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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 pressure cooker cheese-smothered haddock

Pressure Cooker Cheese-Smothered Haddock

Made with water, haddock filets, margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, American cheese

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 baked liver with apples

Baked Liver With Apples

Made with water or beef bouillon, beef liver, apples, onion, salt, black pepper, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for smothered meatballs

Smothered Meatballs

Made with bread crumbs, mushroom soup, mushrooms, sour cream, salt, browning sauce, milk, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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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 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 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 skinny tuna noodle casserole

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for seafood chili

Seafood Chili

Made with red onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, chili powder, ground coriander, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 corn pone pie

Corn Pone Pie

Made with onion, tomatoes, ground beef, kidney beans, shortening, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat curried lamb casserole with sweet potato

Low-Fat Curried Lamb Casserole With Sweet Potato

Made with beef stock, lamb, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, sweet potatoes, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 snapper with baby artichokes and blistered cherry tomatoes

Snapper with Baby Artichokes and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Made with cherry tomatoes, baby artichokes, lemons, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, oregano, olive oil, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 fried bluegill fillets

Fried Bluegill Fillets

Made with vegetable oil, bluegill or crappie fillets, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 slavinken

Slavinken

Made with bacon, ground pork, salt, ground mace, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, breadcrumbs

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 venison shepherd's pie

Venison Shepherd's Pie

Made with onion salt, garlic powder, ground venison, green beans, mashed potatoes, American cheese, onions

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hamachi semi crudo with hawaiian salt and greens

Hamachi Semi Crudo with Hawaiian Salt and Greens

Made with olive oil, hamachi fillets, black pepper, Meyer lemons, oranges, black mustard seeds, Dijon mustard, baby arugula, Hawaiian medium-grind salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 stuffed muskox tenderloin with cranberry coulis

Stuffed Muskox Tenderloin with Cranberry Coulis

Made with muskox tenderloin, Swiss cheese, mushroom, broccoli, cranberries, orange juice, butter, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 baked chicken, german-style

Baked Chicken, German-Style

Baked chicken gets a German twist in this casserole with egg noodles, a smooth sauce made from milk and chicken broth, and a touch of spice.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken bog

Chicken Bog

Made with green bell pepper, carrot, onion, smoked sausage, chicken leg and thigh quarters, white rice, yellow rice, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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





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