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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 chau ngau yuk (beef with orange and lemon)

Chau Ngau Yuk (Beef With Orange And Lemon)

Made with brown sugar, ginger, cornflour, sesame oil, rump steak, oil, chili powder, lemon rind, lemon juice, orange

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 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 polish reuben casserole

Polish Reuben Casserole

Made with butter or margarine, soft rye bread crumbs, Swiss cheese, egg noodles, Bavarian sauerkraut, condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion, prepared mustard, Polish...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes (ntomates kai piperies yemistes)

Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes (Ntomates kai Piperies Yemistes)

Add a little Greek flavor to stuffed peppers with this recipe calling for ground lamb (or beef), tomatoes, onion, rice, oregano...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)

Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arizona state university club pollo santa fe

Arizona State University Club Pollo Santa Fe

Made with chicken breast halves, poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, onions, goat cheese, pine nuts, cumin, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 chicken hash brown burgers with fried egg topper

Chicken Hash Brown Burgers With Fried Egg Topper

Made with condiments, hamburger buns, eggs, seasoning, salt and pepper, yellow onions, hash browns, ground chicken breast, egg white, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fish fillets with lemon sauce

Fish Fillets with Lemon Sauce

Made with spring onion, sour cream, flour, firm white fish, garlic, butter, water, lemon juice, lemon, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fish with cheese sauce

Fish with Cheese Sauce

Made with frozen fish fillets, parsley, butter, flour, salt, milk, cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 steamed chicken with potatoes (ga hap ca)

Steamed Chicken with Potatoes (Ga Hap Ca)

Made with sesame or vegetable oil, black pepper, chicken breasts and thighs, tomatoes, spring onions, fresh ginger, soya sauce, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 dump sticky chicken

Dump Sticky Chicken

Made with chicken, oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mixed seafood casserole

Mixed Seafood Casserole

Made with plum tomatoes, garlic, shallots, olive oil, tiger shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, white wine, red potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 grilled fish tacos with cilantro slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, sour cream, salsa, corn tortilla, lime juice, oil, sugar, cumin seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for a different chicken pot pie

A Different Chicken Pot Pie

Made with butter, onion, green bell pepper, green chiles, garlic, cumin seeds, ground coriander, cider vinegar, shredded cooked chicken, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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


recipe for yakhni

Yakhni

Made with lamb shoulder, water, whole cloves, ground cumin, dry ginger, ground fennel seeds, bay leaves, yogurt, sour cream, cardamom pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tostada pie

Tostada Pie

Made with chili powder, cumin, onion, salt, garlic, garlic powder, tomato sauce, black olives, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tri-tip baguettes

Tri-Tip Baguettes

Made with black pepper, salt, heavy cream, beef tri-tip roast, French baguette, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lamb fricassee

Lamb Fricassee

Made with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, instant minced onion, paprika, dried rosemary, lemon juice, water, frozen artichoke hearts, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gatsby cheese toast

Gatsby Cheese Toast

Made with butter, garlic, ground chili pepper, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, French bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 armenian lamb casserole

Armenian Lamb Casserole

Made with butter, basil, black pepper, water, lamb cubes, eggplant, green bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for santa fe chicken chili

Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Made with sweet red peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled fluffwich

Grilled Fluffwich

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 crunchy peanut butter wrap

Crunchy Peanut Butter Wrap

Made with granola, apple, flour tortillas, peanut butter


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 fresh corn enchiladas

Fresh Corn Enchiladas

Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 dorade farcie grillee (stuffed grilled sea bream)

Dorade Farcie Grillee (Stuffed Grilled Sea Bream)

Made with plum tomatoes, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, Nicoise olives, anchovies, sea breams, porgy, or sea bass, leeks...

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, 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 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 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 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 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 roasted turkey cornbread sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Cornbread Sandwiches

Made with red onion, honey baked ham, cornbread mix, 2% milk, eggs, green chilies, Dijon mustard, roasted turkey breast

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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