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Dinner Recipes

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 curried fish and cabbage

Curried Fish and Cabbage

Made with oil, black pepper, onion salt, green cabbage, water, salt, bell pepper, fish fillets, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fried shrimp with green beans

Stir-Fried Shrimp With Green Beans

Made with instant rice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, shrimp, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 bay scallops and shrimp with rice

Bay Scallops And Shrimp With Rice

Made with rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, bay scallops, white wine, shrimp, zucchini, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy ham and asparagus bake

Cheesy Ham And Asparagus Bake

Made with salt, ham, onion, red bell peppers, frozen cut asparagus, eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, tarragon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for paella with mussels and shrimp

Paella With Mussels And Shrimp

Made with olive oil, shrimp, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, fresh rosemary, salt, tomato, parsley, paprika


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spam and pineapple sandwich

Spam And Pineapple Sandwich

Made with hamburger buns, American cheese, Spam, pineapple rings

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yakisoba

Yakisoba

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame or vegetable oil, sirloin or top blade steak, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, somen noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican strata

Mexican Strata

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, cumin, salsa, flour tortillas, refried beans, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tuna chow mein casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, tuna, green bell pepper, celery, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cornbread meatloaf

Cornbread Meatloaf

Switch things up and try something new with your meatloaf by adding cornbread crumbs in place of regular bread crumbs.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cranberry sloppy joes

Cranberry Sloppy Joes

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, celery, onion, tomato soup, cranberry sauce, salt, chili powder, hot pepper sauce

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 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 new england crab roll

New England Crab Roll

Made with hot dog buns, butter, lemon, crab meat, mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, gherkins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california melt sandwich

California Melt Sandwich

Made with Monterey pepper jack cheese, lemon juice, salt, French bread rolls, mayonnaise, garlic, chicken breast, Haas avocados

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seafood pozole

Seafood Pozole

Made with salsa or hot pepper sauce, onion, yellow hominy, rockfish fillet, chicken broth, olive oil or salad oil, lime, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for malaysian lamb curry

Malaysian Lamb Curry

Made with sesame oil, onions, green ginger, garlic, curry powder, lamb, coconut milk powder, water, potatoes, red chili pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and andouille etouffee

Chicken And Andouille Etouffee

Made with onion, celery, garlic, salt, andouille sausage, black pepper, tomato paste, chicken breasts, chicken broth, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for terrific slow cooker tortilla pie

Terrific Slow Cooker Tortilla Pie

Made with ground beef, enchilada sauce mix, tomato sauce, salt, water, onion, sliced ripe olives, corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tigania (greek-style pan-fried pork with leeks, hot pepper, and wine)

Tigania (Greek-Style Pan-Fried Pork With Leeks, Hot Pepper, And Wine)

Made with dry red wine, red onion, leek, boneless pork shoulder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, boukovo or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 pork kabobs with mustard-bourbon glaze

Pork Kabobs With Mustard-Bourbon Glaze

Made with Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, pork loin, salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, bourbon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for creamy tuna casserole

Creamy Tuna Casserole

Made with flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, half & half or milk, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, solid pack tuna in water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 salmon with green peppercorn sauce

Salmon with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Made with whipping cream, chicken broth, salmon fillet, salt, black pepper, shallots, green peppercorns in brine, butter, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked denver omelet sandwich

Baked Denver Omelet Sandwich

Made with black pepper, salt, ham, onion, eggs, green pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for big sandwich spread

Big Sandwich Spread

Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun style jambalaya

Cajun Style Jambalaya

Made with broiler chicken, ham, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef liver with onion gravy

Beef Liver with Onion Gravy

Made with oil, dry onion soup mix, flour, liver, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bon bon chicken - szechuan

Bon Bon Chicken - Szechuan

Made with sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, sesame paste, Szechuan peppercorns, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker black bean and pork tenderloin chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Pork Tenderloin Chili

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, black beans, pork tenderloin, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, red bell pepper, onion, salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetable paella

Slow Cooker Vegetable Paella

Made with frozen chopped spinach, white rice, vegetable stock, green bell pepper, roasted red bell peppers, onion, garlic, saffron threads, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot meatballs on a crusty bun

Hot Meatballs on a Crusty Bun

Made with onion, egg, parsley, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, olive or vegetable oil, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hard chargin' blue cheese stampede

Hard Chargin' Blue Cheese Stampede

Made with ground beef, onion, Tabasco sauce, honey, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, blue cheese, hamburger buns, roasted red peppers

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy italian sub

Creamy Italian Sub

Made with green bell pepper, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, lettuce, Italian bread, deli sliced meat


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for aloha chili

Aloha Chili

This chili has a hint of sweetness in this Hawaiian-style recipe. Beef, beans, and pineapple taste perfectly delicious in a sweet and sour style sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for texas cowboy chili beans

Texas Cowboy Chili Beans

Made with dried pinto beans, garlic powder, beef chuck roast, tomatoes with green chile peppers, yellow onion, cumin, chili seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 aged tofu

Aged Tofu

Made with scallions, fresh ginger root, firm tofu, flour, vegetable oil, water, soy or tamari sauce, sugar or honey, fish stock or vegetable stock

Method:   stovetop
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 meat loaf stroganoff

Meat Loaf Stroganoff

Made with nutmeg, sour cream, parsley, onion, mushrooms, butter, sherry or dry red wine, eggs, ground sirloin, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for california seafood stew

California Seafood Stew

Made with crushed red pepper, onion, sweet red peppers, garlic, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, Burgundy wine, oregano, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   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 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 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





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