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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 gorma sabzi

Gorma Sabzi

Made with water, beef, cilantro, parsley, green onions, limmonee, dried fenugreek, lemon, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

Made with chopped black olives, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, salsa, water, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 frango na pucara portuguese chicken

Frango na Pucara Portuguese Chicken

Made with white wine, cognac, prosciutto, tomatoes, chicken, salt and pepper, garlic, pearl onions, butter, Port or Madera wine

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for zharkoye

Zharkoye

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 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 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 bulls eye sandwich

Bulls Eye Sandwich

Made with cucumber, tomato, black pepper, white bread, Dijon mustard, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, egg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled fish with veracruz sauce

Grilled Fish With Veracruz Sauce

Made with fish fillet, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, tomato, green olives, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 rabbit stew with red wine

Rabbit Stew With Red Wine

Made with carrots, celery, turnip, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaf, red wine, chicken stock, pearl onions, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef mole

Beef Mole

Made with stewing beef, jalapeno peppers, white onions, red tomatoes, garlic, vegetable oil, potatoes, zucchini, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 so gai chow sai kan seen gu (mock chicken)

So Gai Chow Sai Kan Seen Gu (Mock Chicken)

Made with dried bean curd, shiitake mushrooms, celery, cornstarch, water, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pad krapow

Pad Krapow

Made with green bell pepper, white pepper, oil, soy sauce, garlic, Thai basil leaves, chile paste in soybean oil, ground chicken, white onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seven flavor slow cooker beef

Seven Flavor Slow Cooker Beef

Made with water, vegetable oil, round steak or beef stew, yellow onion, rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, bay leaves, turmeric, white pepper, five spice powder

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 puerto rican rice and chicken stew

Puerto Rican Rice And Chicken Stew

Made with salt, chicken thighs, black pepper, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, ham, tomatoes, white rice, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 crow casserole

Crow Casserole

Made with crow breasts, sauerkraut, bacon, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 chicken cutlets sauteed with rosemary

Chicken Cutlets Sauteed With Rosemary

Made with dry white wine or chicken broth, olive oil, bread crumbs, fresh rosemary, lemon peel, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 pecan crusted walleye pike

Pecan Crusted Walleye Pike

Made with butter, walleye pike, pecans, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and fontina pizza

Shrimp And Fontina Pizza

Made with Fontina cheese, small shrimp, pizza crust, provolone cheese, Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pink's polish pastrami reuben dog

Pink's Polish Pastrami Reuben Dog

Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna crunch pie

Tuna Crunch Pie

Made with flour, cheddar cheese, salt, paprika, butter, walnuts, tuna, eggs, sour cream, cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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


recipe for baked cajun fish

Baked Cajun Fish

Made with thyme, white fish, margarine or butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, onion powder, white pepper, ground oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boulevard inn pecan chicken with cajun remoulade

Boulevard Inn Pecan Chicken With Cajun Remoulade

Made with chicken breast halves, egg, milk, pecans, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, salad dressing, Cajun spice, Durkee dressing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef or venison hash

Beef Or Venison Hash

This hearty hash features a mixture of beef or venison, potatoes, and spices, cooked up in bacon drippings for an extra savory touch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for asparagus and crab strata

Asparagus And Crab Strata

Made with paprika, salt, margarine or butter, white bread, Cheddar cheese, frozen asparagus, crab meat, eggs, milk, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 artichoke chicken pizza

Artichoke Chicken Pizza

Made with monterey jack cheese, Alfredo sauce, dried oregano, ripe olives, frozen puff pastry, boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato-chicken burritos with roasted tomato sauce

Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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





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