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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 boneless chicken breast with honey-orange sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast With Honey-Orange Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, chicken breast halves, cornstarch, dry mustard, teriyaki sauce or soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 gini's restaurant & bakery meat loaf

Gini's Restaurant & Bakery Meat Loaf

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for jamaican oxtail stew

Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Made with dried small white beans, vegetable oil, garlic, beef oxtails, yellow onion, beef stock, tomato, water, ground allspice, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian sausage with lemon-thyme new potatoes

Italian Sausage With Lemon-Thyme New Potatoes

Made with Italian sausage, black pepper, olive oil, new potatoes, kosher salt, fresh thyme, white onion, lemon, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for beef and pork sausage meat loaf

Beef and Pork Sausage Meat Loaf

Made with cayenne pepper, chili powder, yellow onion, carrot, whole cloves, bell pepper, ground beef, sage pork breakfast sausage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caribbean meatloaf

Caribbean Meatloaf

Made with worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, Caribbean jerk seasoning, crushed pineapple, mango chutney, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crescent chicken

Crescent Chicken

Made with crescent dinner rolls, milk, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for persian-style tofu and rice

Persian-Style Tofu And Rice

Made with black pepper, long grain brown rice, water, salt, olive oil, onion, yogurt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mandarin shrimp & vegetable stir-fry

Mandarin Shrimp & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with red bell pepper, orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, garlic, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for balti beef stew

Balti Beef Stew

Made with coriander, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric, onions, garlic, ginger root, red chilies, chili paste, sea salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tamale pizza

Tamale Pizza

Made with fresh cilantro, Roma tomatoes, chili beans, green chilies, bread shell or focaccia, whole kernel corn, Cheddar cheese, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shipwreck stew

Shipwreck Stew

Made with onion, rice, potatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, black pepper, salt, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 absolutely the best chili

Absolutely the Best Chili

Made with green chiles, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, dark kidney beans, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, chili sauce, vegetable oil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for korean hot dogs

Korean Hot Dogs

Made with cooked rice, hot dogs, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steak and potato stir-fry

Steak And Potato Stir-Fry

Made with salt, frozen potatoes O'Brien, steak, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oil, green onions, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

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

recipe for malibu stir fry shrimp

Malibu Stir Fry Shrimp

Made with butter, garlic, shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, red bell pepper, fresh or frozen peas, rum, heavy cream, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa in a bun

Kielbasa in a Bun

Made with hoagie rolls, chicken broth, black pepper, kielbasa, onion, green bell pepper, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for annie's slow cooker ham and potatoes

Annie's Slow Cooker Ham And Potatoes

Made with whole wheat flour, milk, potatoes, white onion, ham, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cheddar cheese soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker upside down shepherd's pie

Slow Cooker Upside Down Shepherd's Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, green beans, russet potatoes, salt and pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, onion, cream of mushroom soup, beef flavor concentrate

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 hot meat and cheese sandwiches

Hot Meat And Cheese Sandwiches

Made with ham, roast beef, or corned beef, hamburger buns, white sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker layered potato, sauerkraut, and beef stew

Slow Cooker Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew

Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 chicken in a pressure cooker

Chicken In A Pressure Cooker

Made with salt, water, whole fryer, potatoes, carrots, green pepper, onion, Catalina salad dressing, soy sauce

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mediterranean chicken with pepperoncini and kalamata olives

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamata Olives

Made with sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, chicken leg quarters, paprika...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled teriyaki chicken breasts with pineapple rings

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts With Pineapple Rings

Made with hamburger buns, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast fillets, pineapple slices, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bean chili and rice with corn

Bean Chili And Rice With Corn

Made with salt, white rice, onions, oil, garlic, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, water, red kidney beans, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for artichoke, shrimp, and roasted red pepper pizza

Artichoke, Shrimp, And Roasted Red Pepper Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, pizza crust, artichoke heart, shrimp, pizza sauce, roasted red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey crunch casserole

Turkey Crunch Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, green bell pepper, poultry seasoning, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken-in-a-garden

Chicken-In-A-Garden

Made with pie shell, chicken, cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, French fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for media noche (cuban midnight sandwich)

Media Noche (Cuban Midnight Sandwich)

Made with olive oil, dill pickle, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, hoagie rolls, prepared mustard, sliced deli turkey meat, ham

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 easy slow cooker pulled beef

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Made with pickle slices, beef roast, dry onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for taco hot dish

Taco Hot Dish

Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for okra and fish creole

Okra And Fish Creole

Made with olive oil, celery, okra, green bell pepper, rice, onion, diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, white fish fillets, ground red pepper, hot sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun white chili with blackened chicken and andouille sausage

Cajun White Chili With Blackened Chicken And Andouille Sausage

Made with thyme, butter, onions, garlic, Andouille sausage, chicken broth, great northern beans, Creole sauce, jalapeno peppers, black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for porcini mushroom and pork ragout

Porcini Mushroom And Pork Ragout

Made with white pepper, salt, dried porcini mushrooms, water, bacon, olive oil, pork loin, onion, garlic, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spicy chicken sausage tacos

Spicy Chicken Sausage Tacos

Picture this: you and your friends, with scrumptious spicy chicken sausage tacos, kicking off a fun night in.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bbq beef pizza

BBQ Beef Pizza

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, refrigerated fully-cooked shredded beef in barbecue sauce, individual prebaked pizza crusts, cream cheese, diced mild green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chicken and shrimp florentine

Baked Chicken And Shrimp Florentine

Made with garlic powder, pepper, olive oil, dry white wine, pesto, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, butter, Parmesan or Romano cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for super italian sub

Super Italian Sub

Made with provolone cheese, salami, Italian bread, olive or vegetable oil, cider or red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, pepper, cooked ham, cooked turkey


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian lentil chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled fish with brazilian garlic marinade

Grilled Fish With Brazilian Garlic Marinade

Made with cilantro, onion, garlic, red sweet pepper, olive oil, dry white wine, ketchup, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spam swiss pie

Spam Swiss Pie

Made with Swiss cheese, onion, deep-dish pie shell, large eggs, whipping cream, pepper, Spam

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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