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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 merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegan stuffed green peppers

Vegan Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with brown rice, vegetarian burger, onion, celery, green bell pepper, olive oil, tomato puree, oregano, sweet basil, yeast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 beef tongue creole

Beef Tongue Creole

Made with Italian-style tomatoes, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic, dry basil, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low carb deep-dish pizza

Low Carb Deep-Dish Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, cream cheese, eggs, half and half, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, Italian cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for absolutely the best chili

Absolutely the Best Chili

Made with green chiles, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, dark kidney beans, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, chili sauce, vegetable oil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cafe knickerbocker roast turkey sandwich with cranberry pecan mayo

Cafe Knickerbocker Roast Turkey Sandwich With Cranberry Pecan Mayo

Made with lettuce, Gouda cheese, bread, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, cranberries, toasted pecans, salt and pepper, turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 baked fish fillet in mustard sauce

Baked Fish Fillet In Mustard Sauce

Made with parsley flakes, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, onion, thyme, frozen fish fillets

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked turkey tacos with salsa

Smoked Turkey Tacos With Salsa

Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chunky lamb and vegetable stew

Chunky Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with celery, onion, flour, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, lamb stew meat, vegetable oil, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for guacamole veggie wrap

Guacamole Veggie Wrap

Made with jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, roma tomatoes, lettuce, monterey jack cheese, jicama, alfalfa sprouts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexi corn lasagna

Mexi Corn Lasagna

Made with ground beef, corn, tomato sauce, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bbq chicken and cheesy potato casserole

BBQ Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with honey barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced potatoes with onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, seasoned salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for gourmet sweet and sour hot dogs

Gourmet Sweet And Sour Hot Dogs

Made with beef broth, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for campfire meatballs

Campfire Meatballs

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, bread crumbs, water, egg, garlic salt, black pepper, zucchini, spaghetti sauce

Method:   campfire
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 stir-fry beef with snow pea pods

Stir-Fry Beef With Snow Pea Pods

Made with walnuts, water, cornstarch, chicken broth, top round beef, soy sauce, dry sherry, oil, snow pea pods, water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wild game ragout

Wild Game Ragout

Made with beer, bourbon, water, oil, venison, elk or moose, onions, garlic, bacon, curry powder, tomato soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled fish with chili paste

Grilled Fish With Chili Paste

Made with white wine vinegar, salt, garlic, fish fillets, green onion, lime, non-stick cooking spray, ancho chile, pasilla chili

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled scallop tacos with black bean salsa

Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa

Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for snapper with baby artichokes and blistered cherry tomatoes

Snapper with Baby Artichokes and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Made with cherry tomatoes, baby artichokes, lemons, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, oregano, olive oil, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deer enchilada casserole

Deer Enchilada Casserole

Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef and bean casserole

Beef And Bean Casserole

Made with tomatoes, ground beef, onions, garlic, black beans, olive oil, green chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pizza japanese style

Pizza Japanese Style

Made with mozzarella cheese, green onion, pizza crust, mayonnaise, squids, baby spinach, corn, shiso leaves

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef stew with newcastle brown ale and dumplings

Beef Stew With Newcastle Brown Ale And Dumplings

Made with onions, pancetta or bacon, celery, rosemary, Newcastle Brown ale, water, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kielbasa or smoked sausage skillet casserole

Kielbasa Or Smoked Sausage Skillet Casserole

Made with cheese, sweet paprika, kielbasa or smoked sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken wings with potatoes

Chicken Wings With Potatoes

Made with butter, potatoes, milk, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chicken wings

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hoisin glazed chicken stuffed with sticky rice & chinese sausage

Hoisin Glazed Chicken Stuffed With Sticky Rice & Chinese Sausage

Made with Chinese sausage, ham, garlic, chicken breasts, butter, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, baby bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 shrimp pizza

Shrimp Pizza

Made with tomato, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, 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 baked cajun fish

Baked Cajun Fish

Made with thyme, white fish, margarine or butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, onion powder, white pepper, ground oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for firecracker shrimp

Firecracker Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, orange peel, red pepper flakes, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for veal and asparagus stir-fry

Veal And Asparagus Stir-Fry

Made with non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, salt, fennel seeds, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, dry sherry, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for taco fiesta pizza

Taco Fiesta Pizza

Made with tomatoes, sour cream, ground beef, salsa, chili pepper, cumin, pizza crust, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef or venison hash

Beef Or Venison Hash

This hearty hash features a mixture of beef or venison, potatoes, and spices, cooked up in bacon drippings for an extra savory touch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buxton inn's coquille of seafood with mushrooms in mornay sauce

Buxton Inn's Coquille Of Seafood With Mushrooms In Mornay Sauce

Made with cooked crab meat, pimiento, scallop shells, Parmesan cheese, paprika, sherry, half and half, heavy cream, chicken stock or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for carne adovada (marinated pork)

Carne Adovada (Marinated Pork)

Made with red chili sauce, oregano, pork, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cactus tacos

Cactus Tacos

Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish and zucchini

Baked Fish And Zucchini

Made with rice, vegetable oil, zucchini, fish fillets, onion, bell pepper, Italian-style tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for southwest taco stroganoff

Southwest Taco Stroganoff

Made with egg noodles, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, corn with diced peppers, water, cream cheese with chive and onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california chicken cobb sandwich with gorgonzola dressing

California Chicken Cobb Sandwich With Gorgonzola Dressing

Made with gorgonzola or blue cheese, mayonnaise, French bread, skinless, boneless chicken breast, bacon, avocado, lettuce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken patty hobo packs with corn, carrots and zucchini

Chicken Patty Hobo Packs with Corn, Carrots and Zucchini

Made with feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, oregano, sage, salt, black pepper, corn, carrots, zucchini

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken, sausage and cabbage stew

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage And Cabbage Stew

Made with sweet Italian sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cabbage, baby...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blackened conch

Blackened Conch

Made with lime, conchs, vegetable oil, fresh rosemary, onion, green bell pepper, blackening seasoning, habanero pepper, sea salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bang bang chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

Made with MSG, sugar, chicken breasts and thighs, soy sauce, scallions, peppercorns, sesame paste, chili oil, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy honey walnut chicken

Spicy Honey Walnut Chicken

Made with onion salt, bread crumbs, chicken breast halves, potatoes, white onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, honey, minced jalapenos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and roasted poblano chili

Chicken And Roasted Poblano Chili

Made with cumin, dried fennel, dried marjoram or dried oregano, black pepper, apple juice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for macaroni and ground beef casserole

Macaroni And Ground Beef Casserole

Made with cream of mushroom soup, onion, macaroni pasta, cheese, paprika, Accent, salt and pepper, ground beef

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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