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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 slow cooker brunswick stew

Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Made with onion, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, bbq pork, bbq beef, boneless chicken chunks, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy chicken-pumpkin chili

Spicy Chicken-Pumpkin Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth, beer, ripe olives, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, tomatoes, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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


recipe for cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pepperoni and cheese stromboli

Pepperoni And Cheese Stromboli

Made with Mozzarella cheese, refrigerated pizza dough, brown mustard, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 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 kleftiko (patriot's roast lamb)

Kleftiko (Patriot's Roast Lamb)

Made with black pepper, salt, bay leaves, lamb shank, onions, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fish with artichoke sauce

Fish With Artichoke Sauce

Made with fish fillets, kosher salt, artichokes, olive oil, water, lemon, white onions, salt and pepper, tomato, mint or parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked tuna foldovers

Baked Tuna Foldovers

Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for adzuki bean stew with dumplings

Adzuki Bean Stew with Dumplings

Made with mushrooms, Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, whole wheat flour, vegetable stock, soy sauce, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt & pepper, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spicy chicken with black bean puree

Spicy Chicken With Black Bean Puree

Made with fresh cilantro, cumin, ground red pepper, chicken breast halves, fajita seasoning, onion, olive oil, garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab meat with wild rice casserole

Crab Meat With Wild Rice Casserole

Made with wild rice or long grain and wild rice, crab meat, mushrooms, white wine, butter, flour, milk, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 colorful slow cooker chicken stew

Colorful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tri-tip baguettes

Tri-Tip Baguettes

Made with black pepper, salt, heavy cream, beef tri-tip roast, French baguette, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for carne gisada con papas (meat and potatoes)

Carne Gisada Con Papas (meat And Potatoes)

Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb fricassee

Lamb Fricassee

Made with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, instant minced onion, paprika, dried rosemary, lemon juice, water, frozen artichoke hearts, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lamb tagine

Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, saffron threads, beef consomme, frozen pearl onions, prunes, all-purpose flour, water, couscous

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for monkfish piccata

Monkfish Piccata

Made with lime, olive oil, eggs, monkfish, flour, Parmesan or Romano cheese, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy pizza casserole with fluffy biscuit crust

Beefy Pizza Casserole With Fluffy Biscuit Crust

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, biscuits, ground beef, green bell peppers, spaghetti sauce mix, tomato sauce, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steak sandwich with yogurt mustard sauce

Steak Sandwich With Yogurt Mustard Sauce

Made with red onion, French or Italian-style bread, plain low-fat yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, marinated artichoke hearts, round steak, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek chicken tortilla roll-ups

Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with chicken breast, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, black pepper, plain nonfat yogurt, cucumber

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for portuguese chourico stew

Portuguese Chourico Stew

Made with chourico, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, water, potatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 alligator stew

Alligator Stew

Made with rice, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, alligator meat, onion, bell pepper, celery, parsley, tomatoes with green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian crescent roll casserole

Italian Crescent Roll Casserole

Made with pasta, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, sour cream, Mozzarella cheese, crescent rolls, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french hot dogs

French Hot Dogs

Made with mustard, dry tomato soup mix, beef frankfurters, flour, French bread rolls, Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, dry onion soup mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for meat loaf stroganoff

Meat Loaf Stroganoff

Made with nutmeg, sour cream, parsley, onion, mushrooms, butter, sherry or dry red wine, eggs, ground sirloin, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker caribou stew

Slow Cooker Caribou Stew

Made with oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, lentils, potatoes, carrot, celery, parsnip or turnip, jalapeno pepper, banana peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 blue cheese stuffed hamburgers with fried mushrooms and onions

Blue Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers With Fried Mushrooms And Onions

Made with black pepper, ground beef, salt, blue cheese, cream cheese, dijon mustard, onion hamburger buns, fresh mushrooms, onions

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 soy pizza di palermo

Soy Pizza Di Palermo

Made with water, salt, olive oil, sugar, all-purpose flour, soy protein powder, pesto, artichoke hearts, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 lobster and egg sandwich

Lobster And Egg Sandwich

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, butter, sandwich bread, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, lobster meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer batter turkey

Beer Batter Turkey

Made with cranberry sauce, apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, beer, turkey, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 smoked brisket sandwiches with blue cheese

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches With Blue Cheese

Made with arugula, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, sour cream, scallions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, whole wheat bread, smoked brisket, butter


Time:   under 30 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 pike quenelles

Pike Quenelles

Made with heavy cream, pike, water, all-purpose flour, eggs, butter, salt & fresh ground pepper, egg yolks, chicken stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy ham and cauliflower casserole

Creamy Ham And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, sour cream, cauliflower, ham, mushrooms, flour, margarine, milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 taco-stuffed upside down cornbread

Taco-Stuffed Upside Down Cornbread

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, tomato, cornbread mix, creamed corn, water, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef and pepper linguine

Beef And Pepper Linguine

Made with ground beef, onion, green bell peppers, linguine, soy sauce, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 dagwood sandwich

Dagwood Sandwich

Made with white sandwich bread, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, turkey breast, provolone cheese, roast beef, Cheddar cheese, pastrami, pepper jack cheese or Monterey jack cheese, salami


Time:   under 30 minutes





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