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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 creole chicken stew

Creole Chicken Stew

Made with water, flour, oil, chicken, onions, parsley, salt and pepper, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy chicken & broccoli stuffing skillet

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffing Skillet

Made with cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, oil, water, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 kansas city barbecue burger

Kansas City Barbecue Burger

Made with coleslaw, sandwich buns, ground beef, ketchup, chili powder, hickory smoked salt seasoning mix, hot pepper sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
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

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recipe for curried crab pizza

Curried Crab Pizza

Made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, curry powder, Italian bread shell crust, crabmeat, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican casserole with chorizo

Mexican Casserole with Chorizo

Made with eggs, chorizo sausage, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, Rotel tomatoes, jalapenos, black beans, sliced black olives, corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled stuffed scallops

Grilled Stuffed Scallops

Made with Dijon mustard, oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, onions, fresh spinach, feta cheese, smoked salmon, sea scallops

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thai crispy fried pork

Thai Crispy Fried Pork

Made with pork, salt, rice flour, all-purpose flour, water, oil, white pepper, garlic, chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa and potato casserole

Kielbasa And Potato Casserole

Made with milk, frozen hash browns, kielbasa, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled fish with oregano sauce

Grilled Fish with Oregano Sauce

Made with white fish, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked onaga with pancetta and herbs

Baked Onaga With Pancetta And Herbs

Made with salt and pepper, Onaga or red snapper, leeks, pancetta, carrots, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, olive oil, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for escargots grilles (grilled snails)

Escargots Grilles (Grilled Snails)

Made with black pepper, salt, curry powder, fresh thyme, escargot, lard or unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, celery, parsley

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken bourguignonne

Chicken Bourguignonne

Made with non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dry white wine or chicken broth, baby carrots, tomato paste, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb reuben casserole

Low Carb Reuben Casserole

Made with dill pickle relish, sour cream, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, relish, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crustless pepperoni pizza

Crustless Pepperoni Pizza

Made with crushed red pepper flakes, black olives, pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 cheese, chicken, and cauliflower casserole

Cheese, Chicken, And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, celery, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, carrots, parsley, chicken, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 slow cooker super flavorful mexican chili

Slow Cooker Super Flavorful Mexican Chili

Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce

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

recipe for parma ham and cheese pizza

Parma Ham And Cheese Pizza

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, olive oil, flour, salt, quick-rise yeast, pesto, plum tomatoes

Method:   oven
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 meatballs with orzo and zucchini

Meatballs With Orzo And Zucchini

Made with zucchini, meatballs, beef broth, orzo pasta, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

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 mexi corn lasagna

Mexi Corn Lasagna

Made with ground beef, corn, tomato sauce, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 scottish steak pie

Scottish Steak Pie

Made with Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet, single-crust pie pastry, beef cubes or round steak, flour, salt and pepper, onion, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zinc bistro's steamed razor clams, mussels, and chorizo, potatoes and leeks with charred tomato broth and rouille crisps

Zinc Bistro's Steamed Razor Clams, Mussels, and Chorizo, Potatoes And Leeks With Charred Tomato Broth and Rouille Crisps

Made with shallots, butter, salt and pepper, tomato, white potatoes, leek...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef tamale pie

Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, kidney beans, enchilada sauce, corn muffin mix, milk, oil, egg, colby cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ham and asparagus casserole

Ham And Asparagus Casserole

Made with baking mix, Italian style cheese, asparagus, ham, milk, cream of asparagus soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for western-style meat loaf

Western-Style Meat Loaf

Made with eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for leftover turkey chili

Leftover Turkey Chili

Made with turkey, kidney beans, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, tomato puree

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for a.j.'s southwestern meatloaf

A.J.'s Southwestern Meatloaf

Made with onion, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, southwest-style seasoning, bread crumbs, eggs, picante sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian burger with tomato sauce

Italian Burger with Tomato Sauce

Made with breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, oil, Mozzarella cheese, olive oil, crushed plum tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hawaiian stir-fried tofu

Hawaiian Stir-Fried Tofu

Made with green and red bell pepper, tofu or tempeh, olive oil, garlic, onion, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, cornstarch or arrowroot, pineapple juice, powdered or freshly grated...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian tempeh sausage

Italian Tempeh Sausage

Made with tempeh, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, whole wheat flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rock shrimp tacos with fennel and napa cabbage coleslaw

Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw

Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for big batch sirloin and sausage killer chili

Big Batch Sirloin And Sausage Killer Chili

Made with sweet Italian sausage, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, white onions, kidney beans, salsa, chocolate candy bar, garlic and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp cocktail pizza

Shrimp Cocktail Pizza

Made with parsley, shrimp, tomato, Tabasco garlic pepper sauce, prepared horseradish, pizza sauce, prepared pizza dough round, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for guinness shepherd's pie

Guinness Shepherd's Pie

Made with brown sugar, Guinness stout, beef consomme, olive oil, salt and pepper, chuck steak, onions, mashed potatoes, white wine, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spam skillet casserole

Spam Skillet Casserole

Made with potatoes, Spam luncheon meat, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, flour, black pepper, dried thyme, green beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cafe at the corner's cajun french chili

Cafe At The Corner's Cajun French Chili

Made with smoked andouille sausage, ground round of beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, diced or crushed tomatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for memphis barbecue shrimp chili

Memphis Barbecue Shrimp Chili

Made with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, chili powder, lemon, white rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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