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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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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


recipe for swiss cheese and ham souffle

Swiss Cheese And Ham Souffle

Made with ham, butter, flour, milk, Swiss cheese, fresh chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 chicken and oyster pie

Chicken And Oyster Pie

Made with butter or margarine, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, potatoes, chicken, whole oysters, frozen peas, celery, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and meatball stew

Chicken And Meatball Stew

Made with chives, ground coriander, thyme, bread crumbs, half and half, oil, flour, salt, chicken thighs, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cazuela de pollo (chicken casserole)

Cazuela De Pollo (Chicken Casserole)

Made with Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, linguini or spaghetti, onion, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, concentrated chicken broth, water, salsa, diced green...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon and gorgonzola-stuffed burgers with grilled apples

Bacon And Gorgonzola-Stuffed Burgers With Grilled Apples

Made with hamburger buns, canola oil, ground beef, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, gorgonzola cheese, bacon, apple

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker asian tacos

Slow Cooker Asian Tacos

Made with flour tortillas, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix, pork shoulder, teriyaki sauce, stir fry sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, garlic, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 slow cooker chicken stew with potato dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew With Potato Dumplings

Made with black pepper, salt, bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, parsnips, red potatoes, scallions, chicken broth, dried sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hearty chicken pot pie casserole with biscuits

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Casserole With Biscuits

Made with butter or margarine, onions, all-purpose flour, black pepper, chicken bouillon granules, chicken broth, milk, potatoes, frozen vegetable blend...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun-style steak sandwiches

Cajun-Style Steak Sandwiches

Made with focaccia, Cajun seasoning, yellow onion, olive oil, top sirloin steaks, salt, black pepper, cream cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for simple baked haddock with basil curry mustard sauce

Simple Baked Haddock With Basil Curry Mustard Sauce

The basil curry mustard sauce provides a delicious and unique flavor to the simple fish, while the baking process ensures that the haddock remains...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker lime chicken tacos

Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Tacos

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, lime juice, chili powder, corn, salsa, flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey pesto parmesan meatballs

Turkey Pesto Parmesan Meatballs

Made with sugar, tomato paste, ground turkey, pesto, crushed red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt, vegetable oil, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey, camembert, and cranberry bagels

Turkey, Camembert, And Cranberry Bagels

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, pea shoots or snow pea sprouts, bagels, cream cheese, cooked turkey breast, Camembert cheese, cranberry sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breast of grouse with mushrooms and pears

Breast Of Grouse With Mushrooms And Pears

Made with butter, shallots, garlic, water, bay leaf, black peppercorns, celeriac, carrot, olive oil, pears

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for whole roasted beef sirloin with chasseur sauce

Whole Roasted Beef Sirloin With Chasseur Sauce

Made with parsley, prime sirloin strip roast, crimini mushrooms, butter, shallots, red wine, brandy, veal demi glace, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bordeaux beef stew with shiitake mushrooms

Bordeaux Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with flour, vegetable oil, butter, carrot, onions, beef, garlic, beef bouillon, water, dry red Bordeaux

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey pot pie with cornbread topping

Turkey Pot Pie With Cornbread Topping

Made with salt, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen peas, pimiento, cooked turkey, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb mexican stuffed pie

Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Pie

Made with egg white, sour cream, garlic powder, ground sirloin or lean ground pork, onions, green pepper, chili powder, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy chili verde

Slow Cooker Creamy Chili Verde

Made with condensed cream of mushroom soup, pork shoulder, taco seasoning, green enchilada sauce, tomatillos, diced green chilies

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegetarian baked cabbage rolls with garlic and wild rice stuffing

Vegetarian Baked Cabbage Rolls With Garlic And Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with soy yogurt or soy sour cream, tomato juice, wild rice, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, sage, cabbage, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for portobello wraps

Portobello Wraps

Made with fontina cheese, pita breads, olive oil, portobello mushrooms, onion, red bell pepper, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sand dabs with crumb topping

Sand Dabs with Crumb Topping

Made with Dijon mustard, sand dabs, champagne vinegar, oil, green onion, garlic, bread crumbs, white cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smoked turkey jerky

Smoked Turkey Jerky

Made with turkey, soy sauce, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, liquid smoke

Method:   dehydrator
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for new mexico green chile stew ii

New Mexico Green Chile Stew II

Made with boneless sirloin, chicken broth, Mexican beer, poblano peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, Tabasco sauce, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken stroganoff with hot hungarian sausage

Chicken Stroganoff with Hot Hungarian Sausage

Made with onion, sake, nutmeg, bay leaf, hot chili pepper, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, chicken broth, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed muskox tenderloin with cranberry coulis

Stuffed Muskox Tenderloin with Cranberry Coulis

Made with muskox tenderloin, Swiss cheese, mushroom, broccoli, cranberries, orange juice, butter, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for zucchini spinach & mushroom lasagna

Zucchini Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

Made with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, ground nutmeg, zucchini with tomato sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, no-boil lasagna sheets...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fat fried turkey

Deep Fat Fried Turkey

Made with seasoning, turkey, onion juice, garlic juice, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, liquid smoke, white wine

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked chicken, german-style

Baked Chicken, German-Style

Baked chicken gets a German twist in this casserole with egg noodles, a smooth sauce made from milk and chicken broth, and a touch of spice.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker canned chili

Pressure Cooker Canned Chili

Made with kidney beans, chili powder, paprika, ground beef, onion, fat, green bell pepper, tomatoes, salt

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for daoud basha (lebanon)

Daoud Basha (Lebanon)

Made with water, ground dried mint, ground cinnamon, lean meat, onion, onions, shortening or butter, salt, ground allspice, pomegranate thickened juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hearty bean and pasta stew

Hearty Bean And Pasta Stew

Made with onion, green bell pepper, fresh basil, dried basil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tagliatelle pasta with asparagus and gorgonzola sauce

Tagliatelle Pasta with Asparagus and Gorgonzola Sauce

Made with black pepper, Gorgonzola cheese, garlic, tagliatelle or fettucini pasta, asparagus, olive oil, green onions, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican fritos pie

Mexican Fritos Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, mild Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chiles, cream of mushroom soup, ranch style beans, Fritos Corn Chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy shrimp stir fry

Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry

Made with chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, Tabasco sauce, peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stifado (greek beef stew)

Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

Made with walnuts, onions, beef, butter, onion, tomato paste, water, red wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bass and scallops en papillote

Bass and Scallops en Papillote

Made with sea bass fillet, vegetable broth, dry vermouth, celeriac, baby red potatoes, carrots, cucumber, butter, sea scallops, black peppercorns

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mixiotes

Mixiotes

Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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