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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 turkey and cranberry corn muffins

Turkey And Cranberry Corn Muffins

Made with cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, fresh parsley or cilantro, cooked sliced turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for las manitas fajitas

Las Manitas Fajitas

Made with lime juice, fajita meat, onions, garlic, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for haddock casserole

Haddock Casserole

Made with haddock, cream of shrimp soup, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab melts

Crab Melts

Made with English muffins, crab meat, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, mayonnaise, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gluten free rice crust pizza

Gluten Free Rice Crust Pizza

Made with white rice, mozzarella cheese, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, tomato sauce or pizza sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for nacho chicken

Nacho Chicken

Made with chunk chicken, nacho cheese soup, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pan seared strip steaks and red wine sauce

Pan Seared Strip Steaks And Red Wine Sauce

Made with butter, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, strip steaks, vegetable oil or canola oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, balsamic vinegar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mean green peanut butter sandwich

Mean Green Peanut Butter Sandwich

Made with kiwi fruit, banana, cream cheese, bread, peanut butter


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken spinach enchilada casserole

Chicken Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Made with spinach, onion, butter, sour cream, green chile, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas, cumin, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 asian squid stir-fry

Asian Squid Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, lemongrass, fresh squid, baby corn, shiitake mushrooms, coconut milk, mild red chili, garlic, fresh coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yugoslavian cevapcici

Yugoslavian Cevapcici

Made with beef broth or bouillon, garlic, ground lamb, pork or veal, ground beef, egg, Tabasco sauce, marjoram, salt, paprika

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for penne with chicken, spinach, and tomato alfredo

Penne With Chicken, Spinach, And Tomato Alfredo

Made with salt and pepper, penne pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes, frozen spinach, Italian tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tony randall's grilled veal chop with bourbon-cracked black pepper sauce

Tony Randall's Grilled Veal Chop with Bourbon-Cracked Black Pepper Sauce

Made with veal chops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, white wine, dry red wine, bourbon, butter, salt, black...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lamb and barley stew

Lamb and Barley Stew

Made with herbs, lamb, bacon, flour, butter, onions, carrots, rutabaga, celery, pearl barley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef tikka

Beef Tikka

Made with green chiles, chili powder, beef, papaya, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, yogurt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kalakukko

Kalakukko

Made with wheat flour, rye flour, fish, pork, salt, allspice, water

Method:   oven
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 texas cowboy chili beans

Texas Cowboy Chili Beans

Made with dried pinto beans, garlic powder, beef chuck roast, tomatoes with green chile peppers, yellow onion, cumin, chili seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meat loaf florentine with mushroom sauce

Meat Loaf Florentine With Mushroom Sauce

Made with egg, bread crumbs, milk, frozen chopped spinach, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, ground beef, mushrooms, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carrot-mushroom stir-fry

Carrot-Mushroom Stir-fry

Made with ground pepper, salt, lemon juice, butter, oil, carrots, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican pizza

Mexican Pizza

Made with cilantro, black olives, green onions, pizza crust, spicy refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for santa fe chicken chili

Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Made with sweet red peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beefy hash brown pizza

Beefy Hash Brown Pizza

Made with Italian-blend cheese, pizza sauce, mushroom stems and pieces, hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, egg, salt, black pepper, ground beef, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jalapeno chicken and rice in a skillet

Jalapeno Chicken and Rice in a Skillet

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, cumin, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, instant rice, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, black beans, jalapeno peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stove-top barbecue chicken

Stove-Top Barbecue Chicken

Try this easy stove-top barbecue chicken, where juicy shredded chicken and zesty tomatillo salsa merge to create a delightful and simple dinner option.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ciambotta southern italian vegetable stew

Ciambotta Southern Italian Vegetable Stew

Made with sweet red or yellow peppers, zucchini, eggplant, olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, fresh basil, plum tomatoes, new potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white clam pizza

White Clam Pizza

Made with dried basil, Asiago cheese, garlic, olive oil, flour, pizza dough, yellow cornmeal, mozzarella cheese, clams

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage stuffed peppers

Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, ground sausage, onions, green bell peppers, celery, cooked rice, scallions, red or yellow bell peppers, dried fine bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oven-baked chicken boti kebabs

Oven-Baked Chicken Boti Kebabs

Made with saffron threads, plain yogurt, ground cumin, water, black pepper, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, garlic, ginger root, serrano pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tex-mex casserole

Tex-Mex Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, chili powder, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, black olives, green chiles or corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gourmet turkey casserole

Gourmet Turkey Casserole

Made with turkey breast meat, margarine, onion, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, cornstarch, milk, chicken broth, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 fresh corn enchiladas

Fresh Corn Enchiladas

Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for finnish meat pie

Finnish Meat Pie

Made with water, salt, shortening, all-purpose flour, potatoes, ground beef, carrots, onion, rutabaga

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for herring in sour cream

Herring In Sour Cream

Made with sauterne, sour cream, matjes-herring fillets, onion, black peppercorns, bay leaves


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun fish stew

Cajun Fish Stew

Made with salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, ground allspice, oil, fish fillets, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, powdered saffron

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fish steamed in beer

Fish Steamed In Beer

Made with dill weed, beer, white fish, scallions, fresh cilantro, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker jambalaya red beans and rice

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Red Beans And Rice

Made with sugar, frozen deveined shelled cooked small shrimp, onion, boneless skinless chicken thighs, garlic, green bell pepper, bay leaves, red beans, tomato...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for gorgonzola-stuffed beef tenderloin filets

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filets

Made with black pepper, garlic, beef tenderloin filets, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, bread crumbs, red wine, thick-sliced hickory-smoked bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mesquite chicken chili

Mesquite Chicken Chili

Made with mesquite smoke flavoring, garlic, chili powder, chicken breast, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, red beans, poblano chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun-style haddock

Cajun-Style Haddock

Made with hot sauce, salt, black pepper, stewed tomatoes, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black angus burger with cheese and grilled green chiles

Black Angus Burger With Cheese And Grilled Green Chiles

Made with black pepper, salt, ground angus beef, poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, lettuce, red onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sizzling sweet and sour seafood

Sizzling Sweet and Sour Seafood

Made with scallops, carrot, bamboo shoots, green bell pepper, green onions, salt, sizzling rice, sugar, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 slow cooker ground beef taco casserole with sour cream topping

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Taco Casserole With Sour Cream Topping

Made with green onions, cheddar cheese, ground beef, tomatoes with green chiles, cream of onion soup, taco seasoning mix, water, corn...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker football stew

Slow Cooker Football Stew

Made with beef stew meat, tomato juice, sugar, tapioca, salt, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for southwestern slow cooker shredded beef sandwiches

Southwestern Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, boneless beef chuck pot roast, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, onion, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet 'n sour meatloaf

Sweet 'n Sour Meatloaf

Made with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ground beef, onion, egg, crackers, salt and pepper, garlic salt and celery salt, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apple stuffed fish

Apple Stuffed Fish

Made with apples, carrot, onion, lemon juice, ginger, mustard, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, sole, cod, or other white fish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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