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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 hilachas

Hilachas

Made with achiote, beef, water, salt, onion, garlic, tomato, tomatillos, bread crumbs, guajillo chili pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue cheese stuffed hamburgers with fried mushrooms and onions

Blue Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers With Fried Mushrooms And Onions

Made with black pepper, ground beef, salt, blue cheese, cream cheese, dijon mustard, onion hamburger buns, fresh mushrooms, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beach house seafood strata

Beach House Seafood Strata

Made with salt and fresh ground pepper, dry mustard, milk, eggs, scally or challah, Swiss or Jack cheese, purple onion, celery, bell peppers, seafood salad

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

recipe for california seafood stew

California Seafood Stew

Made with crushed red pepper, onion, sweet red peppers, garlic, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, Burgundy wine, oregano, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for corn bread pizza wheels

Corn Bread Pizza Wheels

Made with lettuce, refrigerated corn bread twists, ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, diced pimientos, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey bbq chicken strips

Honey Bbq Chicken Strips

Made with boneless skinless chicken, honey, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bulls eye sandwich

Bulls Eye Sandwich

Made with cucumber, tomato, black pepper, white bread, Dijon mustard, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, egg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for soy-glazed salmon burgers with ginger-lime aioli

Soy-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Ginger-Lime Aioli

Made with unseasoned rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, salmon fillet, ginger aioli, egg, sour cream, lime juice, hot chili oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked brisket sandwiches with blue cheese

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches With Blue Cheese

Made with arugula, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, sour cream, scallions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, whole wheat bread, smoked brisket, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dutch oven hunter's stew

Dutch Oven Hunter's Stew

Made with smoked jalapeno peppers, black coffee, potatoes, pork sausage, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, salt and pepper, V-8 vegetable juice, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 beef and pepper linguine

Beef And Pepper Linguine

Made with ground beef, onion, green bell peppers, linguine, soy sauce, garlic powder

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 acorn squash and sausage

Acorn Squash And Sausage

Made with butter, acorn squash, salt, water, ground pork sausage, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creole liver and rice

Creole Liver and Rice

Made with rice, sherry, black pepper, beef liver, olive oil, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kumu with lemon grass sauce

Kumu With Lemon Grass Sauce

Made with carrot, red bell pepper, celery, fish stock, shallot, ginger, lemon grass, butter, tarragon, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for curried chicken skillet dinner

Curried Chicken Skillet Dinner

Made with nonstick cooking spray, apple, onion, celery, garlic, water, raisins, curry powder, orange rind, chicken-flavored bouillon granules

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for elegant tuna casserole

Elegant Tuna Casserole

Made with onion, celery, flour, cream, cream of shrimp soup, salt, black pepper, almonds, dry sherry, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef liver creole

Beef Liver Creole

Made with hot sauce or pepper, water, sugar, stewed tomatoes, beef liver, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rabbit stew with red wine

Rabbit Stew With Red Wine

Made with carrots, celery, turnip, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaf, red wine, chicken stock, pearl onions, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 quail jambalaya

Quail Jambalaya

Made with garlic, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, bay leaves, white rice, andouille sausage, chicken stock or water, scallions, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 stuffed hamburgers (with three stuffing choices)

Stuffed Hamburgers (With Three Stuffing Choices)

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, steak sauce, bacon, celery, onion, mushrooms, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven barbecued caribou ribs

Oven Barbecued Caribou Ribs

Made with hot sauce, caribou ribs, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, brown sugar, tomato sauce, vinegar, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caribou meat pie

Caribou Meat Pie

Made with garlic, oil, water, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, thyme, celery seed, salt, black pepper, bay leaf

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 corn husks (tamal en hoja)

Stuffed Corn Husks (Tamal En Hoja)

Made with water, ground corn, pork, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, dry wine, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beer braised venison sausages and vegetables

Beer Braised Venison Sausages And Vegetables

Made with demi glace, beer, olive oil, butter, venison sausages, carrots, leeks, Granny Smith apples, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 caribbean red snapper

Caribbean Red Snapper

Made with onion, red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, red snapper fillet, tomato, ripe olives, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker cheese-smothered haddock

Pressure Cooker Cheese-Smothered Haddock

Made with water, haddock filets, margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, American cheese

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
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 kansas city barbecue burger

Kansas City Barbecue Burger

Made with coleslaw, sandwich buns, ground beef, ketchup, chili powder, hickory smoked salt seasoning mix, hot pepper sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for goober burgers

Goober Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, parsley, butter or margarine, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 smothered meatballs

Smothered Meatballs

Made with bread crumbs, mushroom soup, mushrooms, sour cream, salt, browning sauce, milk, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken murphy

Chicken Murphy

Made with Italian salad dressing, chicken, potatoes, pickled pepper salad

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fish fillets in sour cream

Fish Fillets In Sour Cream

Made with bread crumbs, sour cream, dill, butter, fish fillets, salt, Tabasco sauce, paprika, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 beef tips on potatoes

Beef Tips On Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, water, beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spinach and crab cocotte

Spinach And Crab Cocotte

Made with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, crab meat, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 cold turkey reuben sandwich

Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp and crabmeat casserole

Shrimp And Crabmeat Casserole

Made with celery, green onions, margarine, crab meat, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, cream cheese, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried shrimp with green beans

Stir-Fried Shrimp With Green Beans

Made with instant rice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, shrimp, green beans

Method:   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





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