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Dinner Recipes

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 fluffy hamburger pie

Fluffy Hamburger Pie

Made with cheese, milk, ketchup, ground beef, instant potato flakes, egg, salt, black pepper, instant dried onion flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes (ntomates kai piperies yemistes)

Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes (Ntomates kai Piperies Yemistes)

Add a little Greek flavor to stuffed peppers with this recipe calling for ground lamb (or beef), tomatoes, onion, rice, oregano...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for maine lobster stew

Maine Lobster Stew

Made with lobsters, butter, heavy cream, milk, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for new mexico green chile stew ii

New Mexico Green Chile Stew II

Made with boneless sirloin, chicken broth, Mexican beer, poblano peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, Tabasco sauce, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for kasha chili

Kasha Chili

Made with black pepper, celery salt, ground oregano, cumin, stewed tomatoes, vegetable broth, pinto beans, chili powder, paprika, garlic

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

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 creamy turkey & potato casserole

Creamy Turkey & Potato Casserole

Made with chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, butter, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cured turkey

Cured Turkey

Made with turkey, kosher salt, juniper berries, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, whole cloves, allspice berries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for austin grill's chili verde

Austin Grill's Chili Verde

Made with potato, Anaheim chiles, poblano chiles, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno chile, oregano, cumin, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for avocado and crab enchiladas

Avocado and Crab Enchiladas

Made with tortillas, onion, black olives, mushrooms, butter, crab meat, avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rosemary chicken breast sandwiches

Rosemary Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Made with bread, fresh parsley, canola oil, beer, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon mushroom swiss meatloaf

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf

Made with corn flake crumbs, Swiss cheese, bacon, white mushrooms, onion, ground beef, egg, evaporated milk or half and half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun turkey burgers

Cajun Turkey Burgers

Made with bacon, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground red pepper, bread crumbs, ground turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for biker gang chili

Biker Gang Chili

Made with white pepper, paprika, black peppers, cumin, butter, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, red chili beans or kidney beans, Accent

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked chicken, german-style

Baked Chicken, German-Style

Baked chicken gets a German twist in this casserole with egg noodles, a smooth sauce made from milk and chicken broth, and a touch of spice.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked denver omelet sandwich

Baked Denver Omelet Sandwich

Made with black pepper, salt, ham, onion, eggs, green pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chicken on the ritz

Chicken on the Ritz

Made with cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, Ritz Crackers, butter, poppy seed

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab melt sandwiches

Crab Melt Sandwiches

Made with unsalted butter, fresh lump crab meat, lime juice, mayonnaise, coarse-grained mustard, Italian bread, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken curry pizza

Chicken Curry Pizza

Made with pizza seasoning, chicken curry, pineapple chunks, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, pizza dough, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for drunken stew

Drunken Stew

Made with dry vermouth, stew beef, golden mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carne asada con chile guajillo

Carne Asada con Chile Guajillo

Made with beef tenderloin, cider vinegar, salt, sugar, dried chiles guajillos, garlic, cumin seeds, dried oregano, beef stock

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

recipe for slow cooker basque lamb stew

Slow Cooker Basque Lamb Stew

Made with onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, chicken stock, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef liver with onion gravy

Beef Liver with Onion Gravy

Made with oil, dry onion soup mix, flour, liver, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese chicken sandwich

Chinese Chicken Sandwich

Made with garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, Bibb lettuce, whole wheat pita bread, cooked chicken, fresh bean sprouts, mayonnaise, green onion, sesame seeds


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 guacamole steak sandwich

Guacamole Steak Sandwich

Made with romaine lettuce, guacamole, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, stew meat, French sandwich rolls, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 fish fillets with lemon sauce

Fish Fillets with Lemon Sauce

Made with spring onion, sour cream, flour, firm white fish, garlic, butter, water, lemon juice, lemon, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fish vindaye

Fish Vindaye

Made with black mustard seed, fish, octopus, pickling onions, onion, ginger root, garlic, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu & cashew chow mein

Tofu & Cashew Chow Mein

Made with wheat noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, canola or peanut oil, tofu, carrot, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frog commissary mexican lasagna (vegetarian)

Frog Commissary Mexican Lasagna (Vegetarian)

Made with corn tortillas, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, parsley, enchilada sauce, Mexican style beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken stir-fry with broccoli and cashews

Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews

Made with cashews, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger root, boneless chicken breast, broccoli, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steamed chicken with potatoes (ga hap ca)

Steamed Chicken with Potatoes (Ga Hap Ca)

Made with sesame or vegetable oil, black pepper, chicken breasts and thighs, tomatoes, spring onions, fresh ginger, soya sauce, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Beef And Vegetable Stew

Made with dried parsley, Kitchen Bouquet, water, tomato soup, stew beef, celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, peas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for barbecued turkey wings

Barbecued Turkey Wings

Made with barbecue sauce, turkey wings, dry rub blend, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian chicken stew

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Stew

Made with salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, zucchini, pearl onions, baby carrots, boneless skinless chicken thighs, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey meatballs in red sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs In Red Sauce

Made with onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ground turkey or chicken, breadcrumbs, egg white, fresh parsley, garlic

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


recipe for slow cooker tuna cauliflower casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Cauliflower Casserole

Made with water-packed tuna, chicken broth, frozen cauliflower, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 hot meatballs on a crusty bun

Hot Meatballs on a Crusty Bun

Made with onion, egg, parsley, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, olive or vegetable oil, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for breakfast fajitas

Breakfast Fajitas

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Italian bulk sausage, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, apple, oil, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey wellington

Turkey Wellington

Made with leftover gravy, milk, onion, mushrooms, olive oil, puff pastry, leftover dressing, leftover white and dark turkey, salt and pepper, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pambazos michoacanos (michocacam-style sandwiches)

Pambazos Michoacanos (Michocacam-Style Sandwiches)

Made with cider vinegar, red cabbage, canola oil, guajillo chiles, garlic, potatoes, yellow onion, Mexican chorizo, salt, pambazos, teleras, or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tofu turkey with stuffing

Tofu Turkey with Stuffing

Made with garlic, sage, marjoram, thyme, savory, salt and pepper, rosemary, soy sauce or tamari, celery seed, packaged herb stuffing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef medallions with sour cream sauce

Beef Medallions With Sour Cream Sauce

Made with fresh dill, filet of beef, butter, mushrooms, shallots, red wine vinegar, capers, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southern ute posole

Southern Ute Posole

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican hominy, pork shoulder roast, chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, onions, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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