry, crab meat, crackers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish stick casserole

Fish Stick Casserole

Made with scalloped potatoes, water, milk, margarine or butter, frozen peas, frozen fish sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for white pizza sauce

White Pizza Sauce

Made with dried basil, dried rosemary, butter, olive oil, garlic, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swedish meatloaf

Swedish Meatloaf

Made with salt, oatmeal, milk, eggs, ground beef, onion, margarine, garlic powder, nutmeg, sage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for open-face lobster club sandwiches with citrus aioli

Open-Face Lobster Club Sandwiches With Citrus Aioli

Made with orange juice, orange, avocado, lemon, brioche or challah, lobsters, mayonnaise, garlic, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken stir-fry sandwich

Chicken Stir-Fry Sandwich

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, dried parsley, green onion, dried thyme, black pepper, salt, pita breads, ranch salad dressing

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paradise cafe's black bean chili

Paradise Cafe's Black Bean Chili

Made with fresh jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, black beans, diced green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken maryland

Chicken Maryland

Made with black pepper, eggs, milk, dry breadcrumbs, bananas, tomatoes, bacon, corn, pineapple rings

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 creole liver and rice

Creole Liver and Rice

Made with rice, sherry, black pepper, beef liver, olive oil, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zucchini moussaka

Zucchini Moussaka

Made with zucchini, olive oil, onions, ground beef or lamb, ground turkey, tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicago fire italian sausage sandwiches

Chicago Fire Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Made with hot peppers, hot Italian sausage, hot dog buns, yellow mustard, onion, pickle relish, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 bahama breeze's pan seared fish with cucumber jalapeno slaw

Bahama Breeze's Pan Seared Fish With Cucumber Jalapeno Slaw

Made with brown sugar, salad cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, red onion, kosher salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kotlety siekane (polish hamburgers)

Kotlety Siekane (Polish Hamburgers)

Made with salt and pepper, ground pork, ground beef, onion, bacon drippings, white bread, milk, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 chicken fajita and rice casserole

Chicken Fajita And Rice Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, red beans and rice mix, ripe olives, green chiles, boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 beef and mushroom stew with caraway dumplings

Beef And Mushroom Stew With Caraway Dumplings

Made with onion, garlic, beef broth or consomme, water, beef stock, dry red wine, bay leaf, thyme, whole mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for food court bourbon chicken

Food Court Bourbon Chicken

Made with garlic powder, bourbon, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, ground ginger, soy sauce, onion, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker greek-style meatballs and artichokes

Slow Cooker Greek-Style Meatballs And Artichokes

Made with cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, ground turkey breast, salt, ground sage, new potatoes, artichoke hearts...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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