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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 greek chicken tortilla roll-ups

Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with chicken breast, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, black pepper, plain nonfat yogurt, cucumber

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican pizza

Mexican Pizza

Made with cilantro, black olives, green onions, pizza crust, spicy refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy thai peanut baked chicken

Spicy Thai Peanut Baked Chicken

Made with chicken pieces with bone, milk, spicy Thai peanut bake

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for soy pizza di palermo

Soy Pizza Di Palermo

Made with water, salt, olive oil, sugar, all-purpose flour, soy protein powder, pesto, artichoke hearts, crab meat

Method:   oven
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

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recipe for pike quenelles

Pike Quenelles

Made with heavy cream, pike, water, all-purpose flour, eggs, butter, salt & fresh ground pepper, egg yolks, chicken stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 acorn squash and sausage

Acorn Squash And Sausage

Made with butter, acorn squash, salt, water, ground pork sausage, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ham pot pie

Ham Pot Pie

Made with Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, eggs, red potatoes, salt, black pepper, onion, ham, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 lamb blocks with summer squash

Lamb Blocks With Summer Squash

Made with eggs, lamb shoulder or hip blocks, olive oil or salad oil, onion, garlic, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, chicken broth, zucchini and crookneck squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sauteed lamb with artichoke and mint jus

Sauteed Lamb With Artichoke And Mint Jus

Made with bread crumbs, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh marjoram, fresh parsley, eggs, olive oil, shallots, artichoke hearts, Provencal wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mesquite chicken chili

Mesquite Chicken Chili

Made with mesquite smoke flavoring, garlic, chili powder, chicken breast, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, red beans, poblano chili

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 fish meuniere with browned butter and lemon

Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon

Made with lemon juice, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, sole fillets or flounder fillets, salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 armenian stuffed pita bread

Armenian Stuffed Pita Bread

Made with oil, green onions, zucchini, tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic salt, mixed herbs, chili powder, cilantro or coriander, stuffed green olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for austin chili

Austin Chili

Made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, flour, ranch beans, chili powder, beer, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple stuffed fish

Apple Stuffed Fish

Made with apples, carrot, onion, lemon juice, ginger, mustard, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, sole, cod, or other white fish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sauerbraten burgers

Sauerbraten Burgers

Made with prepared mustard, vinegar, gingersnaps, tomato sauce, onion, raisins, salt, ground beef, water, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican bubble pizza

Mexican Bubble Pizza

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, condensed tomato soup, refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, ripe olives

Method:   oven, 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 egg and tuna salad sandwiches

Egg And Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Made with alfalfa sprouts, tomato, red leaf lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, black pepper, whole wheat bread


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey pumpkin curry

Turkey Pumpkin Curry

Made with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, kosher salt, cooked turkey pieces, chicken or turkey stock, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hoisin turkey wings & drums

Hoisin Turkey Wings & Drums

Made with garlic, fresh ginger root, turkey drumsticks, turkey wings, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for anticucho-style grilled fish

Anticucho-Style Grilled Fish

Made with fresh cilantro, black pepper, garlic, fish fillets, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno pickle juice, lime juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled turkey steaks with cashew butter

Grilled Turkey Steaks With Cashew Butter

Made with lemon juice, boned turkey breast, dry sherry, chicken bouillon granules, dry crushed rosemary, parsley sprigs, lemon, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker spanish brown rice with sausage

Slow Cooker Spanish Brown Rice With Sausage

Made with jalapeno pepper, spicy sausage, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown rice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for american vegetable stew

American Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, potato, carrot, celery, zucchini, broccoli, leek, tomato sauce, parsley, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 skinny tuna noodle casserole

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sweet and spicy kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecue chicken naan pizza

Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza

Made with green onions, Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for seafood chili

Seafood Chili

Made with red onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, chili powder, ground coriander, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for king ranch chicken with corn tortillas and bechamel sauce

King Ranch Chicken With Corn Tortillas And Bechamel Sauce

Made with milk, salt and white pepper, nutmeg, Ro-tel tomatoes, green chilies, garlic, salt & black pepper, chicken breast

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cornucopia bean and tvp chili

Cornucopia Bean And TVP Chili

Made with water, vegetable oil, onion, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, molasses

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cranberry-turkey salad sandwiches

Cranberry-Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Made with lemon, fresh thyme, turkey cutlets, mayonnaise, celery, onion, dried cranberries, salt and pepper, focaccia bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for incredible chili

Incredible Chili

Made with bacon, onions, pork loin, sirloin tip, ground chuck, tomato sauce, beer, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled spicy red snapper with jamaican mango & peach relish

Grilled Spicy Red Snapper With Jamaican Mango & Peach Relish

Made with peach preserves, lemon, onion, garlic, allspice, salt, black pepper, mango, red snapper or swordfish fillets

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for christmas seafood casserole

Christmas Seafood Casserole

Made with onions, celery, milk, all-purpose flour, butter, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for prune-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce

Prune-Stuffed Meatballs In Yogurt Sauce

Made with yogurt, curry powder, salt, black pepper, ground lamb, ground fennel, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, prunes, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian 15-bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork meatballs stroganoff

Pork Meatballs Stroganoff

Made with ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, mushrooms, onion, flour, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
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 pressure cooker california chicken

Pressure Cooker California Chicken

Made with lemon, parsley, chicken broth, chicken, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary, garlic, white cooking wine

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy grilled meatloaf

Spicy Grilled Meatloaf

Made with dried chipotle seasoning, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground beef, onion, plain dried bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, egg, Italian seasoning, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours





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