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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 deep-dish biscuit pizza

Deep-Dish Biscuit Pizza

Made with Mozzarella or Cracker Barrel cheese, tomato, refrigerator biscuits, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, mushroom stems and pieces, oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for no-bake pesto chicken pizza

No-Bake Pesto Chicken Pizza

Made with lettuce, Parmesan cheese, olive or vegetable oil, celery, chicken, pesto, Italian bread shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skinny tuna noodle casserole

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for asian burritos

Asian Burritos

Made with peanut oil, ginger root, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, bok choy, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled fish with oregano sauce

Grilled Fish with Oregano Sauce

Made with white fish, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for baked fish with apple dill sauce

Baked Fish With Apple Dill Sauce

Made with lemon juice, apple, apple juice, haddock or salmon, salt, butter, cornstarch, prepared mustard, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pan seared red snapper

Pan Seared Red Snapper

Made with ground ginger, green onions, honey, red snapper, olive oil, lemon, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mediterranean vegetable paella

Mediterranean Vegetable Paella

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, tomato, paprika, oregano, vegetable stock, Spanish rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, artichoke hearts, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet vidalia onion & sausage casserole

Sweet Vidalia Onion & Sausage Casserole

Made with buttery crackers, pimento, Vidalia onions, sausage meat, seasoned salt, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 chicken van dam

Chicken Van Dam

Made with dried rosemary, chicken breast halves, butter, cream cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for savory wild goose stew

Savory Wild Goose Stew

Made with flour, oil, onion soup mix, carrots, celery, onions, frozen green beans, fresh mushrooms, basil, tarragon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for deconstructed egg salad sandwich

Deconstructed Egg Salad Sandwich

Made with watercress, ciabatta bread, hard boiled egg, sour cream, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken fajita and rice casserole

Chicken Fajita And Rice Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, red beans and rice mix, ripe olives, green chiles, boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 vegan chili with pineapple cornbread

Vegan Chili With Pineapple Cornbread

Made with cornbread mix, kidney beans, tomatoes, chick peas, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, onion, hot pepper, chili seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for electric skillet chicken a la king

Electric Skillet Chicken a la King

Made with salt, chicken, butter, flour, milk, cream, egg yolks, green bell pepper, mushrooms, pimiento

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker chicken and potato stew

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken And Potato Stew

Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for low carb reuben casserole

Low Carb Reuben Casserole

Made with dill pickle relish, sour cream, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, relish, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken 'n hash brown bake

Chicken 'n Hash Brown Bake

Made with onions, chicken bouillon granules, frozen hash browns, salt, black pepper, chicken breast, mushrooms, sour cream, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pasta & cajun chicken

Pasta & Cajun Chicken

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, green onion, heavy cream, lemon pepper, dried basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 fettuccine with pesto and shrimp

Fettuccine with Pesto and Shrimp

Made with basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, sea salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 escargot chanterelle stew

Escargot Chanterelle Stew

Made with butter, parsley, scallions, garlic, snails, flour, chicken stock, white wine, basil, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fall lamb and vegetable stew

Fall Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, salt, garlic, thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for incredible chili

Incredible Chili

Made with bacon, onions, pork loin, sirloin tip, ground chuck, tomato sauce, beer, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crow casserole

Crow Casserole

Made with crow breasts, sauerkraut, bacon, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for stuffed mushroom cheddar burgers

Stuffed Mushroom Cheddar Burgers

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, salt, black pepper, butter, mushrooms

Method:   outdoor grill
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 pork poor boy

Pork Poor Boy

Made with Italian salad dressing, French or Italian bread, green pepper, pork loin roast, black pepper, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, cucumber, tomato, fresh spinach

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fennel, white bean and shrimp stew

Fennel, White Bean And Shrimp Stew

Made with olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, fennel bulbs, onion, tarragon, black pepper, whole tomatoes, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mandarin shrimp & vegetable stir-fry

Mandarin Shrimp & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with red bell pepper, orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, garlic, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for balti beef stew

Balti Beef Stew

Made with coriander, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric, onions, garlic, ginger root, red chilies, chili paste, sea salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spam and pineapple sandwich

Spam And Pineapple Sandwich

Made with hamburger buns, American cheese, Spam, pineapple rings

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker blackberry bbq chicken

Slow Cooker Blackberry Bbq Chicken

Made with honey, barbecue sauce, chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, oil, blackberries, blackberry or raspberry syrup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for wild boar in red wine sauce

Wild Boar In Red Wine Sauce

Made with wild boar, olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, juniper seeds, green beans, baby carrots, pears, mushrooms, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crawfish enchiladas

Crawfish Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes with chilies, crawfish tails, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, blonde butter roux

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian baked fish

Italian Baked Fish

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder, flounder or sole fillets, Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for vegetarian fried chicken

Vegetarian Fried Chicken

Made with oil, salt, pepper, other seasonings, cornflakes, textured soy protein, chicken-flavored vegetarian bouillon powder, vegan pancake mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetable chinese stir fry

Vegetable Chinese Stir Fry

Made with red bell pepper, zucchini, celery, carrots, mung bean sprouts, water chestnuts, garlic, scallion, peanut oil, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini chimichangas

Mini Chimichangas

Made with garlic, red wine vinegar, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken breast, parsley, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tejano pork tamale pie

Tejano Pork Tamale Pie

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, pork roast, garlic powder, cornmeal, milk, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for scrod au gratin

Scrod Au Gratin

Made with scrod, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork meatballs stroganoff

Pork Meatballs Stroganoff

Made with ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, mushrooms, onion, flour, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for adrian's spicy egg sandwich

Adrian's Spicy Egg Sandwich

Made with onion powder, oregano, eggs, water, soy sauce, hot cayenne pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 food court bourbon chicken

Food Court Bourbon Chicken

Made with garlic powder, bourbon, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, ground ginger, soy sauce, onion, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours





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