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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 sun-dried tomato, sausage and fontina pizza

Sun-Dried Tomato, Sausage And Fontina Pizza

Made with Parmesan cheese, sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, pizza shells, oil, Fontina cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 lebanese chicken and potatoes

Lebanese Chicken And Potatoes

Made with lemon juice, olive oil, chicken, potatoes, salt, white pepper, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker san francisco stew

Slow Cooker San Francisco Stew

Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for grilled steak panini

Grilled Steak Panini

Made with ranch salad dressing, sourdough or artisan bread, steak, roasted red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken with green peppers in black bean sauce

Chicken With Green Peppers In Black Bean Sauce

Made with sesame oil, garlic, black bean sauce, salt, chicken breast halves, chicken bouillon, water, onion, green onions, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun fried bass

Cajun Fried Bass

Made with vegetable oil, salt, bass fillets, baking mix, milk, egg, Cajun seasoning, yellow cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chalupa casserole

Chalupa Casserole

Made with salt, onion, vegetable oil, ground beef, water, chili powder, flour, tomato soup, cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy steak and potato skillet

Cheesy Steak And Potato Skillet

Made with American-Cheddar cheese blend, boneless beef sirloin steak, seasoned salt, garlic-pepper blend, butter or margarine, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoky slow cooker chipotle chili

Smoky Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

Made with chili powder, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, cocoa powder, chuck steak, tomato paste, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, frozen corn kernels, diced...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 skillet lemon chicken with rice

Skillet Lemon Chicken With Rice

Made with lemon juice, garlic powder, cornstarch, chicken broth, long-grain white rice, boneless skinless chicken breasts, non-stick cooking spray, salt, black pepper...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rock shrimp tacos with fennel and napa cabbage coleslaw

Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw

Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy taco potato casserole

Easy Taco Potato Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, ground beef or ground turkey, taco seasoning mix, chili peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled hawaiian fish with papaya relish

Grilled Hawaiian Fish With Papaya Relish

Made with fresh ginger, Hawaiian fish, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, white onion, papaya, red bell pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 sea scallop and peanut stir fry in a thai honey-peanut sauce

Sea Scallop And Peanut Stir Fry In A Thai Honey-Peanut Sauce

Made with lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, rice, pimiento, vegetable oil, sea scallops, baby bok choy, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for goat cheese and salami sandwiches with truffle oil

Goat Cheese And Salami Sandwiches With Truffle Oil

Made with truffle oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, goat cheese, baguette, salami, arugula


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for firehouse meatloaf

Firehouse Meatloaf

Made with egg, bread crumbs, pasta sauce, garlic, dried rosemary, sausage, ground beef, provolone or mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 orient restaurant's pork chow mein

Orient Restaurant's Pork Chow Mein

Made with chow mein noodles, lean pork, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, onions, cornstarch, soy sauce, water

Method:   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 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 seafood pozole

Seafood Pozole

Made with salsa or hot pepper sauce, onion, yellow hominy, rockfish fillet, chicken broth, olive oil or salad oil, lime, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for newport seafood bake

Newport Seafood Bake

Made with shrimp, butter or margarine, flour, milk, salt, celery salt, black pepper, chives, sharp Cheddar cheese, cod or haddock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled walleye taco

Grilled Walleye Taco

Made with sour cream, salsa, lime, white wine, lemon pepper, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thit bo vien (beef balls)

Thit Bo Vien (Beef Balls)

Made with sesame oil, garlic, fish sauce, potato starch, baking powder, sugar, white pepper, beef hind shank

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 scottish forfar bridies

Scottish Forfar Bridies

Made with water, egg, pastry dough, rib eye, porterhouse, or sirloin, beef suet or cold butter, onion, chives, dry mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spinach-filled fish pinwheels with mustard sauce

Spinach-Filled Fish Pinwheels With Mustard Sauce

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, green onion, egg, salt, bread crumbs, flounder, salmon, sole, or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chilean cazuela de vaca (beef and pumpkin stew)

Chilean Cazuela De Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

Made with beef roast, beef broth, water, polenta, red potatoes, onion, pumpkin, corn, carrot, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fire-roasted corn and poblano chile tacos

Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos

Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy slow cooker pulled beef

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Made with pickle slices, beef roast, dry onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sauteed fish with tomatoes, capers, asparagus and mustard greens

Sauteed Fish With Tomatoes, Capers, Asparagus And Mustard Greens

Made with white fish, salt and pepper, flour, olive oil, garlic, white wine, fish stock, capers, lemon, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-carb chicken fajita casserole

Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole

Made with jack cheese, oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, red & green pepper, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for real turkish lamb shish kebab

Real Turkish Lamb Shish Kebab

Made with ground sumac, red pepper flakes, plain yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, boneless lamb loin, fresh Italian parsley, tomatoes, garlic, bull's horn peppers

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for thai steamed striped bass with chili-lime sauce

Thai Steamed Striped Bass With Chili-Lime Sauce

Made with green onions, lime juice, fish sauce or light soy sauce, striped bass, garlic, Thai chilies, cilantro, chicken or vegetable broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker harvest kielbasa

Slow Cooker Harvest Kielbasa

Made with onions, smoked kielbasa, applesauce, brown sugar

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


recipe for slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for taco hot dish

Taco Hot Dish

Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and andouille etouffee

Chicken And Andouille Etouffee

Made with onion, celery, garlic, salt, andouille sausage, black pepper, tomato paste, chicken breasts, chicken broth, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 new potato and lamb casserole

New Potato And Lamb Casserole

Made with onion, ground lamb, salt, garlic, rosemary, frozen peas, frozen baby carrots, beef broth, cayenne pepper, new potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for guinness shepherd's pie

Guinness Shepherd's Pie

Made with brown sugar, Guinness stout, beef consomme, olive oil, salt and pepper, chuck steak, onions, mashed potatoes, white wine, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for the ultimate seafood pizza

The Ultimate Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust, cocktail sauce, shrimp, lobster tail, smoked salmon, crab meat, mozzarella cheese, clams, oysters

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hummus flatbread sandwich

Hummus Flatbread Sandwich

Made with cucumbers, hummus, roasted red peppers, red leaf lettuce


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





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