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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 open-face sausage & pepper sandwich

Open-Face Sausage & Pepper Sandwich

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, olive oil, bell peppers, red onions, balsamic vinegar salad dressing, Italian sausage, Italian or French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 christmas seafood casserole

Christmas Seafood Casserole

Made with onions, celery, milk, all-purpose flour, butter, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for christmas eve beef stew

Christmas Eve Beef Stew

Made with beef stew meat, stewed tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, tapioca, beef bouillon cubes, dried thyme, dried rosemary

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork meatballs stroganoff

Pork Meatballs Stroganoff

Made with ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, mushrooms, onion, flour, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for turkey cutlets with marsala wine sauce

Turkey Cutlets With Marsala Wine Sauce

Made with fresh rosemary, flour, black pepper, turkey breast cutlets, olive oil, scallion, garlic, chicken broth, Marsala wine, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 smoked turkey tacos with salsa

Smoked Turkey Tacos With Salsa

Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 bbq chicken and cheesy potato casserole

BBQ Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with honey barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced potatoes with onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, seasoned salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian cassoulet

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cassoulet

Made with fresh lemon thyme, fresh rosemary, olive oil, onion, carrots, navy beans, mushroom broth, vegetable bouillon, bay leaf, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for stuffed piquillo peppers with charred tomato sauce

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Charred Tomato Sauce

Made with water, black pepper, kosher salt, hanger steak or skirt steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato, dried oregano

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

recipe for bang bang chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

Made with MSG, sugar, chicken breasts and thighs, soy sauce, scallions, peppercorns, sesame paste, chili oil, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bodacious brunswick stew

Bodacious Brunswick Stew

Made with brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, butter, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, chicken meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for turkey and smoked mozzarella sandwich

Turkey And Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich

Made with butter, Kaiser rolls, black olive tapenade, turkey breast, smoked mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for leftover turkey chili

Leftover Turkey Chili

Made with turkey, kidney beans, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, tomato puree

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

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


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 turkey and potato tacos

Turkey And Potato Tacos

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, ground turkey, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, russet potatoes, chili powder, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 beef & cheese tortilla casserole

Beef & Cheese Tortilla Casserole

Made with yellow cheese, ground beef, onions, salt, chili powder, black pepper, tomato sauce, corn tortillas, cream cheese, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 sun-dried tomato, sausage and fontina pizza

Sun-Dried Tomato, Sausage And Fontina Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, pizza shells, oil, Fontina cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 hearty chicken pot pie casserole with biscuits

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Casserole With Biscuits

Made with butter or margarine, onions, all-purpose flour, black pepper, chicken bouillon granules, chicken broth, milk, potatoes, frozen vegetable blend...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled hawaiian fish with papaya relish

Grilled Hawaiian Fish With Papaya Relish

Made with fresh ginger, Hawaiian fish, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, white onion, papaya, red bell pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low carb shepherd's pie with fauxtato topping

Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping

Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 thit bo vien (beef balls)

Thit Bo Vien (Beef Balls)

Made with sesame oil, garlic, fish sauce, potato starch, baking powder, sugar, white pepper, beef hind shank

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled amberjack with caramelized onion

Grilled Amberjack With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, Vidalia onion, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, amber jack fillets, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for scottish forfar bridies

Scottish Forfar Bridies

Made with water, egg, pastry dough, rib eye, porterhouse, or sirloin, beef suet or cold butter, onion, chives, dry mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach-filled fish pinwheels with mustard sauce

Spinach-Filled Fish Pinwheels With Mustard Sauce

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, green onion, egg, salt, bread crumbs, flounder, salmon, sole, or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for perch skillet supper with orzo

Perch Skillet Supper With Orzo

Made with orzo pasta, onions, garlic, olive oil, perch fillets, white wine, salt, red pepper flakes, dill, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 chicken fatah

Chicken Fatah

Made with tomato paste, pepper, cumin powder, red pepper, crushed oregano leaves or zatar, chicken broth, sugar, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for country ham and potato pie

Country Ham And Potato Pie

Made with potatoes, ham, onion, Cheddar cheese, flour, garlic salt, black pepper, nutmeg, milk, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oryx fillet packets with fruit chutney

Oryx Fillet Packets with Fruit Chutney

Made with red wine, butter, oryx fillets, sea salt, black pepper, fruit chutney, onion, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
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 skillet chicken and mushroom au gratin

Skillet Chicken And Mushroom Au Gratin

Made with milk, butter, bread crumbs, oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, fresh mushrooms, garlic, half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 vegetarian baked cabbage rolls with garlic and wild rice stuffing

Vegetarian Baked Cabbage Rolls With Garlic And Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with soy yogurt or soy sour cream, tomato juice, wild rice, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, sage, cabbage, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fluffy hamburger pie

Fluffy Hamburger Pie

Made with cheese, milk, ketchup, ground beef, instant potato flakes, egg, salt, black pepper, instant dried onion flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pan fried coconut chicken

Pan Fried Coconut Chicken

Made with oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, coconut milk, lime, soy sauce, salt and pepper, flour, eggs, sweetened shredded coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potted meat

Potted Meat

Made with butter, meat, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for smoked turkey jerky

Smoked Turkey Jerky

Made with turkey, soy sauce, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, liquid smoke

Method:   dehydrator
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for black eyed pea jambalaya

Black Eyed Pea Jambalaya

Made with sausage, yellow onion, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, parsley, black eyed peas, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork chili with beans and tequila

Pork Chili With Beans And Tequila

Made with vegetable oil or bacon drippings, onions, garlic, boneless pork shoulder, masa harina, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, water, paprika, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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