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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 barley potato and amaranth stew

Barley Potato And Amaranth Stew

Made with water, barley, potato, amaranth, onion, frozen corn, garlic powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried marjoram

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef rendang

Beef Rendang

Made with oil, shrimp paste, curry power, water, turmeric, ground cinnamon, black pepper, candlenuts, lemongrass

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled red snapper in a spicy citrus sauce

Grilled Red Snapper In A Spicy Citrus Sauce

Made with salt, red snapper fillets, garlic, black pepper, grapefruit juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled bluefish with eggplant

Grilled Bluefish With Eggplant

Made with salt and black pepper, mint, olive oil, bluefish fillet, garlic, red bell pepper, eggplant

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for club panini

Club Panini

Made with butter, sourdough or Tuscan bread, mayonnaise, herbs, smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, thick-cut bacon, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 slow cooker waldorf astoria stew

Slow Cooker Waldorf Astoria Stew

Made with tomato soup, sugar, beef sirloin, potatoes, carrots, celery, frozen pearl onions, whole tomatoes, dry minced onion, quick cooking tapioca

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 slow cooker savory apple-spiced pulled pork

Slow Cooker Savory Apple-Spiced Pulled Pork

Made with apple juice, black pepper, boneless boston pork shoulder roast, onion, garlic, white vinegar, cilantro, dried oregano, cumin, kosher salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 spicy chili seasoning mix

Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix

Made with garlic powder, vegetable oil, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, chili beans, round steak, cayenne pepper, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for clay baker gourmet beef stew

Clay Baker Gourmet Beef Stew

Made with vegetables, salt and pepper, thyme, stewing beef, onion, tomatoes, green bell peppers, bay leaves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for haslet

Haslet

Made with salt and black pepper, sage, white bread, milk or water, lean pork, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pambazos michoacanos (michocacam-style sandwiches)

Pambazos Michoacanos (Michocacam-Style Sandwiches)

Made with cider vinegar, red cabbage, canola oil, guajillo chiles, garlic, potatoes, yellow onion, Mexican chorizo, salt, pambazos, teleras, or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for goan shrimp curry

Goan Shrimp Curry

Made with coconut milk, water, chili powder, paprika, ground turmeric, garlic, fresh ginger, ground coriander, cumin, palm sugar (jaggary) or soft brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 phyllo turkey puffs

Phyllo Turkey Puffs

Made with turkey, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sicilian fish pie

Sicilian Fish Pie

Made with lemon rind, white fish steaks, celery, green olives, onion, olive oil, capers, tomato puree, salt and pepper, courgettes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tony randall's grilled veal chop with bourbon-cracked black pepper sauce

Tony Randall's Grilled Veal Chop with Bourbon-Cracked Black Pepper Sauce

Made with veal chops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, white wine, dry red wine, bourbon, butter, salt, black...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef tikka

Beef Tikka

Made with green chiles, chili powder, beef, papaya, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, yogurt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 meat loaf florentine with mushroom sauce

Meat Loaf Florentine With Mushroom Sauce

Made with egg, bread crumbs, milk, frozen chopped spinach, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, ground beef, mushrooms, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken tortilla and salsa casserole

Chicken Tortilla And Salsa Casserole

Made with black olives, flour tortillas, chicken breast, corn, salsa, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 blue cheese stuffed hamburgers with fried mushrooms and onions

Blue Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers With Fried Mushrooms And Onions

Made with black pepper, ground beef, salt, blue cheese, cream cheese, dijon mustard, onion hamburger buns, fresh mushrooms, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish with shrimp

Baked Fish With Shrimp

Made with butter, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, red snapper fillets, shrimp, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for elk roast

Elk Roast

An elk roast may sound like something out of an adventurous dinner party, but fear not; it's surprisingly simple to whip up.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for elk burger chili

Elk Burger Chili

Made with cumin, ground elk burger, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, pork and beans, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked bluefish

Baked Bluefish

Made with sour cream, allspice, bluefish fillets, white wine vinegar, Bermuda onion, peppercorns

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 beef and cactus stew

Beef And Cactus Stew

Made with dried oregano, beef steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, cactus pieces, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chilies, green tomatoes, red tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 armenian shish kebab

Armenian Shish Kebab

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dry white wine, bay leaf, salt, dried oregano, dried rosemary, black pepper, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 pork in orange and annatto marinade

Pork In Orange And Annatto Marinade

Made with fresh banana leaves, pork butt or shoulder, Annatto or achiote paste, orange juice, garlic, cider vinegar, cumin, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 gorgonzola-stuffed beef tenderloin filets

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filets

Made with black pepper, garlic, beef tenderloin filets, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, bread crumbs, red wine, thick-sliced hickory-smoked bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 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 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 chipotle turkey burgers with avocado and salsa verde

Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Avocado and Salsa Verde

Made with salsa verde, avocado, chipotles in adobo sauce, ground turkey, salt and pepper, oil, whole-wheat hamburger buns, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caribbean red snapper

Caribbean Red Snapper

Made with onion, red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, red snapper fillet, tomato, ripe olives, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker cheese-smothered haddock

Pressure Cooker Cheese-Smothered Haddock

Made with water, haddock filets, margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, American cheese

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
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





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