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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 black bean and cheese enchiladas

Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bobotie (lamb meatloaf)

Bobotie (Lamb Meatloaf)

Made with butter, ground lamb, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, raisins, eggs, almonds, kaffir lime leaves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 indonesian fish curry

Indonesian Fish Curry

Made with stock, cod or coley fillets, salt and pepper, flour, onion, apple, lemon juice, butter, oil, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for goan shrimp curry

Goan Shrimp Curry

Made with coconut milk, water, chili powder, paprika, ground turmeric, garlic, fresh ginger, ground coriander, cumin, palm sugar (jaggary) or soft brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 spam confetti pasta

Spam Confetti Pasta

Made with angel hair pasta, non-stick cooking spray, corn, Spam Luncheon Meat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, whipping cream, chili powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango crab salad sandwiches

Mango Crab Salad Sandwiches

Made with slivered almonds, English muffin, curly leaf lettuce, mayonnaise, celery, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeno pepper, mango, crab meat


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caramelized pear, blue cheese and bacon pizza

Caramelized Pear, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pizza

Made with bacon bits, blue cheese, butter, pears, brown sugar, pizza crusts, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon-pecan crusted chicken

Cinnamon-Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, poultry seasoning, ground cinnamon, pecans, sugar, salt, black pepper, chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escarole and beans

Escarole and Beans

Made with fresh parsley, cannellini beans, olive oil, escarole, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican burger casserole

Mexican Burger Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cornbread beef taco bake

Cornbread Beef Taco Bake

Made with cheddar cheese, French fried onions, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, corn muffin mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

Made with garlic, olive oil, zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, sweet Hungarian paprika, rock salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled fluffwich

Grilled Fluffwich

Made with butter, peanut butter, egg bread, marshmallow creme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish with shrimp

Baked Fish With Shrimp

Made with butter, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, red snapper fillets, shrimp, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried peanut butter sandwich

Fried Peanut Butter Sandwich

Made with butter or margarine, white bread, peanut butter, banana

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked turkey croquettes

Baked Turkey Croquettes

Made with bread crumbs, water, butter, flour, milk, cooked turkey, egg yolk, salt, celery salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

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 slow cooker tempeh-stuffed peppers

Slow Cooker Tempeh-Stuffed Peppers

Made with bell peppers, tempeh, tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce, onions, rice, cheddar cheese, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 barmi goreng

Barmi Goreng

Made with sambal oedang kering, boemboe nasi goreng, sambal oelek, tomatoes, Chinese noodles, beef, bacon, tomato paste, onion, ketjap benteng manis

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot and potato stew with shiitake mushrooms

Carrot And Potato Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with dried shiitake mushrooms, oil, flour, onion, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, water, salt and pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for loose meat sandwich

Loose Meat Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, ground beef, salt, black pepper, hamburger buns, yellow mustard, onion

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed sourdough sandwich

Stuffed Sourdough Sandwich

Made with provolone cheese, tomato, sourdough bread, pesto with basil, smoked turkey, roasted red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chipotle turkey burgers with avocado and salsa verde

Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Avocado and Salsa Verde

Made with salsa verde, avocado, chipotles in adobo sauce, ground turkey, salt and pepper, oil, whole-wheat hamburger buns, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lamb meat loaf with feta cheese

Lamb Meat Loaf With Feta Cheese

Made with pine nuts, ground lamb, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, eggs, black pepper, dried basil, dried rosemary, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 thai-style red snapper in foil

Thai-Style Red Snapper In Foil

Made with nam pla, coconut milk, scallion, oil, sesame oil, Granny Smith apple, red snapper fillets, dried red pepper flakes, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and tempura eggplant stir-fry

Beef And Tempura Eggplant Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger root, chili oil or chili paste, green onions, round steak, peanut oil, cornstarch, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef baked with yogurt

Beef Baked With Yogurt

Made with plain yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 seven flavor slow cooker beef

Seven Flavor Slow Cooker Beef

Made with water, vegetable oil, round steak or beef stew, yellow onion, rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, bay leaves, turmeric, white pepper, five spice powder

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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





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