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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 cod paella, catalan style

Cod Paella, Catalan Style

Made with garlic, salt cod, raisins, clam juice, saffron threads, olive oil, pine nuts, onions, green bell pepper, tomato

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef baked with yogurt

Beef Baked With Yogurt

Made with plain yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for okra, chicken, and tomato stew

Okra, Chicken, and Tomato Stew

Made with water, lemon juice, okra, grapeseed or olive oil, boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, white onion, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
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 crab calzone

Crab Calzone

Made with chopped olives, hot roll mix, water, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 bacon cheeseburger meatloaf with french fried onion topping

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf With French Fried Onion Topping

Made with ketchup, ground beef, bacon, Cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
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 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 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 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 citrus stuffed monkfish

Citrus Stuffed Monkfish

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, monkfish tail fillets, oranges, lemon, lime, fresh thyme, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cold cut sandwich with pesto

Cold Cut Sandwich With Pesto

Made with marinated artichokes or pitted olives, pesto, baguette, vinaigrette dressing, greens, cold cuts, cheeses


Time:   under 30 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 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 pork poor boy

Pork Poor Boy

Made with Italian salad dressing, French or Italian bread, green pepper, pork loin roast, black pepper, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, cucumber, tomato, fresh spinach

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for papas con carne

Papas Con Carne

Made with black pepper, salt, cilantro, stew meat, potatoes, tomato sauce, cumin powder, garlic, oil, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried beef in a pita

Curried Beef In A Pita

Made with ground beef, garlic, onion, ground ginger, curry powder, salt, egg, plain yogurt or sour cream, pita breads

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 vegetarian fried chicken

Vegetarian Fried Chicken

Made with oil, salt, pepper, other seasonings, cornflakes, textured soy protein, chicken-flavored vegetarian bouillon powder, vegan pancake mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini chimichangas

Mini Chimichangas

Made with garlic, red wine vinegar, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken breast, parsley, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep fried egg sandwiches

Deep Fried Egg Sandwiches

Made with fritter batter, hoagie rolls, red pepper, shortening, eggs, cream, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatball and vegetable casserole

Meatball And Vegetable Casserole

Made with oregano, paprika, ground chicken, green beans, red potatoes, zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy indonesian fish stew

Spicy Indonesian Fish Stew

Made with black pepper, fish stock, bay leaf, cod fillets, green onion, parsley, green chili pepper, lemon juice, fish bones and trimmings

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meatball cheeseburger casserole

Meatball Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with green onions, wagon wheel pasta, tomatoes with Italian herbs, cheddar cheese soup, frozen cooked meatballs, water, cheddar cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for soft cheese tacos

Soft Cheese Tacos

Made with oil, corn tortillas, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, processed cheese product, butter, cumin, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, electric skillet/wok, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 slow cooker mexican chicken chili with rice

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili With Rice

Made with rice, boneless skinless chicken breasts, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for montana cowboy stew

Montana Cowboy Stew

Made with cream of chicken soup, green beans, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, garlic powder, beef, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for a man's meatloaf

A Man's Meatloaf

Made with eggs, onion, salt, white pepper, dry mustard, celery, garlic, sage, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zinc bistro's steamed razor clams, mussels, and chorizo, potatoes and leeks with charred tomato broth and rouille crisps

Zinc Bistro's Steamed Razor Clams, Mussels, and Chorizo, Potatoes And Leeks With Charred Tomato Broth and Rouille Crisps

Made with shallots, butter, salt and pepper, tomato, white potatoes, leek...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled chicken and provolone panini

Grilled Chicken And Provolone Panini

Made with butter, fresh sage, dried sage, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, rolls

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tahitian beef

Tahitian Beef

Made with rice, green peppers, wine vinegar, soy sauce, beef stew meat, oil, pineapple chunks, tomatoes, onion gravy mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for authentic texas border chili

Authentic Texas Border Chili

Made with dried Mexican oregano, paprika, ground beef shank, butter or bacon drippings, scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lamb in dill sauce

Slow Cooker Lamb In Dill Sauce

Made with potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, dill weed, fresh dill, bay leaf, lamb stew meat, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy cheese pork casserole

Easy Cheese Pork Casserole

Made with pork chops, russet potatoes, French onion soup, Cheddar cheese soup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buffet style slow cooker sirloin steak sandwiches

Buffet Style Slow Cooker Sirloin Steak Sandwiches

Made with pickle spears, whole wheat buns, water, sirloin steak, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, portobello mushrooms, brown gravy...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for make ahead chicken, rice and mushroom casserole

Make Ahead Chicken, Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, freeze-dried chives, rice, sliced baby portabella mushrooms, leeks, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sea scallop and peanut stir fry in a thai honey-peanut sauce

Sea Scallop And Peanut Stir Fry In A Thai Honey-Peanut Sauce

Made with lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, rice, pimiento, vegetable oil, sea scallops, baby bok choy, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for peanut butter orange chicken

Peanut Butter Orange Chicken

Made with teriyaki baste and glaze, whole broiler-fryer chicken, peanut butter, orange juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood pozole

Seafood Pozole

Made with salsa or hot pepper sauce, onion, yellow hominy, rockfish fillet, chicken broth, olive oil or salad oil, lime, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for terrific slow cooker tortilla pie

Terrific Slow Cooker Tortilla Pie

Made with ground beef, enchilada sauce mix, tomato sauce, salt, water, onion, sliced ripe olives, corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese

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

recipe for asian tofu burgers with hoisin sauce, cilantro and ginger

Asian Tofu Burgers with Hoisin Sauce, Cilantro and Ginger

Made with fresh ginger, green onions, hoisin sauce, mayonnaise, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, Asian sesame oil, panko bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kibbeh samak (fish kibbi)

Kibbeh Samak (Fish Kibbi)

Made with olive or other oil, fine burghul, white fish fillets, onion, cilantro, parsley, orange, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled bluefish marinated in capers and herbs

Grilled Bluefish Marinated in Capers and Herbs

Made with salt and pepper, capers, bluefish fillets, olive oil, lemon, oregano, flat leaf parsley, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian roast pork and greens sandwich

Italian Roast Pork and Greens Sandwich

Made with pork shoulder, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sour cream smothered chicken livers

Sour Cream Smothered Chicken Livers

Made with cooked rice, sour cream, water, butter, mushrooms, onion, salt, flour, chicken livers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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