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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 pan-fried udon noodles with teriyaki sauce

Pan-Fried Udon Noodles with Teriyaki Sauce

Made with extra-firm tofu, teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar or white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, loose green tea, green tea bags, fresh ginger, garlic, daikon...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for inside out stuffed pepper casserole

Inside Out Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, black pepper, salt, ground turkey or ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, green bell pepper, long-grain rice, water, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for louisiana fish creole

Louisiana Fish Creole

Made with tomatoes, fish fillets, soy sauce, onion, celery, garlic, red cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, frozen cut okra or green peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for all beef texas chili

All Beef Texas Chili

Made with beef chuck, onion, garlic, beef broth, flat beer, water, chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fajita crepes

Fajita Crepes

Made with sirloin steak, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, fajita seasoning mix, water, lime juice, vegetable oil, non-stick cooking spray, crepes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco stir fry

Taco Stir Fry

Made with ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, corn, chili powder, sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chilaquiles verdes con carne

Chilaquiles Verdes Con Carne

Made with fresh cilantro, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, beef, salsa verde, crema mexicana or sour cream, queso asadero or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for venezuelan coconut chicken

Venezuelan Coconut Chicken

Made with onions, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, sugar, Roma tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic chicken pot pie

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Made with milk, refrigerated pie crusts, margarine or butter, onion, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker 7-up stew

Slow Cooker 7-Up Stew

Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for liver scrapple

Liver Scrapple

Made with maple syrup, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, milk, salt, sugar, butter, water, liver sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker caribou stew

Slow Cooker Caribou Stew

Made with oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, lentils, potatoes, carrot, celery, parsnip or turnip, jalapeno pepper, banana peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy ranch skillet chicken

Creamy Ranch Skillet Chicken

Made with milk, Ranch soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, all-purpose flour, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mixed seafood paella

Mixed Seafood Paella

Made with parsley, kosher salt, garlic, thyme, paprika, olive oil, onion, scallions, red bell peppers, grouper fillet

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elk roast

Elk Roast

An elk roast may sound like something out of an adventurous dinner party, but fear not; it's surprisingly simple to whip up.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beer batter turkey

Beer Batter Turkey

Made with cranberry sauce, apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, beer, turkey, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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

recipe for pike quenelles

Pike Quenelles

Made with heavy cream, pike, water, all-purpose flour, eggs, butter, salt & fresh ground pepper, egg yolks, chicken stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 lemon penne with edamame

Lemon Penne With Edamame

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, whole-wheat penne pasta, edamame, lemon zest, fresh thyme, olive oil, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey cottage pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, black pepper, margarine, all-purpose flour, onion soup mix, water, cooked turkey or chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey and green bean casserole

Turkey And Green Bean Casserole

Made with milk, Cheddar cheese soup, frozen French cut green beans, stuffing mix, water, butter or margarine, cubed cooked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab with spinach and rice

Crab With Spinach And Rice

Made with Mozzarella cheese, chicken stock, rice, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, spinach, crab meat, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mom's cheese dreams

Mom's Cheese Dreams

Made with bread, cayenne pepper, bacon, mayonnaise, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for armenian shish kebab

Armenian Shish Kebab

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dry white wine, bay leaf, salt, dried oregano, dried rosemary, black pepper, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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 so gai chow sai kan seen gu (mock chicken)

So Gai Chow Sai Kan Seen Gu (Mock Chicken)

Made with dried bean curd, shiitake mushrooms, celery, cornstarch, water, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fish meuniere with browned butter and lemon

Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon

Made with lemon juice, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, sole fillets or flounder fillets, salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey burgers in chili sauce

Turkey Burgers in Chili Sauce

Made with lemon juice, chili sauce, egg, white onion, black pepper, garlic salt, vegetable oil, brown sugar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot n' spicy burgers

Hot n' Spicy Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, tomato, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt, black pepper, monterey jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braised liver and onions

Braised Liver And Onions

Made with water, condensed onion soup, salt and pepper, calf's liver, bacon, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun pizza

Cajun Pizza

Made with butter, Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, pizza dough, pork smoked sausage, crawfish tails, salt, red pepper and garlic powder, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker greek chicken and potatoes

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken And Potatoes

A simple crock pot recipe for Greek chicken and potatoes, combining chicken pieces with potatoes, zucchini, and spices for a savory dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fricasseed tripe and onion

Fricasseed Tripe And Onion

Made with parsley, butter, milk, flour, white onion, salt, tripe


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for thanksgiving burgers

Thanksgiving Burgers

Made with cranberry sauce or cranberry relish, fresh parsley, butter or margarine, celery, onion, dry seasoned stuffing mix, chicken broth or water, poultry seasoning or dried...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy brat stew

Slow Cooker Cheesy Brat Stew

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, bratwurst, potatoes, onion, green beans, red bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for french onion meatloaf

French Onion Meatloaf

Made with oregano, tomato sauce, black pepper, French onion soup, stuffing mix, ground beef, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 southwestern ground beef stew

Southwestern Ground Beef Stew

Made with salt, cumin, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, potatoes, picante sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dungeness crab jambalaya

Dungeness Crab Jambalaya

Made with thyme, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Dungeness crab, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, flour, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy chicken manicotti

Creamy Chicken Manicotti

Made with water, butter, manicotti pasta, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken, onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy pizza burgers

Easy Pizza Burgers

Made with mozzarella cheese, ground beef, pizza seasoning, pizza sauce, pepperoni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 deconstructed egg salad sandwich

Deconstructed Egg Salad Sandwich

Made with watercress, ciabatta bread, hard boiled egg, sour cream, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker chicken and potato stew

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken And Potato Stew

Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for austrian ham and noodle casserole

Austrian Ham And Noodle Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, egg noodles, butter, onion, eggs, sour cream, ham, salt, black pepper, caraway seed

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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