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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 fish hash

Fish Hash

Made with parsley, black pepper, salt, butter, fish, potatoes, cream, onion, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechuan beef with vegetables

Szechuan Beef With Vegetables

Made with water chestnuts, fresh ginger, garlic, pea pods, mushrooms, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, hoisin sauce, sherry, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham pot pie

Ham Pot Pie

Made with Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, eggs, red potatoes, salt, black pepper, onion, ham, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fish steamed in beer

Fish Steamed In Beer

Made with dill weed, beer, white fish, scallions, fresh cilantro, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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recipe for caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 cheesy chicken & broccoli stuffing skillet

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffing Skillet

Made with cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, oil, water, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 new mexico green chile burgers

New Mexico Green Chile Burgers

Made with tomato, red onion, ground beef, garlic, mild ground chili powder, black pepper, salt, Monterey jack cheese, hamburger buns, green chiles

Method:   oven
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 slow cooker beef and red bean chili

Slow Cooker Beef and Red Bean Chili

Made with dried oregano, adobo sauce, red beans, olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onion, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, chipotle peppers in...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 hoisin turkey wings & drums

Hoisin Turkey Wings & Drums

Made with garlic, fresh ginger root, turkey drumsticks, turkey wings, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked walleye

Baked Walleye

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, walleyes fillets, eggs, steak sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled stuffed scallops

Grilled Stuffed Scallops

Made with Dijon mustard, oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, onions, fresh spinach, feta cheese, smoked salmon, sea scallops

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thai crispy fried pork

Thai Crispy Fried Pork

Made with pork, salt, rice flour, all-purpose flour, water, oil, white pepper, garlic, chilies

Method:   stovetop
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 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 chicken bourguignonne

Chicken Bourguignonne

Made with non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dry white wine or chicken broth, baby carrots, tomato paste, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 barbecue chicken naan pizza

Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza

Made with green onions, Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jamaican oxtail stew

Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Made with dried small white beans, vegetable oil, garlic, beef oxtails, yellow onion, beef stock, tomato, water, ground allspice, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gourmet stuffed burgers

Gourmet Stuffed Burgers

Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, garlic, black pepper, salt, American pasteurized process cheese food, bacon, hamburger buns or onion rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 cheese, chicken, and cauliflower casserole

Cheese, Chicken, And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, celery, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, carrots, parsley, chicken, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for georgia-style chicken barbecue

Georgia-Style Chicken Barbecue

Made with whole chicken, lemon, garlic, tomato puree, cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, prepared mustard

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


recipe for tic-tac-toe pepperoni pizza

Tic-Tac-Toe Pepperoni Pizza

Made with green or red bell pepper, pita bread, pizza or spaghetti sauce, mozzarella string cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegan stuffed green peppers

Vegan Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with brown rice, vegetarian burger, onion, celery, green bell pepper, olive oil, tomato puree, oregano, sweet basil, yeast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chunky lamb and vegetable stew

Chunky Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with celery, onion, flour, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, lamb stew meat, vegetable oil, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 hoisin glazed chicken stuffed with sticky rice & chinese sausage

Hoisin Glazed Chicken Stuffed With Sticky Rice & Chinese Sausage

Made with Chinese sausage, ham, garlic, chicken breasts, butter, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, baby bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for country dutch oven chicken

Country Dutch Oven Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, barbecue sauce, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for california chicken cobb sandwich with gorgonzola dressing

California Chicken Cobb Sandwich With Gorgonzola Dressing

Made with gorgonzola or blue cheese, mayonnaise, French bread, skinless, boneless chicken breast, bacon, avocado, lettuce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for annie's slow cooker ham and potatoes

Annie's Slow Cooker Ham And Potatoes

Made with whole wheat flour, milk, potatoes, white onion, ham, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cheddar cheese soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for macaroni and ground beef casserole

Macaroni And Ground Beef Casserole

Made with cream of mushroom soup, onion, macaroni pasta, cheese, paprika, Accent, salt and pepper, ground beef

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef tamale pie

Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, kidney beans, enchilada sauce, corn muffin mix, milk, oil, egg, colby cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 ham and asparagus casserole

Ham And Asparagus Casserole

Made with baking mix, Italian style cheese, asparagus, ham, milk, cream of asparagus soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white chicken and broccoli pizza

White Chicken And Broccoli Pizza

Made with garlic salt, dried oregano, broccoli florets, chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, pizza crust, Italian-blend cheese, Swiss cheese, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian burger with tomato sauce

Italian Burger with Tomato Sauce

Made with breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, oil, Mozzarella cheese, olive oil, crushed plum tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker mediterranean chicken with pepperoncini and kalamata olives

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamata Olives

Made with sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, chicken leg quarters, paprika...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 hawaiian stir-fried tofu

Hawaiian Stir-Fried Tofu

Made with green and red bell pepper, tofu or tempeh, olive oil, garlic, onion, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, cornstarch or arrowroot, pineapple juice, powdered or freshly grated...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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