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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 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 carrot-mushroom stir-fry

Carrot-Mushroom Stir-fry

Made with ground pepper, salt, lemon juice, butter, oil, carrots, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic chicken pot pie

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Made with milk, refrigerated pie crusts, margarine or butter, onion, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 mexican pizza

Mexican Pizza

Made with cilantro, black olives, green onions, pizza crust, spicy refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for chinese beef stir fry with vegetables

Chinese Beef Stir Fry With Vegetables

Made with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic, oyster sauce, broccoli, carrots

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 spicy thai peanut baked chicken

Spicy Thai Peanut Baked Chicken

Made with chicken pieces with bone, milk, spicy Thai peanut bake

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mixed seafood paella

Mixed Seafood Paella

Made with parsley, kosher salt, garlic, thyme, paprika, olive oil, onion, scallions, red bell peppers, grouper fillet

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 chorizo and rice casserole

Chorizo and Rice Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, ripe olives, chorizo sausage, green bell pepper, onion, rice, tomato juice, water, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 bacon wrapped corn dogs

Bacon Wrapped Corn Dogs

Made with pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated cornbread twists, wooden popsicle sticks, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peking duck pizza

Peking Duck Pizza

Made with mushrooms, scallions, mozzarella cheese, duck breast, won-ton wrappers, olive oil, pizza crusts, cornmeal, hoisin sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for seafood florentine casserole

Seafood Florentine Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, haddock, shrimp, sea scallops, sweet potatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dutch oven hunter's stew

Dutch Oven Hunter's Stew

Made with smoked jalapeno peppers, black coffee, potatoes, pork sausage, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, salt and pepper, V-8 vegetable juice, carrots

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 tex-mex casserole

Tex-Mex Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, chili powder, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, black olives, green chiles or corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkey cottage pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, black pepper, margarine, all-purpose flour, onion soup mix, water, cooked turkey or chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for acorn squash and sausage

Acorn Squash And Sausage

Made with butter, acorn squash, salt, water, ground pork sausage, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for herring in sour cream

Herring In Sour Cream

Made with sauterne, sour cream, matjes-herring fillets, onion, black peppercorns, bay leaves


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun fish stew

Cajun Fish Stew

Made with salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, ground allspice, oil, fish fillets, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, powdered saffron

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bierocks (meat pies)

Bierocks (Meat Pies)

Made with bread flour, sugar, salt, milk, butter, eggs, vegetable oil, yellow onion, ground beef, green cabbage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for armenian shish kebab

Armenian Shish Kebab

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dry white wine, bay leaf, salt, dried oregano, dried rosemary, black pepper, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for curried chicken skillet dinner

Curried Chicken Skillet Dinner

Made with nonstick cooking spray, apple, onion, celery, garlic, water, raisins, curry powder, orange rind, chicken-flavored bouillon granules

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pork in orange and annatto marinade

Pork In Orange And Annatto Marinade

Made with fresh banana leaves, pork butt or shoulder, Annatto or achiote paste, orange juice, garlic, cider vinegar, cumin, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for wild rice meatloaf

Wild Rice Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, black pepper, wild rice, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, onion, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt, sage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for goat stew with ginger, cardamom and coriander

Goat Stew with Ginger, Cardamom and Coriander

Made with black peppercorns, red onions, fresh ginger, garlic, hot peppers, goat thighs or shoulder, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mesquite chicken chili

Mesquite Chicken Chili

Made with mesquite smoke flavoring, garlic, chili powder, chicken breast, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, red beans, poblano chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 ceylonese lamb curry

Ceylonese Lamb Curry

Made with onion, beef broth, brown sugar, distilled vinegar, crushed dried hot chilies, onions, bell pepper, apples, oranges, fresh pineapple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey burgers in chili sauce

Turkey Burgers in Chili Sauce

Made with lemon juice, chili sauce, egg, white onion, black pepper, garlic salt, vegetable oil, brown sugar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for portuguese pizza

Portuguese Pizza

Made with red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, pizza dough, olive oil, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker lamb mulligatawny

Slow Cooker Lamb Mulligatawny

Made with sugar, lamb stew meat, butter, onion, curry powder, flour, lentils, tart apples, bell pepper, carrots

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for kansas city barbecue burger

Kansas City Barbecue Burger

Made with coleslaw, sandwich buns, ground beef, ketchup, chili powder, hickory smoked salt seasoning mix, hot pepper sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker greek chicken and potatoes

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken And Potatoes

A simple crock pot recipe for Greek chicken and potatoes, combining chicken pieces with potatoes, zucchini, and spices for a savory dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 pan-fried bass

Pan-Fried Bass

Made with butter, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, water, egg white, bread crumbs, cornmeal, bass fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 crispy fried fish sandwiches

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches

Made with fish fillets, egg, crumbs, vegetable oil, sandwich buns, tartar sauce

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pad krapow

Pad Krapow

Made with green bell pepper, white pepper, oil, soy sauce, garlic, Thai basil leaves, chile paste in soybean oil, ground chicken, white onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low country oyster loaf

Low Country Oyster Loaf

Made with butter, onion, thyme, basil, paprika, parsley, lemon, oysters, egg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for seafood jubilee

Seafood Jubilee

Made with salt, water, clams, shrimp, fish fillets, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, green bell pepper, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tips on potatoes

Beef Tips On Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, water, beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 shrimp and crabmeat casserole

Shrimp And Crabmeat Casserole

Made with celery, green onions, margarine, crab meat, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, cream cheese, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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





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