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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 smoked gouda and genoa salami croissant

Smoked Gouda And Genoa Salami Croissant

Made with arugula, Genoa salami, croissants, smoked Gouda cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   sandwich maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwestern pinto bean and pork stew

Southwestern Pinto Bean And Pork Stew

Made with cumin, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, pinto beans, chicken stock, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for polynesian sausage supper

Polynesian Sausage Supper

Made with cornstarch, pineapple chunks, black pepper, smoked sausage, onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for campfire meatballs

Campfire Meatballs

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, bread crumbs, water, egg, garlic salt, black pepper, zucchini, spaghetti sauce

Method:   campfire
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for reuben salad sandwiches

Reuben Salad Sandwiches

Made with rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, bacon bits, Thousand Island dressing or Russian salad dressing, Swiss cheese, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for beef and bean casserole

Beef And Bean Casserole

Made with tomatoes, ground beef, onions, garlic, black beans, olive oil, green chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and carambola (star fruit) stir-fry

Chicken And Carambola (Star Fruit) Stir-Fry

Made with chicken breasts, brown sugar, sherry, ginger root, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 spicy honey walnut chicken

Spicy Honey Walnut Chicken

Made with onion salt, bread crumbs, chicken breast halves, potatoes, white onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, honey, minced jalapenos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and roasted poblano chili

Chicken And Roasted Poblano Chili

Made with cumin, dried fennel, dried marjoram or dried oregano, black pepper, apple juice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 baked fish fillets with spinach-pine nut topping

Baked Fish Fillets With Spinach-Pine Nut Topping

Made with Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, sea bass or orange roughy fillets, salt and pepper, frozen spinach souffle, pine nuts, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meat loaf with tomato gravy

Meat Loaf With Tomato Gravy

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning mix, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, mexican tomatoes and green chiles, ketchup, Monterey jack cheese, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkey and potato tacos

Turkey And Potato Tacos

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, ground turkey, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, russet potatoes, chili powder, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basic starter chili

Basic Starter Chili

Made with tomato puree, vegetable juice, oregano, basil, hot chili powder, black pepper, crushed red pepper, salt, cumin, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 sun-dried tomato, sausage and fontina pizza

Sun-Dried Tomato, Sausage And Fontina Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, pizza shells, oil, Fontina cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california melt sandwich

California Melt Sandwich

Made with Monterey pepper jack cheese, lemon juice, salt, French bread rolls, mayonnaise, garlic, chicken breast, Haas avocados

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun fried bass

Cajun Fried Bass

Made with vegetable oil, salt, bass fillets, baking mix, milk, egg, Cajun seasoning, yellow cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese fire pot

Chinese Fire Pot

Made with shrimp, Chinese cabbage, forest mushrooms, lemon juice, Enoki mushrooms, pea pods, green onions, spinach, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots


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 thit bo vien (beef balls)

Thit Bo Vien (Beef Balls)

Made with sesame oil, garlic, fish sauce, potato starch, baking powder, sugar, white pepper, beef hind shank

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chilean cazuela de vaca (beef and pumpkin stew)

Chilean Cazuela De Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

Made with beef roast, beef broth, water, polenta, red potatoes, onion, pumpkin, corn, carrot, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for scalloped ham and noodle casserole

Scalloped Ham And Noodle Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, white pepper, salt, egg noodles, onion, olive oil, ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 pomegranate brined turkey

Pomegranate Brined Turkey

Made with sage, fresh rosemary, turkey, vegetable oil, dried sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, black peppercorns, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for veggie burger mix

Veggie Burger Mix

Made with vegetable broth powder, chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, soybeans, split peas, rolled oats, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking soda


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 frito taco pie

Frito Taco Pie

Made with onion, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, cumin, dried oregano, sliced ripe olives, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, Fritos corn chips, chopped green chilies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chau ngau yuk (beef with orange and lemon)

Chau Ngau Yuk (Beef With Orange And Lemon)

Made with brown sugar, ginger, cornflour, sesame oil, rump steak, oil, chili powder, lemon rind, lemon juice, orange

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breaded pork cutlets (pork schnitzel)

Breaded Pork Cutlets (Pork Schnitzel)

Made with fresh parsley, lemon, bread, flour, eggs, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, salt and ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki flank steak tacos

Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos

Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for goat cheese, beet and spinach pizza

Goat Cheese, Beet And Spinach Pizza

Made with beets, fresh spinach, pre-baked pizza dough, olive oil, garlic, goat cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ostrich steak with fiery bourbon-teriyaki marinade

Ostrich Steak With Fiery Bourbon-Teriyaki Marinade

Made with habanero hot sauce, ostrich steaks, teriyaki sauce, bourbon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled bluefish marinated in capers and herbs

Grilled Bluefish Marinated in Capers and Herbs

Made with salt and pepper, capers, bluefish fillets, olive oil, lemon, oregano, flat leaf parsley, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for catfish sloppy joe

Catfish Sloppy Joe

Made with burger buns, unsalted butter, catfish or tilapia fillet, vegetable oil, coarse salt, onion, green bell pepper, paprika, barbecue sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy lo mein

Easy Lo Mein

Made with cornstarch, fettuccine pasta, green onions, garlic, sesame or olive oil, ginger, mushrooms, cilantro, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avanti's eggplant lasagna

Avanti's Eggplant Lasagna

Made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for head cheese

Head Cheese

Made with ground cloves, pork, side pork, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grouse with pear sauce

Grouse with Pear Sauce

Made with salt, broth, flour, grouse, white wine, pear halves, whipping cream


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for canned turkey and rice supper

Canned Turkey and Rice Supper

Made with Parmesan cheese, converted rice, vegetable oil, mushrooms, chicken broth, broccoli, red bell pepper, turkey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked pizza sandwich

Baked Pizza Sandwich

Made with ground beef, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, oregano, biscuit baking mix, egg, process American cheese product or mozzarella cheese, milk, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for broccoli, onion, squash, and bell pepper pizza

Broccoli, Onion, Squash, and Bell Pepper Pizza

Made with dried oregano, red bell pepper, olive oil, garlic, pizza crust, mozzarella cheese, broccoli flowerets, red onion, yellow squash

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chicken burgers

Baked Chicken Burgers

Made with mayonnaise, hamburger buns, black pepper, chicken, onion, celery, salt, processed cheese product

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 beef en brochette

Beef en Brochette

Made with salt and pepper, beef sirloin tip or top round, pineapple chunks, Heinz 57 sauce, white wine, salad oil, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken on the ritz

Chicken on the Ritz

Made with cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, Ritz Crackers, butter, poppy seed

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blackened salmon

Blackened Salmon

Made with parsley, lemon, salmon fillets, butter or margarine, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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