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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 shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new potato and lamb casserole

New Potato And Lamb Casserole

Made with onion, ground lamb, salt, garlic, rosemary, frozen peas, frozen baby carrots, beef broth, cayenne pepper, new potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for guinness shepherd's pie

Guinness Shepherd's Pie

Made with brown sugar, Guinness stout, beef consomme, olive oil, salt and pepper, chuck steak, onions, mashed potatoes, white wine, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for meatballs with green-peppercorn sauce

Meatballs With Green-Peppercorn Sauce

Made with port, beef stock or chicken stock, heavy cream, butter, green peppercorns, coarse salt, white bread, whole milk, ground veal

Method:   oven, 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

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recipe for slow cooker black bean and sausage chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Sausage Chili

Made with breakfast sausage, chili powder, ground beef, ground oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, onions, jalapeno peppers, Italian-style stewed tomatoes

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

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 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 rainwater's three cheese meatloaf

Rainwater's Three Cheese Meatloaf

Made with Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage link, ground veal, salt, black pepper, garlic, baby spinach, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp scampi pizza

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, prebaked pizza crust, butter, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker louisiana seafood stew with chicken and sausage

Slow Cooker Louisiana Seafood Stew With Chicken And Sausage

Made with all-purpose flour, tomato paste, black peppercorns, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic, celery, onions, sweet Italian sausage...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spam swiss pie

Spam Swiss Pie

Made with Swiss cheese, onion, deep-dish pie shell, large eggs, whipping cream, pepper, Spam

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chorizo and shrimp tacos

Chorizo And Shrimp Tacos

Made with salt, chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, chorizo sausage, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, black pepper, taco shells or corn tortillas, pepper Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low country seafood pizza

Low Country Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust, sweet onion, tomato, mushrooms, sea scallops, shrimp, lump crab meat, lobster tail, olive oil, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for catfish sloppy joe

Catfish Sloppy Joe

Made with burger buns, unsalted butter, catfish or tilapia fillet, vegetable oil, coarse salt, onion, green bell pepper, paprika, barbecue sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for polish reuben casserole

Polish Reuben Casserole

Made with butter or margarine, soft rye bread crumbs, Swiss cheese, egg noodles, Bavarian sauerkraut, condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion, prepared mustard, Polish...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pretzel crusted fish fillets

Pretzel Crusted Fish Fillets

Made with heavy cream, Tabasco sauce, pretzels, buttermilk or egg wash, fish fillets, mayonnaise, dry mustard, steak sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sand dabs with crumb topping

Sand Dabs with Crumb Topping

Made with Dijon mustard, sand dabs, champagne vinegar, oil, green onion, garlic, bread crumbs, white cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 easy lo mein

Easy Lo Mein

Made with cornstarch, fettuccine pasta, green onions, garlic, sesame or olive oil, ginger, mushrooms, cilantro, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for finnan haddie

Finnan Haddie

Made with toast, smoked haddock, milk, water, butter, flour, heavy cream, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas tommies

Texas Tommies

Made with relish, onions, mustard, ketchup, hot dog buns, hot dogs, white American cheese, bacon

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pollo diablo

Pollo Diablo

Made with chicken parts, kosher salt, olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, garlic, red pepper flakes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kentucky burgoo

Kentucky Burgoo

Made with celery, tomatoes, carrots, frozen butter beans, green bell peppers, crushed red pepper, black pepper, onion, cloves, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for vegetarian brown rice sloppy joes

Vegetarian Brown Rice Sloppy Joes

Made with barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, brown rice, beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canned turkey and rice supper

Canned Turkey and Rice Supper

Made with Parmesan cheese, converted rice, vegetable oil, mushrooms, chicken broth, broccoli, red bell pepper, turkey

Method:   stovetop
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 zucchini spinach & mushroom lasagna

Zucchini Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

Made with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, ground nutmeg, zucchini with tomato sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, no-boil lasagna sheets...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green or red chile stew

Green or Red Chile Stew

Made with water, garlic, vegetable oil, stew meat, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, frozen green chilies, frozen red chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alligator chili

Alligator Chili

Made with vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes and chiles, pinto beans, tomato paste, cumin, jalapeno pepper, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for buffalo chicken wing pizza

Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, blue cheese salad dressing, chicken pieces, Creole seasoning, flour, oil, chicken wing sauce, hot sauce, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pizza burger

Pizza Burger

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, pizza seasoning, garlic salt, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bruegger's bagels chicken bagel azteca

Bruegger's Bagels Chicken Bagel Azteca

Made with onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, salt, paprika, green chiles, whole fresh mild chili, onion bagels

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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

recipe for india restaurant's seafood mango curry

India Restaurant's Seafood Mango Curry

Made with tiger shrimp, mussels, garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, turmeric, chili powder, Indian spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean lasagna

Mediterranean Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, plain yogurt, lasagne noodles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, eggplant, ricotta cheese, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for honey mustard meatloaf

Honey Mustard Meatloaf

Made with green onions, honey, ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, basil, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian sausage and rice casserole

Italian Sausage and Rice Casserole

Made with chicken broth, converted rice, Italian sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper, almonds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for layered tortilla casserole

Layered Tortilla Casserole

Made with green onions, cheese, tortillas, refried beans, chicken breast strips or ground beef, salsa, frozen corn

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for indonesian lamb kebabs

Indonesian Lamb Kebabs

Made with ground coriander, ground ginger, vinegar, oil, leg or shoulder of lamb, peanuts, peanut oil, onion, garlic

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

recipe for chicken hash brown burgers with fried egg topper

Chicken Hash Brown Burgers With Fried Egg Topper

Made with condiments, hamburger buns, eggs, seasoning, salt and pepper, yellow onions, hash browns, ground chicken breast, egg white, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken teriyaki pita pockets

Chicken Teriyaki Pita Pockets

Made with tomatoes, lettuce, pita bread rounds, chicken breast halves, Lawry's Teriyaki Marinade With Pineapple Juice, margarine or butter, onion, mayonnaise, green onions

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


recipe for grilled bluefish with eggplant

Grilled Bluefish With Eggplant

Made with salt and black pepper, mint, olive oil, bluefish fillet, garlic, red bell pepper, eggplant

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for portobello sandwich

Portobello Sandwich

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, sourdough bread, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, portobello mushroom, romaine lettuce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pot roasted chicken and vegetables

Pot Roasted Chicken And Vegetables

Made with cornstarch, salt and pepper, chicken, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, carrot, onion, garlic, tarragon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fish with cheese sauce

Fish with Cheese Sauce

Made with frozen fish fillets, parsley, butter, flour, salt, milk, cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for moroccan lamb stew

Moroccan Lamb Stew

Made with sugar, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, paprika or powdered saffron threads, lamb shoulder, onions, garlic, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker asian stir-fry stew

Slow Cooker Asian Stir-Fry Stew

Made with broth, carrots, fresh ginger root, garlic, baby corn, scallions, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, bok choy, bay scallops

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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