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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 caramelized pear, blue cheese and bacon pizza

Caramelized Pear, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pizza

Made with bacon bits, blue cheese, butter, pears, brown sugar, pizza crusts, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy pizza casserole with fluffy biscuit crust

Beefy Pizza Casserole With Fluffy Biscuit Crust

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, biscuits, ground beef, green bell peppers, spaghetti sauce mix, tomato sauce, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican beef stew

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, frozen small pearl onions, chili powder, taco seasoning mix, beef stew meat, black beans, Mexicorn whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled fluffwich

Grilled Fluffwich

Made with butter, peanut butter, egg bread, marshmallow creme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elk roast

Elk Roast

An elk roast may sound like something out of an adventurous dinner party, but fear not; it's surprisingly simple to whip up.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for beer batter turkey

Beer Batter Turkey

Made with cranberry sauce, apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, beer, turkey, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegan barley and mushroom soup

Vegan Barley And Mushroom Soup

Made with salt and pepper, corn oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, garlic, white wine, dried thyme, barley, soy flakes, broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for braised chicken with onions and butternut squash

Braised Chicken With Onions And Butternut Squash

Made with olive oil, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, onions, garlic, butternut squash, chicken broth, Italian parsley, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef and cactus stew

Beef And Cactus Stew

Made with dried oregano, beef steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, cactus pieces, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chilies, green tomatoes, red tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Turkey And Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, ground thyme, dried basil, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, all-purpose flour, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 loose meat sandwich

Loose Meat Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, ground beef, salt, black pepper, hamburger buns, yellow mustard, onion

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey burgers in chili sauce

Turkey Burgers in Chili Sauce

Made with lemon juice, chili sauce, egg, white onion, black pepper, garlic salt, vegetable oil, brown sugar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bockwurst braised in ale with sauerkraut

Bockwurst Braised In Ale With Sauerkraut

Made with whole caraway seeds, apple juice or cider, sauerkraut, heavy ale, bay leaves, whole cloves, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, fresh bockwurst

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for balkan summer lamb stew

Balkan Summer Lamb Stew

Made with tomatoes, green onions, garlic, Hungarian paprika, dill, cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sauerbraten burgers

Sauerbraten Burgers

Made with prepared mustard, vinegar, gingersnaps, tomato sauce, onion, raisins, salt, ground beef, water, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for home-style hamburger hash

Home-Style Hamburger Hash

Made with fresh parsley, ground beef, frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers, whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, water, beef-flavor instant bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for curried crab pizza

Curried Crab Pizza

Made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, curry powder, Italian bread shell crust, crabmeat, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried chicken wraps

Curried Chicken Wraps

Made with boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, curry powder, ground coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, red onion, mango

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker smoky tex-mex beef and two-bean stew

Slow Cooker Smoky Tex-Mex Beef And Two-Bean Stew

Made with beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning mix, chickpeas, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for skillet pheasant and rice

Skillet Pheasant And Rice

Made with salt, water, chicken bouillon granules, poultry seasoning, pheasant pieces, mushrooms, carrots, rice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and vegetable burritos

Chicken And Vegetable Burritos

Made with garlic, stewed tomatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, salt, ground chicken, instant white rice, burrito-size flour tortillas, taco cheese mix

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet and spicy kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
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 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 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 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 vietnamese pork meatballs with chili-apricot glaze

Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Chili-Apricot Glaze

Made with lime, apricot preserves, garlic, shallots, sugar, fish sauce, white rice, Serrano chili, salt, ground pork

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-american chicken stew

All-American Chicken Stew

Made with chicken, butter or margarine, water, chicken flavored instant bouillon, chicken bouillon cubes, paprika, poultry seasoning, potatoes, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fillet of sole with spinach & tomatoes

Fillet Of Sole With Spinach & Tomatoes

Made with plum tomatoes, sole fillets, spinach, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish fillet in mustard sauce

Baked Fish Fillet In Mustard Sauce

Made with parsley flakes, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, onion, thyme, frozen fish fillets

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexi corn lasagna

Mexi Corn Lasagna

Made with ground beef, corn, tomato sauce, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

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 beef stew with newcastle brown ale and dumplings

Beef Stew With Newcastle Brown Ale And Dumplings

Made with onions, pancetta or bacon, celery, rosemary, Newcastle Brown ale, water, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow-simmered turkey, pot pie style

Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style

Made with all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, turkey thigh, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh thyme, celery, baby carrots, red potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for scottish steak pie

Scottish Steak Pie

Made with Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet, single-crust pie pastry, beef cubes or round steak, flour, salt and pepper, onion, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for andouille and black-eyed pea chili

Andouille And Black-Eyed Pea Chili

Made with vegetable oil, andouille sausage, yellow onions, red bell pepper, bay leaf, beef broth, black-eyed peas, chili powder, cumin, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cactus tacos

Cactus Tacos

Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish and zucchini

Baked Fish And Zucchini

Made with rice, vegetable oil, zucchini, fish fillets, onion, bell pepper, Italian-style tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, 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 slow cooker pepperoni pizza meat loaf

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Meat Loaf

Made with salt, garlic, egg, pepperoni, onion, ground beef, marinara sauce, Italian 6-cheese blend, roasted red peppers, bread crumbs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 fish cacciatore with rice

Fish Cacciatore With Rice

Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for no-bake tuna-noodle casserole

No-Bake Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Made with tuna, macaroni, semisoft cheese, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chutney-glazed meatloaf

Chutney-Glazed Meatloaf

Made with canola or other vegetable oil, shallot, garlic, fresh ginger, dried apple, celery, curry powder, salt, bread crumbs, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and oyster pie

Chicken And Oyster Pie

Made with butter or margarine, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, potatoes, chicken, whole oysters, frozen peas, celery, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegetable potato chili

Vegetable Potato Chili

Made with russet potatoes, carrots, vegetable oil, celery, onion, corn, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, Anaheim or canned diced green chili peppers, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili salsa beef

Chili Salsa Beef

Made with olive oil, stew beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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





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