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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 beef stir-fry using ramen noodles

Beef Stir-Fry Using Ramen Noodles

Made with crushed red pepper, soy sauce, onion, beef flank steak, Ramen noodles, water, mushrooms, cornstarch, broccoli

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy eggplant casserole

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Made with whole tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, dried basil, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken korma in a coconut and saffron sauce

Chicken Korma in a Coconut and Saffron Sauce

Made with Spanish saffron, milk, coconut milk, cream, ginger, garlic, chicken stock, fresh coriander, salt, ground turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken deli casserole

Chicken Deli Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, Swiss cheese, prepared mustard, sauerkraut, Russian salad dressing, boned and skinned chicken breast halves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pressure cooker chicken paprika

Pressure Cooker Chicken Paprika

Made with sour cream, water, chicken, salt, black pepper, paprika, flour, oil, chicken bouillon cubes

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 shortcut italian chicken shepherd's pie

Shortcut Italian Chicken Shepherd's Pie

Made with Parmesan cheese, mashed potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, cooked chicken

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheddar cheese meat loaf

Slow Cooker Cheddar Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, black pepper, salt, cheese crackers, onion, green bell pepper, chili sauce, milk, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hearty bean and pasta stew

Hearty Bean And Pasta Stew

Made with onion, green bell pepper, fresh basil, dried basil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cran-orange turkey roll

Slow Cooker Cran-Orange Turkey Roll

Made with salt and pepper, frozen turkey roll, sugar, cornstarch, orange marmalade, fresh cranberries

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mixed seafood casserole

Mixed Seafood Casserole

Made with plum tomatoes, garlic, shallots, olive oil, tiger shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, white wine, red potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker italian ground turkey sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Ground Turkey Sandwiches

Made with mozzarella cheese, French rolls, ground turkey, onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, ripe olives

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

recipe for tagliatelle pasta with asparagus and gorgonzola sauce

Tagliatelle Pasta with Asparagus and Gorgonzola Sauce

Made with black pepper, Gorgonzola cheese, garlic, tagliatelle or fettucini pasta, asparagus, olive oil, green onions, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 tender slow cooker meatballs in mushroom gravy

Tender Slow Cooker Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy

Made with water, ground beef, bread, salt, black pepper, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey meatballs in cranberry barbecue sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs In Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, egg white, ground turkey, green onion, orange peel

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

recipe for super peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Super Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

At first glance this may seem like your run of the mill PB&J, but what sets it apart is the toasty layer in the middle. One bite and you'll be wishing you...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for undercover fish sticks

Undercover Fish Sticks

Made with refrigerated crescent rolls, frozen breaded fish sticks, butter, tartar sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for a different chicken pot pie

A Different Chicken Pot Pie

Made with butter, onion, green bell pepper, green chiles, garlic, cumin seeds, ground coriander, cider vinegar, shredded cooked chicken, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 spicy shrimp stir fry

Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry

Made with chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, Tabasco sauce, peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stifado (greek beef stew)

Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

Made with walnuts, onions, beef, butter, onion, tomato paste, water, red wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peruano beans with chorizo, shrimp and chipotle peppers

Peruano Beans with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chipotle Peppers

Made with cilantro, shrimp, Peruano beans, chorizo sausage, corn or vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic, sweet corn, Roma tomatoes, chipotle...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tikka seekh kebab

Tikka Seekh Kebab

Made with cilantro, potatoes, Tikka Seekh Kebab spice mix, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, lamb or goat meat, onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tofu thanksgiving

Tofu Thanksgiving

Made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, corn oil, sage, dried basil, vogue vegy base, sea salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for southern style baked ham with red-eye gravy

Southern Style Baked Ham with Red-Eye Gravy

Made with coffee, ham, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for real red-eye gravy

Real Red-Eye Gravy

Made with grits, country ham, coffee or water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 grilled meatloaf

Grilled Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, ketchup, quick-cooking oats, black pepper, green bell pepper, egg, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried basil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked tuna foldovers

Baked Tuna Foldovers

Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom and chicken tourtiere

Mushroom and Chicken Tourtiere

Made with mushrooms, chicken stock, breadcrumbs, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, salt, ground cloves, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cowboy stew

Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

Made with round steak, celery, carrots, tomatoes, chili seasoning, frozen whole-kernel corn, potatoes, red kidney beans, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for monchong grand mere

Monchong Grand Mere

Made with olive oil, fingerling potatoes, mixed mushrooms, pearl onions, smoked bacon, veal demi glace, chicken stock, Brussels sprouts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carne gisada con papas (meat and potatoes)

Carne Gisada Con Papas (meat And Potatoes)

Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beefy pizza casserole with fluffy biscuit crust

Beefy Pizza Casserole With Fluffy Biscuit Crust

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, biscuits, ground beef, green bell peppers, spaghetti sauce mix, tomato sauce, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for african stew

African Stew

Made with lemon juice, vegetable stock, onion, garlic, yams, chickpeas, brown rice, salt, peanut butter, kale

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for portuguese chourico stew

Portuguese Chourico Stew

Made with chourico, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, water, potatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for the elvis

The Elvis

Made with bread, peanut butter, banana, honey, bacon

Method:   sandwich maker, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked spicy beef chimichangas

Baked Spicy Beef Chimichangas

Made with flour tortillas, picante sauce, green chiles, ground beef, onion, garlic, Mexican four cheese, refried beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nacho meatloaf

Nacho Meatloaf

Made with tortilla chips, egg, garlic, onion, fresh green chili, red pepper flakes, salt, chili powder, cumin, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pizza with a macaroni crust

Pizza With A Macaroni Crust

Made with macaroni pasta, spaghetti sauce, egg, salt, milk, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for soy pizza di palermo

Soy Pizza Di Palermo

Made with water, salt, olive oil, sugar, all-purpose flour, soy protein powder, pesto, artichoke hearts, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chicken caesar sandwich

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Made with tomato, red onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chicken breast halves, olive oil, black pepper, sourdough or rye bread, romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for country french meatballs

Country French Meatballs

Made with parsley, onion powder, nutmeg, vegetable oil, Alfredo sauce, salt, black pepper, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco-stuffed upside down cornbread

Taco-Stuffed Upside Down Cornbread

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, tomato, cornbread mix, creamed corn, water, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled fish with veracruz sauce

Grilled Fish With Veracruz Sauce

Made with fish fillet, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, tomato, green olives, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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