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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 baked walleye

Baked Walleye

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, walleyes fillets, eggs, steak sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled stuffed scallops

Grilled Stuffed Scallops

Made with Dijon mustard, oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, onions, fresh spinach, feta cheese, smoked salmon, sea scallops

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai crispy fried pork

Thai Crispy Fried Pork

Made with pork, salt, rice flour, all-purpose flour, water, oil, white pepper, garlic, chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for party cheese sandwiches

Party Cheese Sandwiches

Made with bread, cayenne pepper, butter, cheese spread, celery seed, dill weed, Tabasco sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boneless chicken breast with honey-orange sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast With Honey-Orange Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, chicken breast halves, cornstarch, dry mustard, teriyaki sauce or soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for drunken turkey

Drunken Turkey

Made with butter, turkey, dried fruit, raisins, granny smith apples, oranges, chipotles, tequila, grand marnier

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken huntington

Chicken Huntington

Made with cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, water, salt and pepper, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, celery, slim egg noodles, chicken broth, processed cheese product

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab calzone

Crab Calzone

Made with chopped olives, hot roll mix, water, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for skillet pheasant and rice

Skillet Pheasant And Rice

Made with salt, water, chicken bouillon granules, poultry seasoning, pheasant pieces, mushrooms, carrots, rice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for anticucho-style grilled fish

Anticucho-Style Grilled Fish

Made with fresh cilantro, black pepper, garlic, fish fillets, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno pickle juice, lime juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled turkey steaks with cashew butter

Grilled Turkey Steaks With Cashew Butter

Made with lemon juice, boned turkey breast, dry sherry, chicken bouillon granules, dry crushed rosemary, parsley sprigs, lemon, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pistachio-crusted cod fillets

Pistachio-Crusted Cod Fillets

Made with Dijon mustard, cod fillets, olive oil, pistachios, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chicken liver curry

Chicken Liver Curry

Made with salt, onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, whole cloves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hawaiian ham casserole

Hawaiian Ham Casserole

Made with ham, yams, brown sugar, flour, curry, black pepper, cider vinegar, water, self-rising flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy chicken manicotti

Creamy Chicken Manicotti

Made with water, butter, manicotti pasta, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken, onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for american vegetable stew

American Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, potato, carrot, celery, zucchini, broccoli, leek, tomato sauce, parsley, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for no-bake pesto chicken pizza

No-Bake Pesto Chicken Pizza

Made with lettuce, Parmesan cheese, olive or vegetable oil, celery, chicken, pesto, Italian bread shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mahi mahi burgers

Mahi Mahi Burgers

Made with egg, curry powder, mahi mahi, almonds or macadamia nuts, pineapple, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rendang ginjal (dry fried kidney curry)

Rendang Ginjal (Dry Fried Kidney Curry)

Made with ground fennel, chili powder, fresh red chillies, salt, ground cumin, kemiri nuts, coconut milk, black pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatloaf cordon bleu

Meatloaf Cordon Bleu

Made with provolone cheese, ham, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 pork and pineapple tostadas

Pork and Pineapple Tostadas

Made with white onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, ground coriander, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, pork loin chops, pineapple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and salsa wraps

Chicken And Salsa Wraps

Made with flour tortillas, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, diced green chilies, green onions, fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 mediterranean vegetable paella

Mediterranean Vegetable Paella

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, tomato, paprika, oregano, vegetable stock, Spanish rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, artichoke hearts, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet vidalia onion & sausage casserole

Sweet Vidalia Onion & Sausage Casserole

Made with buttery crackers, pimento, Vidalia onions, sausage meat, seasoned salt, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken bourguignonne

Chicken Bourguignonne

Made with non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dry white wine or chicken broth, baby carrots, tomato paste, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 brazilian beef and tomatoes

Brazilian Beef And Tomatoes

Made with salt, beef chuck, olive oil, tomatoes, yellow onion, garlic, fresh ginger, unsweetened coconut milk, dried oregano, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for country ham and red-eye gravy

Country Ham And Red-Eye Gravy

Made with sugar, vegetable oil, raw country ham, black coffee

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken van dam

Chicken Van Dam

Made with dried rosemary, chicken breast halves, butter, cream cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for herb mustard crusted rockfish

Herb Mustard Crusted Rockfish

Made with potato chips, fresh dill, parsley, tarragon, Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, egg white, melted butter or oil, lemon, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for citrus stuffed monkfish

Citrus Stuffed Monkfish

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, monkfish tail fillets, oranges, lemon, lime, fresh thyme, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecue chicken naan pizza

Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza

Made with green onions, Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gini's restaurant & bakery meat loaf

Gini's Restaurant & Bakery Meat Loaf

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian sausage with pesto and pasta

Italian Sausage With Pesto And Pasta

Made with broccoli, cooked Italian sausage links, linguine, basil leaves, walnut pieces, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 black bean and mushroom burger

Black Bean and Mushroom Burger

Made with salt and black pepper, olive or canola oil, onion, mushrooms, garlic, cumin, black beans, fresh cilantro, goat cheese, sandwich bread

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jamaican oxtail stew

Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Made with dried small white beans, vegetable oil, garlic, beef oxtails, yellow onion, beef stock, tomato, water, ground allspice, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vegan chili with pineapple cornbread

Vegan Chili With Pineapple Cornbread

Made with cornbread mix, kidney beans, tomatoes, chick peas, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, onion, hot pepper, chili seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for electric skillet chicken a la king

Electric Skillet Chicken a la King

Made with salt, chicken, butter, flour, milk, cream, egg yolks, green bell pepper, mushrooms, pimiento

Method:   electric skillet/wok
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

recipe for fish fillets in garlic butter

Fish Fillets In Garlic Butter

Made with lemon, green onions, butter or margarine, garlic, salmon, whitefish or cod fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker chicken and potato stew

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken And Potato Stew

Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cranberry-turkey salad sandwiches

Cranberry-Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Made with lemon, fresh thyme, turkey cutlets, mayonnaise, celery, onion, dried cranberries, salt and pepper, focaccia bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hamburger salad sandwiches

Hamburger Salad Sandwiches

Made with pita bread round, black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, lettuce, cheese, dill pickle, mayonnaise, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic turkey burger plus

Basic Turkey Burger Plus

Made with hamburger buns, ground turkey, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onions, egg, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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