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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 chicken casablanca

Chicken Casablanca

Made with carrots, potatoes, raisins, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, zucchini

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

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 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 grinders

Grinders

Made with submarine sandwich buns, pepperoni, tomatoes, black olives, Italian salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for fa-ray's family restaurant turkey pot pie

Fa-Ray's Family Restaurant Turkey Pot Pie

Made with refrigerated pie crusts, frozen mixed vegetables, margarine or butter, flour, celery salt, white pepper, milk, chicken broth, turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

recipe for texas ground beef hash

Texas Ground Beef Hash

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, green bell peppers, onions, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frog commissary mexican lasagna (vegetarian)

Frog Commissary Mexican Lasagna (Vegetarian)

Made with corn tortillas, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, parsley, enchilada sauce, Mexican style beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker waldorf astoria stew

Slow Cooker Waldorf Astoria Stew

Made with tomato soup, sugar, beef sirloin, potatoes, carrots, celery, frozen pearl onions, whole tomatoes, dry minced onion, quick cooking tapioca

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and bean burritos

Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Burritos

Made with plum tomato, London broil, taco seasoning mix, non-stick cooking spray, onion, white vinegar, green chiles, refried beans, flour tortillas, Monterey jack...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker whiskey sausage

Slow Cooker Whiskey Sausage

Made with whiskey, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for zarzuela

Zarzuela

Made with almonds, garlic, lobster, squid, monkfish, halibut, flour, salt, prawns, Live Dublin Bay prawns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker knockwurst casserole

Slow Cooker Knockwurst Casserole

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, knockwurst, onion, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ranch beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Ranch Beef Sandwiches

Made with water, chuck roast, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for southwestern pork stew

Southwestern Pork Stew

Made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes with mild chilies, onion, garlic, pork boneless top loin, cornmeal, cumin, dried oregano, salt, chili beans in sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour sausage meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Sausage Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, soy sauce, bulk sausage, pineapple chunks, ketchup, brown sugar

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

recipe for spicy slow cooker pineapple and green chile pork

Spicy Slow Cooker Pineapple And Green Chile Pork

Made with cumin, chili powder, onion, green chiles, pork, white beans, water, tomatoes, tomato paste, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for brownie tacos

Brownie Tacos

Made with shredded coconut, flour tortillas, brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar, red hot candies, black jelly beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot dog breakfast burrito

Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito

Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yum-yum chicken

Yum-Yum Chicken

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, butter, boneless chicken breasts, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, stuffing mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican fritos pie

Mexican Fritos Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, mild Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chiles, cream of mushroom soup, ranch style beans, Fritos Corn Chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for red lobster's dijon crusted snapper

Red Lobster's Dijon Crusted Snapper

Made with snapper fillets, cracker crumbs or bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, butter, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast fajitas

Breakfast Fajitas

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Italian bulk sausage, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, apple, oil, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy chicken noodle bake

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Bake

Made with black pepper, chicken broth, chunk chicken, egg noodles, Colby-Jack Cheese, poultry seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 asian meat pies

Asian Meat Pies

Made with ginger, ground beef, garlic, scallions, hoisin sauce, biscuit dough

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lobster pizza with roasted garlic pesto

Lobster Pizza with Roasted Garlic Pesto

Made with mozzarella cheese, lobster meat, pizza shell, roasted garlic pesto, chevre cheese, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey wellington

Turkey Wellington

Made with leftover gravy, milk, onion, mushrooms, olive oil, puff pastry, leftover dressing, leftover white and dark turkey, salt and pepper, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pigeon  pie

Pigeon Pie

Made with flour, celery, parsley, pigeons, salt, black pepper, butter, onion, whole cloves, carrot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for jerk turkey

Jerk Turkey

Made with lime, ground allspice, dry mustard, bay leaves, garlic, salt, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crab melts

Crab Melts

Made with English muffins, crab meat, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, mayonnaise, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian squid stir-fry

Asian Squid Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, lemongrass, fresh squid, baby corn, shiitake mushrooms, coconut milk, mild red chili, garlic, fresh coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yugoslavian cevapcici

Yugoslavian Cevapcici

Made with beef broth or bouillon, garlic, ground lamb, pork or veal, ground beef, egg, Tabasco sauce, marjoram, salt, paprika

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean chili with salsa verde

White Bean Chili With Salsa Verde

Made with adobo seasoning or garlic powder, lime juice, water, lemon pepper, cumin seed, chicken breast halves, nonstick cooking spray, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frango na pucara portuguese chicken

Frango na Pucara Portuguese Chicken

Made with white wine, cognac, prosciutto, tomatoes, chicken, salt and pepper, garlic, pearl onions, butter, Port or Madera wine

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for meatball garden skillet

Meatball Garden Skillet

Made with salt, black pepper, egg, milk, butter or margarine, flour, beef broth, water, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tikka

Beef Tikka

Made with green chiles, chili powder, beef, papaya, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, yogurt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for all beef texas chili

All Beef Texas Chili

Made with beef chuck, onion, garlic, beef broth, flat beer, water, chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked rice with sausage peppers and mushrooms

Baked Rice With Sausage Peppers And Mushrooms

Made with dried basil, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, olive oil, Italian sausage, onion, red bell pepper, mushroom, zucchini, white rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 escargot and chanterelle pizza

Escargot And Chanterelle Pizza

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, fresh parsley, garlic, French bread dough, French snails, Chanterelle mushrooms, Raclette cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meat loaf florentine with mushroom sauce

Meat Loaf Florentine With Mushroom Sauce

Made with egg, bread crumbs, milk, frozen chopped spinach, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, ground beef, mushrooms, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili cheese dog casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Made with corn chips, beef hot dogs, flour tortillas, chili, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy tamale pie

Easy Tamale Pie

Made with vegetable oil, onion, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cream-style corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, chili powder, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gatsby cheese toast

Gatsby Cheese Toast

Made with butter, garlic, ground chili pepper, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, French bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas chuck wagon chili

Texas Chuck Wagon Chili

Made with Masa Harina or cornmeal, water, cayenne, beef chuck roast, chili powder, ground oregano, garlic, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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