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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 slow cooker lime chicken tacos

Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Tacos

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, lime juice, chili powder, corn, salsa, flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for loco moco

Loco Moco

Made with brown gravy, white rice, water, Spam, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker pulled beef

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Made with pickle slices, beef roast, dry onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for thai steamed striped bass with chili-lime sauce

Thai Steamed Striped Bass With Chili-Lime Sauce

Made with green onions, lime juice, fish sauce or light soy sauce, striped bass, garlic, Thai chilies, cilantro, chicken or vegetable broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for middle eastern spiced chicken legs with garlic paste

Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken Legs with Garlic Paste

Made with russet potato, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, chicken legs, vegetable oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 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 deep-fried fish with tamarind sauce

Deep-Fried Fish With Tamarind Sauce

Made with white peppercorns, fish sauce, palm sugar, shallots, oil, garlic, dried chilies, red snapper or tilapia, water, tamarind paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 blt tacos with spicy cream salsa

BLT Tacos With Spicy Cream Salsa

Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for frito taco pie

Frito Taco Pie

Made with onion, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, cumin, dried oregano, sliced ripe olives, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, Fritos corn chips, chopped green chilies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cold crab and avocado tacos

Cold Crab And Avocado Tacos

Made with salsa, taco shells, garlic, crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, avocado


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken in wine sauce

Chicken In Wine Sauce

Made with carrots, celery, onion, chicken thighs or drumsticks, fresh parsley, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, black pepper, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker creamy chili verde

Slow Cooker Creamy Chili Verde

Made with condensed cream of mushroom soup, pork shoulder, taco seasoning, green enchilada sauce, tomatillos, diced green chilies

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 fish fillets with sherry-plum sauce

Fish Fillets With Sherry-Plum Sauce

Made with rice, red bell pepper, firm white fish fillets, vegetable oil, salt, plum sauce, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fry lemongrass chicken with asparagus and corn

Stir-Fry Lemongrass Chicken with Asparagus and Corn

Made with sugar, shallots, fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic, vegetable oil, garlic chili sauce, chicken thighs, salt and black pepper, fish sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hot dog hash

Hot Dog Hash

Made with garlic powder, hot dogs, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
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 pupusas (el salvador)

Pupusas (El Salvador)

Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 moui nagden - north african beef & rice

Moui Nagden - North African Beef & Rice

Made with round steak, vegetable oil, water, bay leaf, salt, crushed red pepper, kidney beans, white rice, green bell peppers, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 beef vegetables and tater tots casserole

Beef Vegetables and Tater Tots Casserole

Made with mixed vegetables, mushrooms, ground beef, sweet onion, bacon drippings or shortening, garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, black pepper, salt

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 aku poki

Aku Poki

Made with aku or ahi, Hawaiian salt, red chili pepper, limu manauea


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burrito supreme casserole

Burrito Supreme Casserole

Made with lettuce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, tomato juice, taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil, ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy salmon with brown sugar with bourbon glaze

Easy Salmon with Brown Sugar with Bourbon Glaze

Made with brown sugar, salmon, bourbon, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almost pizza casserole

Almost Pizza Casserole

Made with cheese, mushrooms, ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, cream of tomato soup, water, noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 baked chicken burgers

Baked Chicken Burgers

Made with mayonnaise, hamburger buns, black pepper, chicken, onion, celery, salt, processed cheese product

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for roasted vegetable chili

Roasted Vegetable Chili

Made with garlic, white mushrooms, asparagus, kernel corn, olive oil, yellow cooking onion, chipotle chilies, cumin, Mexican oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef stir-fry with couscous

Beef Stir-Fry With Couscous

Made with parsley, barbecue sauce, top sirloin steak, beef broth, couscous, olive oil, red bell pepper, sweet onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown sugar meatloaf

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, ground pork, eggs, brown sugar, yellow mustard, ketchup, onion and garlic powder, oatmeal, red devil sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caribbean jerk turkey with rice and peas

Caribbean Jerk Turkey with Rice and Peas

Made with cayenne pepper, black pepper, ground sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, orange juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheeseburger 'n' fries casserole

Cheeseburger 'N' Fries Casserole

Made with ground beef, mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, frozen crinkle-cut French fries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken bog

Chicken Bog

Made with green bell pepper, carrot, onion, smoked sausage, chicken leg and thigh quarters, white rice, yellow rice, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cranberry meat loaf

Cranberry Meat Loaf

Made with garlic, onions, brown sugar, cranberry sauce, ground turkey breast, ground beef, evaporated milk, egg whites, white pepper, cracker crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dynamites (cheap and easy sandwiches)

Dynamites (Cheap and Easy Sandwiches)

Made with tomato puree, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ground hamburger meat, green bell peppers, onions, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy chicken paprikash

Easy Chicken Paprikash

Made with noodles, bay leaf, paprika, onion, whole chicken breasts, shortening, tomato soup, sour cream, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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

recipe for disney mom's chili

Disney Mom's Chili

Made with canned tomatoes, black olives, chili powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, jalapeno peppers, tomato paste


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for haddock

Haddock

Made with Old Bay seasoning, haddock fillet, mayonnaise

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for daoud basha (lebanon)

Daoud Basha (Lebanon)

Made with water, ground dried mint, ground cinnamon, lean meat, onion, onions, shortening or butter, salt, ground allspice, pomegranate thickened juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for arni kapana (lamb stew)

Arni Kapana (Lamb Stew)

Made with sugar, lamb, lemon, tomatoes, butter, salt, black pepper, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecued turkey legs

Barbecued Turkey Legs

Made with instant minced onion, turkey drumsticks, salt and pepper, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hickory smoked salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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