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Dinner Recipes

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 low-carb texas-style chili

Low-Carb Texas-Style Chili

Made with tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, ground beef round, boneless beef chuck, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood au gratin with artichoke hearts

Seafood Au Gratin With Artichoke Hearts

Made with white pepper, butter, Dijon mustard, flour, sherry, milk, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, shrimp


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker bavarian style meatballs

Slow Cooker Bavarian Style Meatballs

Made with frozen meatballs, brown sugar, chili sauce, whole cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled scallops and shrimp with ginger-limeade marinade

Grilled Scallops And Shrimp With Ginger-Limeade Marinade

Made with cilantro, basil, peanuts, Pad Thai sauce, frozen limeade concentrate, fresh ginger, sea scallops or raw shrimp

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

recipe for vegetarian supreme pizza

Vegetarian Supreme Pizza

Made with mushrooms, whole wheat pizza crust, pizza sauce, zucchini, spinach, onion, garlic, green or red bell pepper, dried basil, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for beef korma

Beef Korma

Made with water, almonds, garlic, ginger root, salt, ground cinnamon, beef stewing meat, oil, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dorade farcie grillee (stuffed grilled sea bream)

Dorade Farcie Grillee (Stuffed Grilled Sea Bream)

Made with plum tomatoes, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, Nicoise olives, anchovies, sea breams, porgy, or sea bass, leeks...

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 trattoria beef stew with polenta dumplings

Trattoria Beef Stew With Polenta Dumplings

Made with beef chuck, red onions, celery, garlic, tomatoes in juice, red wine, beef stock, fresh rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled pork chops with honey mustard glaze

Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Glaze

Made with mixed greens or arugula, black pepper, honey, Dijon mustard, white wine, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pork chops, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sauteed lamb with artichoke and mint jus

Sauteed Lamb With Artichoke And Mint Jus

Made with bread crumbs, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh marjoram, fresh parsley, eggs, olive oil, shallots, artichoke hearts, Provencal wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for great meatless slow cooker chili

Great Meatless Slow Cooker Chili

Made with carrots, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cumin, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dipped spam sandwiches

Dipped Spam Sandwiches

Made with butter or margarine, Spam, Swiss cheese, white bread, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausages with fried apples

Sausages With Fried Apples

Made with black pepper, sausage, apple, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef pasanday

Beef Pasanday

Made with black cumin, white cumin, peppercorns, green cardamom pods, whole cloves, chili powder, turmeric, besan, oil, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for juniper marinated medallions of caribou

Juniper Marinated Medallions Of Caribou

Made with oil, fillet of caribou, onion, carrot, red wine, whole cloves, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spanish beef stew (estofado)

Spanish Beef Stew (Estofado)

Made with ripe olives, beef stew meat, red wine, onion, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, raisins, dried apricots, water, mushrooms


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy chicken & broccoli stuffing skillet

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffing Skillet

Made with cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, oil, water, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken pizza with herb butter sauce

Chicken Pizza With Herb Butter Sauce

Made with Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh cilantro, skinless, boneless chicken breast, butter or margarine, garlic, green onion, dried basil, refrigerated...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for halloween pumpkin stew

Halloween Pumpkin Stew

Made with pumpkin, ground beef, garlic, onion, instant rice, butter, salt, black pepper, thyme, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cheesy hamburger casserole

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, onion, ground beef or turkey, tomato sauce, macaroni pasta

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for armenian stuffed pita bread

Armenian Stuffed Pita Bread

Made with oil, green onions, zucchini, tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic salt, mixed herbs, chili powder, cilantro or coriander, stuffed green olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 pizza tot casserole

Pizza Tot Casserole

Made with frozen Tater Tots, ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, tomato soup, sliced mushrooms, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, 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

recipe for cheddar-baked zucchini & ham

Cheddar-Baked Zucchini & Ham

Made with bread crumbs, ham, zucchini, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for egg and tuna salad sandwiches

Egg And Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Made with alfalfa sprouts, tomato, red leaf lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, black pepper, whole wheat bread


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian meatloaf

Asian Meatloaf

Made with honey, fresh ginger root, soy sauce, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, onion, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 fettuccine with pesto and shrimp

Fettuccine with Pesto and Shrimp

Made with basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, sea salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pastrami sandwich

Pastrami Sandwich

Made with tarragon mustard or peppercorn mustard, onion, Italian salad dressing, bell pepper, French-style rolls, pastrami, provolone or Swiss cheese, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mandarin shrimp & vegetable stir-fry

Mandarin Shrimp & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with red bell pepper, orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, garlic, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini chicken pot pies

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Made with mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, refrigerated biscuit dough, chicken noodle soup, butter, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam and pineapple sandwich

Spam And Pineapple Sandwich

Made with hamburger buns, American cheese, Spam, pineapple rings

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for georgia-style chicken barbecue

Georgia-Style Chicken Barbecue

Made with whole chicken, lemon, garlic, tomato puree, cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, prepared mustard

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





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