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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 pork sui mai

Pork Sui Mai

Made with fresh mushrooms, boneless lean pork, green onion, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, fresh cilantro, soy sauce, fresh ginger, cornstarch, egg white

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ontario ham and bean casserole

Ontario Ham And Bean Casserole

Made with garlic, ham, pea beans, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, Provolone cheese, basil, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 ceylonese lamb curry

Ceylonese Lamb Curry

Made with onion, beef broth, brown sugar, distilled vinegar, crushed dried hot chilies, onions, bell pepper, apples, oranges, fresh pineapple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetarian posole

Vegetarian Posole

Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 pan-fried bass

Pan-Fried Bass

Made with butter, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, water, egg white, bread crumbs, cornmeal, bass fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and crabmeat jambalaya

Shrimp And Crabmeat Jambalaya

Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, small shrimp, salt, ground oregano, ground white pepper, ground red pepper, ground black pepper, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cold turkey reuben sandwich

Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and crabmeat casserole

Shrimp And Crabmeat Casserole

Made with celery, green onions, margarine, crab meat, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, cream cheese, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boneless chicken breast with honey-orange sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast With Honey-Orange Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, chicken breast halves, cornstarch, dry mustard, teriyaki sauce or soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for drunken turkey

Drunken Turkey

Made with butter, turkey, dried fruit, raisins, granny smith apples, oranges, chipotles, tequila, grand marnier

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 gini's restaurant & bakery meat loaf

Gini's Restaurant & Bakery Meat Loaf

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 mandarin shrimp & vegetable stir-fry

Mandarin Shrimp & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with red bell pepper, orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, garlic, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 tamale pizza

Tamale Pizza

Made with fresh cilantro, Roma tomatoes, chili beans, green chilies, bread shell or focaccia, whole kernel corn, Cheddar cheese, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shipwreck stew

Shipwreck Stew

Made with onion, rice, potatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, black pepper, salt, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for african beef peanut butter stew

African Beef Peanut Butter Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, salt and pepper, peanut butter, beef broth, canola oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, carrots, beef stew meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tofu balls

Tofu Balls

Made with water or carrot juice, bell peppers, firm tofu, garlic, onions, wheat germ, bread crumbs, soy sauce, fresh parsley, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 slow cooker chicken drumsticks and sourdough stuffing

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing

Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic

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

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 absolutely the best chili

Absolutely the Best Chili

Made with green chiles, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, dark kidney beans, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, chili sauce, vegetable oil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for southwestern pinto bean and pork stew

Southwestern Pinto Bean And Pork Stew

Made with cumin, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, pinto beans, chicken stock, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 chicken and carambola (star fruit) stir-fry

Chicken And Carambola (Star Fruit) Stir-Fry

Made with chicken breasts, brown sugar, sherry, ginger root, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steak and potato stir-fry

Steak And Potato Stir-Fry

Made with salt, frozen potatoes O'Brien, steak, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oil, green onions, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wild rice stir-fry

Wild Rice Stir-Fry

Made with wild rice, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, butter, celery, pea pods, broccoli florets, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for malibu stir fry shrimp

Malibu Stir Fry Shrimp

Made with butter, garlic, shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, red bell pepper, fresh or frozen peas, rum, heavy cream, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker upside down shepherd's pie

Slow Cooker Upside Down Shepherd's Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, green beans, russet potatoes, salt and pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, onion, cream of mushroom soup, beef flavor concentrate

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

recipe for hot meat and cheese sandwiches

Hot Meat And Cheese Sandwiches

Made with ham, roast beef, or corned beef, hamburger buns, white sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken a la roma

Chicken A La Roma

Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry white wine, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, ripe olives, white pepper, paprika

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beanless three meat chili

Beanless Three Meat Chili

Made with cumin, pickled jalapeno pepper, chili powder, olive or vegetable oil, sirloin steak, ground beef, kielbasa sausage or mild Italian sausage, onion, green bell pepper...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled teriyaki chicken breasts with pineapple rings

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts With Pineapple Rings

Made with hamburger buns, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast fillets, pineapple slices, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled steak panini

Grilled Steak Panini

Made with ranch salad dressing, sourdough or artisan bread, steak, roasted red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for adobo beef and white bean chili

Adobo Beef And White Bean Chili

Made with sour cream, salt, water, vegetable oil, onion, ground chuck, chili powder, white beans, adobo sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken-in-a-garden

Chicken-In-A-Garden

Made with pie shell, chicken, cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, French fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for media noche (cuban midnight sandwich)

Media Noche (Cuban Midnight Sandwich)

Made with olive oil, dill pickle, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, hoagie rolls, prepared mustard, sliced deli turkey meat, ham

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave shrimp andouille jambalaya

Microwave Shrimp Andouille Jambalaya

Made with water, rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, celery, onion, garlic, margarine or butter, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for firehouse meatloaf

Firehouse Meatloaf

Made with egg, bread crumbs, pasta sauce, garlic, dried rosemary, sausage, ground beef, provolone or mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scalloped ham and noodle casserole

Scalloped Ham And Noodle Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, white pepper, salt, egg noodles, onion, olive oil, ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fritos chili pie pizza

Fritos Chili Pie Pizza

Made with corn chips, Mexican cheese, pizza shell, chili no beans

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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