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Dinner Recipes

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 beef tenderloin steaks

Beef Tenderloin Steaks

Made with steak sauce, dry red wine, onion, black pepper, salt, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken paprikash pot pie

Chicken Paprikash Pot Pie

Made with cornstarch, chicken gravy, sour cream, frozen peas, pie crusts, bacon, chicken breasts or thighs, green bell pepper, onions, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and vegetable burritos

Chicken And Vegetable Burritos

Made with garlic, stewed tomatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, salt, ground chicken, instant white rice, burrito-size flour tortillas, taco cheese mix

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fish fillets in veggie-sour cream sauce

Fish Fillets In Veggie-Sour Cream Sauce

Made with paprika, Parmesan cheese, sole or flounder fillets, mushrooms, cucumber, zucchini, green onion, sour cream, pimiento, fresh dill

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caribbean pork stew

Caribbean Pork Stew

Made with shortening, water, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, salt, onions, red potatoes, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for low carb reuben casserole

Low Carb Reuben Casserole

Made with dill pickle relish, sour cream, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, relish, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for incredible chili

Incredible Chili

Made with bacon, onions, pork loin, sirloin tip, ground chuck, tomato sauce, beer, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili con pollo y salsa verde

Chili Con Pollo Y Salsa Verde

Made with green salsa, chicken, kidney beans, chili beans, Mexican-style tomatoes, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vietnamese pork meatballs with chili-apricot glaze

Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Chili-Apricot Glaze

Made with lime, apricot preserves, garlic, shallots, sugar, fish sauce, white rice, Serrano chili, salt, ground pork

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-american chicken stew

All-American Chicken Stew

Made with chicken, butter or margarine, water, chicken flavored instant bouillon, chicken bouillon cubes, paprika, poultry seasoning, potatoes, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab tortilla roll-ups

Crab Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with salt and pepper, milk, flour, imitation crab legs, Monterey jack cheese, onion, dill weed, flour tortillas, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked fish fillet in mustard sauce

Baked Fish Fillet In Mustard Sauce

Made with parsley flakes, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, onion, thyme, frozen fish fillets

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 reuben salad sandwiches

Reuben Salad Sandwiches

Made with rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, bacon bits, Thousand Island dressing or Russian salad dressing, Swiss cheese, black pepper

Method:   oven
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 beef stew with newcastle brown ale and dumplings

Beef Stew With Newcastle Brown Ale And Dumplings

Made with onions, pancetta or bacon, celery, rosemary, Newcastle Brown ale, water, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker pepperoni pizza meat loaf

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Meat Loaf

Made with salt, garlic, egg, pepperoni, onion, ground beef, marinara sauce, Italian 6-cheese blend, roasted red peppers, bread crumbs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fish cacciatore with rice

Fish Cacciatore With Rice

Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for venison heart

Venison Heart

Made with black pepper, venison hearts, buffalo heart, bread cubes, cooked loose sausage, celery, mushroom, stock, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and meatball stew

Chicken And Meatball Stew

Made with chives, ground coriander, thyme, bread crumbs, half and half, oil, flour, salt, chicken thighs, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 bacon and gorgonzola-stuffed burgers with grilled apples

Bacon And Gorgonzola-Stuffed Burgers With Grilled Apples

Made with hamburger buns, canola oil, ground beef, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, gorgonzola cheese, bacon, apple

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for haystack dinner

Haystack Dinner

Made with spaghetti or sloppy joe sauce, soda crackers, tortilla chips, cooked rice, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, ripe olives, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato and basil flatbread pizza

Tomato And Basil Flatbread Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, flat bread, tomato, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken stew with potato dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew With Potato Dumplings

Made with black pepper, salt, bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, parsnips, red potatoes, scallions, chicken broth, dried sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cajun fried bass

Cajun Fried Bass

Made with vegetable oil, salt, bass fillets, baking mix, milk, egg, Cajun seasoning, yellow cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker braised lamb with garlic and rosemary

Slow Cooker Braised Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Made with lemon, red wine or chicken stock, Dijon mustard, kosher or coarse sea salt, black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, garlic...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 simple baked haddock with basil curry mustard sauce

Simple Baked Haddock With Basil Curry Mustard Sauce

The basil curry mustard sauce provides a delicious and unique flavor to the simple fish, while the baking process ensures that the haddock remains...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sauteed fish with tomatoes, capers, asparagus and mustard greens

Sauteed Fish With Tomatoes, Capers, Asparagus And Mustard Greens

Made with white fish, salt and pepper, flour, olive oil, garlic, white wine, fish stock, capers, lemon, tomatoes

Method:   oven, 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 bacon cheeseburger meatballs

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Made with cheddar cheese, pepper, ground beef, oats or bread crumbs, ketchup, egg, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elegant shrimp and crab casserole

Elegant Shrimp And Crab Casserole

Made with milk, golden mushroom soup, butter, shrimp, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, white crab, cream of celery soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 teriyaki flank steak tacos

Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos

Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red bean and collard green chili

Red Bean And Collard Green Chili

Made with chili powder, cumin, dried red beans, water, onions, chipotle peppers, garlic, collard greens, crushed tomatoes, dried sweet basil

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 tequila-lime shrimp pizza

Tequila-Lime Shrimp Pizza

Made with extra-large or jumbo shrimp, tequila, lime juice, garlic, fresh cilantro, lime, cayenne pepper, pizza dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tex-mex chipotle patty melt with pepper jack cheese

Tex-Mex Chipotle Patty Melt With Pepper Jack Cheese

Made with pepperjack cheese, white bread, ground beef, chili seasoning mix, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, beer, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper in...

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 rotel chicken

Rotel Chicken

Made with vermicelli pasta, processed cheese product, chicken breast halves, celery, sliced mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, butter, Ro-Tel spicy tomatoes, English peas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pollo diablo

Pollo Diablo

Made with chicken parts, kosher salt, olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, garlic, red pepper flakes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon and egg fajitas

Bacon And Egg Fajitas

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 beef en brochette

Beef en Brochette

Made with salt and pepper, beef sirloin tip or top round, pineapple chunks, Heinz 57 sauce, white wine, salad oil, black pepper, salt

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

recipe for blackened salmon

Blackened Salmon

Made with parsley, lemon, salmon fillets, butter or margarine, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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