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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 citrus fish with falafel coating

Citrus Fish with Falafel Coating

Made with orange juice, lemon or lime juice, garlic, cilantro chutney or pesto, cilantro, falafel mix, egg, buttermilk, olive oil

Method:   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 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 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 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

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recipe for fried peanut butter sandwich

Fried Peanut Butter Sandwich

Made with butter or margarine, white bread, peanut butter, banana

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked turkey croquettes

Baked Turkey Croquettes

Made with bread crumbs, water, butter, flour, milk, cooked turkey, egg yolk, salt, celery salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 turkey and green bean casserole

Turkey And Green Bean Casserole

Made with milk, Cheddar cheese soup, frozen French cut green beans, stuffing mix, water, butter or margarine, cubed cooked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tofu with sweet potato noodles

Tofu with Sweet Potato Noodles

Made with cellophane noodles, sesame oil, extra firm tofu, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wild rice meatloaf

Wild Rice Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, black pepper, wild rice, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, onion, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt, sage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 carrot and potato stew with shiitake mushrooms

Carrot And Potato Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with dried shiitake mushrooms, oil, flour, onion, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, water, salt and pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   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 stuffed sourdough sandwich

Stuffed Sourdough Sandwich

Made with provolone cheese, tomato, sourdough bread, pesto with basil, smoked turkey, roasted red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey burgers in chili sauce

Turkey Burgers in Chili Sauce

Made with lemon juice, chili sauce, egg, white onion, black pepper, garlic salt, vegetable oil, brown sugar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spanish beef stew (estofado)

Spanish Beef Stew (Estofado)

Made with ripe olives, beef stew meat, red wine, onion, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, raisins, dried apricots, water, mushrooms


Time:   1-2 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 low-carb shepherd's pie alfredo with mashed rutabaga

Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie Alfredo With Mashed Rutabaga

Made with ground beef, prepared Alfredo sauce, cream, green vegetables, rutabaga, turnips, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 thai-style red snapper in foil

Thai-Style Red Snapper In Foil

Made with nam pla, coconut milk, scallion, oil, sesame oil, Granny Smith apple, red snapper fillets, dried red pepper flakes, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 balkan summer lamb stew

Balkan Summer Lamb Stew

Made with tomatoes, green onions, garlic, Hungarian paprika, dill, cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 tomato pizza with oregano

Tomato Pizza With Oregano

Made with Pecorino Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, dried oregano, tomato, salt, pizza dough

Method:   oven
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 southwestern ground beef stew

Southwestern Ground Beef Stew

Made with salt, cumin, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, potatoes, picante sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 chicken and vegetable burritos

Chicken And Vegetable Burritos

Made with garlic, stewed tomatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, salt, ground chicken, instant white rice, burrito-size flour tortillas, taco cheese mix

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese-style sauteed firm tofu

Chinese-Style Sauteed Firm Tofu

Made with firm tofu, oil, salt, onion, mushrooms, carrot, green bell peppers, sake or white wine, soy sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork curry stew

Pork Curry Stew

Made with green lentils or black-eyed peas, cauliflower florets, olive oil, garlic, curry powder, onion, black pepper, pork loin, water, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meat-crust pizza

Meat-Crust Pizza

Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, Italian plum tomatoes, crushed red pepper, oregano, basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for maui pork

Maui Pork

Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, ginger, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheetos-crusted chicken

Cheetos-Crusted Chicken

Made with Cheetos, chicken broth or water, bread crumbs, ground chicken breast, onion, canned jalapeno chilies, chili powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for herb mustard crusted rockfish

Herb Mustard Crusted Rockfish

Made with potato chips, fresh dill, parsley, tarragon, Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, egg white, melted butter or oil, lemon, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausage with pesto and pasta

Italian Sausage With Pesto And Pasta

Made with broccoli, cooked Italian sausage links, linguine, basil leaves, walnut pieces, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black bean and mushroom burger

Black Bean and Mushroom Burger

Made with salt and black pepper, olive or canola oil, onion, mushrooms, garlic, cumin, black beans, fresh cilantro, goat cheese, sandwich bread

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caribbean pork stew

Caribbean Pork Stew

Made with shortening, water, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, salt, onions, red potatoes, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hamburger salad sandwiches

Hamburger Salad Sandwiches

Made with pita bread round, black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, lettuce, cheese, dill pickle, mayonnaise, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for savory slow cooker shredded beef

Savory Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

Made with garlic, dry onion soup mix, top round roast, condensed beef broth, beer

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pastrami sandwich

Pastrami Sandwich

Made with tarragon mustard or peppercorn mustard, onion, Italian salad dressing, bell pepper, French-style rolls, pastrami, provolone or Swiss cheese, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for all-american chicken stew

All-American Chicken Stew

Made with chicken, butter or margarine, water, chicken flavored instant bouillon, chicken bouillon cubes, paprika, poultry seasoning, potatoes, carrots

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 crab tortilla roll-ups

Crab Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with salt and pepper, milk, flour, imitation crab legs, Monterey jack cheese, onion, dill weed, flour tortillas, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 torsk with parsley butter

Torsk With Parsley Butter

Made with torsk or cod fillets, sugar, margarine or butter, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, red pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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