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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 steak and kidney pie

Steak and Kidney Pie

Made with lamb kidneys, round steak, margarine, water, salt, flour


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tofu turkey with stuffing

Tofu Turkey with Stuffing

Made with garlic, sage, marjoram, thyme, savory, salt and pepper, rosemary, soy sauce or tamari, celery seed, packaged herb stuffing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for southern ute posole

Southern Ute Posole

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican hominy, pork shoulder roast, chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, onions, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for turkey and cranberry corn muffins

Turkey And Cranberry Corn Muffins

Made with cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, fresh parsley or cilantro, cooked sliced turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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recipe for raised pork pie

Raised Pork Pie

Made with milk, milk and warm water, pork, salt and pepper, mixed dried herbs, jellied stock, flour, salt, lard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mushroom and chicken tourtiere

Mushroom and Chicken Tourtiere

Made with mushrooms, chicken stock, breadcrumbs, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, salt, ground cloves, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for silken tofu in spicy red coconut sauce

Silken Tofu In Spicy Red Coconut Sauce

Made with basil, Thai red curry paste, basmati rice, firm silken tofu, roasted peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions, coconut milk, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caribou meat balls

Caribou Meat Balls

Made with ground caribou, ground pork, quick oatmeal, bread, or cracker crumbs, onion, salt, garlic powder, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chilaquiles verdes con carne

Chilaquiles Verdes Con Carne

Made with fresh cilantro, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, beef, salsa verde, crema mexicana or sour cream, queso asadero or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker make-ahead fajitas

Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas

Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for honey bbq chicken strips

Honey Bbq Chicken Strips

Made with boneless skinless chicken, honey, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white clam pizza

White Clam Pizza

Made with dried basil, Asiago cheese, garlic, olive oil, flour, pizza dough, yellow cornmeal, mozzarella cheese, clams

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker turkey and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Turkey And Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, ground thyme, dried basil, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, all-purpose flour, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 zarzuela de mariscos

Zarzuela De Mariscos

Made with saffron threads, ground saffron, dried thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, white wine, fish stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low country oyster loaf

Low Country Oyster Loaf

Made with butter, onion, thyme, basil, paprika, parsley, lemon, oysters, egg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach and crab cocotte

Spinach And Crab Cocotte

Made with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, crab meat, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted turkey cornbread sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Cornbread Sandwiches

Made with red onion, honey baked ham, cornbread mix, 2% milk, eggs, green chilies, Dijon mustard, roasted turkey breast

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 easy pizza burgers

Easy Pizza Burgers

Made with mozzarella cheese, ground beef, pizza seasoning, pizza sauce, pepperoni

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 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 mediterranean vegetable paella

Mediterranean Vegetable Paella

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, tomato, paprika, oregano, vegetable stock, Spanish rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, artichoke hearts, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker hot beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Hot Beef Sandwiches

Made with hamburger buns, tomatoes, garlic, beef roast, dill pickles, onion, mustard seeds

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fennel, white bean and shrimp stew

Fennel, White Bean And Shrimp Stew

Made with olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, fennel bulbs, onion, tarragon, black pepper, whole tomatoes, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wild boar in red wine sauce

Wild Boar In Red Wine Sauce

Made with wild boar, olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, juniper seeds, green beans, baby carrots, pears, mushrooms, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian baked fish

Italian Baked Fish

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder, flounder or sole fillets, Worcestershire sauce, Italian dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 pigs in a poncho

Pigs In A Poncho

Made with taco sauce, hot dogs, flour tortillas, cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wild game ragout

Wild Game Ragout

Made with beer, bourbon, water, oil, venison, elk or moose, onions, garlic, bacon, curry powder, tomato soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for firecracker shrimp

Firecracker Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, orange peel, red pepper flakes, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 slow cooker porky porcupine meatballs

Slow Cooker Porky Porcupine Meatballs

Made with ground beef, pork, egg, milk, rice, salt, tomatoes, water or broth, onion

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for heart healthy texas chili

Heart Healthy Texas Chili

Made with ground turkey, cooked turkey, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes in puree, water, tomato paste, beef bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mini pot pies

Mini Pot Pies

Made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, margarine, onion, cream cheese, milk, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, curry powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cod with herbed white wine lemon sauce

Cod With Herbed White Wine Lemon Sauce

Made with codfish fillets, shallot, white wine, lemon, butter, capers, salt, black pepper, mixed fresh herbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pomegranate turkey chili

Pomegranate Turkey Chili

Made with onion, red, yellow or green bell pepper, garlic, chipotle chili, beef or vegetable broth, black beans, red kidney beans, tomato paste, salt, ground allspice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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

recipe for slow cooker sausage supreme

Slow Cooker Sausage Supreme

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground sausage, onion, potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef king ranch casserole

Beef King Ranch Casserole

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, fresh jalapeno, salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, evaporated milk, diced tomatoes and green chilies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cranberry turkey tortilla roll-ups

Cranberry Turkey Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, flour tortillas, fresh spinach, carrot, turkey, dried cranberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled amberjack with caramelized onion

Grilled Amberjack With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, Vidalia onion, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, amber jack fillets, non-stick cooking spray

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

recipe for slow cooker chicken with rosemary, apples and onions

Slow Cooker Chicken With Rosemary, Apples And Onions

Made with rice, cream of celery soup, onions, apples, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tex-mex taco stuffed burgers

Tex-Mex Taco Stuffed Burgers

Made with egg, salt, black pepper, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, black olives, red onion, Monterrey jack cheese, cilantro, hamburger buns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy fried turkey legs

Spicy Fried Turkey Legs

Made with peanut oil, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken paprika noodle casserole

Chicken Paprika Noodle Casserole

Made with egg noodles, onion, butter, whole chickens, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, chicken broth, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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