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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 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 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 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 bacon chicken alfredo pizza

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, pizza cheese, pizza crust, Alfredo sauce, cooked and diced chicken, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish stick sandwiches with zesty mayo sauce

Fish Stick Sandwiches With Zesty Mayo Sauce

Made with mayonnaise, bell peppers, onions, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, lemon juice, frozen fish sticks

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 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 skillet pheasant and rice

Skillet Pheasant And Rice

Made with salt, water, chicken bouillon granules, poultry seasoning, pheasant pieces, mushrooms, carrots, rice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 gourmet stuffed burgers

Gourmet Stuffed Burgers

Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, garlic, black pepper, salt, American pasteurized process cheese food, bacon, hamburger buns or onion rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crow casserole

Crow Casserole

Made with crow breasts, sauerkraut, bacon, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 hoisin glazed chicken stuffed with sticky rice & chinese sausage

Hoisin Glazed Chicken Stuffed With Sticky Rice & Chinese Sausage

Made with Chinese sausage, ham, garlic, chicken breasts, butter, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, baby bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 california chicken cobb sandwich with gorgonzola dressing

California Chicken Cobb Sandwich With Gorgonzola Dressing

Made with gorgonzola or blue cheese, mayonnaise, French bread, skinless, boneless chicken breast, bacon, avocado, lettuce, cream cheese


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 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 quick vegetarian chili-con-queso

Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 white chicken and broccoli pizza

White Chicken And Broccoli Pizza

Made with garlic salt, dried oregano, broccoli florets, chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, pizza crust, Italian-blend cheese, Swiss cheese, dried basil

Method:   oven
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

recipe for baked green chile and cream cheese stuffed burgers

Baked Green Chile And Cream Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Made with ground beef, eggs, cream cheese, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 bean chili and rice with corn

Bean Chili And Rice With Corn

Made with salt, white rice, onions, oil, garlic, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, water, red kidney beans, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy tuna paella with yellow rice

Easy Tuna Paella With Yellow Rice

Made with onion, garlic, green onion, salsa, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, chicken broth, tuna, yellow rice, peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna green bean casserole

Tuna Green Bean Casserole

Made with cheese, dried onion flakes, green beans, tuna, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pork chops and sausage jambalaya

Pork Chops And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with water, salt, black pepper, red pepper, oil, pork chops, sausages, onions, bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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


recipe for okra and fish creole

Okra And Fish Creole

Made with olive oil, celery, okra, green bell pepper, rice, onion, diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, white fish fillets, ground red pepper, hot sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arctic char with meyer lemon, fennel, olives, and leeks

Arctic Char with Meyer Lemon, Fennel, Olives, and Leeks

Made with herbs de Provence, char fillets, salt and pepper, fennel bulbs, leeks, olives, Meyer lemons, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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