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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 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 california chicken cobb sandwich with gorgonzola dressing

California Chicken Cobb Sandwich With Gorgonzola Dressing

Made with gorgonzola or blue cheese, mayonnaise, French bread, skinless, boneless chicken breast, bacon, avocado, lettuce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bang bang chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

Made with MSG, sugar, chicken breasts and thighs, soy sauce, scallions, peppercorns, sesame paste, chili oil, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey and smoked mozzarella sandwich

Turkey And Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich

Made with butter, Kaiser rolls, black olive tapenade, turkey breast, smoked mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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recipe for artichoke chicken pizza

Artichoke Chicken Pizza

Made with monterey jack cheese, Alfredo sauce, dried oregano, ripe olives, frozen puff pastry, boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, 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 chicken a la roma

Chicken A La Roma

Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry white wine, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, ripe olives, white pepper, paprika

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 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 white chicken and broccoli pizza

White Chicken And Broccoli Pizza

Made with garlic salt, dried oregano, broccoli florets, chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, pizza crust, Italian-blend cheese, Swiss cheese, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for open faced pate sandwich

Open Faced Pate Sandwich

Made with country bread, pate, whole grain mustard, cornichons


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for venison heart

Venison Heart

Made with black pepper, venison hearts, buffalo heart, bread cubes, cooked loose sausage, celery, mushroom, stock, salt

Method:   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 haystack dinner

Haystack Dinner

Made with spaghetti or sloppy joe sauce, soda crackers, tortilla chips, cooked rice, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, ripe olives, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tomato and basil flatbread pizza

Tomato And Basil Flatbread Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, flat bread, tomato, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatloaf burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

Made with Italian seasoning, onion, celery, ground beef, salt, black pepper, tomato juice, garlic, ketchup, bay leaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled steak panini

Grilled Steak Panini

Made with ranch salad dressing, sourdough or artisan bread, steak, roasted red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for adobo beef and white bean chili

Adobo Beef And White Bean Chili

Made with sour cream, salt, water, vegetable oil, onion, ground chuck, chili powder, white beans, adobo sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy vegetable lo mein

Easy Vegetable Lo Mein

Made with stir-fry sauce, soy nuts, ramen noodles soup mix, butter, frozen vegetable combination, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled hawaiian fish with papaya relish

Grilled Hawaiian Fish With Papaya Relish

Made with fresh ginger, Hawaiian fish, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, white onion, papaya, red bell pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb shepherd's pie with fauxtato topping

Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping

Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for goat cheese and salami sandwiches with truffle oil

Goat Cheese And Salami Sandwiches With Truffle Oil

Made with truffle oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, goat cheese, baguette, salami, arugula


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave shrimp andouille jambalaya

Microwave Shrimp Andouille Jambalaya

Made with water, rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, celery, onion, garlic, margarine or butter, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for firehouse meatloaf

Firehouse Meatloaf

Made with egg, bread crumbs, pasta sauce, garlic, dried rosemary, sausage, ground beef, provolone or mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 louisiana stir-fry

Louisiana Stir-Fry

Made with rice, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, cooking spray, corn oil, shrimp, frozen broccoli, corn with red and green pepper, onion, Tabasco

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach-filled fish pinwheels with mustard sauce

Spinach-Filled Fish Pinwheels With Mustard Sauce

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, green onion, egg, salt, bread crumbs, flounder, salmon, sole, or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 slow cooker mexican creamy beef dinner with nacho chips

Slow Cooker Mexican Creamy Beef Dinner With Nacho Chips

Made with Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, green chiles, taco sauce, enchilada sauce, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for oryx fillet packets with fruit chutney

Oryx Fillet Packets with Fruit Chutney

Made with red wine, butter, oryx fillets, sea salt, black pepper, fruit chutney, onion, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker louisiana seafood stew with chicken and sausage

Slow Cooker Louisiana Seafood Stew With Chicken And Sausage

Made with all-purpose flour, tomato paste, black peppercorns, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic, celery, onions, sweet Italian sausage...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for skillet chicken and mushroom au gratin

Skillet Chicken And Mushroom Au Gratin

Made with milk, butter, bread crumbs, oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, fresh mushrooms, garlic, half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kibbeh samak (fish kibbi)

Kibbeh Samak (Fish Kibbi)

Made with olive or other oil, fine burghul, white fish fillets, onion, cilantro, parsley, orange, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker meatloaf and potatoes

Slow Cooker Meatloaf And Potatoes

Made with small red potatoes, milk, brown gravy mix, egg, cracker crumbs or plain bread crumbs, salt, onion, green bell pepper, ground chuck

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fregola with sausage and chorizo

Fregola with Sausage and Chorizo

Made with fresh parsley, salt and black pepper, chicken stock, olive oil, Italian sausage, chorizo, garlic, chili flakes, diced tomatoes, fregola

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fluffy hamburger pie

Fluffy Hamburger Pie

Made with cheese, milk, ketchup, ground beef, instant potato flakes, egg, salt, black pepper, instant dried onion flakes

Method:   oven
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 german braun cole and bratwurst

German Braun Cole and Bratwurst

Made with bratwurst, potatoes, fresh kale, bacon grease, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 pork chili with beans and tequila

Pork Chili With Beans And Tequila

Made with vegetable oil or bacon drippings, onions, garlic, boneless pork shoulder, masa harina, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, water, paprika, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 whiskey creek steakhouse loaded chicken sandwich

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse Loaded Chicken Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, tomato, lettuce, boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon butter, chicken spice mix, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar or jack cheese...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for alligator chili

Alligator Chili

Made with vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes and chiles, pinto beans, tomato paste, cumin, jalapeno pepper, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for avocado and crab enchiladas

Avocado and Crab Enchiladas

Made with tortillas, onion, black olives, mushrooms, butter, crab meat, avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, 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 smoked salmon & fennel potato pizza

Smoked Salmon & Fennel Potato Pizza

Made with onion, fresh fennel bulb, salt, black pepper, white wine, potatoes, chives or green onion, cornstarch, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pizza burger

Pizza Burger

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, pizza seasoning, garlic salt, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for akoko sy voanio (madagascar chicken & coconut stew)

Akoko Sy Voanio (Madagascar Chicken & Coconut Stew)

Made with boneless chicken breast, coconut milk, yellow onion, red bell pepper, garlic, ground ginger, lemon rind, cayenne powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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