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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 stifado (greek beef stew)

Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

Made with walnuts, onions, beef, butter, onion, tomato paste, water, red wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bobotie (lamb meatloaf)

Bobotie (Lamb Meatloaf)

Made with butter, ground lamb, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, raisins, eggs, almonds, kaffir lime leaves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for clay baker gourmet beef stew

Clay Baker Gourmet Beef Stew

Made with vegetables, salt and pepper, thyme, stewing beef, onion, tomatoes, green bell peppers, bay leaves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bass and scallops en papillote

Bass and Scallops en Papillote

Made with sea bass fillet, vegetable broth, dry vermouth, celeriac, baby red potatoes, carrots, cucumber, butter, sea scallops, black peppercorns

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coconut hot dogs

Coconut Hot Dogs

Made with shredded coconut, flour, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, oil, beer, hot dogs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mixiotes

Mixiotes

Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tikka seekh kebab

Tikka Seekh Kebab

Made with cilantro, potatoes, Tikka Seekh Kebab spice mix, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, lamb or goat meat, onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for steak and kidney pie

Steak and Kidney Pie

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


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 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 yakhni

Yakhni

Made with lamb shoulder, water, whole cloves, ground cumin, dry ginger, ground fennel seeds, bay leaves, yogurt, sour cream, cardamom pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tofu thanksgiving

Tofu Thanksgiving

Made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, corn oil, sage, dried basil, vogue vegy base, sea salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for real red-eye gravy

Real Red-Eye Gravy

Made with grits, country ham, coffee or water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raised pork pie

Raised Pork Pie

Made with milk, milk and warm water, pork, salt and pepper, mixed dried herbs, jellied stock, flour, salt, lard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 spicy chicken strip casserole

Spicy Chicken Strip Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, tomato sauce, water...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for nacho chicken

Nacho Chicken

Made with chunk chicken, nacho cheese soup, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken spinach enchilada casserole

Chicken Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Made with spinach, onion, butter, sour cream, green chile, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas, cumin, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, 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 tony randall's grilled veal chop with bourbon-cracked black pepper sauce

Tony Randall's Grilled Veal Chop with Bourbon-Cracked Black Pepper Sauce

Made with veal chops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, white wine, dry red wine, bourbon, butter, salt, black...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled meatloaf

Grilled Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, ketchup, quick-cooking oats, black pepper, green bell pepper, egg, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried basil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mushroom and chicken tourtiere

Mushroom and Chicken Tourtiere

Made with mushrooms, chicken stock, breadcrumbs, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, salt, ground cloves, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cowboy stew

Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

Made with round steak, celery, carrots, tomatoes, chili seasoning, frozen whole-kernel corn, potatoes, red kidney beans, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spam confetti pasta

Spam Confetti Pasta

Made with angel hair pasta, non-stick cooking spray, corn, Spam Luncheon Meat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, whipping cream, chili powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach and goat cheese french bread pizzas

Spinach And Goat Cheese French Bread Pizzas

Made with goat cheese, spinach, non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, French roll, tomato paste, dried Italian seasoning, garlic, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango crab salad sandwiches

Mango Crab Salad Sandwiches

Made with slivered almonds, English muffin, curly leaf lettuce, mayonnaise, celery, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeno pepper, mango, crab meat


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for monchong grand mere

Monchong Grand Mere

Made with olive oil, fingerling potatoes, mixed mushrooms, pearl onions, smoked bacon, veal demi glace, chicken stock, Brussels sprouts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kalakukko

Kalakukko

Made with wheat flour, rye flour, fish, pork, salt, allspice, water

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef fajitas with pico de gallo

Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo

Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for caramelized pear, blue cheese and bacon pizza

Caramelized Pear, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pizza

Made with bacon bits, blue cheese, butter, pears, brown sugar, pizza crusts, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cabbage kielbasa supper

Slow Cooker Cabbage Kielbasa Supper

Made with kielbasa or Polish sausage, cabbage, potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caribou meat balls

Caribou Meat Balls

Made with ground caribou, ground pork, quick oatmeal, bread, or cracker crumbs, onion, salt, garlic powder, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cinnamon-pecan crusted chicken

Cinnamon-Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, poultry seasoning, ground cinnamon, pecans, sugar, salt, black pepper, chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broiled italian sausage

Broiled Italian Sausage

Made with dried oregano, sweet Italian sausages, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna enchiladas verde

Tuna Enchiladas Verde

Made with monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, sour cream, tuna, garlic, dried marjoram, corn and black bean salsa, green enchilada sauce

Method:   oven, microwave
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 african stew

African Stew

Made with lemon juice, vegetable stock, onion, garlic, yams, chickpeas, brown rice, salt, peanut butter, kale

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for elk tenderloin garlic steaks

Elk Tenderloin Garlic Steaks

Made with vermouth, black pepper, elk tenderloin steak, margarine, garlic powder, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican burger casserole

Mexican Burger Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cornbread beef taco bake

Cornbread Beef Taco Bake

Made with cheddar cheese, French fried onions, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, corn muffin mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker country-style chicken and sausage paella

Slow Cooker Country-Style Chicken And Sausage Paella

Made with skinless chicken thighs, onion, garlic, dried thyme, turmeric, black pepper, chicken broth, instant rice, frozen peas, fully cooked smoked...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker make-ahead fajitas

Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas

Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for armenian lamb casserole

Armenian Lamb Casserole

Made with butter, basil, black pepper, water, lamb cubes, eggplant, green bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for nacho meatloaf

Nacho Meatloaf

Made with tortilla chips, egg, garlic, onion, fresh green chili, red pepper flakes, salt, chili powder, cumin, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

Made with garlic, olive oil, zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, sweet Hungarian paprika, rock salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chukander gosht (vibrant lamb and beet curry)

Chukander Gosht (Vibrant Lamb And Beet Curry)

Made with ground turmeric, Indian red chili powder, salt, fresh coriander, onion, cumin, vegetable oil, ground coriander, fresh ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pizza with a macaroni crust

Pizza With A Macaroni Crust

Made with macaroni pasta, spaghetti sauce, egg, salt, milk, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheese burger macaroni and mushroom casserole

Cheese Burger Macaroni And Mushroom Casserole

Made with ground beef, green or red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, macaroni pasta, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled fluffwich

Grilled Fluffwich

Made with butter, peanut butter, egg bread, marshmallow creme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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