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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 cran-orange turkey roll

Slow Cooker Cran-Orange Turkey Roll

Made with salt and pepper, frozen turkey roll, sugar, cornstarch, orange marmalade, fresh cranberries

Method:   stovetop, 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 combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Slow Cooker Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker polish sausage and cabbage

Slow Cooker Polish Sausage and Cabbage

Made with caraway seed, chicken broth, cabbage, onion, potato, Polish sausage, salt

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

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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 vietnamese-style bean-thread noodles

Vietnamese-Style Bean-Thread Noodles

Made with dried hot red pepper flakes, bean-thread noodles, peanut or light olive oil, onion, garlic, cabbage, tomatoes, fresh mung bean sprouts, firm tofu, rice...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 zharkoye

Zharkoye

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 beefy pizza casserole with fluffy biscuit crust

Beefy Pizza Casserole With Fluffy Biscuit Crust

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, biscuits, ground beef, green bell peppers, spaghetti sauce mix, tomato sauce, water

Method:   oven, 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 castle browns

Castle Browns

Made with cheddar cheese, White Castle hamburgers, hash brown potatoes, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 slow cooker caribou stew

Slow Cooker Caribou Stew

Made with oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, lentils, potatoes, carrot, celery, parsnip or turnip, jalapeno pepper, banana peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 elk burger chili

Elk Burger Chili

Made with cumin, ground elk burger, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, pork and beans, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked turkey croquettes

Baked Turkey Croquettes

Made with bread crumbs, water, butter, flour, milk, cooked turkey, egg yolk, salt, celery salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 beef and cactus stew

Beef And Cactus Stew

Made with dried oregano, beef steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, cactus pieces, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chilies, green tomatoes, red tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for roast capon (chicken) with rice stuffing

Roast Capon (Chicken) With Rice Stuffing

Made with capon, butter or margarine, celery, green onion, seasoned rice, green grapes, dry sherry, salt, peach halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef liver creole

Beef Liver Creole

Made with hot sauce or pepper, water, sugar, stewed tomatoes, beef liver, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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

recipe for baked walleye

Baked Walleye

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, walleyes fillets, eggs, steak sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork curry stew

Pork Curry Stew

Made with green lentils or black-eyed peas, cauliflower florets, olive oil, garlic, curry powder, onion, black pepper, pork loin, water, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mahi mahi burgers

Mahi Mahi Burgers

Made with egg, curry powder, mahi mahi, almonds or macadamia nuts, pineapple, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian eggplant beef stew

Italian Eggplant Beef Stew

Made with tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, dry oregano, dry basil, cumin, ground red pepper, garlic, water, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 tuna hero loaf with tomato sauce

Tuna Hero Loaf With Tomato Sauce

Made with biscuit baking mix, milk, tuna, salad dressing, onion, lemon juice, tomato soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 baked fish mozzarella

Baked Fish Mozzarella

Made with black pepper, salt, flounder or sole fillets, mozzarella cheese, tomato, dried oregano, garlic

Method:   oven
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

recipe for red hot beef

Red Hot Beef

Looking for an easy way to spice up your weeknight dinners? Try this Asian-style red hot beef. This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of chili peppers, garlic, and...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for potato-frosted meat loaf

Potato-Frosted Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, beef broth, ketchup, eggs, breadcrumbs, celery, onion, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 polynesian sausage supper

Polynesian Sausage Supper

Made with cornstarch, pineapple chunks, black pepper, smoked sausage, onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for guacamole veggie wrap

Guacamole Veggie Wrap

Made with jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, roma tomatoes, lettuce, monterey jack cheese, jicama, alfalfa sprouts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pizza japanese style

Pizza Japanese Style

Made with mozzarella cheese, green onion, pizza crust, mayonnaise, squids, baby spinach, corn, shiso leaves

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for silver spring country club honey pecan chicken

Silver Spring Country Club Honey Pecan Chicken

Made with parsley, pre-breaded, frozen, chicken breasts, vegetable oil, salted butter, honey, brown sugar, toasted pecan pieces, vanilla extract, fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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