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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 hoosier meatloaf with jack daniels sauce

Hoosier Meatloaf With Jack Daniels Sauce

Made with ground chuck, ground pork, porridge oats, egg, beef bouillon granules, allspice, black pepper, thyme, onions, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish fillets with sherry-plum sauce

Fish Fillets With Sherry-Plum Sauce

Made with rice, red bell pepper, firm white fish fillets, vegetable oil, salt, plum sauce, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian paella with sake and sausage

Asian Paella With Sake And Sausage

Made with sake, shrimp, soy sauce, saffron threads, chicken stock, mussels, littleneck clams, olive oil, ginger root

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp lobster and crab in white wine sauce

Shrimp Lobster And Crab In White Wine Sauce

Made with rock lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, crab meat, flour, margarine, white pepper, salt, paprika, light cream, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef & sausage

Beef & Sausage

Made with onions, tomatoes, round steak, smoked Thuringer sausage, flour, salt, mace, lard or drippings, black-eyed peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for cabbage pizza

Cabbage Pizza

Made with prepared whole wheat pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oil, cabbage, fennel seed, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked bbq hot dogs

Baked BBQ Hot Dogs

Made with hot dog buns, hot dogs, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, water, onions, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun chicken chili

Cajun Chicken Chili

Made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, tomatoes with green chilis, green chiles, Worcestershire sauce, onion, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, chicken stock, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chili colorado

Chili Colorado

Made with tomatoes, dried ancho peppers or dried mild New Mexico red peppers, dried chipotle peppers, chipotle peppers, water, onion, dried oregano, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caribbean jerk turkey with rice and peas

Caribbean Jerk Turkey with Rice and Peas

Made with cayenne pepper, black pepper, ground sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, orange juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for deluxe onion meatball subs with two sauces

Deluxe Onion Meatball Subs With Two Sauces

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, French-fried onions, seasoned bread crumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, beef gravy, prepared horseradish, spaghetti...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for arni kapana (lamb stew)

Arni Kapana (Lamb Stew)

Made with sugar, lamb, lemon, tomatoes, butter, salt, black pepper, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecued turkey legs

Barbecued Turkey Legs

Made with instant minced onion, turkey drumsticks, salt and pepper, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hickory smoked salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southwestern chicken wraps

Southwestern Chicken Wraps

Made with Monterey jack cheese, chicken breast, olive oil, garlic, black beans, salsa, frozen whole kernel corn, cumin, sour cream, burrito-size flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian baked haddock

Italian Baked Haddock

Made with mozzarella cheese, haddock fillets, butter, onion, green bell pepper, dried basil, tomatoes, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for four seasons potato crusted red snapper

Four Seasons Potato Crusted Red Snapper

Made with potato flakes, eggs, red snapper fillets, tomatoes, eggplants, garlic, Swiss chard, poppadum, zucchini, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian white bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker pork & parsnips

Slow Cooker Pork & Parsnips

Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork and sweet potato stew

Slow Cooker Pork And Sweet Potato Stew

Made with pork shoulder roast, oil, sweet potatoes, onion, dried apples, quick-cooking tapioca, garlic, fresh sage, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian zucchini carrot chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Zucchini Carrot Chili

Made with tomatoes, picante sauce, cumin, zucchini, carrots, green bell pepper, garlic, garbanzo beans, chili beans, black olives

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


recipe for ravioli and salmon with dilled alfredo sauce

Ravioli And Salmon With Dilled Alfredo Sauce

Made with capers, salmon fillet, fresh dill, salt, cheese filled ravioli, frozen asparagus spears, carrots, Alfredo sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy chicken stew

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Stew

Made with broccoli, chicken, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk or cream, black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 seasoned grilled turkey cutlets

Seasoned Grilled Turkey Cutlets

Made with white turkey cutlets, lemons, sage, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pennsylvania dutch chicken pot pie

Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie

Made with onions, salt and pepper, fresh parsley, butter or margarine, water or chicken broth, shortening, eggs, cream, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spicy chicken strip casserole

Spicy Chicken Strip Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, tomato sauce, water...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for penne with chicken, spinach, and tomato alfredo

Penne With Chicken, Spinach, And Tomato Alfredo

Made with salt and pepper, penne pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes, frozen spinach, Italian tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy chicken with black bean puree

Spicy Chicken With Black Bean Puree

Made with fresh cilantro, cumin, ground red pepper, chicken breast halves, fajita seasoning, onion, olive oil, garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zharkoye

Zharkoye

Made with dill, sour cream, beef, potatoes, onion, butter, carrot, parsley, celery, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 taco tot casserole

Taco Tot Casserole

Made with sour cream, salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, corn, green or red pepper, butter, nacho cheese soup, tater tots, onion tater tots, or hot tots

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bulls eye sandwich

Bulls Eye Sandwich

Made with cucumber, tomato, black pepper, white bread, Dijon mustard, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, egg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek subs

Greek Subs

Made with dried oregano, vinaigrette salad dressing, feta cheese, sub rolls, green leaf lettuce, roast beef, tomatoes, pepperoncini, Greek black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cafe brenda's nut and veggie burger

Cafe Brenda's Nut and Veggie Burger

Made with walnuts or pecans, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, oil, egg whites, soy sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot and cheesy chicken sandwiches

Hot And Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches

Made with American cheese, cooked chicken, celery, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, onion, green bell pepper, dry mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for szechuan beef with vegetables

Szechuan Beef With Vegetables

Made with water chestnuts, fresh ginger, garlic, pea pods, mushrooms, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, hoisin sauce, sherry, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled ham steak with mustard-ginger ale sauce

Grilled Ham Steak With Mustard-Ginger Ale Sauce

Made with ground coriander, Tabasco sauce, ham steak, ginger ale, honey, Dijon mustard, mint

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for upside-down chicken pot pie

Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie

Made with frozen mixed vegetables, milk, baking mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, chicken gravy, celery

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze

Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Glaze

Made with mixed greens or arugula, black pepper, honey, Dijon mustard, white wine, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pork chops, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for quail jambalaya

Quail Jambalaya

Made with garlic, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, bay leaves, white rice, andouille sausage, chicken stock or water, scallions, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for so gai chow sai kan seen gu (mock chicken)

So Gai Chow Sai Kan Seen Gu (Mock Chicken)

Made with dried bean curd, shiitake mushrooms, celery, cornstarch, water, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for loose meat sandwich

Loose Meat Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, ground beef, salt, black pepper, hamburger buns, yellow mustard, onion

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausage with grilled onion peppers and pineapple

Italian Sausage With Grilled Onion Peppers And Pineapple

Made with Italian sausage links, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Vidalia onion, pineapple chunks, jalapenos, pineapple juice, rosemary...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braised liver and onions

Braised Liver And Onions

Made with water, condensed onion soup, salt and pepper, calf's liver, bacon, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for french hamburgers

French Hamburgers

Made with bread, flour, lean beef, yellow onion, butter, thyme, white wine, seasonings, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broiled tuna burgers

Broiled Tuna Burgers

Made with American cheese, butter, hamburger buns, tuna, onions, celery, pickle relish, mayonnaise

Method:   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





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