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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 chicken satsivi

Chicken Satsivi

Made with kosher salt, butter, onions, all-purpose flour, stock, egg yolks, Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, ground fenugreek, ground coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)

Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked pizza sandwich

Baked Pizza Sandwich

Made with ground beef, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, oregano, biscuit baking mix, egg, process American cheese product or mozzarella cheese, milk, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for smoked salmon & fennel potato pizza

Smoked Salmon & Fennel Potato Pizza

Made with onion, fresh fennel bulb, salt, black pepper, white wine, potatoes, chives or green onion, cornstarch, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pizza burger

Pizza Burger

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, pizza seasoning, garlic salt, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for akoko sy voanio (madagascar chicken & coconut stew)

Akoko Sy Voanio (Madagascar Chicken & Coconut Stew)

Made with boneless chicken breast, coconut milk, yellow onion, red bell pepper, garlic, ground ginger, lemon rind, cayenne powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 barley potato and amaranth stew

Barley Potato And Amaranth Stew

Made with water, barley, potato, amaranth, onion, frozen corn, garlic powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried marjoram

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef rendang

Beef Rendang

Made with oil, shrimp paste, curry power, water, turmeric, ground cinnamon, black pepper, candlenuts, lemongrass

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for indonesian lamb kebabs

Indonesian Lamb Kebabs

Made with ground coriander, ground ginger, vinegar, oil, leg or shoulder of lamb, peanuts, peanut oil, onion, garlic

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


recipe for steamed chicken with potatoes (ga hap ca)

Steamed Chicken with Potatoes (Ga Hap Ca)

Made with sesame or vegetable oil, black pepper, chicken breasts and thighs, tomatoes, spring onions, fresh ginger, soya sauce, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar burger mashed potato bake

Cheddar Burger Mashed Potato Bake

Made with mashed potatoes, dry mustard, ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese pasta sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker turkey meatballs in red sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs In Red Sauce

Made with onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ground turkey or chicken, breadcrumbs, egg white, fresh parsley, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 a different chicken pot pie

A Different Chicken Pot Pie

Made with butter, onion, green bell pepper, green chiles, garlic, cumin seeds, ground coriander, cider vinegar, shredded cooked chicken, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican fritos pie

Mexican Fritos Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, mild Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chiles, cream of mushroom soup, ranch style beans, Fritos Corn Chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy chili seasoning mix

Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix

Made with garlic powder, vegetable oil, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, chili beans, round steak, cayenne pepper, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy shrimp stir fry

Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry

Made with chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, Tabasco sauce, peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lobster pizza with roasted garlic pesto

Lobster Pizza with Roasted Garlic Pesto

Made with mozzarella cheese, lobster meat, pizza shell, roasted garlic pesto, chevre cheese, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
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 goan shrimp curry

Goan Shrimp Curry

Made with coconut milk, water, chili powder, paprika, ground turmeric, garlic, fresh ginger, ground coriander, cumin, palm sugar (jaggary) or soft brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tostada pie

Tostada Pie

Made with chili powder, cumin, onion, salt, garlic, garlic powder, tomato sauce, black olives, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 beef tikka

Beef Tikka

Made with green chiles, chili powder, beef, papaya, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, yogurt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lamb fricassee

Lamb Fricassee

Made with black pepper, garlic, olive oil, instant minced onion, paprika, dried rosemary, lemon juice, water, frozen artichoke hearts, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 chili cheese dog casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Made with corn chips, beef hot dogs, flour tortillas, chili, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 santa fe chicken chili

Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Made with sweet red peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blue cheese stuffed hamburgers with fried mushrooms and onions

Blue Cheese Stuffed Hamburgers With Fried Mushrooms And Onions

Made with black pepper, ground beef, salt, blue cheese, cream cheese, dijon mustard, onion hamburger buns, fresh mushrooms, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 crunchy peanut butter wrap

Crunchy Peanut Butter Wrap

Made with granola, apple, flour tortillas, peanut butter


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for poached-egg and tuna sandwiches

Poached-Egg And Tuna Sandwiches

Made with parsley, celery, chives, mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing, pimiento, lemon juice, chili sauce, salt, black pepper, buttered toast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for armenian shish kebab

Armenian Shish Kebab

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dry white wine, bay leaf, salt, dried oregano, dried rosemary, black pepper, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for korean barbecued whole fish

Korean Barbecued Whole Fish

Made with whole fish, crushed red chile flakes, garlic, sesame oil, fresh ginger, green onions, brown sugar, toasted sesame seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 tofu with sweet potato noodles

Tofu with Sweet Potato Noodles

Made with cellophane noodles, sesame oil, extra firm tofu, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 oven barbecued caribou ribs

Oven Barbecued Caribou Ribs

Made with hot sauce, caribou ribs, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, brown sugar, tomato sauce, vinegar, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 easy pleasing meatloaf

Easy Pleasing Meatloaf

Made with barbecue sauce, ground beef, stuffing mix, water, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted turkey cornbread sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Cornbread Sandwiches

Made with red onion, honey baked ham, cornbread mix, 2% milk, eggs, green chilies, Dijon mustard, roasted turkey breast

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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





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