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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 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 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 low fat shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Low Fat Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with dried thyme, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, long-grain rice, whole peeled tomatoes, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spaghetti and meatball casserole

Spaghetti And Meatball Casserole

Made with pasta sauce, black pepper, salt, ground beef, spaghetti, oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun-style steak sandwiches

Cajun-Style Steak Sandwiches

Made with focaccia, Cajun seasoning, yellow onion, olive oil, top sirloin steaks, salt, black pepper, cream cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
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 slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken with rosemary, apples and onions

Slow Cooker Chicken With Rosemary, Apples And Onions

Made with rice, cream of celery soup, onions, apples, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tex-mex taco stuffed burgers

Tex-Mex Taco Stuffed Burgers

Made with egg, salt, black pepper, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, black olives, red onion, Monterrey jack cheese, cilantro, hamburger buns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian venison sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Venison Sandwiches

Made with water, onion soup mix, beef bouillon granules, dried basil, dried parsley, celery salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, venison roast

Method:   crock pot
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 pressure cooker lamb and mushroom stew

Pressure Cooker Lamb And Mushroom Stew

Made with shiitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, pancetta or bacon, dry red wine, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole cloves, frozen peas

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy taco chicken

Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Chicken

Made with mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese soup, chicken tenders, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for terrific slow cooker tortilla pie

Terrific Slow Cooker Tortilla Pie

Made with ground beef, enchilada sauce mix, tomato sauce, salt, water, onion, sliced ripe olives, corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese

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

recipe for chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce

Chicken Chimichangas With Sour Cream Sauce

Made with cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped green chilies, onion, garlic, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun white chili with blackened chicken and andouille sausage

Cajun White Chili With Blackened Chicken And Andouille Sausage

Made with thyme, butter, onions, garlic, Andouille sausage, chicken broth, great northern beans, Creole sauce, jalapeno peppers, black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for porcini mushroom and pork ragout

Porcini Mushroom And Pork Ragout

Made with white pepper, salt, dried porcini mushrooms, water, bacon, olive oil, pork loin, onion, garlic, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apricot and bourbon grilled chicken

Apricot And Bourbon Grilled Chicken

Made with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire

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

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork fajitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 poor boy, submarine or hero sandwich

Poor Boy, Submarine Or Hero Sandwich

Made with tomato, French bread, butter, salami, Swiss cheese, boiled ham


Time:   under 30 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 bbq beef pizza

BBQ Beef Pizza

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, refrigerated fully-cooked shredded beef in barbecue sauce, individual prebaked pizza crusts, cream cheese, diced mild green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 hoosier meatloaf with jack daniels sauce

Hoosier Meatloaf With Jack Daniels Sauce

Made with ground chuck, ground pork, porridge oats, egg, beef bouillon granules, allspice, black pepper, thyme, onions, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker kielbasa and cheesy hash browns

Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Cheesy Hash Browns

Made with green chilies, garlic powder, pepper, kielbasa sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:  

recipe for super italian sub

Super Italian Sub

Made with provolone cheese, salami, Italian bread, olive or vegetable oil, cider or red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, pepper, cooked ham, cooked turkey


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 eggplant and zucchini pizza with feta and sun-dried tomatoes

Eggplant And Zucchini Pizza With Feta And Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Made with fresh basil, French feta or myzithra cheese, pizza crust, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zesty slow cooker cajun seafood stew

Zesty Slow Cooker Cajun Seafood Stew

Made with Tabasco sauce, chicken broth, V-8 Juice, diced tomatoes with green chiles, yellow bell pepper, canned crab, shrimp, fresh cilantro, fish, sea salt &...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pretzel crusted fish fillets

Pretzel Crusted Fish Fillets

Made with heavy cream, Tabasco sauce, pretzels, buttermilk or egg wash, fish fillets, mayonnaise, dry mustard, steak sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish and vegetables

Baked Fish And Vegetables

Made with parsley, Pernod, white wine, whole red snapper or whole sea bass, lemons, dried fennel seeds, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamachi semi crudo with hawaiian salt and greens

Hamachi Semi Crudo with Hawaiian Salt and Greens

Made with olive oil, hamachi fillets, black pepper, Meyer lemons, oranges, black mustard seeds, Dijon mustard, baby arugula, Hawaiian medium-grind salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese steamed buns with pork stuffing

Chinese Steamed Buns with Pork Stuffing

Made with MSG, rice wine, sesame seed oil, salt, ground pepper, cornstarch or potato flour, all-purpose unbleached flour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bavarian beef stew

Bavarian Beef Stew

Made with bay leaf, boneless beef, water, beer or beef broth, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smoked turkey jerky

Smoked Turkey Jerky

Made with turkey, soy sauce, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, liquid smoke

Method:   dehydrator
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for ethiopian peanut and chicken stew

Ethiopian Peanut and Chicken Stew

Made with hot chile, whole chicken, tomato paste, peanut oil or other light cooking oil, onion, tomatoes, peanut butter, salt, fresh ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed muskox tenderloin with cranberry coulis

Stuffed Muskox Tenderloin with Cranberry Coulis

Made with muskox tenderloin, Swiss cheese, mushroom, broccoli, cranberries, orange juice, butter, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for south african meat loaf

South African Meat Loaf

Made with curry powder, ground meat, bread, vinegar, apple, egg, onions, salt, black pepper, raisins

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 7 layer ham casserole

7 Layer Ham Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, rice, ham, frozen broccoli, onion, milk, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawaiian sweet and sour meatballs

Hawaiian Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Made with ground beef, nutmeg, salt, salad oil, brown sugar, pineapple chunks, eggs, onion, green bell peppers, garlic powder or minced garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tender baby octopus in tomato basil sauce

Tender Baby Octopus in Tomato Basil Sauce

Made with olive oil, dry white wine, basil leaves, pine nuts, baby octopus, onion, garlic, Roma tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and vegetable wrap

Chicken and Vegetable Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, lettuce or spinach, red onion, cucumber, hummus dip, avocado, salad dressing

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for australian grilled fish

Australian Grilled Fish

Made with black pepper, cayenne pepper, fish steaks, lime juice, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, fresh ginger root

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almond-crusted turkey steaks

Almond-Crusted Turkey Steaks

Made with lemon juice, white wine, oil, turkey breast steaks, almonds, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, paprika, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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