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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 portuguese chourico stew

Portuguese Chourico Stew

Made with chourico, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, water, potatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 easy slow cooker turkey and dumplings

Easy Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings

Made with onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf, bone-in turkey breast half, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour, Cheddar cheese, parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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

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recipe for beef korma

Beef Korma

Made with water, almonds, garlic, ginger root, salt, ground cinnamon, beef stewing meat, oil, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gorgonzola-stuffed beef tenderloin filets

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filets

Made with black pepper, garlic, beef tenderloin filets, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, bread crumbs, red wine, thick-sliced hickory-smoked bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 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 baked chicken that makes its own gravy

Baked Chicken That Makes Its Own Gravy

Made with mushrooms, onions, black pepper, chicken pieces, flour, butter, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, processed American cheese product, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caribbean red snapper

Caribbean Red Snapper

Made with onion, red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, red snapper fillet, tomato, ripe olives, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green beans and ham

Green Beans And Ham

Made with ham, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen cut green beans, French fried onions

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 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

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 salt lick's fajitas with grilled vegetables

Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables

Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 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 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 ranch house baked fish

Ranch House Baked Fish

Made with fish fillets, ranch salad dressing, instant potato flakes, French fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom and swiss stuffed burgers by mccormick® grill mates®

Mushroom And Swiss Stuffed Burgers by McCormick® Grill Mates®

Made with hamburger buns, butter, mushrooms, onion, Swiss cheese, ground beef, McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pan fried red snapper with coconut crust and lime butter

Pan Fried Red Snapper With Coconut Crust And Lime Butter

Made with coconut, flour, curry powder, ground coriander, cumin, black pepper, salt, egg, olive oil, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 taco fiesta pizza

Taco Fiesta Pizza

Made with tomatoes, sour cream, ground beef, salsa, chili pepper, cumin, pizza crust, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buxton inn's coquille of seafood with mushrooms in mornay sauce

Buxton Inn's Coquille Of Seafood With Mushrooms In Mornay Sauce

Made with cooked crab meat, pimiento, scallop shells, Parmesan cheese, paprika, sherry, half and half, heavy cream, chicken stock or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken, sausage and cabbage stew

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage And Cabbage Stew

Made with sweet Italian sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cabbage, baby...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sausage and mushroom pie

Sausage And Mushroom Pie

Made with egg, bangers, butter, onions, button mushrooms, flour, milk, chicken stock, salt and pepper, puff pastry

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 steak and potato skillet

Cheesy Steak And Potato Skillet

Made with American-Cheddar cheese blend, boneless beef sirloin steak, seasoned salt, garlic-pepper blend, butter or margarine, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for skillet lemon chicken with rice

Skillet Lemon Chicken With Rice

Made with lemon juice, garlic powder, cornstarch, chicken broth, long-grain white rice, boneless skinless chicken breasts, non-stick cooking spray, salt, black pepper...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamburger fajitas

Hamburger Fajitas

Made with onion, salt, black pepper, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker lamb and eggplant stew

Slow Cooker Lamb And Eggplant Stew

Made with paprika, thyme, lamb stew meat, eggplant, onion, ginger root, tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for curried ground turkey with potatoes

Curried Ground Turkey With Potatoes

Made with vegetable oil, ground turkey, onion, garlic, fresh red chili pepper, ginger, water, salt, garam masala or curry powder, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pressure cooker lamb and mushroom stew

Pressure Cooker Lamb And Mushroom Stew

Made with shiitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, pancetta or bacon, dry red wine, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole cloves, frozen peas

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce

Chicken Chimichangas With Sour Cream Sauce

Made with cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped green chilies, onion, garlic, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 slow cooker barbecue meatloaf

Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatloaf

Made with barbecue sauce, dried minced onion, black pepper, milk, eggs, quick oats, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tamale pie with cornbread crust (low-fat)

Tamale Pie With Cornbread Crust (Low-Fat)

Made with non-stick cooking spray, ground sirloin, tomato soup, mushroom, chili powder, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder

Method:   oven, 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 lamb henry

Lamb Henry

Made with ground cayenne pepper, lamb shoulder, olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, onions, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 7 layer ham casserole

7 Layer Ham Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, rice, ham, frozen broccoli, onion, milk, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy turkey & potato casserole

Creamy Turkey & Potato Casserole

Made with chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, butter, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for burrito supreme casserole

Burrito Supreme Casserole

Made with lettuce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, tomato juice, taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil, ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 can-of-soup one dish casserole

Can-of-Soup One Dish Casserole

Made with tomato soup, onions, potatoes, pork chops, salt and pepper, carrots, peas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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