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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 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 zarzuela de mariscos

Zarzuela De Mariscos

Made with saffron threads, ground saffron, dried thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, white wine, fish stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for new mexico green chile burgers

New Mexico Green Chile Burgers

Made with tomato, red onion, ground beef, garlic, mild ground chili powder, black pepper, salt, Monterey jack cheese, hamburger buns, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple stuffed fish

Apple Stuffed Fish

Made with apples, carrot, onion, lemon juice, ginger, mustard, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, sole, cod, or other white fish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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

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recipe for broiled tuna burgers

Broiled Tuna Burgers

Made with American cheese, butter, hamburger buns, tuna, onions, celery, pickle relish, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for okra, chicken, and tomato stew

Okra, Chicken, and Tomato Stew

Made with water, lemon juice, okra, grapeseed or olive oil, boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, white onion, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 bahamian chicken

Bahamian Chicken

Made with whole chicken, butter, honey, bananas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hoisin turkey wings & drums

Hoisin Turkey Wings & Drums

Made with garlic, fresh ginger root, turkey drumsticks, turkey wings, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 cowboy pizza

Cowboy Pizza

Made with cheddar cheese, potatoes, pizza dough, ground beef, barbecue sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 kielbasa and potato casserole

Kielbasa And Potato Casserole

Made with milk, frozen hash browns, kielbasa, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tex-mex panini

Tex-Mex Panini

Made with scallion, fresh cilantro, avocado, oil, cumin, crusty semolina or Italian bread, Monterey Jack cheese, roasted red peppers, fully cooked, carved chicken breast

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new york burger

New York Burger

Made with Italian-style bread, red onion, butter, basil, thyme, parsley, ground beef, salt and pepper, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braised five-spice tofu

Braised Five-Spice Tofu

Made with ginger root, hoisin sauce, molasses, rice vinegar, five spice powder, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, star anise, sesame oil, tofu

Method:   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 crab casserole

Baked Crab Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, French bread, butter, onion, crab meat, celery, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian eggplant beef stew

Italian Eggplant Beef Stew

Made with tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, dry oregano, dry basil, cumin, ground red pepper, garlic, water, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker sweet and spicy kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sandwich for a crowd

Sandwich For A Crowd

Made with dill pickles, roast beef, ham, Italian bread, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for escargots grilles (grilled snails)

Escargots Grilles (Grilled Snails)

Made with black pepper, salt, curry powder, fresh thyme, escargot, lard or unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, celery, parsley

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for big bend texas-style chili

Big Bend Texas-Style Chili

Made with black pepper, chili powder, Roma tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, beer, cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp po boy

Shrimp Po Boy

Made with tartar sauce, butter, shrimp, hoagie roll, provolone cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for railroad casserole pie

Railroad Casserole Pie

Made with black pepper, corn, tomato soup, water, cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for roasted rockfish with tomatoes, artichokes, lemon and rosemary

Roasted Rockfish with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Lemon and Rosemary

Made with lemon juice, diced, canned tomatoes, black pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, rockfish fillets, fresh rosemary...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for seafood chili

Seafood Chili

Made with red onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, chili powder, ground coriander, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cold cut sandwich with pesto

Cold Cut Sandwich With Pesto

Made with marinated artichokes or pitted olives, pesto, baguette, vinaigrette dressing, greens, cold cuts, cheeses


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basic turkey burger plus

Basic Turkey Burger Plus

Made with hamburger buns, ground turkey, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onions, egg, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

recipe for summer squash and sausage

Summer Squash And Sausage

Made with shredded cheese, yellow squash, smoked sausage or Polska kielbasa, onion, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 stir-fried beef with snow peas and cashews

Stir-Fried Beef With Snow Peas And Cashews

Made with roasted cashews, flank steak, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, snow peas, peanut or vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Hot Beef Sandwiches

Made with hamburger buns, tomatoes, garlic, beef roast, dill pickles, onion, mustard seeds

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for new mexico pork chili

New Mexico Pork Chili

Made with salt, chicken broth, chili powder, oil, bacon, stewing pork, flour, onion, garlic, pickled jalapeno peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheese, chicken, and cauliflower casserole

Cheese, Chicken, And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, celery, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, carrots, parsley, chicken, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish mozzarella

Baked Fish Mozzarella

Made with black pepper, salt, flounder or sole fillets, mozzarella cheese, tomato, dried oregano, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for enchiladas de puerco verde (pork in green sauce)

Enchiladas De Puerco Verde (Pork In Green Sauce)

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican crema or sour cream, cooked pork, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion, green chili enchilada sauce, corn tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for scrambled egg and ham sandwich

Scrambled Egg And Ham Sandwich

Made with salt and pepper, bread, boiled ham, eggs, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shipwreck stew

Shipwreck Stew

Made with onion, rice, potatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, black pepper, salt, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian 15-bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 aegean lamb with orzo

Slow Cooker Aegean Lamb With Orzo

Made with lemon, oregano, lamb shoulder, fresh oregano, lemon rind, salt, lemon juice, fresh spinach, orzo, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for braised rabbit brunswick stew

Braised Rabbit Brunswick Stew

Made with salt and pepper, butter, red onion, carrot, celery, red potatoes, chicken stock, lima beans, basil, chervil, lemon thyme, tomato concassee

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken drumsticks and sourdough stuffing

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing

Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 soft cheese tacos

Soft Cheese Tacos

Made with oil, corn tortillas, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, processed cheese product, butter, cumin, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, electric skillet/wok, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for torsk with parsley butter

Torsk With Parsley Butter

Made with torsk or cod fillets, sugar, margarine or butter, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, red pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey meatball stroganoff

Turkey Meatball Stroganoff

Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, bread crumbs, egg yolk, olive oil, mushrooms, sherry, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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