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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 braised chicken with onions and butternut squash

Braised Chicken With Onions And Butternut Squash

Made with olive oil, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, onions, garlic, butternut squash, chicken broth, Italian parsley, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken maryland

Chicken Maryland

Made with black pepper, eggs, milk, dry breadcrumbs, bananas, tomatoes, bacon, corn, pineapple rings

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mediterranean pita pizza

Mediterranean Pita Pizza

Made with cumin, coriander, fresh oregano, dried oregano, salt and pepper, tomato paste, water, pita breads, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tourtiere du saguenay (saguenay meat pie)

Tourtiere Du Saguenay (Saguenay Meat Pie)

Made with pastry for double-crust, 9-inch pie, ground cinnamon, pork, meats, salt and pepper, onion, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ground pork skillet

Ground Pork Skillet

Made with zucchini, penne or medium tube pasta, ground pork, onion, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for scrambled egg and tomato sandwich

Scrambled Egg And Tomato Sandwich

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, whole grain bread, olive oil, butter, garlic, Italian parsley, hot pepper flakes, eggs, tomato, capers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork sui mai

Pork Sui Mai

Made with fresh mushrooms, boneless lean pork, green onion, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, fresh cilantro, soy sauce, fresh ginger, cornstarch, egg white

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked fish with beurre blanc sauce

Baked Fish With Beurre Blanc Sauce

Made with creme fraiche or whipping cream, white fish, butter, lemon pepper, dried tarragon or dill, shallots, white wine, tarragon wine vinegar

Method:   oven, 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

recipe for low-carb shepherd's pie alfredo with mashed rutabaga

Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie Alfredo With Mashed Rutabaga

Made with ground beef, prepared Alfredo sauce, cream, green vegetables, rutabaga, turnips, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bockwurst braised in ale with sauerkraut

Bockwurst Braised In Ale With Sauerkraut

Made with whole caraway seeds, apple juice or cider, sauerkraut, heavy ale, bay leaves, whole cloves, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, fresh bockwurst

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for seven layer dinner

Seven Layer Dinner

Made with water, tomato soup, pork sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots, rice, green peas

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for zarzuela de mariscos

Zarzuela De Mariscos

Made with saffron threads, ground saffron, dried thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, white wine, fish stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicago fire italian sausage sandwiches

Chicago Fire Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Made with hot peppers, hot Italian sausage, hot dog buns, yellow mustard, onion, pickle relish, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for new mexico green chile burgers

New Mexico Green Chile Burgers

Made with tomato, red onion, ground beef, garlic, mild ground chili powder, black pepper, salt, Monterey jack cheese, hamburger buns, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 easy pleasing meatloaf

Easy Pleasing Meatloaf

Made with barbecue sauce, ground beef, stuffing mix, water, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef and red bean chili

Slow Cooker Beef and Red Bean Chili

Made with dried oregano, adobo sauce, red beans, olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onion, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, chipotle peppers in...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian goose stir-fry

Asian Goose Stir-Fry

Made with bell peppers, celery, wild goose breast, onions, sliced mushrooms, slivered almonds, seasoned salt, Asian rice mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tenderloin steaks

Beef Tenderloin Steaks

Made with steak sauce, dry red wine, onion, black pepper, salt, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp and avocado sandwiches

Shrimp And Avocado Sandwiches

Made with lettuce, salt, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, sandwich rolls, butter, shrimp, avocado, green onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hoisin turkey wings & drums

Hoisin Turkey Wings & Drums

Made with garlic, fresh ginger root, turkey drumsticks, turkey wings, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken huntington

Chicken Huntington

Made with cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, water, salt and pepper, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, celery, slim egg noodles, chicken broth, processed cheese product

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cowboy pizza

Cowboy Pizza

Made with cheddar cheese, potatoes, pizza dough, ground beef, barbecue sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked chicken and acorn squash

Baked Chicken And Acorn Squash

Made with sliced peaches, fresh rosemary, salt, acorn squash, garlic, vegetable oil, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 tex-mex panini

Tex-Mex Panini

Made with scallion, fresh cilantro, avocado, oil, cumin, crusty semolina or Italian bread, Monterey Jack cheese, roasted red peppers, fully cooked, carved chicken breast

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braised five-spice tofu

Braised Five-Spice Tofu

Made with ginger root, hoisin sauce, molasses, rice vinegar, five spice powder, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, star anise, sesame oil, tofu

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled fish with oregano sauce

Grilled Fish with Oregano Sauce

Made with white fish, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian eggplant beef stew

Italian Eggplant Beef Stew

Made with tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, dry oregano, dry basil, cumin, ground red pepper, garlic, water, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pan seared red snapper

Pan Seared Red Snapper

Made with ground ginger, green onions, honey, red snapper, olive oil, lemon, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sandwich for a crowd

Sandwich For A Crowd

Made with dill pickles, roast beef, ham, Italian bread, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   2-5 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 seafood chili

Seafood Chili

Made with red onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, chili powder, ground coriander, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, sugar, 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 stir-fried beef with snow peas and cashews

Stir-Fried Beef With Snow Peas And Cashews

Made with roasted cashews, flank steak, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, snow peas, peanut or vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new mexico pork chili

New Mexico Pork Chili

Made with salt, chicken broth, chili powder, oil, bacon, stewing pork, flour, onion, garlic, pickled jalapeno peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 cheese, chicken, and cauliflower casserole

Cheese, Chicken, And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, celery, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, carrots, parsley, chicken, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb tenderloin with crimini red wine sauce and zucchini orzo

Lamb Tenderloin with Crimini Red Wine Sauce and Zucchini Orzo

Made with chicken stock, red wine, butter, vegetable oil, crimini mushrooms, onion, rosemary, lamb tenderloin, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked fish mozzarella

Baked Fish Mozzarella

Made with black pepper, salt, flounder or sole fillets, mozzarella cheese, tomato, dried oregano, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker blackberry bbq chicken

Slow Cooker Blackberry Bbq Chicken

Made with honey, barbecue sauce, chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, oil, blackberries, blackberry or raspberry syrup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for wild boar in red wine sauce

Wild Boar In Red Wine Sauce

Made with wild boar, olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, juniper seeds, green beans, baby carrots, pears, mushrooms, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for super stuffed french bread pizza rustica

Super Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica

Made with sweet Italian sausage, olive oil, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, frozen chopped spinach, salt and pepper, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, sopressata...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for enchiladas de puerco verde (pork in green sauce)

Enchiladas De Puerco Verde (Pork In Green Sauce)

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican crema or sour cream, cooked pork, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion, green chili enchilada sauce, corn tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for scrambled egg and ham sandwich

Scrambled Egg And Ham Sandwich

Made with salt and pepper, bread, boiled ham, eggs, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hopi indian stew with posole

Hopi Indian Stew With Posole

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, oyster mushroom caps, vegetable broth, corn stock, corn, white hominy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shipwreck stew

Shipwreck Stew

Made with onion, rice, potatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, black pepper, salt, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for scrod au gratin

Scrod Au Gratin

Made with scrod, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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