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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 roast capon (chicken) with rice stuffing

Roast Capon (Chicken) With Rice Stuffing

Made with capon, butter or margarine, celery, green onion, seasoned rice, green grapes, dry sherry, salt, peach halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kids love it casserole

Kids Love It Casserole

Made with onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, sea shell pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled ham steak with mustard-ginger ale sauce

Grilled Ham Steak With Mustard-Ginger Ale Sauce

Made with ground coriander, Tabasco sauce, ham steak, ginger ale, honey, Dijon mustard, mint

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled red snapper burger

Grilled Red Snapper Burger

Made with French bread, dill, red snapper, egg whites, green onions, white Worcestershire sauce, Thai fish sauce, ketchup, spinach, bread crumbs

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb blocks with summer squash

Lamb Blocks With Summer Squash

Made with eggs, lamb shoulder or hip blocks, olive oil or salad oil, onion, garlic, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, chicken broth, zucchini and crookneck squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for beef mole

Beef Mole

Made with stewing beef, jalapeno peppers, white onions, red tomatoes, garlic, vegetable oil, potatoes, zucchini, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ontario ham and bean casserole

Ontario Ham And Bean Casserole

Made with garlic, ham, pea beans, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, Provolone cheese, basil, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave onion soup mix meat loaf

Microwave Onion Soup Mix Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, ground beef, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thai snapper

Thai Snapper

Made with fresh cilantro, green onion, lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, gingerroot, sugar, garlic, red snapper fillets, carrot

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for portuguese pizza

Portuguese Pizza

Made with red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, pizza dough, olive oil, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian posole

Vegetarian Posole

Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker leb lebi (tunisian chickpea stew)

Slow Cooker Leb Lebi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)

Made with black olives, cumin, chickpeas, vegetable stock, olive oil, onions, caraway seed, salt, peasant loaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fish stick sandwiches with zesty mayo sauce

Fish Stick Sandwiches With Zesty Mayo Sauce

Made with mayonnaise, bell peppers, onions, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, lemon juice, frozen fish sticks

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet-and-sour chicken livers

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Livers

Made with rice, vinegar, chicken broth, chicken livers, oil, green peppers, pineapple chunks, salt, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
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 mexican casserole with chorizo

Mexican Casserole with Chorizo

Made with eggs, chorizo sausage, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, Rotel tomatoes, jalapenos, black beans, sliced black olives, corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 layered tijuana casserole

Layered Tijuana Casserole

Made with ripe olives, frozen whole-kernel corn, cheddar cheese, ground turkey or beef, onion, dried minced garlic, corn tortillas, chunky salsa, tomato sauce, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 crab brunch casserole

Crab Brunch Casserole

Made with eggs, milk, seasoned croutons, cheddar cheese, dried minced onion, dried parsley, crab meat, salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for drunken beef tacos

Drunken Beef Tacos

Made with oil, dried New Mexico chili peppers, onions, garlic, poblano chili peppers, diced tomatoes, tequila, raisins, fresh cilantro, tomatilllos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef and bean sprout stir-fry

Beef And Bean Sprout Stir-Fry

Made with ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, boneless beef sirloin, water, oyster sauce, instant chicken bouillon granules, oil, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy lentil and bean chili

Spicy Lentil And Bean Chili

Made with olive oil, onion, carrots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable broth, brown lentils, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 chicken and stuffing casserole

Chicken And Stuffing Casserole

Made with milk, chicken breast, potatoes, stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup, onion, black pepper, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-fat curried lamb casserole with sweet potato

Low-Fat Curried Lamb Casserole With Sweet Potato

Made with beef stock, lamb, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, sweet potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chuckwagon stew

Slow Cooker Chuckwagon Stew

Made with baked beans, beef stew meat, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for filet carne asada with guacamole and refried beans

Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans

Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt

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

recipe for asian chicken casserole

Asian Chicken Casserole

Made with black pepper, sea salt, mushrooms, olive oil, cooked, cubed chicken, celery, green bell pepper, white onion, cream of mushroom soup, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for impossible chicken pesto pie

Impossible Chicken Pesto Pie

Made with mozzarella cheese, chicken, baking mix, milk, eggs, pesto sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 imitation crab casserole

Imitation Crab Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, paprika, flour, imitation crab, butter, milk, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for smoked gouda and genoa salami croissant

Smoked Gouda And Genoa Salami Croissant

Made with arugula, Genoa salami, croissants, smoked Gouda cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   sandwich maker
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 polynesian sausage supper

Polynesian Sausage Supper

Made with cornstarch, pineapple chunks, black pepper, smoked sausage, onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rice lasagna

Rice Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, rice, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce, egg, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef and bean casserole

Beef And Bean Casserole

Made with tomatoes, ground beef, onions, garlic, black beans, olive oil, green chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gallo pinto con platanos fritos

Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos

Made with vegetable oil, white rice, black beans, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, red bell pepper, onion, fresh chorizo


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blackened conch

Blackened Conch

Made with lime, conchs, vegetable oil, fresh rosemary, onion, green bell pepper, blackening seasoning, habanero pepper, sea salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for river run restaurant meat loaf

River Run Restaurant Meat Loaf

Made with celery, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, andouille sausage, bread crumbs or crushed saltines, salt, white pepper, dried basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas three-bean chili

Texas Three-Bean Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce or salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bodacious brunswick stew

Bodacious Brunswick Stew

Made with brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, butter, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, chicken meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for venison heart

Venison Heart

Made with black pepper, venison hearts, buffalo heart, bread cubes, cooked loose sausage, celery, mushroom, stock, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey salsa chicken

Honey Salsa Chicken

Made with chicken legs or thighs, salsa, honey, soy sauce, fresh ginger

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken & cornbread dressing casserole

Chicken & Cornbread Dressing Casserole

Made with chicken, frozen peas and carrots, egg, cream of chicken soup, milk, black pepper, butter or margarine, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkey chili with cornmeal dumplings

Turkey Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, whole tomatoes, red kidney beans, frozen whole kernel corn, tomato paste, all-purpose flour, yellow...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 adobo beef and white bean chili

Adobo Beef And White Bean Chili

Made with sour cream, salt, water, vegetable oil, onion, ground chuck, chili powder, white beans, adobo sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey cheese sandwiches

Slow Cooker Turkey Cheese Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for louisiana stir-fry

Louisiana Stir-Fry

Made with rice, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, cooking spray, corn oil, shrimp, frozen broccoli, corn with red and green pepper, onion, Tabasco

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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