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Dinner Recipes

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 pecan crusted chicken with honey mustard sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, parsley or Herbs de Provencal, eggs, butter or mild oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rotel chicken

Rotel Chicken

Made with vermicelli pasta, processed cheese product, chicken breast halves, celery, sliced mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, butter, Ro-Tel spicy tomatoes, English peas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for traditional black turkey

Traditional Black Turkey

Made with lemon juice, onion juice, cloves, Tabasco, salt, fresh parsley, poultry seasoning, chili powder, dried basil, dried thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ham and macaroni casserole

Ham And Macaroni Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, celery, onion, flour, celery seed, salt, black pepper, milk, Cheddar cheese, ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb henry

Lamb Henry

Made with ground cayenne pepper, lamb shoulder, olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, onions, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for german braun cole and bratwurst

German Braun Cole and Bratwurst

Made with bratwurst, potatoes, fresh kale, bacon grease, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pan fried coconut chicken

Pan Fried Coconut Chicken

Made with oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, coconut milk, lime, soy sauce, salt and pepper, flour, eggs, sweetened shredded coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chinese steamed buns with pork stuffing

Chinese Steamed Buns with Pork Stuffing

Made with MSG, rice wine, sesame seed oil, salt, ground pepper, cornstarch or potato flour, all-purpose unbleached flour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ranch meatloaf

Ranch Meatloaf

Made with tomato sauce, ground sirloin, egg, milk, bread crumbs, onion, jalapeno peppers, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sloppy joe meatloaf

Sloppy Joe Meatloaf

Made with mozzarella cheese, refrigerated french bread dough, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, flour, basil, dried oregano, fennel seed

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bavarian beef stew

Bavarian Beef Stew

Made with bay leaf, boneless beef, water, beer or beef broth, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for smoked turkey jerky

Smoked Turkey Jerky

Made with turkey, soy sauce, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, liquid smoke

Method:   dehydrator
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for asian paella with sake and sausage

Asian Paella With Sake And Sausage

Made with sake, shrimp, soy sauce, saffron threads, chicken stock, mussels, littleneck clams, olive oil, ginger root

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken stroganoff with hot hungarian sausage

Chicken Stroganoff with Hot Hungarian Sausage

Made with onion, sake, nutmeg, bay leaf, hot chili pepper, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, chicken broth, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rajasthani dal - indian vegetarian curry

Rajasthani Dal - Indian Vegetarian Curry

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for la concha beach club fajitas (chicken, beef or shrimp)

La Concha Beach Club Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)

Made with green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, olive oil, Mexican lime juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for abilene annual slow cooker chili super bowl

Abilene Annual Slow Cooker Chili Super Bowl

Made with cumin seed, garlic powder, bay leaves, dried cilantro, dried Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes, pinto or...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for dessert enchiladas

Dessert Enchiladas

Made with water, apple or peach pie filling, flour tortillas, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)

Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon and egg fajitas

Bacon And Egg Fajitas

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb pizza

Low Carb Pizza

Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon, cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken burgers with onion-dill sauce

Chicken Burgers With Onion-Dill Sauce

Made with unseasoned bread crumbs, ground chicken breast, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, onion, dill pickle, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for welsh rarebit pub-style burgers

Welsh Rarebit Pub-Style Burgers

Made with ground beef, Cheddar cheese soup, Worcestershire sauce, water, prepared mustard, English muffins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked bean tacos

Baked Bean Tacos

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecue pork and coleslaw sandwich

Barbecue Pork and Coleslaw Sandwich

Made with celery, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker canned chili

Pressure Cooker Canned Chili

Made with kidney beans, chili powder, paprika, ground beef, onion, fat, green bell pepper, tomatoes, salt

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chili colorado

Chili Colorado

Made with tomatoes, dried ancho peppers or dried mild New Mexico red peppers, dried chipotle peppers, chipotle peppers, water, onion, dried oregano, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tex-mex turkey chili

Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

Made with turkey breast, red kidney beans , onion, garlic, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin seeds, sugar, tomato sauce, tomatoes and green chiles

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for casserole turkey dinner

Casserole Turkey Dinner

Made with frozen french cut green beans, stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup, milk, turkey or chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken viva casserole

Chicken Viva Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, chicken breasts, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tofu lasagne (low carb)

Tofu Lasagne (Low Carb)

Made with ground beef, pork Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baltimore crab stew

Baltimore Crab Stew

Made with sherry, Worcestershire sauce, crab meat, salt, white pepper, butter, milk, light cream, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for armenian pumpkin and lamb stew

Armenian Pumpkin And Lamb Stew

Made with onion, garlic, carrots, celery root, tomatoes, acorn squash, chicken broth, whole pumpkin, Basmati rice, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for doughboys

Doughboys

Made with hot dog, flour, baking powder, shortening, salt, water

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barley potato and amaranth stew

Barley Potato And Amaranth Stew

Made with water, barley, potato, amaranth, onion, frozen corn, garlic powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried marjoram

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef rendang

Beef Rendang

Made with oil, shrimp paste, curry power, water, turmeric, ground cinnamon, black pepper, candlenuts, lemongrass

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grinders

Grinders

Made with submarine sandwich buns, pepperoni, tomatoes, black olives, Italian salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb shepherd's pie

Lamb Shepherd's Pie

Made with ground lamb, potatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, carrots, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for kielbasa on a skewer

Kielbasa on a Skewer

Made with wooden skewers, kielbasa, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, Italian salad dressing

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fish veracruz

Fish Veracruz

Made with vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, white wine, salsa, tomato sauce, pickled jalapeno, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas ground beef hash

Texas Ground Beef Hash

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, green bell peppers, onions, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker beer sausages

Slow Cooker Beer Sausages

Made with beer, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker waldorf astoria stew

Slow Cooker Waldorf Astoria Stew

Made with tomato soup, sugar, beef sirloin, potatoes, carrots, celery, frozen pearl onions, whole tomatoes, dry minced onion, quick cooking tapioca

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker broccoli rice and chicken

Slow Cooker Broccoli Rice and Chicken

Give your crock pot a workout with this easy broccoli rice and chicken recipe. Combining boneless chicken, rice, and a creamy soup mix, it's a great pick for a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef barley stew

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Stew

Made with onion, vegetable oil, water, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, salt, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker whiskey sausage

Slow Cooker Whiskey Sausage

Made with whiskey, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian tortellini stew

Slow Cooker Italian Tortellini Stew

Made with cheese-filled tortellini, black pepper, salt, onion, zucchini, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Great Northern beans, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker lamb turnip stew

Slow Cooker Lamb Turnip Stew

Made with beef stock, carrots, turnips, frozen small onions, mushrooms, lamb shoulder, vegetable oil, flour, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

Made with white vinegar, brown mustard, kielbasa links, molasses, apple jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian bean and brown rice stew

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Bean And Brown Rice Stew

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, kidney beans, olive oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, green cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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