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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 slow cooker pollo mexicano

Slow Cooker Pollo Mexicano

Made with process cheese product, cooking sherry, dried parsley flakes, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes with chiles, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chili verde

Chili Verde

Made with pork loin, chicken stock or water, black pepper, orange juice, tomatillos, onion, garlic, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chinese steamed buns with pork stuffing

Chinese Steamed Buns with Pork Stuffing

Made with MSG, rice wine, sesame seed oil, salt, ground pepper, cornstarch or potato flour, all-purpose unbleached flour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bavarian beef stew

Bavarian Beef Stew

Made with bay leaf, boneless beef, water, beer or beef broth, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef vegetables and tater tots casserole

Beef Vegetables and Tater Tots Casserole

Made with mixed vegetables, mushrooms, ground beef, sweet onion, bacon drippings or shortening, garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for grouse with pear sauce

Grouse with Pear Sauce

Made with salt, broth, flour, grouse, white wine, pear halves, whipping cream


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey mustard meatloaf

Honey Mustard Meatloaf

Made with green onions, honey, ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, basil, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 crab salad sandwich

Crab Salad Sandwich

Made with lemon juice, celery, imitation crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fa-ray's family restaurant turkey pot pie

Fa-Ray's Family Restaurant Turkey Pot Pie

Made with refrigerated pie crusts, frozen mixed vegetables, margarine or butter, flour, celery salt, white pepper, milk, chicken broth, turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fried tuna

Stir-Fried Tuna

Made with snow peas or China peas, celery, water chestnuts, whole dry roasted cashews, salad oil, cornstarch, sugar, water, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for classic slow cooker brunswick stew

Classic Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Brimming with flavor and a hint of nostalgia, this classic Brunswick stew brings southern tradition to your table. It's that meal you didn't know you needed until...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker white bean & chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetable paella

Slow Cooker Vegetable Paella

Made with frozen chopped spinach, white rice, vegetable stock, green bell pepper, roasted red bell peppers, onion, garlic, saffron threads, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker cheddar cheese meat loaf

Slow Cooker Cheddar Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, black pepper, salt, cheese crackers, onion, green bell pepper, chili sauce, milk, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian tortellini stew

Slow Cooker Italian Tortellini Stew

Made with cheese-filled tortellini, black pepper, salt, onion, zucchini, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Great Northern beans, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 green chili cheese pie

Green Chili Cheese Pie

Made with ground beef, cumin, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, pie shell, chopped green chilies, half and half, eggs, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

recipe for basque paella

Basque Paella

Made with chicken, basmati rice, water, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, red snapper fillet, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 hoagie bake

Hoagie Bake

Made with Parmesan cheese, eggs, refrigerated crescent rolls, salami, ham, pepperoni sausage, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zucchini pizza casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Made with dried basil, zucchini, salt, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef fajitas with pico de gallo

Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo

Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bluefish with lemon mustard sauce

Bluefish With Lemon Mustard Sauce

Made with lemon juice, bluefish fillets, olive oil, salt and black pepper, honey mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cinnamon-pecan crusted chicken

Cinnamon-Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, poultry seasoning, ground cinnamon, pecans, sugar, salt, black pepper, chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for african stew

African Stew

Made with lemon juice, vegetable stock, onion, garlic, yams, chickpeas, brown rice, salt, peanut butter, kale

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for venezuelan coconut chicken

Venezuelan Coconut Chicken

Made with onions, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, sugar, Roma tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

Made with garlic, olive oil, zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, sweet Hungarian paprika, rock salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beach house seafood strata

Beach House Seafood Strata

Made with salt and fresh ground pepper, dry mustard, milk, eggs, scally or challah, Swiss or Jack cheese, purple onion, celery, bell peppers, seafood salad

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for peanut chicken breasts

Peanut Chicken Breasts

Made with peanut butter, peanuts, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper sauce, ground ginger, chicken breast halves, soy sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smoked brisket sandwiches with blue cheese

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches With Blue Cheese

Made with arugula, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, sour cream, scallions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, whole wheat bread, smoked brisket, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sirloin fajitas

Sirloin Fajitas

Made with onion, mushrooms, oil, dry sherry, sirloin tips, Serrano or jalapeno peppers, cumin seed, ground coriander, cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 slow cooker turkey pot pie with cornbread crust

Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust

Made with cayenne pepper, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, frozen peas and carrots, garlic, sliced mushrooms, chicken broth, sherry

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 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 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 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 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 mexican casserole with chorizo

Mexican Casserole with Chorizo

Made with eggs, chorizo sausage, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, Rotel tomatoes, jalapenos, black beans, sliced black olives, corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory wild goose stew

Savory Wild Goose Stew

Made with flour, oil, onion soup mix, carrots, celery, onions, frozen green beans, fresh mushrooms, basil, tarragon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for black bean and mushroom burger

Black Bean and Mushroom Burger

Made with salt and black pepper, olive or canola oil, onion, mushrooms, garlic, cumin, black beans, fresh cilantro, goat cheese, sandwich bread

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish fillets in garlic butter

Fish Fillets In Garlic Butter

Made with lemon, green onions, butter or margarine, garlic, salmon, whitefish or cod fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 vegetable chinese stir fry

Vegetable Chinese Stir Fry

Made with red bell pepper, zucchini, celery, carrots, mung bean sprouts, water chestnuts, garlic, scallion, peanut oil, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for filet carne asada with guacamole and refried beans

Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans

Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours





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