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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 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 indonesian fish curry

Indonesian Fish Curry

Made with stock, cod or coley fillets, salt and pepper, flour, onion, apple, lemon juice, butter, oil, curry powder

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 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 jerk turkey

Jerk Turkey

Made with lime, ground allspice, dry mustard, bay leaves, garlic, salt, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for pepperoni and cheese stromboli

Pepperoni And Cheese Stromboli

Made with Mozzarella cheese, refrigerated pizza dough, brown mustard, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatloaf muffins with barbecue sauce

Meatloaf Muffins With Barbecue Sauce

Made with ground sirloin, onions, celery, green bell pepper, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, seasoning, barbecue sauce, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tri-tip baguettes

Tri-Tip Baguettes

Made with black pepper, salt, heavy cream, beef tri-tip roast, French baguette, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kalakukko

Kalakukko

Made with wheat flour, rye flour, fish, pork, salt, allspice, water

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lamb tagine

Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, saffron threads, beef consomme, frozen pearl onions, prunes, all-purpose flour, water, couscous

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 escarole and beans

Escarole and Beans

Made with fresh parsley, cannellini beans, olive oil, escarole, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gatsby cheese toast

Gatsby Cheese Toast

Made with butter, garlic, ground chili pepper, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, French bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carrot-mushroom stir-fry

Carrot-Mushroom Stir-fry

Made with ground pepper, salt, lemon juice, butter, oil, carrots, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican pizza

Mexican Pizza

Made with cilantro, black olives, green onions, pizza crust, spicy refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 buffalo wing sandwich

Buffalo Wing Sandwich

Made with blue cheese salad dressing, hot cayenne pepper sauce, butter, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, kaiser rolls, iceberg lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried peanut butter sandwich

Fried Peanut Butter Sandwich

Made with butter or margarine, white bread, peanut butter, banana

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brined turkey

Brined Turkey

Made with water, garlic powder, thyme, turkey, chicken broth, coarse salt or sea salt, sage, rosemary

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for honey bbq chicken strips

Honey Bbq Chicken Strips

Made with boneless skinless chicken, honey, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for soy-glazed salmon burgers with ginger-lime aioli

Soy-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Ginger-Lime Aioli

Made with unseasoned rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, salmon fillet, ginger aioli, egg, sour cream, lime juice, hot chili oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian chili

Vegetarian Chili

Made with Italian plum tomatoes, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, dried basil, black pepper, salt, fennel seeds, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for dutch oven hunter's stew

Dutch Oven Hunter's Stew

Made with smoked jalapeno peppers, black coffee, potatoes, pork sausage, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, salt and pepper, V-8 vegetable juice, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for acorn squash and sausage

Acorn Squash And Sausage

Made with butter, acorn squash, salt, water, ground pork sausage, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 cajun pizza

Cajun Pizza

Made with butter, Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, pizza dough, pork smoked sausage, crawfish tails, salt, red pepper and garlic powder, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pisaladiere

Pisaladiere

Made with olive oil, pizza dough, tomato sauce, Genovese olives, anchovy fillets, onion, milk, capers

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fish stick sandwiches with zesty mayo sauce

Fish Stick Sandwiches With Zesty Mayo Sauce

Made with mayonnaise, bell peppers, onions, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, lemon juice, frozen fish sticks

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crawfish pizza with chipotle pesto sauce

Crawfish Pizza With Chipotle Pesto Sauce

Made with olive oil, lime, pizza crusts, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, crawfish tail meat, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spinach and crab cocotte

Spinach And Crab Cocotte

Made with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, crab meat, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker spanish brown rice with sausage

Slow Cooker Spanish Brown Rice With Sausage

Made with jalapeno pepper, spicy sausage, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown rice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for deep-dish biscuit pizza

Deep-Dish Biscuit Pizza

Made with Mozzarella or Cracker Barrel cheese, tomato, refrigerator biscuits, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, mushroom stems and pieces, oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun chili

Cajun Chili

Made with cumin, cayenne pepper sauce, yellow onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, beer, crushed tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for meat-crust pizza

Meat-Crust Pizza

Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, Italian plum tomatoes, crushed red pepper, oregano, basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for maui pork

Maui Pork

Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, ginger, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 cheetos-crusted chicken

Cheetos-Crusted Chicken

Made with Cheetos, chicken broth or water, bread crumbs, ground chicken breast, onion, canned jalapeno chilies, chili powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for king ranch chicken with corn tortillas and bechamel sauce

King Ranch Chicken With Corn Tortillas And Bechamel Sauce

Made with milk, salt and white pepper, nutmeg, Ro-tel tomatoes, green chilies, garlic, salt & black pepper, chicken breast

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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