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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 fresh corn enchiladas

Fresh Corn Enchiladas

Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole liver and rice

Creole Liver and Rice

Made with rice, sherry, black pepper, beef liver, olive oil, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab with spinach and rice

Crab With Spinach And Rice

Made with Mozzarella cheese, chicken stock, rice, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, spinach, crab meat, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-carb texas-style chili

Low-Carb Texas-Style Chili

Made with tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, ground beef round, boneless beef chuck, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood au gratin with artichoke hearts

Seafood Au Gratin With Artichoke Hearts

Made with white pepper, butter, Dijon mustard, flour, sherry, milk, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, shrimp


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for elegant tuna casserole

Elegant Tuna Casserole

Made with onion, celery, flour, cream, cream of shrimp soup, salt, black pepper, almonds, dry sherry, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetarian supreme pizza

Vegetarian Supreme Pizza

Made with mushrooms, whole wheat pizza crust, pizza sauce, zucchini, spinach, onion, garlic, green or red bell pepper, dried basil, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker jambalaya red beans and rice

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Red Beans And Rice

Made with sugar, frozen deveined shelled cooked small shrimp, onion, boneless skinless chicken thighs, garlic, green bell pepper, bay leaves, red beans, tomato...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 korma

Beef Korma

Made with water, almonds, garlic, ginger root, salt, ground cinnamon, beef stewing meat, oil, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dorade farcie grillee (stuffed grilled sea bream)

Dorade Farcie Grillee (Stuffed Grilled Sea Bream)

Made with plum tomatoes, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, Nicoise olives, anchovies, sea breams, porgy, or sea bass, leeks...

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


recipe for slow cooker chunky beef and bean chili

Slow Cooker Chunky Beef And Bean Chili

Made with salt and pepper, salsa, pinto beans, ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for trattoria beef stew with polenta dumplings

Trattoria Beef Stew With Polenta Dumplings

Made with beef chuck, red onions, celery, garlic, tomatoes in juice, red wine, beef stock, fresh rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sauteed lamb with artichoke and mint jus

Sauteed Lamb With Artichoke And Mint Jus

Made with bread crumbs, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh marjoram, fresh parsley, eggs, olive oil, shallots, artichoke hearts, Provencal wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for great meatless slow cooker chili

Great Meatless Slow Cooker Chili

Made with carrots, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cumin, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 stuffed hamburgers (with three stuffing choices)

Stuffed Hamburgers (With Three Stuffing Choices)

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, steak sauce, bacon, celery, onion, mushrooms, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caribou meat pie

Caribou Meat Pie

Made with garlic, oil, water, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, celery seed, salt, black pepper, bay leaf

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sizzling sweet and sour seafood

Sizzling Sweet and Sour Seafood

Made with scallops, carrot, bamboo shoots, green bell pepper, green onions, salt, sizzling rice, sugar, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer braised venison sausages and vegetables

Beer Braised Venison Sausages And Vegetables

Made with demi glace, beer, olive oil, butter, venison sausages, carrots, leeks, Granny Smith apples, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fish meuniere with browned butter and lemon

Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon

Made with lemon juice, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, sole fillets or flounder fillets, salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker football stew

Slow Cooker Football Stew

Made with beef stew meat, tomato juice, sugar, tapioca, salt, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 slow cooker leb lebi (tunisian chickpea stew)

Slow Cooker Leb Lebi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)

Made with black olives, cumin, chickpeas, vegetable stock, olive oil, onions, caraway seed, salt, peasant loaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken pizza with herb butter sauce

Chicken Pizza With Herb Butter Sauce

Made with Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh cilantro, skinless, boneless chicken breast, butter or margarine, garlic, green onion, dried basil, refrigerated...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for goober burgers

Goober Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, parsley, butter or margarine, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
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

recipe for halloween pumpkin stew

Halloween Pumpkin Stew

Made with pumpkin, ground beef, garlic, onion, instant rice, butter, salt, black pepper, thyme, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for zucchini moussaka

Zucchini Moussaka

Made with zucchini, olive oil, onions, ground beef or lamb, ground turkey, tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken murphy

Chicken Murphy

Made with Italian salad dressing, chicken, potatoes, pickled pepper salad

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mushroom barley burgers

Mushroom Barley Burgers

Made with vegetarian bouillon, mushrooms, scallions, egg whites, dill weed, Parmesan cheese, wheat bran, brown rice flour, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicago fire italian sausage sandwiches

Chicago Fire Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Made with hot peppers, hot Italian sausage, hot dog buns, yellow mustard, onion, pickle relish, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for armenian stuffed pita bread

Armenian Stuffed Pita Bread

Made with oil, green onions, zucchini, tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic salt, mixed herbs, chili powder, cilantro or coriander, stuffed green olives

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 spicy chinese pizza

Spicy Chinese Pizza

Made with red onion, snow pea pods, chili or vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh ginger, tomato sauce, chili puree, soy sauce, pizza crust, water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sauerbraten burgers

Sauerbraten Burgers

Made with prepared mustard, vinegar, gingersnaps, tomato sauce, onion, raisins, salt, ground beef, water, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for silver paper chicken

Silver Paper Chicken

Made with five spice powder, garlic, chicken thighs, chicken breast halves, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, rice wine or dry sherry

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican bubble pizza

Mexican Bubble Pizza

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, condensed tomato soup, refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for granny's rabbit stew

Granny's Rabbit Stew

Made with onions, cayenne pepper, rabbit, flour, salt and pepper, butter, water, thyme, corn, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy pleasing meatloaf

Easy Pleasing Meatloaf

Made with barbecue sauce, ground beef, stuffing mix, water, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted turkey cornbread sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Cornbread Sandwiches

Made with red onion, honey baked ham, cornbread mix, 2% milk, eggs, green chilies, Dijon mustard, roasted turkey breast

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey pumpkin curry

Turkey Pumpkin Curry

Made with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, kosher salt, cooked turkey pieces, chicken or turkey stock, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried shrimp with green beans

Stir-Fried Shrimp With Green Beans

Made with instant rice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, shrimp, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian meatloaf

Asian Meatloaf

Made with honey, fresh ginger root, soy sauce, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, onion, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken paprikash pot pie

Chicken Paprikash Pot Pie

Made with cornstarch, chicken gravy, sour cream, frozen peas, pie crusts, bacon, chicken breasts or thighs, green bell pepper, onions, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bourbon glazed chicken

Bourbon Glazed Chicken

Made with bourbon, soy sauce, ketchup, whole grain mustard, ground cinnamon, garlic, shallot, brown sugar, Tabasco

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for german meatballs with cream dill gravy

German Meatballs With Cream Dill Gravy

Made with milk, flour, ground beef, breadcrumbs, water, green onions, egg, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon cheeseburger meatloaf with french fried onion topping

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf With French Fried Onion Topping

Made with ketchup, ground beef, bacon, Cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for carne asada sliders with spicy, pickled carrots and zucchini

Carne Asada Sliders with Spicy, Pickled Carrots and Zucchini

Made with salt, sugar, vinegar, water, zucchini, garlic, jalapeno pepper, skirt steak, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spanish brown rice with sausage

Slow Cooker Spanish Brown Rice With Sausage

Made with jalapeno pepper, spicy sausage, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown rice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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