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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 pressure cooker california chicken

Pressure Cooker California Chicken

Made with lemon, parsley, chicken broth, chicken, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary, garlic, white cooking wine

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 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 taco pasta casserole

Taco Pasta Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, chunky salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, butter or margarine, onion, jalapeno pepper, shell pasta, stewed tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gourmet sweet and sour hot dogs

Gourmet Sweet And Sour Hot Dogs

Made with beef broth, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for campfire meatballs

Campfire Meatballs

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, bread crumbs, water, egg, garlic salt, black pepper, zucchini, spaghetti sauce

Method:   campfire
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for mushroom and swiss stuffed burgers by mccormick® grill mates®

Mushroom And Swiss Stuffed Burgers by McCormick® Grill Mates®

Made with hamburger buns, butter, mushrooms, onion, Swiss cheese, ground beef, McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled scallop tacos with black bean salsa

Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa

Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for snapper with baby artichokes and blistered cherry tomatoes

Snapper with Baby Artichokes and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Made with cherry tomatoes, baby artichokes, lemons, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, oregano, olive oil, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
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 pan fried red snapper with coconut crust and lime butter

Pan Fried Red Snapper With Coconut Crust And Lime Butter

Made with coconut, flour, curry powder, ground coriander, cumin, black pepper, salt, egg, olive oil, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked cajun fish

Baked Cajun Fish

Made with thyme, white fish, margarine or butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, onion powder, white pepper, ground oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried bluegill fillets

Fried Bluegill Fillets

Made with vegetable oil, bluegill or crappie fillets, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zinc bistro's steamed razor clams, mussels, and chorizo, potatoes and leeks with charred tomato broth and rouille crisps

Zinc Bistro's Steamed Razor Clams, Mussels, and Chorizo, Potatoes And Leeks With Charred Tomato Broth and Rouille Crisps

Made with shallots, butter, salt and pepper, tomato, white potatoes, leek...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steak and potato stir-fry

Steak And Potato Stir-Fry

Made with salt, frozen potatoes O'Brien, steak, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oil, green onions, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for buxton inn's coquille of seafood with mushrooms in mornay sauce

Buxton Inn's Coquille Of Seafood With Mushrooms In Mornay Sauce

Made with cooked crab meat, pimiento, scallop shells, Parmesan cheese, paprika, sherry, half and half, heavy cream, chicken stock or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for castle loaf supreme

Castle Loaf Supreme

Made with tomato sauce, salt, parsley, White Castle hamburgers, black pepper, milk, ground pork, oregano, garlic

Method:   oven
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 southwest taco stroganoff

Southwest Taco Stroganoff

Made with egg noodles, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, corn with diced peppers, water, cream cheese with chive and onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 slow cooker chicken, sausage and cabbage stew

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage And Cabbage Stew

Made with sweet Italian sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cabbage, baby...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for malibu stir fry shrimp

Malibu Stir Fry Shrimp

Made with butter, garlic, shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, red bell pepper, fresh or frozen peas, rum, heavy cream, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa in a bun

Kielbasa in a Bun

Made with hoagie rolls, chicken broth, black pepper, kielbasa, onion, green bell pepper, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 beef tamale pie

Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, kidney beans, enchilada sauce, corn muffin mix, milk, oil, egg, colby cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for korean pizza

Korean Pizza

Made with green onion, crabmeat, cooked pork, tofu, frozen mixed vegetables, bean sprouts, cabbage, canola oil, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey, sundried tomato, and spinach wrap pinwheels

Turkey, Sundried Tomato, and Spinach Wrap Pinwheels

Made with provolone cheese, baby spinach leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, olive oil, whole wheat tortillas, sliced deli turkey...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for swiss cheese and ham souffle

Swiss Cheese And Ham Souffle

Made with ham, butter, flour, milk, Swiss cheese, fresh chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for western-style meat loaf

Western-Style Meat Loaf

Made with eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheeseburgers with roasted red pepper sauce

Cheeseburgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Made with hamburger buns, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, ground beef, salt, black pepper, canned roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rich lamb with nuts (rogan josh)

Rich Lamb With Nuts (Rogan Josh)

Made with cinnamon, ginger root, garlic, lamb, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander, yogurt, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy mu shu pork

Easy Mu Shu Pork

Made with sugar, soy sauce, water, cornstarch, instant chicken bouillon, margarine or butter, eggs, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cod with herbed white wine lemon sauce

Cod With Herbed White Wine Lemon Sauce

Made with codfish fillets, shallot, white wine, lemon, butter, capers, salt, black pepper, mixed fresh herbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican tablecloth stainer

Mexican Tablecloth Stainer

Made with vegetable oil, butter, onion, garlic, almonds, sesame seeds, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pressure cooker chicken and vegetables with couscous

Pressure Cooker Chicken And Vegetables With Couscous

Made with couscous, chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, carrots, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, zucchini

Method:   pressure cooker
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 slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

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

recipe for potato-chicken burritos with roasted tomato sauce

Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and potato skillet dinner

Chicken And Potato Skillet Dinner

Made with flour, bouillon cubes, hash brown potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cooked, cubed chicken, half and half, chicken bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker irish lamb stew

Pressure Cooker Irish Lamb Stew

Made with flour, lamb, potatoes, salt, water, carrots, pepper, onions

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


recipe for cajun chicken casserole

Cajun Chicken Casserole

Made with eggs, chicken breasts, bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, biscuit baking mix, Cajun or Creole seasoning, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chipotle chili mole

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili Mole

Made with thyme, ground oregano, pinto or black beans, chipotle pepper, baking cocoa, red and green bell pepper, beef broth, brewed coffee, corn tortillas, flour...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken in a pressure cooker

Chicken In A Pressure Cooker

Made with salt, water, whole fryer, potatoes, carrots, green pepper, onion, Catalina salad dressing, soy sauce

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker mediterranean chicken with pepperoncini and kalamata olives

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamata Olives

Made with sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, chicken leg quarters, paprika...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sun-dried tomato, sausage and fontina pizza

Sun-Dried Tomato, Sausage And Fontina Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, pizza shells, oil, Fontina cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican posole stew

Mexican Posole Stew

Made with red chile pepper, onion, garlic, pork loin, fried pork skins, pig's feet, salt, white hominy, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 pizza mexicana

Pizza Mexicana

Made with refried beans, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, green onion, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, diced green chiles, salsa, cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy taco potato casserole

Easy Taco Potato Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, ground beef or ground turkey, taco seasoning mix, chili peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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