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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 szechuan beef with vegetables

Szechuan Beef With Vegetables

Made with water chestnuts, fresh ginger, garlic, pea pods, mushrooms, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, hoisin sauce, sherry, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey cottage pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, black pepper, margarine, all-purpose flour, onion soup mix, water, cooked turkey or chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roast turkey sun-dried tomato and basil wraps

Roast Turkey Sun-Dried Tomato And Basil Wraps

Made with Bibb or romaine lettuce, whipped cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, flour tortillas, turkey breast


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for roast capon (chicken) with rice stuffing

Roast Capon (Chicken) With Rice Stuffing

Made with capon, butter or margarine, celery, green onion, seasoned rice, green grapes, dry sherry, salt, peach halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted pork tenderloin medallions with dried cranberry sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dried Cranberry Sauce

Made with dried sage, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, pork tenderloin, non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dried cranberries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 poached-egg and tuna sandwiches

Poached-Egg And Tuna Sandwiches

Made with parsley, celery, chives, mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing, pimiento, lemon juice, chili sauce, salt, black pepper, buttered toast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun fish stew

Cajun Fish Stew

Made with salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, ground allspice, oil, fish fillets, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, powdered saffron

Method:   stovetop
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 grilled ham steak with mustard-ginger ale sauce

Grilled Ham Steak With Mustard-Ginger Ale Sauce

Made with ground coriander, Tabasco sauce, ham steak, ginger ale, honey, Dijon mustard, mint

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-carb texas-style chili

Low-Carb Texas-Style Chili

Made with tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, ground beef round, boneless beef chuck, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for korean barbecued whole fish

Korean Barbecued Whole Fish

Made with whole fish, crushed red chile flakes, garlic, sesame oil, fresh ginger, green onions, brown sugar, toasted sesame seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for seafood au gratin with artichoke hearts

Seafood Au Gratin With Artichoke Hearts

Made with white pepper, butter, Dijon mustard, flour, sherry, milk, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, shrimp


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey and rice stuffed red peppers

Turkey And Rice Stuffed Red Peppers

Made with salt, red bell peppers, ground turkey breast, brown rice, onion, garlic, black beans, corn, parsley, dried oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker bavarian style meatballs

Slow Cooker Bavarian Style Meatballs

Made with frozen meatballs, brown sugar, chili sauce, whole cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for elegant tuna casserole

Elegant Tuna Casserole

Made with onion, celery, flour, cream, cream of shrimp soup, salt, black pepper, almonds, dry sherry, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled scallops and shrimp with ginger-limeade marinade

Grilled Scallops And Shrimp With Ginger-Limeade Marinade

Made with cilantro, basil, peanuts, Pad Thai sauce, frozen limeade concentrate, fresh ginger, sea scallops or raw shrimp

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


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 beef liver creole

Beef Liver Creole

Made with hot sauce or pepper, water, sugar, stewed tomatoes, beef liver, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker jambalaya red beans and rice

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Red Beans And Rice

Made with sugar, frozen deveined shelled cooked small shrimp, onion, boneless skinless chicken thighs, garlic, green bell pepper, bay leaves, red beans, tomato...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled red snapper burger

Grilled Red Snapper Burger

Made with French bread, dill, red snapper, egg whites, green onions, white Worcestershire sauce, Thai fish sauce, ketchup, spinach, bread crumbs

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb blocks with summer squash

Lamb Blocks With Summer Squash

Made with eggs, lamb shoulder or hip blocks, olive oil or salad oil, onion, garlic, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, chicken broth, zucchini and crookneck squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 slow cooker chunky beef and bean chili

Slow Cooker Chunky Beef And Bean Chili

Made with salt and pepper, salsa, pinto beans, ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze

Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Glaze

Made with mixed greens or arugula, black pepper, honey, Dijon mustard, white wine, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pork chops, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barmi goreng

Barmi Goreng

Made with sambal oedang kering, boemboe nasi goreng, sambal oelek, tomatoes, Chinese noodles, beef, bacon, tomato paste, onion, ketjap benteng manis

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sauteed lamb with artichoke and mint jus

Sauteed Lamb With Artichoke And Mint Jus

Made with bread crumbs, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh marjoram, fresh parsley, eggs, olive oil, shallots, artichoke hearts, Provencal wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quail jambalaya

Quail Jambalaya

Made with garlic, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, bay leaves, white rice, andouille sausage, chicken stock or water, scallions, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for great meatless slow cooker chili

Great Meatless Slow Cooker Chili

Made with carrots, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cumin, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for carrot and potato stew with shiitake mushrooms

Carrot And Potato Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with dried shiitake mushrooms, oil, flour, onion, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, water, salt and pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dipped spam sandwiches

Dipped Spam Sandwiches

Made with butter or margarine, Spam, Swiss cheese, white bread, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for so gai chow sai kan seen gu (mock chicken)

So Gai Chow Sai Kan Seen Gu (Mock Chicken)

Made with dried bean curd, shiitake mushrooms, celery, cornstarch, water, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven barbecued caribou ribs

Oven Barbecued Caribou Ribs

Made with hot sauce, caribou ribs, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, brown sugar, tomato sauce, vinegar, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sausages with fried apples

Sausages With Fried Apples

Made with black pepper, sausage, apple, yellow onion

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 black angus burger with cheese and grilled green chiles

Black Angus Burger With Cheese And Grilled Green Chiles

Made with black pepper, salt, ground angus beef, poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, lettuce, red onions

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 stuffed sourdough sandwich

Stuffed Sourdough Sandwich

Made with provolone cheese, tomato, sourdough bread, pesto with basil, smoked turkey, roasted red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed corn husks (tamal en hoja)

Stuffed Corn Husks (Tamal En Hoja)

Made with water, ground corn, pork, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, dry wine, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef pasanday

Beef Pasanday

Made with black cumin, white cumin, peppercorns, green cardamom pods, whole cloves, chili powder, turmeric, besan, oil, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beer braised venison sausages and vegetables

Beer Braised Venison Sausages And Vegetables

Made with demi glace, beer, olive oil, butter, venison sausages, carrots, leeks, Granny Smith apples, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 pastel de chocio (beef, chicken and corn pie)

Pastel De Chocio (Beef, Chicken And Corn Pie)

Made with bay leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn, milk, vegetable oil, garlic, ground beef, cumin, dried oregano, sweet paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker lamb mulligatawny

Slow Cooker Lamb Mulligatawny

Made with sugar, lamb stew meat, butter, onion, curry powder, flour, lentils, tart apples, bell pepper, carrots

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker greek beef stew with onions and feta cheese

Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese

Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for juniper marinated medallions of caribou

Juniper Marinated Medallions Of Caribou

Made with oil, fillet of caribou, onion, carrot, red wine, whole cloves, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spanish beef stew (estofado)

Spanish Beef Stew (Estofado)

Made with ripe olives, beef stew meat, red wine, onion, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, raisins, dried apricots, water, mushrooms


Time:   1-2 hours





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