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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 liver with apples

Baked Liver With Apples

Made with water or beef bouillon, beef liver, apples, onion, salt, black pepper, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for smothered meatballs

Smothered Meatballs

Made with bread crumbs, mushroom soup, mushrooms, sour cream, salt, browning sauce, milk, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 home-style hamburger hash

Home-Style Hamburger Hash

Made with fresh parsley, ground beef, frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers, whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, water, beef-flavor instant bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for curried chicken wraps

Curried Chicken Wraps

Made with boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, curry powder, ground coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, red onion, mango

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 shrimp and crabmeat casserole

Shrimp And Crabmeat Casserole

Made with celery, green onions, margarine, crab meat, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, cream cheese, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for penne with tofu basil pesto

Penne With Tofu Basil Pesto

Made with cremini mushrooms, fresh basil, tofu, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
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 baked fish with apple dill sauce

Baked Fish With Apple Dill Sauce

Made with lemon juice, apple, apple juice, haddock or salmon, salt, butter, cornstarch, prepared mustard, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dill pickle meatloaf

Dill Pickle Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, dill pickle liquid, egg, salt, black pepper, sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pan seared red snapper

Pan Seared Red Snapper

Made with ground ginger, green onions, honey, red snapper, olive oil, lemon, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 savory wild goose stew

Savory Wild Goose Stew

Made with flour, oil, onion soup mix, carrots, celery, onions, frozen green beans, fresh mushrooms, basil, tarragon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spicy chicken pizza

Spicy Chicken Pizza

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, picante sauce, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, oil, red onion, nonstick cooking spray, refrigerated pizza dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 crow casserole

Crow Casserole

Made with crow breasts, sauerkraut, bacon, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 vietnamese pork meatballs with chili-apricot glaze

Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Chili-Apricot Glaze

Made with lime, apricot preserves, garlic, shallots, sugar, fish sauce, white rice, Serrano chili, salt, ground pork

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn pone pie

Corn Pone Pie

Made with onion, tomatoes, ground beef, kidney beans, shortening, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tejano pork tamale pie

Tejano Pork Tamale Pie

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, pork roast, garlic powder, cornmeal, milk, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 chinese pork pie

Chinese Pork Pie

Made with ground pork, onion, crushed pineapple, cider vinegar, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, ginger, cloves, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for impossible chicken pesto pie

Impossible Chicken Pesto Pie

Made with mozzarella cheese, chicken, baking mix, milk, eggs, pesto sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 steak stromboli

Steak Stromboli

Made with Italian salad dressing, mozzarella cheese, frozen bread dough, Steak-umms, salt and pepper, green bell pepper, onions, butter, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek meatballs with feta yogurt dressing and lemon couscous

Greek Meatballs with Feta Yogurt Dressing and Lemon Couscous

Made with egg, ground beef, olive oil, Kalamata olives, garlic, red pepper flakes, whole tomatoes, salt and pepper, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for walking tacos supreme

Walking Tacos Supreme

Made with black olives, ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt and pepper, Fritos or nacho cheese Doritos chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 grilled hot dog reuben

Grilled Hot Dog Reuben

Made with pickles, hot dogs, whole-seeded rye, Thousand Island or Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef stew with mushrooms and white beans

Beef Stew With Mushrooms And White Beans

Made with white beans, boneless beef top sirloin steak, salt, black pepper, olive oil, carrots, onions, cremini or button mushrooms, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 creamy seafood pot pie

Creamy Seafood Pot Pie

Made with butter, sweet potato, leeks, celery, fresh thyme, garlic, all-purpose flour, milk, cod or halibut fillet, green beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sauteed chicken with pesto pasta and sundried tomatoes

Sauteed Chicken With Pesto Pasta And Sundried Tomatoes

Made with pesto sauce, linguine pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, water, chicken breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy mu shu pork

Easy Mu Shu Pork

Made with sugar, soy sauce, water, cornstarch, instant chicken bouillon, margarine or butter, eggs, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hearty bacon wrapped tomato meat loaf

Hearty Bacon Wrapped Tomato Meat Loaf

Made with Accent seasoning, tomato soup, water, sweet onion, green bell pepper, bacon, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish cacciatore with rice

Fish Cacciatore With Rice

Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers

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 chili salsa beef

Chili Salsa Beef

Made with olive oil, stew beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lebanese chicken and potatoes

Lebanese Chicken And Potatoes

Made with lemon juice, olive oil, chicken, potatoes, salt, white pepper, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken with green peppers in black bean sauce

Chicken With Green Peppers In Black Bean Sauce

Made with sesame oil, garlic, black bean sauce, salt, chicken breast halves, chicken bouillon, water, onion, green onions, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pizza mexicana

Pizza Mexicana

Made with refried beans, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, green onion, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, diced green chiles, salsa, cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texmex black bean habanero chili

Texmex Black Bean Habanero Chili

Made with dried parsley, Goya Sazon con cilantro y achiote, yellow onions, celery, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, habanero chilies, garlic...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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





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