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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 vegetarian chili

Vegetarian Chili

Made with Italian plum tomatoes, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, dried basil, black pepper, salt, fennel seeds, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 mediterranean pita pizza

Mediterranean Pita Pizza

Made with cumin, coriander, fresh oregano, dried oregano, salt and pepper, tomato paste, water, pita breads, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crunchy peanut butter wrap

Crunchy Peanut Butter Wrap

Made with granola, apple, flour tortillas, peanut butter


Time:   under 30 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

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recipe for vegetarian supreme pizza

Vegetarian Supreme Pizza

Made with mushrooms, whole wheat pizza crust, pizza sauce, zucchini, spinach, onion, garlic, green or red bell pepper, dried basil, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 sizzling sweet and sour seafood

Sizzling Sweet and Sour Seafood

Made with scallops, carrot, bamboo shoots, green bell pepper, green onions, salt, sizzling rice, sugar, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ground beef taco casserole with sour cream topping

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Taco Casserole With Sour Cream Topping

Made with green onions, cheddar cheese, ground beef, tomatoes with green chiles, cream of onion soup, taco seasoning mix, water, corn...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegetarian posole

Vegetarian Posole

Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cajun pizza

Cajun Pizza

Made with butter, Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, pizza dough, pork smoked sausage, crawfish tails, salt, red pepper and garlic powder, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish stick sandwiches with zesty mayo sauce

Fish Stick Sandwiches With Zesty Mayo Sauce

Made with mayonnaise, bell peppers, onions, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, lemon juice, frozen fish sticks

Method:   microwave
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 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 cheddar beef pie

Cheddar Beef Pie

Made with ground beef, egg, onion, cornflake crumbs, barbecue sauce, salt, black pepper, celery, margarine, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crawfish pizza with chipotle pesto sauce

Crawfish Pizza With Chipotle Pesto Sauce

Made with olive oil, lime, pizza crusts, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, crawfish tail meat, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, tomato

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 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 basic broiled fish

Basic Broiled Fish

Made with lemon, fish fillets, butter or olive oil, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 drunken turkey

Drunken Turkey

Made with butter, turkey, dried fruit, raisins, granny smith apples, oranges, chipotles, tequila, grand marnier

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 cajun chili

Cajun Chili

Made with cumin, cayenne pepper sauce, yellow onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, beer, crushed tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for italian eggplant beef stew

Italian Eggplant Beef Stew

Made with tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, dry oregano, dry basil, cumin, ground red pepper, garlic, water, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 tuna hero loaf with tomato sauce

Tuna Hero Loaf With Tomato Sauce

Made with biscuit baking mix, milk, tuna, salad dressing, onion, lemon juice, tomato soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for open-face sausage & pepper sandwich

Open-Face Sausage & Pepper Sandwich

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, olive oil, bell peppers, red onions, balsamic vinegar salad dressing, Italian sausage, Italian or French bread

Method:   oven
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 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 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 low-fat curried lamb casserole with sweet potato

Low-Fat Curried Lamb Casserole With Sweet Potato

Made with beef stock, lamb, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, sweet potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   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 avocado, bacon and shrimp wraps

Avocado, Bacon And Shrimp Wraps

Made with bacon, shrimp, tomato, lavash flatbreads or flour tortillas, mayonnaise, lettuce, avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 braised rabbit brunswick stew

Braised Rabbit Brunswick Stew

Made with salt and pepper, butter, red onion, carrot, celery, red potatoes, chicken stock, lima beans, basil, chervil, lemon thyme, tomato concassee

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato-frosted meat loaf

Potato-Frosted Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, beef broth, ketchup, eggs, breadcrumbs, celery, onion, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 corn dog casserole

Corn Dog Casserole

Made with ketchup & mustard, non-stick cooking spray, hot dogs, egg, milk, thyme, black pepper, cornbread mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ranch house baked fish

Ranch House Baked Fish

Made with fish fillets, ranch salad dressing, instant potato flakes, French fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 bbq chicken and cheesy potato casserole

BBQ Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with honey barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced potatoes with onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, seasoned salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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





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