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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 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 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 corn dog casserole

Corn Dog Casserole

Made with ketchup & mustard, non-stick cooking spray, hot dogs, egg, milk, thyme, black pepper, cornbread mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic vegetable stir-fry

Diabetic Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, bean paste, water, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for royal canadian club sandwich

Royal Canadian Club Sandwich

Made with dill pickles, Canadian-style bacon, Cheddar or Colby cheese, Dijon mustard, rye bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the ultimate party sub

The Ultimate Party Sub

Made with butter or margarine, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lettuce, ham, deli turkey breast, Cotto Salami, mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, provolone cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pepper and pineapple pork stew

Slow Cooker Pepper And Pineapple Pork Stew

Made with green bell pepper, top loin pork chops, chicken broth, carrots, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, pineapple chunks in juice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shrimp and crab enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce

Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas In Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, ancho chilies, garlic, onion, toasted cumin seed or cumin powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, corn oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb stew with olives (spezzatino di agnello alle olive)

Lamb Stew With Olives (Spezzatino Di Agnello Alle Olive)

Made with olive oil, shoulder of lamb, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole tomatoes, white wine...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cameroon curry

Cameroon Curry

Made with curry powder, cumin, hot dried red chilies, boneless lamb, chopped tomatoes, potato, sweet potato, golden raisins, peanut butter, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken and pepperoni

Slow Cooker Chicken And Pepperoni

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried Italian seasoning, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, turkey pepperoni, ripe olives, chicken broth, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for goat meat chili

Goat Meat Chili

Made with flour, oil, onions, ground oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, ground goat, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hearty beef stew with red creamer potatoes

Hearty Beef Stew With Red Creamer Potatoes

Made with celery, thyme, English mustard, tomato paste, baby carrots, beef stock, fresh mushrooms, butter, water, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chipotle mexican grill barbacoa burrito

Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa Burrito

Made with goat or beef roast, cider vinegar, Spanish onion, garlic, fresh thyme, Mexican oregano, allspice berries, ground cloves, cumin seeds, guijillo chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork, eggplant, and sweet potato green curry

Pork, Eggplant, and Sweet Potato Green Curry

Made with pork shoulder, salt and black pepper, ginger, garlic, Thai chili, onion, vegetable oil, carrots, sweet potato, globe eggplants

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for zilzil alecha - ethiopian beef in pepper sauce

Zilzil Alecha - Ethiopian Beef in Pepper Sauce

Made with beef boneless sirloin or top loin steak, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, white wine, ginger root, salt, ground turmeric, ground...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued watermelon rind with sauces

Barbecued Watermelon Rind With Sauces

Made with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, port wine, Liquid Smoke, lemon, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco bell a.1. steak house wrap

Taco Bell A.1. Steak House Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, steak sauce, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, beef round steak, bell pepper strips

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lafitte's jerk pork sandwich

Lafitte's Jerk Pork Sandwich

Made with dried thyme, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, turmeric, black pepper, pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken viva casserole

Chicken Viva Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, chicken breasts, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker bbq tempeh

Slow Cooker BBQ Tempeh

Made with onion, brown sugar, molasses or honey, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef barley stew

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew

Made with onion, vegetable oil, water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beer simmered kielbasa and kraut

Slow Cooker Beer Simmered Kielbasa And Kraut

A cozy dish of kielbasa and sauerkraut slowly cooked with beer and brown sugar, perfect for warm sandwiches or served on its own.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ranch beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Ranch Beef Sandwiches

Made with water, chuck roast, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for brownie tacos

Brownie Tacos

Made with shredded coconut, flour tortillas, brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar, red hot candies, black jelly beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frankfurter casserole

Frankfurter Casserole

Made with refrigerated biscuits, prepared mustard, bean with bacon soup, water, frankfurter, onion, green onions, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for seafood a la king

Seafood a la King

Made with toast, pimiento, green pepper, butter, mushrooms, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, seafood

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for armenian meat pies

Armenian Meat Pies

Made with whole tomatoes, yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, parsley, fresh mint, tomato paste, paprika, ground allspice, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smoked turkey fettucine

Smoked Turkey Fettucine

Made with fresh chives, butter, shallot, peppercorns, white wine, whipping cream, ground nutmeg, salt, fettuccine pasta, smoked turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechuan salmon stir fry

Szechuan Salmon Stir Fry

Made with garlic, fresh ginger, Japanese curly noodles, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for escargot and chanterelle pizza

Escargot And Chanterelle Pizza

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, fresh parsley, garlic, French bread dough, French snails, Chanterelle mushrooms, Raclette cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian crescent roll casserole

Italian Crescent Roll Casserole

Made with pasta, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, sour cream, Mozzarella cheese, crescent rolls, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hilachas

Hilachas

Made with achiote, beef, water, salt, onion, garlic, tomato, tomatillos, bread crumbs, guajillo chili pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef and pepper linguine

Beef And Pepper Linguine

Made with ground beef, onion, green bell peppers, linguine, soy sauce, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gourmet turkey casserole

Gourmet Turkey Casserole

Made with turkey breast meat, margarine, onion, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, cornstarch, milk, chicken broth, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 cajun seafood jambalaya

Cajun Seafood Jambalaya

Made with ham, butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, Creole seasoning, chicken stock or water, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black angus burger with cheese and grilled green chiles

Black Angus Burger With Cheese And Grilled Green Chiles

Made with black pepper, salt, ground angus beef, poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, lettuce, red onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for granny's rabbit stew

Granny's Rabbit Stew

Made with onions, cayenne pepper, rabbit, flour, salt and pepper, butter, water, thyme, corn, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tomato pizza with oregano

Tomato Pizza With Oregano

Made with Pecorino Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, dried oregano, tomato, salt, pizza dough

Method:   oven
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 shrimp and scallop pizza

Shrimp And Scallop Pizza

Made with sea scallops, mozzarella cheese, bay scallops, garlic, olive oil, scallion, oil and cornmeal, pizza dough, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bourbon glazed chicken

Bourbon Glazed Chicken

Made with bourbon, soy sauce, ketchup, whole grain mustard, ground cinnamon, garlic, shallot, brown sugar, Tabasco

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatloaf cordon bleu

Meatloaf Cordon Bleu

Made with provolone cheese, ham, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan chili with pineapple cornbread

Vegan Chili With Pineapple Cornbread

Made with cornbread mix, kidney beans, tomatoes, chick peas, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, onion, hot pepper, chili seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 italian sausage with lemon-thyme new potatoes

Italian Sausage With Lemon-Thyme New Potatoes

Made with Italian sausage, black pepper, olive oil, new potatoes, kosher salt, fresh thyme, white onion, lemon, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fall lamb and vegetable stew

Fall Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, salt, garlic, thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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