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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 fire-roasted corn and poblano chile tacos

Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos

Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese

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

recipe for real turkish lamb shish kebab

Real Turkish Lamb Shish Kebab

Made with ground sumac, red pepper flakes, plain yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, boneless lamb loin, fresh Italian parsley, tomatoes, garlic, bull's horn peppers

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for middle eastern spiced chicken legs with garlic paste

Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken Legs with Garlic Paste

Made with russet potato, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, chicken legs, vegetable oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker harvest chicken stew

Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken Stew

Made with dried rosemary, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sweet potatoes, apples, applesauce, chicken broth, dried rubbed sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian venison sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Venison Sandwiches

Made with water, onion soup mix, beef bouillon granules, dried basil, dried parsley, celery salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, venison roast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 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 wagon wheel stew

Wagon Wheel Stew

Made with flour, seasoned salt, stew beef, garlic, oil, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onions

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bloody mary chili

Bloody Mary Chili

Made with Bloody Mary mix, salt and pepper, pinto beans, tomatoes, ground chuck, onions, bell pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 shrimp scampi pizza

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, prebaked pizza crust, butter, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 rockfish with jumbo lump crab and sherry dijon cream

Rockfish With Jumbo Lump Crab And Sherry Dijon Cream

Pan-cooked rockfish fillets are simmered in white wine and then topped with a sherry and cream crab sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pancit

Pancit

Made with meat, carrot, soy sauce, cabbage, celery, broth, rice sticks or wheat noodles, salt, MSG, spring onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish and vegetables

Baked Fish And Vegetables

Made with parsley, Pernod, white wine, whole red snapper or whole sea bass, lemons, dried fennel seeds, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pork and apple pie

Pork and Apple Pie

Made with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, pastry, apples

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pupusas (el salvador)

Pupusas (El Salvador)

Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 chicken and vegetable wrap

Chicken and Vegetable Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, lettuce or spinach, red onion, cucumber, hummus dip, avocado, salad dressing

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almond-crusted turkey steaks

Almond-Crusted Turkey Steaks

Made with lemon juice, white wine, oil, turkey breast steaks, almonds, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, paprika, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible blt pie

Impossible BLT Pie

Made with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, baking mix, eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible ham salad pie

Impossible Ham Salad Pie

Made with eggs, biscuit baking mix, prepared mustard, ham, frozen peas, cheddar cheese, milk, mayonnaise or salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tex-mex turkey chili

Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

Made with turkey breast, red kidney beans , onion, garlic, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin seeds, sugar, tomato sauce, tomatoes and green chiles

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown sugar meatloaf

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, ground pork, eggs, brown sugar, yellow mustard, ketchup, onion and garlic powder, oatmeal, red devil sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tofu lasagne (low carb)

Tofu Lasagne (Low Carb)

Made with ground beef, pork Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, fresh basil

Method:   oven, 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 cheesy eggplant casserole

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Made with whole tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, dried basil, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 crab enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce

Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken stir-fry with broccoli and cashews

Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews

Made with cashews, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger root, boneless chicken breast, broccoli, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker raspberry glazed turkey meat balls

Slow Cooker Raspberry Glazed Turkey Meat Balls

Made with egg, raspberry fruit spread or preserves, raspberry vinegar, chili sauce, cardamom, salt, black pepper, ground turkey, quick-cooking oats, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 slow cooker citrus flavored fish

Slow Cooker Citrus Flavored Fish

Perfect for a light dinner, enjoy a tender, citrusy delight in every bite with this crock pot fish dish infused with zesty lemon and orange hints.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 turkey wellington

Turkey Wellington

Made with leftover gravy, milk, onion, mushrooms, olive oil, puff pastry, leftover dressing, leftover white and dark turkey, salt and pepper, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jerk turkey

Jerk Turkey

Made with lime, ground allspice, dry mustard, bay leaves, garlic, salt, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken enchilada chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

Made with fresh cilantro, sour cream, enchilada sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, yellow or green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, chili beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for 15-minute busy day beef delight

15-Minute Busy Day Beef Delight

Made with rice, cream of mushroom soup, cornstarch, oil, beef, green bell pepper, mushrooms, soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chilaquilas

Chilaquilas

Made with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, Mexican salsa, green or red pepper, cooked beef or chicken, black olives, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pepperoni and cheese stromboli

Pepperoni And Cheese Stromboli

Made with Mozzarella cheese, refrigerated pizza dough, brown mustard, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for taco stir fry

Taco Stir Fry

Made with ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, corn, chili powder, sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 gatsby cheese toast

Gatsby Cheese Toast

Made with butter, garlic, ground chili pepper, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, French bread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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