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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 pigeon  pie

Pigeon Pie

Made with flour, celery, parsley, pigeons, salt, black pepper, butter, onion, whole cloves, carrot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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

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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 baked tuna foldovers

Baked Tuna Foldovers

Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 carne gisada con papas (meat and potatoes)

Carne Gisada Con Papas (meat And Potatoes)

Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 seafood au gratin with artichoke hearts

Seafood Au Gratin With Artichoke Hearts

Made with white pepper, butter, Dijon mustard, flour, sherry, milk, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, shrimp


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 sausages with fried apples

Sausages With Fried Apples

Made with black pepper, sausage, apple, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed corn husks (tamal en hoja)

Stuffed Corn Husks (Tamal En Hoja)

Made with water, ground corn, pork, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, dry wine, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beer braised venison sausages and vegetables

Beer Braised Venison Sausages And Vegetables

Made with demi glace, beer, olive oil, butter, venison sausages, carrots, leeks, Granny Smith apples, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pressure cooker cheese-smothered haddock

Pressure Cooker Cheese-Smothered Haddock

Made with water, haddock filets, margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, American cheese

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 baked liver with apples

Baked Liver With Apples

Made with water or beef bouillon, beef liver, apples, onion, salt, black pepper, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for smothered meatballs

Smothered Meatballs

Made with bread crumbs, mushroom soup, mushrooms, sour cream, salt, browning sauce, milk, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 escargot chanterelle stew

Escargot Chanterelle Stew

Made with butter, parsley, scallions, garlic, snails, flour, chicken stock, white wine, basil, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for new mexico pork chili

New Mexico Pork Chili

Made with salt, chicken broth, chili powder, oil, bacon, stewing pork, flour, onion, garlic, pickled jalapeno peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for corn pone pie

Corn Pone Pie

Made with onion, tomatoes, ground beef, kidney beans, shortening, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat curried lamb casserole with sweet potato

Low-Fat Curried Lamb Casserole With Sweet Potato

Made with beef stock, lamb, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, sweet potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tejano pork tamale pie

Tejano Pork Tamale Pie

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, pork roast, garlic powder, cornmeal, milk, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for almond butter chicken with orange sauce

Almond Butter Chicken With Orange Sauce

Made with orange juice, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, egg, almonds, brown sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 fried bluegill fillets

Fried Bluegill Fillets

Made with vegetable oil, bluegill or crappie fillets, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 slavinken

Slavinken

Made with bacon, ground pork, salt, ground mace, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mediterranean stuffed burgers

Mediterranean Stuffed Burgers

Made with garlic-pepper blend, Roma tomatoes, sweet onion, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh oregano, feta cheese, fresh lemon peel, olive or vegetable oil, ground beef

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab-crusted scallops, mussels and clams with corn bread gremolata and buttermilk soubise

Crab-Crusted Scallops, Mussels And Clams With Corn Bread Gremolata And Buttermilk Soubise

Made with garlic, shallot, all-purpose flour, clam juice, buttermilk, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican posole stew

Mexican Posole Stew

Made with red chile pepper, onion, garlic, pork loin, fried pork skins, pig's feet, salt, white hominy, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken with green peppers in black bean sauce

Chicken With Green Peppers In Black Bean Sauce

Made with sesame oil, garlic, black bean sauce, salt, chicken breast halves, chicken bouillon, water, onion, green onions, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker polynesian chili

Slow Cooker Polynesian Chili

Made with black pepper, cumin, chili powder, boneless pork, Great Northern beans, stewed tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, tomato paste, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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