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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 avocado, bacon and shrimp wraps

Avocado, Bacon And Shrimp Wraps

Made with bacon, shrimp, tomato, lavash flatbreads or flour tortillas, mayonnaise, lettuce, avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced


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 mini-biscuit turkey sandwiches

Mini-Biscuit Turkey Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, creamy salsa dip, self-rising flour, sugar, salt, butter or margarine, Monterey jack cheese, half-and-half or whipping cream, deli smoked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creole oyster po' boy

Creole Oyster Po' Boy

Made with black pepper, buttermilk, egg white, oysters, non-stick cooking spray, French bread, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise

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

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recipe for slow cooker chinese beef and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Chinese Beef And Vegetable Stew

Made with green bell pepper, canned mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts, round steak, dry sherry, soy sauce, water, hoisin sauce, Chinese chili paste with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for absolutely the best chili

Absolutely the Best Chili

Made with green chiles, red kidney beans, white kidney beans, dark kidney beans, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, chili sauce, vegetable oil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked fish fillet in mustard sauce

Baked Fish Fillet In Mustard Sauce

Made with parsley flakes, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, onion, thyme, frozen fish fillets

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chunky lamb and vegetable stew

Chunky Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with celery, onion, flour, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, lamb stew meat, vegetable oil, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bbq chicken and cheesy potato casserole

BBQ Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with honey barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced potatoes with onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, seasoned salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for walking tacos supreme

Walking Tacos Supreme

Made with black olives, ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt and pepper, Fritos or nacho cheese Doritos chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
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 deer enchilada casserole

Deer Enchilada Casserole

Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pizza japanese style

Pizza Japanese Style

Made with mozzarella cheese, green onion, pizza crust, mayonnaise, squids, baby spinach, corn, shiso leaves

Method:   oven
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 hoisin glazed chicken stuffed with sticky rice & chinese sausage

Hoisin Glazed Chicken Stuffed With Sticky Rice & Chinese Sausage

Made with Chinese sausage, ham, garlic, chicken breasts, butter, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, baby bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef stew with mushrooms and white beans

Beef Stew With Mushrooms And White Beans

Made with white beans, boneless beef top sirloin steak, salt, black pepper, olive oil, carrots, onions, cremini or button mushrooms, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pizza

Shrimp Pizza

Made with tomato, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed piquillo peppers with charred tomato sauce

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Charred Tomato Sauce

Made with water, black pepper, kosher salt, hanger steak or skirt steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 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 veal and asparagus stir-fry

Veal And Asparagus Stir-Fry

Made with non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, salt, fennel seeds, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, dry sherry, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco fiesta pizza

Taco Fiesta Pizza

Made with tomatoes, sour cream, ground beef, salsa, chili pepper, cumin, pizza crust, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef or venison hash

Beef Or Venison Hash

This hearty hash features a mixture of beef or venison, potatoes, and spices, cooked up in bacon drippings for an extra savory touch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

recipe for baked fish and zucchini

Baked Fish And Zucchini

Made with rice, vegetable oil, zucchini, fish fillets, onion, bell pepper, Italian-style tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 bang bang chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

Made with MSG, sugar, chicken breasts and thighs, soy sauce, scallions, peppercorns, sesame paste, chili oil, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick vegetarian chili-con-queso

Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tahitian beef

Tahitian Beef

Made with rice, green peppers, wine vinegar, soy sauce, beef stew meat, oil, pineapple chunks, tomatoes, onion gravy mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy seafood pot pie

Creamy Seafood Pot Pie

Made with butter, sweet potato, leeks, celery, fresh thyme, garlic, all-purpose flour, milk, cod or halibut fillet, green beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey and smoked mozzarella sandwich

Turkey And Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich

Made with butter, Kaiser rolls, black olive tapenade, turkey breast, smoked mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked fish fillets with spinach-pine nut topping

Baked Fish Fillets With Spinach-Pine Nut Topping

Made with Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, sea bass or orange roughy fillets, salt and pepper, frozen spinach souffle, pine nuts, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
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 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 hearty bacon wrapped tomato meat loaf

Hearty Bacon Wrapped Tomato Meat Loaf

Made with Accent seasoning, tomato soup, water, sweet onion, green bell pepper, bacon, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 artichoke chicken pizza

Artichoke Chicken Pizza

Made with monterey jack cheese, Alfredo sauce, dried oregano, ripe olives, frozen puff pastry, boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 beanless three meat chili

Beanless Three Meat Chili

Made with cumin, pickled jalapeno pepper, chili powder, olive or vegetable oil, sirloin steak, ground beef, kielbasa sausage or mild Italian sausage, onion, green bell pepper...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili salsa beef

Chili Salsa Beef

Made with olive oil, stew beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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 fajita lasagna

Fajita Lasagna

Made with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, tomato sauce, ground beef, fajita seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, colby-monterey jack cheese, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef & cheese tortilla casserole

Beef & Cheese Tortilla Casserole

Made with yellow cheese, ground beef, onions, salt, chili powder, black pepper, tomato sauce, corn tortillas, cream cheese, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued shrimp and grits

Barbecued Shrimp And Grits

Made with garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, shrimp stock or chicken stock, beer

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tomato and basil flatbread pizza

Tomato And Basil Flatbread Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, flat bread, tomato, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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