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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 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 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 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 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 beef liver and mushroom medley

Beef Liver and Mushroom Medley

Made with chicken broth, celery, flour, salt, black pepper, beef liver, margarine, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for honey mustard chicken pie

Honey Mustard Chicken Pie

Made with Dijon mustard, honey, pie crust, boneless, skinless chicken breast, soy sauce, oil, onion, garlic, chicken broth, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for finnish meat pie

Finnish Meat Pie

Made with water, salt, shortening, all-purpose flour, potatoes, ground beef, carrots, onion, rutabaga

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for albondigas (cuban meatballs)

Albondigas (Cuban Meatballs)

Made with milk, ground beef, white onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef pasanday

Beef Pasanday

Made with black cumin, white cumin, peppercorns, green cardamom pods, whole cloves, chili powder, turmeric, besan, oil, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat crab burger

Low Fat Crab Burger

Made with eggs, egg substitute, imitation crab, bread crumbs, green bell pepper, crab seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 fricasseed tripe and onion

Fricasseed Tripe And Onion

Made with parsley, butter, milk, flour, white onion, salt, tripe


Time:   30-60 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 cold turkey reuben sandwich

Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bologna cheese dog

Bologna Cheese Dog

Made with hot dog bun, mayonnaise, mustard, bologna, Cheddar cheese or string cheese stick


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for puerto rican rice and chicken stew

Puerto Rican Rice And Chicken Stew

Made with salt, chicken thighs, black pepper, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, ham, tomatoes, white rice, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 mahi mahi burgers

Mahi Mahi Burgers

Made with egg, curry powder, mahi mahi, almonds or macadamia nuts, pineapple, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
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 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 molasses and honey marinated chicken breasts

Molasses And Honey Marinated Chicken Breasts

Made with chicken stock, olive oil, lime, chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, whiskey, mustard, molasses, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 basic turkey burger plus

Basic Turkey Burger Plus

Made with hamburger buns, ground turkey, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onions, egg, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for authentic vegetable paella

Authentic Vegetable Paella

Made with salt, nonstick cooking spray, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, frozen artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, water, vegetable broth, jasmine rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 luby's beef stew

Luby's Beef Stew

Made with beef chuck, flour, onions, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, beef broth, carrots, new potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp and fontina pizza

Shrimp And Fontina Pizza

Made with Fontina cheese, small shrimp, pizza crust, provolone cheese, Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, basil

Method:   oven
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 boulevard inn pecan chicken with cajun remoulade

Boulevard Inn Pecan Chicken With Cajun Remoulade

Made with chicken breast halves, egg, milk, pecans, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, salad dressing, Cajun spice, Durkee dressing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef or venison hash

Beef Or Venison Hash

This hearty hash features a mixture of beef or venison, potatoes, and spices, cooked up in bacon drippings for an extra savory touch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for buxton inn's coquille of seafood with mushrooms in mornay sauce

Buxton Inn's Coquille Of Seafood With Mushrooms In Mornay Sauce

Made with cooked crab meat, pimiento, scallop shells, Parmesan cheese, paprika, sherry, half and half, heavy cream, chicken stock or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus and crab strata

Asparagus And Crab Strata

Made with paprika, salt, margarine or butter, white bread, Cheddar cheese, frozen asparagus, crab meat, eggs, milk, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato-chicken burritos with roasted tomato sauce

Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 beanless three meat chili

Beanless Three Meat Chili

Made with cumin, pickled jalapeno pepper, chili powder, olive or vegetable oil, sirloin steak, ground beef, kielbasa sausage or mild Italian sausage, onion, green bell pepper...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken & cornbread dressing casserole

Chicken & Cornbread Dressing Casserole

Made with chicken, frozen peas and carrots, egg, cream of chicken soup, milk, black pepper, butter or margarine, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker seafood medley

Slow Cooker Seafood Medley

Made with black pepper, salt, Old Bay seasoning, shrimp, crab meat, bay scallops, cream of celery soup, milk, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lamb stew with olives (spezzatino di agnello alle olive)

Lamb Stew With Olives (Spezzatino Di Agnello Alle Olive)

Made with olive oil, shoulder of lamb, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole tomatoes, white wine...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork chops and sausage jambalaya

Pork Chops And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with water, salt, black pepper, red pepper, oil, pork chops, sausages, onions, bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
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 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 shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hummus flatbread sandwich

Hummus Flatbread Sandwich

Made with cucumbers, hummus, roasted red peppers, red leaf lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainwater's three cheese meatloaf

Rainwater's Three Cheese Meatloaf

Made with Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage link, ground veal, salt, black pepper, garlic, baby spinach, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blt tacos with spicy cream salsa

BLT Tacos With Spicy Cream Salsa

Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas


Time:   2-5 hours





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