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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 cheddar-baked zucchini & ham

Cheddar-Baked Zucchini & Ham

Made with bread crumbs, ham, zucchini, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes

Method:   oven
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 tomato pizza with oregano

Tomato Pizza With Oregano

Made with Pecorino Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, dried oregano, tomato, salt, pizza dough

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cold turkey reuben sandwich

Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bahama breeze's pan seared fish with cucumber jalapeno slaw

Bahama Breeze's Pan Seared Fish With Cucumber Jalapeno Slaw

Made with brown sugar, salad cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, red onion, kosher salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for penne with tofu basil pesto

Penne With Tofu Basil Pesto

Made with cremini mushrooms, fresh basil, tofu, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked walleye

Baked Walleye

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, walleyes fillets, eggs, steak sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled stuffed scallops

Grilled Stuffed Scallops

Made with Dijon mustard, oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, onions, fresh spinach, feta cheese, smoked salmon, sea scallops

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for party cheese sandwiches

Party Cheese Sandwiches

Made with bread, cayenne pepper, butter, cheese spread, celery seed, dill weed, Tabasco sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boneless chicken breast with honey-orange sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast With Honey-Orange Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, chicken breast halves, cornstarch, dry mustard, teriyaki sauce or soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for drunken turkey

Drunken Turkey

Made with butter, turkey, dried fruit, raisins, granny smith apples, oranges, chipotles, tequila, grand marnier

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken huntington

Chicken Huntington

Made with cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, water, salt and pepper, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, celery, slim egg noodles, chicken broth, processed cheese product

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for skillet pheasant and rice

Skillet Pheasant And Rice

Made with salt, water, chicken bouillon granules, poultry seasoning, pheasant pieces, mushrooms, carrots, rice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pistachio-crusted cod fillets

Pistachio-Crusted Cod Fillets

Made with Dijon mustard, cod fillets, olive oil, pistachios, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken liver curry

Chicken Liver Curry

Made with salt, onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, whole cloves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mahi mahi burgers

Mahi Mahi Burgers

Made with egg, curry powder, mahi mahi, almonds or macadamia nuts, pineapple, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rendang ginjal (dry fried kidney curry)

Rendang Ginjal (Dry Fried Kidney Curry)

Made with ground fennel, chili powder, fresh red chillies, salt, ground cumin, kemiri nuts, coconut milk, black pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cajun chili

Cajun Chili

Made with cumin, cayenne pepper sauce, yellow onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, beer, crushed tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and salsa wraps

Chicken And Salsa Wraps

Made with flour tortillas, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, diced green chilies, green onions, fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for maui pork

Maui Pork

Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, ginger, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fish fillets in veggie-sour cream sauce

Fish Fillets In Veggie-Sour Cream Sauce

Made with paprika, Parmesan cheese, sole or flounder fillets, mushrooms, cucumber, zucchini, green onion, sour cream, pimiento, fresh dill

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herb mustard crusted rockfish

Herb Mustard Crusted Rockfish

Made with potato chips, fresh dill, parsley, tarragon, Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, egg white, melted butter or oil, lemon, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for citrus stuffed monkfish

Citrus Stuffed Monkfish

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, monkfish tail fillets, oranges, lemon, lime, fresh thyme, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for gini's restaurant & bakery meat loaf

Gini's Restaurant & Bakery Meat Loaf

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian sausage with pesto and pasta

Italian Sausage With Pesto And Pasta

Made with broccoli, cooked Italian sausage links, linguine, basil leaves, walnut pieces, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caribbean pork stew

Caribbean Pork Stew

Made with shortening, water, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, salt, onions, red potatoes, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fish fillets in garlic butter

Fish Fillets In Garlic Butter

Made with lemon, green onions, butter or margarine, garlic, salmon, whitefish or cod fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for authentic vegetable paella

Authentic Vegetable Paella

Made with salt, nonstick cooking spray, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, frozen artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, water, vegetable broth, jasmine rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef and pork sausage meat loaf

Beef and Pork Sausage Meat Loaf

Made with cayenne pepper, chili powder, yellow onion, carrot, whole cloves, bell pepper, ground beef, sage pork breakfast sausage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pastrami sandwich

Pastrami Sandwich

Made with tarragon mustard or peppercorn mustard, onion, Italian salad dressing, bell pepper, French-style rolls, pastrami, provolone or Swiss cheese, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crescent chicken

Crescent Chicken

Made with crescent dinner rolls, milk, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vietnamese pork meatballs with chili-apricot glaze

Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Chili-Apricot Glaze

Made with lime, apricot preserves, garlic, shallots, sugar, fish sauce, white rice, Serrano chili, salt, ground pork

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken cutlets sauteed with rosemary

Chicken Cutlets Sauteed With Rosemary

Made with dry white wine or chicken broth, olive oil, bread crumbs, fresh rosemary, lemon peel, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini chicken pot pies

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Made with mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, refrigerated biscuit dough, chicken noodle soup, butter, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 georgia-style chicken barbecue

Georgia-Style Chicken Barbecue

Made with whole chicken, lemon, garlic, tomato puree, cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, prepared mustard

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetarian tofu shepherd's pie

Vegetarian Tofu Shepherd's Pie

Made with onion, oil, tofu, mushrooms, green bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes, celery, bay leaf, cumin

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ham & pasta skillet

Ham & Pasta Skillet

Made with shell pasta, ham, broccoli cheese soup, milk, brown mustard, broccoli florets, frozen broccoli cuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hopi indian stew with posole

Hopi Indian Stew With Posole

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, oyster mushroom caps, vegetable broth, corn stock, corn, white hominy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for reuben bake

Reuben Bake

Made with corned beef, rye bread, butter, onion, sour cream, Thousand Island salad dressing, butter or margarine, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tic-tac-toe pepperoni pizza

Tic-Tac-Toe Pepperoni Pizza

Made with green or red bell pepper, pita bread, pizza or spaghetti sauce, mozzarella string cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu balls

Tofu Balls

Made with water or carrot juice, bell peppers, firm tofu, garlic, onions, wheat germ, bread crumbs, soy sauce, fresh parsley, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for parma ham and cheese pizza

Parma Ham And Cheese Pizza

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, olive oil, flour, salt, quick-rise yeast, pesto, plum tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey cutlets with marsala wine sauce

Turkey Cutlets With Marsala Wine Sauce

Made with fresh rosemary, flour, black pepper, turkey breast cutlets, olive oil, scallion, garlic, chicken broth, Marsala wine, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pecan crusted walleye pike

Pecan Crusted Walleye Pike

Made with butter, walleye pike, pecans, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatballs with orzo and zucchini

Meatballs With Orzo And Zucchini

Made with zucchini, meatballs, beef broth, orzo pasta, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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