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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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 vegetarian tofu shepherd's pie

Vegetarian Tofu Shepherd's Pie

Made with onion, oil, tofu, mushrooms, green bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes, celery, bay leaf, cumin

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 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 texas three-bean chili

Texas Three-Bean Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce or salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for turkey, sundried tomato, and spinach wrap pinwheels

Turkey, Sundried Tomato, and Spinach Wrap Pinwheels

Made with provolone cheese, baby spinach leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, olive oil, whole wheat tortillas, sliced deli turkey...


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 cheeseburgers with roasted red pepper sauce

Cheeseburgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Made with hamburger buns, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, ground beef, salt, black pepper, canned roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 italian tempeh sausage

Italian Tempeh Sausage

Made with tempeh, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, whole wheat flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for adobo beef and white bean chili

Adobo Beef And White Bean Chili

Made with sour cream, salt, water, vegetable oil, onion, ground chuck, chili powder, white beans, adobo sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 scalloped ham and noodle casserole

Scalloped Ham And Noodle Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, white pepper, salt, egg noodles, onion, olive oil, ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker harvest chicken stew

Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken Stew

Made with dried rosemary, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sweet potatoes, apples, applesauce, chicken broth, dried rubbed sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 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 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 galinha a zambeziana (chicken zambezia)

Galinha a Zambeziana (Chicken Zambezia)

Made with butter, chicken pieces, piripiri sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fish potato casserole

Fish Potato Casserole

Made with olive oil, fresh or dried hot pepper, garlic, baking potatoes, onion, salt and black pepper, haddock, cod, turbot, or pollock, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 easy salmon with brown sugar with bourbon glaze

Easy Salmon with Brown Sugar with Bourbon Glaze

Made with brown sugar, salmon, bourbon, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef stir-fry with couscous

Beef Stir-Fry With Couscous

Made with parsley, barbecue sauce, top sirloin steak, beef broth, couscous, olive oil, red bell pepper, sweet onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 chef salad sandwich

Chef Salad Sandwich

Made with cherry tomatoes, rye bread, butter, iceberg or leaf lettuce, Thousand Island salad dressing, ham, smoked turkey breasts, Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, black olives


Time:   under 30 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 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





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