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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 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 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 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 barbecue pork and coleslaw sandwich

Barbecue Pork and Coleslaw Sandwich

Made with celery, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chili colorado

Chili Colorado

Made with tomatoes, dried ancho peppers or dried mild New Mexico red peppers, dried chipotle peppers, chipotle peppers, water, onion, dried oregano, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 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 guacamole steak sandwich

Guacamole Steak Sandwich

Made with romaine lettuce, guacamole, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, stew meat, French sandwich rolls, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb and mushroom casserole

Lamb and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, olive oil, boned lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, mushrooms, salt and freshly ground black pepper, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken pilau

Chicken Pilau

Made with chicken breasts or thighs, limes, salt, black pepper, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil, carrots, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for frankfurter casserole

Frankfurter Casserole

Made with refrigerated biscuits, prepared mustard, bean with bacon soup, water, frankfurter, onion, green onions, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican cornbread casserole with cheesy chorizo filling

Mexican Cornbread Casserole With Cheesy Chorizo Filling

Made with eggs, baking soda, salt, cream style corn, milk, bacon drippings, ground beef, chorizo sausage, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tikka seekh kebab

Tikka Seekh Kebab

Made with cilantro, potatoes, Tikka Seekh Kebab spice mix, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, lamb or goat meat, onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pan seared strip steaks and red wine sauce

Pan Seared Strip Steaks And Red Wine Sauce

Made with butter, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, strip steaks, vegetable oil or canola oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, balsamic vinegar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for penne with chicken, spinach, and tomato alfredo

Penne With Chicken, Spinach, And Tomato Alfredo

Made with salt and pepper, penne pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes, frozen spinach, Italian tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for adobo chicken with pineapple and tomatoes

Adobo Chicken With Pineapple And Tomatoes

Made with tomato, lettuce, bay leaves, white vinegar, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, black pepper, pineapple cubes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker king ranch chicken

Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken

Made with chicken, flour tortillas, onion, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, quick-cooking tapioca, Cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sirloin stir fry

Sirloin Stir Fry

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, dried basil, stewed tomatoes, sugar, black pepper, garlic salt, sirloin steak

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boursin cheese stuffed burgers with balsamic glaze

Boursin Cheese Stuffed Burgers With Balsamic Glaze

Made with balsamic vinegar, ground beef, Boursin cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 aji de carne (bolivian peppery pork with banana)

Aji De Carne (Bolivian Peppery Pork With Banana)

Made with black pepper, aji chile powder, chili pepper, cloves, ground cinnamon, chicken broth, annatto seeds, potatoes, green bananas, seltzer water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hamburger boat

Hamburger Boat

Made with French bread, mushrooms, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy ranch skillet chicken

Creamy Ranch Skillet Chicken

Made with milk, Ranch soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, all-purpose flour, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy hash brown pizza

Beefy Hash Brown Pizza

Made with Italian-blend cheese, pizza sauce, mushroom stems and pieces, hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, egg, salt, black pepper, ground beef, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 slow cooker broccoli turkey supreme

Slow Cooker Broccoli Turkey Supreme

Made with mayonnaise, chicken broth, fat-free milk, cream of chicken soup, cooked turkey breast, frozen broccoli florets, rice pilaf mix, celery, water chestnuts...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 meatball-stuffed french loaf

Meatball-Stuffed French Loaf

Made with ground beef, ground pork, eggs, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, dry spaghetti sauce mix, butter or margarine, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dipped spam sandwiches

Dipped Spam Sandwiches

Made with butter or margarine, Spam, Swiss cheese, white bread, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pastel de chocio (beef, chicken and corn pie)

Pastel De Chocio (Beef, Chicken And Corn Pie)

Made with bay leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn, milk, vegetable oil, garlic, ground beef, cumin, dried oregano, sweet paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fricasseed tripe and onion

Fricasseed Tripe And Onion

Made with parsley, butter, milk, flour, white onion, salt, tripe


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy chinese pizza

Spicy Chinese Pizza

Made with red onion, snow pea pods, chili or vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh ginger, tomato sauce, chili puree, soy sauce, pizza crust, water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 bologna cheese dog

Bologna Cheese Dog

Made with hot dog bun, mayonnaise, mustard, bologna, Cheddar cheese or string cheese stick


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for enchilada squares

Enchilada Squares

Made with tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, eggs, evaporated milk, enchilada sauce mix, ripe olives, corn chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 country ham and red-eye gravy

Country Ham And Red-Eye Gravy

Made with sugar, vegetable oil, raw country ham, black coffee

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 creole hot dogs and rice

Creole Hot Dogs And Rice

Made with fresh basil, onion, Cajun seasoning, bacon, hot dogs, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 italian sausage with lemon-thyme new potatoes

Italian Sausage With Lemon-Thyme New Potatoes

Made with Italian sausage, black pepper, olive oil, new potatoes, kosher salt, fresh thyme, white onion, lemon, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fettuccine with pesto and shrimp

Fettuccine with Pesto and Shrimp

Made with basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, sea salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechwan stir-fried chicken, leeks & chilies

Szechwan Stir-Fried Chicken, Leeks & Chilies

Made with Chinese five-spice powder, whole chicken breasts, peanut oil, leeks, red bell pepper, hot chilies, fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tandoori chicken sandwiches

Tandoori Chicken Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, jalapeno chili, onion, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, chicken breast halves, lemon juice, plain yogurt, fresh ginger

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for caribbean meatloaf

Caribbean Meatloaf

Made with worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, Caribbean jerk seasoning, crushed pineapple, mango chutney, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for persian-style tofu and rice

Persian-Style Tofu And Rice

Made with black pepper, long grain brown rice, water, salt, olive oil, onion, yogurt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crawfish enchiladas

Crawfish Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes with chilies, crawfish tails, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, blonde butter roux

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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