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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 slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun fried bass

Cajun Fried Bass

Made with vegetable oil, salt, bass fillets, baking mix, milk, egg, Cajun seasoning, yellow cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orient restaurant's pork chow mein

Orient Restaurant's Pork Chow Mein

Made with chow mein noodles, lean pork, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, onions, cornstarch, soy sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for simple baked haddock with basil curry mustard sauce

Simple Baked Haddock With Basil Curry Mustard Sauce

The basil curry mustard sauce provides a delicious and unique flavor to the simple fish, while the baking process ensures that the haddock remains...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for chilean cazuela de vaca (beef and pumpkin stew)

Chilean Cazuela De Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

Made with beef roast, beef broth, water, polenta, red potatoes, onion, pumpkin, corn, carrot, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sauteed fish with tomatoes, capers, asparagus and mustard greens

Sauteed Fish With Tomatoes, Capers, Asparagus And Mustard Greens

Made with white fish, salt and pepper, flour, olive oil, garlic, white wine, fish stock, capers, lemon, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pomegranate brined turkey

Pomegranate Brined Turkey

Made with sage, fresh rosemary, turkey, vegetable oil, dried sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, black peppercorns, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey, camembert, and cranberry bagels

Turkey, Camembert, And Cranberry Bagels

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, pea shoots or snow pea sprouts, bagels, cream cheese, cooked turkey breast, Camembert cheese, cranberry sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon cheeseburger meatballs

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Made with cheddar cheese, pepper, ground beef, oats or bread crumbs, ketchup, egg, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for teriyaki flank steak tacos

Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos

Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for wagon wheel stew

Wagon Wheel Stew

Made with flour, seasoned salt, stew beef, garlic, oil, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onions

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp scampi pizza

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, prebaked pizza crust, butter, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ostrich steak with fiery bourbon-teriyaki marinade

Ostrich Steak With Fiery Bourbon-Teriyaki Marinade

Made with habanero hot sauce, ostrich steaks, teriyaki sauce, bourbon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tex-mex chipotle patty melt with pepper jack cheese

Tex-Mex Chipotle Patty Melt With Pepper Jack Cheese

Made with pepperjack cheese, white bread, ground beef, chili seasoning mix, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, beer, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish sloppy joe

Catfish Sloppy Joe

Made with burger buns, unsalted butter, catfish or tilapia fillet, vegetable oil, coarse salt, onion, green bell pepper, paprika, barbecue sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fry lemongrass chicken with asparagus and corn

Stir-Fry Lemongrass Chicken with Asparagus and Corn

Made with sugar, shallots, fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic, vegetable oil, garlic chili sauce, chicken thighs, salt and black pepper, fish sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rotel chicken

Rotel Chicken

Made with vermicelli pasta, processed cheese product, chicken breast halves, celery, sliced mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, butter, Ro-Tel spicy tomatoes, English peas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ranch meatloaf

Ranch Meatloaf

Made with tomato sauce, ground sirloin, egg, milk, bread crumbs, onion, jalapeno peppers, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for avanti's eggplant lasagna

Avanti's Eggplant Lasagna

Made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic

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


recipe for head cheese

Head Cheese

Made with ground cloves, pork, side pork, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pollo diablo

Pollo Diablo

Made with chicken parts, kosher salt, olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, garlic, red pepper flakes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bacon and egg fajitas

Bacon And Egg Fajitas

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb pizza

Low Carb Pizza

Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon, cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked chicken burgers

Baked Chicken Burgers

Made with mayonnaise, hamburger buns, black pepper, chicken, onion, celery, salt, processed cheese product

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef en brochette

Beef en Brochette

Made with salt and pepper, beef sirloin tip or top round, pineapple chunks, Heinz 57 sauce, white wine, salad oil, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken on the ritz

Chicken on the Ritz

Made with cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, Ritz Crackers, butter, poppy seed

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blackened salmon

Blackened Salmon

Made with parsley, lemon, salmon fillets, butter or margarine, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken curry pizza

Chicken Curry Pizza

Made with pizza seasoning, chicken curry, pineapple chunks, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, pizza dough, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for eggplant stew

Eggplant Stew

Made with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce

Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for maple-balsamic glazed salmon

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Made with salmon fillet, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pancake syrup, garlic, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pot roasted chicken and vegetables

Pot Roasted Chicken And Vegetables

Made with cornstarch, salt and pepper, chicken, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, carrot, onion, garlic, tarragon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kielbasa on a skewer

Kielbasa on a Skewer

Made with wooden skewers, kielbasa, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, Italian salad dressing

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for texas ground beef hash

Texas Ground Beef Hash

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, green bell peppers, onions, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tejas smoked shrimp enchilada with red pepper cream barbeque sauce

Tejas Smoked Shrimp Enchilada With Red Pepper Cream Barbeque Sauce

Made with raspberry vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, red bell pepper, sour cream, salt and pepper, sun-dried...

Method:   stovetop, smoker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker lamb turnip stew

Slow Cooker Lamb Turnip Stew

Made with beef stock, carrots, turnips, frozen small onions, mushrooms, lamb shoulder, vegetable oil, flour, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker complete meal in one casserole

Slow Cooker Complete Meal in One Casserole

Made with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, whole kernel corn, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, salsa, medium egg noodles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker raspberry glazed turkey meat balls

Slow Cooker Raspberry Glazed Turkey Meat Balls

Made with egg, raspberry fruit spread or preserves, raspberry vinegar, chili sauce, cardamom, salt, black pepper, ground turkey, quick-cooking oats, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker savory apple-spiced pulled pork

Slow Cooker Savory Apple-Spiced Pulled Pork

Made with apple juice, black pepper, boneless boston pork shoulder roast, onion, garlic, white vinegar, cilantro, dried oregano, cumin, kosher salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for southwestern pork stew

Southwestern Pork Stew

Made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes with mild chilies, onion, garlic, pork boneless top loin, cornmeal, cumin, dried oregano, salt, chili beans in sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker tequila chili

Slow Cooker Tequila Chili

Made with bulgur wheat, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, celery, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic slow cooker turkey chili

Basic Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Made with ground oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, bay leaves, paprika, onion, Worcestershire sauce, dry red wine, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker turkey meatballs in cranberry barbecue sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs In Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, egg white, ground turkey, green onion, orange peel

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fettucine with shrimp and snow peas

Fettucine with Shrimp and Snow Peas

Made with Parmesan cheese, basil, fettucine pasta, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey glazed bratwurst with cabbage and roasted walnuts

Honey Glazed Bratwurst with Cabbage and Roasted Walnuts

Made with cider vinegar, peppercorns, bratwurst, honey, thyme, Dijon mustard, walnuts, butter, cabbage, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black bean and chicken burritos

Black Bean and Chicken Burritos

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet bean chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Bean Chili

Made with onion, bacon, baked beans, red kidney beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar, ground beef

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turducken

Turducken

Made with turkey, duckling, chicken, sausage stuffing, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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