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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 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 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 slow cooker pork thai stew

Slow Cooker Pork Thai Stew

Made with peanuts, green onion, rice, peanut butter, pork tenderloin, garlic, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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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 peruano beans with chorizo, shrimp and chipotle peppers

Peruano Beans with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chipotle Peppers

Made with cilantro, shrimp, Peruano beans, chorizo sausage, corn or vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic, sweet corn, Roma tomatoes, chipotle...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey divan

Turkey Divan

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, curry powder, turkey, frozen broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker caribbean chicken

Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken

Made with chicken pieces, oil, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 texas cowboy stew

Texas Cowboy Stew

Made with tomatoes, bacon, onions, green bell pepper, ground beef, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker country-style chicken and sausage paella

Slow Cooker Country-Style Chicken And Sausage Paella

Made with skinless chicken thighs, onion, garlic, dried thyme, turmeric, black pepper, chicken broth, instant rice, frozen peas, fully cooked smoked...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 jalapeno chicken and rice in a skillet

Jalapeno Chicken and Rice in a Skillet

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, cumin, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, instant rice, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, black beans, jalapeno peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer batter turkey

Beer Batter Turkey

Made with cranberry sauce, apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, beer, turkey, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 ontario ham and bean casserole

Ontario Ham And Bean Casserole

Made with garlic, ham, pea beans, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, Provolone cheese, basil, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 sizzling sweet and sour seafood

Sizzling Sweet and Sour Seafood

Made with scallops, carrot, bamboo shoots, green bell pepper, green onions, salt, sizzling rice, sugar, white wine vinegar

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 slow cooker basque style chicken stew

Slow Cooker Basque Style Chicken Stew

Made with tomato paste, olive oil, turkey bacon, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, chicken breast halves, sliced ripe olives, balsamic...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spanish beef stew (estofado)

Spanish Beef Stew (Estofado)

Made with ripe olives, beef stew meat, red wine, onion, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, raisins, dried apricots, water, mushrooms


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic broiled fish

Basic Broiled Fish

Made with lemon, fish fillets, butter or olive oil, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 dungeness crab jambalaya

Dungeness Crab Jambalaya

Made with thyme, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Dungeness crab, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, flour, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawaiian ham casserole

Hawaiian Ham Casserole

Made with ham, yams, brown sugar, flour, curry, black pepper, cider vinegar, water, self-rising flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 baked onaga with pancetta and herbs

Baked Onaga With Pancetta And Herbs

Made with salt and pepper, Onaga or red snapper, leeks, pancetta, carrots, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, olive oil, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caputo's lamb cacciatore

Caputo's Lamb Cacciatore

Made with olive oil, red onions, garlic, sage, leg of lamb, white wine, Italian-style tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 shrimp po boy

Shrimp Po Boy

Made with tartar sauce, butter, shrimp, hoagie roll, provolone cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 savory slow cooker shredded beef

Savory Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

Made with garlic, dry onion soup mix, top round roast, condensed beef broth, beer

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 crustless pepperoni pizza

Crustless Pepperoni Pizza

Made with crushed red pepper flakes, black olives, pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
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 seafood with orzo

Seafood With Orzo

Made with fresh dill, scallops, orzo pasta, artichoke hearts, cherry tomato, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for torsk with parsley butter

Torsk With Parsley Butter

Made with torsk or cod fillets, sugar, margarine or butter, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, red pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink's polish pastrami reuben dog

Pink's Polish Pastrami Reuben Dog

Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled catfish sandwiches

Grilled Catfish Sandwiches

Made with fresh or frozen skinless catfish, lemon or lime juice, seasoning, crusty rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pizza

Shrimp Pizza

Made with tomato, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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