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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 baked fish with shrimp

Baked Fish With Shrimp

Made with butter, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, red snapper fillets, shrimp, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buffalo wing sandwich

Buffalo Wing Sandwich

Made with blue cheese salad dressing, hot cayenne pepper sauce, butter, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, kaiser rolls, iceberg lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken caesar sandwich

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Made with tomato, red onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chicken breast halves, olive oil, black pepper, sourdough or rye bread, romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried peanut butter sandwich

Fried Peanut Butter Sandwich

Made with butter or margarine, white bread, peanut butter, banana

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn bread pizza wheels

Corn Bread Pizza Wheels

Made with lettuce, refrigerated corn bread twists, ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, diced pimientos, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for baked turkey croquettes

Baked Turkey Croquettes

Made with bread crumbs, water, butter, flour, milk, cooked turkey, egg yolk, salt, celery salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for brined turkey

Brined Turkey

Made with water, garlic powder, thyme, turkey, chicken broth, coarse salt or sea salt, sage, rosemary

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for soy-glazed salmon burgers with ginger-lime aioli

Soy-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Ginger-Lime Aioli

Made with unseasoned rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, salmon fillet, ginger aioli, egg, sour cream, lime juice, hot chili oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy turkey casserole

Spicy Turkey Casserole

Made with mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, onion, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, dried basil, paprika, black pepper, egg noodles

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked bluefish

Baked Bluefish

Made with sour cream, allspice, bluefish fillets, white wine vinegar, Bermuda onion, peppercorns

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country french meatballs

Country French Meatballs

Made with parsley, onion powder, nutmeg, vegetable oil, Alfredo sauce, salt, black pepper, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker tempeh-stuffed peppers

Slow Cooker Tempeh-Stuffed Peppers

Made with bell peppers, tempeh, tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce, onions, rice, cheddar cheese, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled fish with veracruz sauce

Grilled Fish With Veracruz Sauce

Made with fish fillet, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, tomato, green olives, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roast turkey sun-dried tomato and basil wraps

Roast Turkey Sun-Dried Tomato And Basil Wraps

Made with Bibb or romaine lettuce, whipped cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, flour tortillas, turkey breast


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 kumu with lemon grass sauce

Kumu With Lemon Grass Sauce

Made with carrot, red bell pepper, celery, fish stock, shallot, ginger, lemon grass, butter, tarragon, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 turkey and rice stuffed red peppers

Turkey And Rice Stuffed Red Peppers

Made with salt, red bell peppers, ground turkey breast, brown rice, onion, garlic, black beans, corn, parsley, dried oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 beef liver creole

Beef Liver Creole

Made with hot sauce or pepper, water, sugar, stewed tomatoes, beef liver, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 barmi goreng

Barmi Goreng

Made with sambal oedang kering, boemboe nasi goreng, sambal oelek, tomatoes, Chinese noodles, beef, bacon, tomato paste, onion, ketjap benteng manis

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quail jambalaya

Quail Jambalaya

Made with garlic, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, bay leaves, white rice, andouille sausage, chicken stock or water, scallions, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot and potato stew with shiitake mushrooms

Carrot And Potato Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with dried shiitake mushrooms, oil, flour, onion, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, water, salt and pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 sausages with fried apples

Sausages With Fried Apples

Made with black pepper, sausage, apple, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black angus burger with cheese and grilled green chiles

Black Angus Burger With Cheese And Grilled Green Chiles

Made with black pepper, salt, ground angus beef, poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, lettuce, red onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for loose meat sandwich

Loose Meat Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, ground beef, salt, black pepper, hamburger buns, yellow mustard, onion

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed sourdough sandwich

Stuffed Sourdough Sandwich

Made with provolone cheese, tomato, sourdough bread, pesto with basil, smoked turkey, roasted red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 chipotle turkey burgers with avocado and salsa verde

Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Avocado and Salsa Verde

Made with salsa verde, avocado, chipotles in adobo sauce, ground turkey, salt and pepper, oil, whole-wheat hamburger buns, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caribbean red snapper

Caribbean Red Snapper

Made with onion, red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, red snapper fillet, tomato, ripe olives, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon chicken alfredo pizza

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, pizza cheese, pizza crust, Alfredo sauce, cooked and diced chicken, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb meat loaf with feta cheese

Lamb Meat Loaf With Feta Cheese

Made with pine nuts, ground lamb, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, eggs, black pepper, dried basil, dried rosemary, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for jamaican stewed fish

Jamaican Stewed Fish

Made with jerk seasoning, plum tomatoes, canola oil, whitefish fillet, salt, black pepper, onion, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pisaladiere

Pisaladiere

Made with olive oil, pizza dough, tomato sauce, Genovese olives, anchovy fillets, onion, milk, capers

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for thai-style red snapper in foil

Thai-Style Red Snapper In Foil

Made with nam pla, coconut milk, scallion, oil, sesame oil, Granny Smith apple, red snapper fillets, dried red pepper flakes, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fish fillets in sour cream

Fish Fillets In Sour Cream

Made with bread crumbs, sour cream, dill, butter, fish fillets, salt, Tabasco sauce, paprika, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 beef and tempura eggplant stir-fry

Beef And Tempura Eggplant Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger root, chili oil or chili paste, green onions, round steak, peanut oil, cornstarch, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef baked with yogurt

Beef Baked With Yogurt

Made with plain yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 black bean and rice burritos

Black Bean And Rice Burritos

Made with rice, butter, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for seven flavor slow cooker beef

Seven Flavor Slow Cooker Beef

Made with water, vegetable oil, round steak or beef stew, yellow onion, rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, bay leaves, turmeric, white pepper, five spice powder

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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





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