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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 baltimore crab stew

Baltimore Crab Stew

Made with sherry, Worcestershire sauce, crab meat, salt, white pepper, butter, milk, light cream, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggplant stew

Eggplant Stew

Made with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for exotic lamb stew

Exotic Lamb Stew

Made with sea salt, black pepper, onions, olive oil, fresh ginger, tomato paste, coconut milk, white wine, fresh basil

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


recipe for maple-balsamic glazed salmon

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Made with salmon fillet, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pancake syrup, garlic, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pot roasted chicken and vegetables

Pot Roasted Chicken And Vegetables

Made with cornstarch, salt and pepper, chicken, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, carrot, onion, garlic, tarragon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for texas ground beef hash

Texas Ground Beef Hash

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, green bell peppers, onions, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker raspberry glazed turkey meat balls

Slow Cooker Raspberry Glazed Turkey Meat Balls

Made with egg, raspberry fruit spread or preserves, raspberry vinegar, chili sauce, cardamom, salt, black pepper, ground turkey, quick-cooking oats, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 southwestern pork stew

Southwestern Pork Stew

Made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes with mild chilies, onion, garlic, pork boneless top loin, cornmeal, cumin, dried oregano, salt, chili beans in sauce

Method:   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 heart-shaped sandwiches

Heart-Shaped Sandwiches

Made with cream cheese, red food coloring, bread, strawberry or raspberry jam


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for honey glazed bratwurst with cabbage and roasted walnuts

Honey Glazed Bratwurst with Cabbage and Roasted Walnuts

Made with cider vinegar, peppercorns, bratwurst, honey, thyme, Dijon mustard, walnuts, butter, cabbage, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black bean and chicken burritos

Black Bean and Chicken Burritos

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet bean chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Bean Chili

Made with onion, bacon, baked beans, red kidney beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar, ground beef

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 steak and kidney pie

Steak and Kidney Pie

Made with lamb kidneys, round steak, margarine, water, salt, flour


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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

recipe for alaska seafood pizza

Alaska Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust mix, crab meat, shrimp, pineapple, mushrooms, black olives, green bell pepper, Mozzarella cheese, white Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 15-minute busy day beef delight

15-Minute Busy Day Beef Delight

Made with rice, cream of mushroom soup, cornstarch, oil, beef, green bell pepper, mushrooms, soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 chilaquiles verdes con carne

Chilaquiles Verdes Con Carne

Made with fresh cilantro, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, beef, salsa verde, crema mexicana or sour cream, queso asadero or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 greek chicken tortilla roll-ups

Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with chicken breast, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, black pepper, plain nonfat yogurt, cucumber

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 tourtiere du saguenay (saguenay meat pie)

Tourtiere Du Saguenay (Saguenay Meat Pie)

Made with pastry for double-crust, 9-inch pie, ground cinnamon, pork, meats, salt and pepper, onion, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 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 meatball stew with dumplings

Meatball Stew With Dumplings

Made with frozen meatballs, cream of celery soup, sour cream, vegetables, potatoes, biscuit baking mix, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 thanksgiving burgers

Thanksgiving Burgers

Made with cranberry sauce or cranberry relish, fresh parsley, butter or margarine, celery, onion, dry seasoned stuffing mix, chicken broth or water, poultry seasoning or dried...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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





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