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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 pizza mexicana

Pizza Mexicana

Made with refried beans, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, green onion, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, diced green chiles, salsa, cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 middle eastern spiced chicken legs with garlic paste

Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken Legs with Garlic Paste

Made with russet potato, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, chicken legs, vegetable oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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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 bistec picado

Bistec Picado

Made with oil, onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, green bell peppers, green chilies, tomatoes, fresh tomatillos, fresh cilantro, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 bloody mary chili

Bloody Mary Chili

Made with Bloody Mary mix, salt and pepper, pinto beans, tomatoes, ground chuck, onions, bell pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pupusas (el salvador)

Pupusas (El Salvador)

Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese

Method:   stovetop
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 chicken and vegetable wrap

Chicken and Vegetable Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, lettuce or spinach, red onion, cucumber, hummus dip, avocado, salad dressing

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for impossible blt pie

Impossible BLT Pie

Made with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, baking mix, eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 chicken stir-fry with broccoli and cashews

Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews

Made with cashews, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger root, boneless chicken breast, broccoli, peanut oil

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 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 las manitas fajitas

Las Manitas Fajitas

Made with lime juice, fajita meat, onions, garlic, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spinach and goat cheese french bread pizzas

Spinach And Goat Cheese French Bread Pizzas

Made with goat cheese, spinach, non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, French roll, tomato paste, dried Italian seasoning, garlic, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 country french meatballs

Country French Meatballs

Made with parsley, onion powder, nutmeg, vegetable oil, Alfredo sauce, salt, black pepper, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for curried chicken skillet dinner

Curried Chicken Skillet Dinner

Made with nonstick cooking spray, apple, onion, celery, garlic, water, raisins, curry powder, orange rind, chicken-flavored bouillon granules

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lamb blocks with summer squash

Lamb Blocks With Summer Squash

Made with eggs, lamb shoulder or hip blocks, olive oil or salad oil, onion, garlic, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, chicken broth, zucchini and crookneck squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mesquite chicken chili

Mesquite Chicken Chili

Made with mesquite smoke flavoring, garlic, chili powder, chicken breast, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, red beans, poblano chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 armenian stuffed pita bread

Armenian Stuffed Pita Bread

Made with oil, green onions, zucchini, tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic salt, mixed herbs, chili powder, cilantro or coriander, stuffed green olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for austin chili

Austin Chili

Made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, flour, ranch beans, chili powder, beer, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for apple stuffed fish

Apple Stuffed Fish

Made with apples, carrot, onion, lemon juice, ginger, mustard, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, sole, cod, or other white fish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 turkey pumpkin curry

Turkey Pumpkin Curry

Made with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, kosher salt, cooked turkey pieces, chicken or turkey stock, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 grilled turkey steaks with cashew butter

Grilled Turkey Steaks With Cashew Butter

Made with lemon juice, boned turkey breast, dry sherry, chicken bouillon granules, dry crushed rosemary, parsley sprigs, lemon, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 cranberry-turkey salad sandwiches

Cranberry-Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Made with lemon, fresh thyme, turkey cutlets, mayonnaise, celery, onion, dried cranberries, salt and pepper, focaccia bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 slow cooker blackberry bbq chicken

Slow Cooker Blackberry Bbq Chicken

Made with honey, barbecue sauce, chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, oil, blackberries, blackberry or raspberry syrup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker vegetarian 15-bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 sauteed chicken with pesto pasta and sundried tomatoes

Sauteed Chicken With Pesto Pasta And Sundried Tomatoes

Made with pesto sauce, linguine pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, water, chicken breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 mexican mole turkey with chocolate chili baste

Mexican Mole Turkey With Chocolate Chili Baste

Made with chili flakes, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground anise, ground cloves, black peppercorns, peanut or vegetable oil, garlic, almonds, brown...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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