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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 brownie tacos

Brownie Tacos

Made with shredded coconut, flour tortillas, brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar, red hot candies, black jelly beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot dog breakfast burrito

Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito

Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatloaf cake

Meatloaf Cake

Made with parsley, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, salt, black pepper, mashed potatoes, cherry tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fried peanut butter toast

Fried Peanut Butter Toast

Think of this like a reverse grilled peanut butter sandwich. The peanut butter is on the outside of the bread instead of inside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basque paella

Basque Paella

Made with chicken, basmati rice, water, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, red snapper fillet, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for black bean and chicken burritos

Black Bean and Chicken Burritos

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for swedish meatloaf

Swedish Meatloaf

Made with salt, oatmeal, milk, eggs, ground beef, onion, margarine, garlic powder, nutmeg, sage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for southern style stewed doves

Southern Style Stewed Doves

Made with doves, salt, black pepper, flour, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lobster pizza with roasted garlic pesto

Lobster Pizza with Roasted Garlic Pesto

Made with mozzarella cheese, lobster meat, pizza shell, roasted garlic pesto, chevre cheese, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet bean chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Bean Chili

Made with onion, bacon, baked beans, red kidney beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar, ground beef

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for clay baker gourmet beef stew

Clay Baker Gourmet Beef Stew

Made with vegetables, salt and pepper, thyme, stewing beef, onion, tomatoes, green bell peppers, bay leaves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for coconut hot dogs

Coconut Hot Dogs

Made with shredded coconut, flour, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, oil, beer, hot dogs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mixiotes

Mixiotes

Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turducken

Turducken

Made with turkey, duckling, chicken, sausage stuffing, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey and leek casserole

Turkey and Leek Casserole

Made with onions, all-purpose flour, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, chicken broth, milk, cooked turkey or chicken, smoked ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steak and kidney pie

Steak and Kidney Pie

Made with lamb kidneys, flour, salt, water, margarine, round steak


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yakhni

Yakhni

Made with lamb shoulder, water, whole cloves, ground cumin, dry ginger, ground fennel seeds, bay leaves, yogurt, sour cream, cardamom pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for seasoned grilled turkey cutlets

Seasoned Grilled Turkey Cutlets

Made with white turkey cutlets, lemons, sage, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polenta and black bean casserole

Polenta And Black Bean Casserole

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, golden hominy, fresh cilantro, green chilies, salsa verde, garlic, cumin, polenta, whipping cream, black beans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy chicken strip casserole

Spicy Chicken Strip Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, tomato sauce, water...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker brunswick stew

Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Made with onion, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, bbq pork, bbq beef, boneless chicken chunks, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy chicken-pumpkin chili

Spicy Chicken-Pumpkin Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth, beer, ripe olives, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, tomatoes, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meatloaf muffins with barbecue sauce

Meatloaf Muffins With Barbecue Sauce

Made with ground sirloin, onions, celery, green bell pepper, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, seasoning, barbecue sauce, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white bean chili with salsa verde

White Bean Chili With Salsa Verde

Made with adobo seasoning or garlic powder, lime juice, water, lemon pepper, cumin seed, chicken breast halves, nonstick cooking spray, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for adzuki bean stew with dumplings

Adzuki Bean Stew with Dumplings

Made with mushrooms, Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, whole wheat flour, vegetable stock, soy sauce, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt & pepper, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked rice with sausage peppers and mushrooms

Baked Rice With Sausage Peppers And Mushrooms

Made with dried basil, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, olive oil, Italian sausage, onion, red bell pepper, mushroom, zucchini, white rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy chicken with black bean puree

Spicy Chicken With Black Bean Puree

Made with fresh cilantro, cumin, ground red pepper, chicken breast halves, fajita seasoning, onion, olive oil, garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach and goat cheese french bread pizzas

Spinach And Goat Cheese French Bread Pizzas

Made with goat cheese, spinach, non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, French roll, tomato paste, dried Italian seasoning, garlic, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for silken tofu in spicy red coconut sauce

Silken Tofu In Spicy Red Coconut Sauce

Made with basil, Thai red curry paste, basmati rice, firm silken tofu, roasted peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions, coconut milk, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for knockwurst with sauerkraut dinner

Knockwurst with Sauerkraut Dinner

Made with beer, cornstarch, brown mustard, molasses, caraway seed, ground allspice, black pepper, rutabaga, cooked knockwurst, cooking apples

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tri-tip baguettes

Tri-Tip Baguettes

Made with black pepper, salt, heavy cream, beef tri-tip roast, French baguette, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef fajitas with pico de gallo

Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo

Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lamb tagine

Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, saffron threads, beef consomme, frozen pearl onions, prunes, all-purpose flour, water, couscous

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for escargot and chanterelle pizza

Escargot And Chanterelle Pizza

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, fresh parsley, garlic, French bread dough, French snails, Chanterelle mushrooms, Raclette cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for steak sandwich with yogurt mustard sauce

Steak Sandwich With Yogurt Mustard Sauce

Made with red onion, French or Italian-style bread, plain low-fat yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, marinated artichoke hearts, round steak, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili cheese dog casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Made with corn chips, beef hot dogs, flour tortillas, chili, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for broiled italian sausage

Broiled Italian Sausage

Made with dried oregano, sweet Italian sausages, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gatsby cheese toast

Gatsby Cheese Toast

Made with butter, garlic, ground chili pepper, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, French bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elk tenderloin garlic steaks

Elk Tenderloin Garlic Steaks

Made with vermouth, black pepper, elk tenderloin steak, margarine, garlic powder, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker make-ahead fajitas

Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas

Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chinese beef stir fry with vegetables

Chinese Beef Stir Fry With Vegetables

Made with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic, oyster sauce, broccoli, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for armenian lamb casserole

Armenian Lamb Casserole

Made with butter, basil, black pepper, water, lamb cubes, eggplant, green bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 italian crescent roll casserole

Italian Crescent Roll Casserole

Made with pasta, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, sour cream, Mozzarella cheese, crescent rolls, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy thai peanut baked chicken

Spicy Thai Peanut Baked Chicken

Made with chicken pieces with bone, milk, spicy Thai peanut bake

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chukander gosht (vibrant lamb and beet curry)

Chukander Gosht (Vibrant Lamb And Beet Curry)

Made with ground turmeric, Indian red chili powder, salt, fresh coriander, onion, cumin, vegetable oil, ground coriander, fresh ginger, garlic

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 cheese burger macaroni and mushroom casserole

Cheese Burger Macaroni And Mushroom Casserole

Made with ground beef, green or red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, macaroni pasta, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meat loaf stroganoff

Meat Loaf Stroganoff

Made with nutmeg, sour cream, parsley, onion, mushrooms, butter, sherry or dry red wine, eggs, ground sirloin, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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