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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 low country seafood pizza

Low Country Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust, sweet onion, tomato, mushrooms, sea scallops, shrimp, lump crab meat, lobster tail, olive oil, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carpetbagger burger (bacon, oyster, and mushroom stuffed burger)

Carpetbagger Burger (Bacon, Oyster, And Mushroom Stuffed Burger)

Made with bacon, oysters, mushrooms, olive oil, white wine, cream, black pepper, rolls

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork, eggplant, and sweet potato green curry

Pork, Eggplant, and Sweet Potato Green Curry

Made with pork shoulder, salt and black pepper, ginger, garlic, Thai chili, onion, vegetable oil, carrots, sweet potato, globe eggplants

Method:   stovetop
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 finnan haddie

Finnan Haddie

Made with toast, smoked haddock, milk, water, butter, flour, heavy cream, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for gehaktballen (dutch meatballs)

Gehaktballen (Dutch Meatballs)

Made with ground beef, ground pork, egg, white bread, onion, salt, curry powder, mace, black pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for la concha beach club fajitas (chicken, beef or shrimp)

La Concha Beach Club Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)

Made with green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, olive oil, Mexican lime juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hawaiian sweet and sour meatballs

Hawaiian Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Made with ground beef, nutmeg, salt, salad oil, brown sugar, pineapple chunks, eggs, onion, green bell peppers, garlic powder or minced garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dessert enchiladas

Dessert Enchiladas

Made with water, apple or peach pie filling, flour tortillas, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for monday pie

Monday Pie

Made with English Cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper, roast beef, onions, tomatoes, baked beans, flour, gravy powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chicken burgers with onion-dill sauce

Chicken Burgers With Onion-Dill Sauce

Made with unseasoned bread crumbs, ground chicken breast, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, onion, dill pickle, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for welsh rarebit pub-style burgers

Welsh Rarebit Pub-Style Burgers

Made with ground beef, Cheddar cheese soup, Worcestershire sauce, water, prepared mustard, English muffins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef stir-fry with couscous

Beef Stir-Fry With Couscous

Made with parsley, barbecue sauce, top sirloin steak, beef broth, couscous, olive oil, red bell pepper, sweet onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for big sandwich spread

Big Sandwich Spread

Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for disney mom's chili

Disney Mom's Chili

Made with canned tomatoes, black olives, chili powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, jalapeno peppers, tomato paste


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausage and rice casserole

Italian Sausage and Rice Casserole

Made with chicken broth, converted rice, Italian sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper, almonds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for prawns provencale

Prawns Provencale

Made with crushed pepper, jumbo prawns, garlic, olive oil, red onion, tomatoes, lemon, chicken stock, basil, Italian parsley

Method:   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 veracruz

Fish Veracruz

Made with vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, white wine, salsa, tomato sauce, pickled jalapeno, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker white bean & chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 cheesy slow cooker chipotle meatballs and potatoes

Cheesy Slow Cooker Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes

Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for koosa (stuffed squash)

Koosa (Stuffed Squash)

Made with water, salt, ground lamb, allspice, zucchini, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes, cinnamon, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southern style baked ham with red-eye gravy

Southern Style Baked Ham with Red-Eye Gravy

Made with coffee, ham, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 real red-eye gravy

Real Red-Eye Gravy

Made with grits, country ham, coffee or water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 knockwurst with sauerkraut dinner

Knockwurst with Sauerkraut Dinner

Made with beer, cornstarch, brown mustard, molasses, caraway seed, ground allspice, black pepper, rutabaga, cooked knockwurst, cooking apples

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for monchong grand mere

Monchong Grand Mere

Made with olive oil, fingerling potatoes, mixed mushrooms, pearl onions, smoked bacon, veal demi glace, chicken stock, Brussels sprouts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for escargot and chanterelle pizza

Escargot And Chanterelle Pizza

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, fresh parsley, garlic, French bread dough, French snails, Chanterelle mushrooms, Raclette cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked spicy beef chimichangas

Baked Spicy Beef Chimichangas

Made with flour tortillas, picante sauce, green chiles, ground beef, onion, garlic, Mexican four cheese, refried beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 hilachas

Hilachas

Made with achiote, beef, water, salt, onion, garlic, tomato, tomatillos, bread crumbs, guajillo chili pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 fish hash

Fish Hash

Made with parsley, black pepper, salt, butter, fish, potatoes, cream, onion, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paradise cafe's black bean chili

Paradise Cafe's Black Bean Chili

Made with fresh jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, black beans, diced green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker turkey pot pie with cornbread crust

Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust

Made with cayenne pepper, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, frozen peas and carrots, garlic, sliced mushrooms, chicken broth, sherry

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 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





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