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Dinner Recipes

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 cashew crusted tofu with white miso sauce

Cashew Crusted Tofu with White Miso Sauce

Made with soy sauce, sake, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, cashews, flour, salt and Pepper, vegetable oil or canola oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yellow curry turkey with potatoes and greens

Yellow Curry Turkey with Potatoes and Greens

Made with coconut milk, Idaho potato, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, onion, garlic, frozen greens, water or chicken stock, yellow curry sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggplant and zucchini pizza with feta and sun-dried tomatoes

Eggplant And Zucchini Pizza With Feta And Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Made with fresh basil, French feta or myzithra cheese, pizza crust, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potted meat

Potted Meat

Made with butter, meat, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken satsivi

Chicken Satsivi

Made with kosher salt, butter, onions, all-purpose flour, stock, egg yolks, Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, ground fenugreek, ground coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for cured turkey

Cured Turkey

Made with turkey, kosher salt, juniper berries, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, whole cloves, allspice berries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for australian grilled fish

Australian Grilled Fish

Made with black pepper, cayenne pepper, fish steaks, lime juice, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, fresh ginger root

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted vegetable chili

Roasted Vegetable Chili

Made with garlic, white mushrooms, asparagus, kernel corn, olive oil, yellow cooking onion, chipotle chilies, cumin, Mexican oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy chicken paprikash

Easy Chicken Paprikash

Made with noodles, bay leaf, paprika, onion, whole chicken breasts, shortening, tomato soup, sour cream, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggplant stew

Eggplant Stew

Made with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker chicken paprika

Pressure Cooker Chicken Paprika

Made with sour cream, water, chicken, salt, black pepper, paprika, flour, oil, chicken bouillon cubes

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sweet coated coconut chicken

Sweet Coated Coconut Chicken

Made with lime, butter, biscuit baking mix, flaked coconut, paprika, salt, sweetened condensed milk, Dijon mustard, boneless chicken breasts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued turkey wings

Barbecued Turkey Wings

Made with barbecue sauce, turkey wings, dry rub blend, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker cran-orange turkey roll

Slow Cooker Cran-Orange Turkey Roll

Made with salt and pepper, frozen turkey roll, sugar, cornstarch, orange marmalade, fresh cranberries

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for elk or venision

Elk or Venision

Made with dried garlic and dried onion, venison or elk brisket, vinegar, liquid smoke, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 spicy chicken-pumpkin chili

Spicy Chicken-Pumpkin Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth, beer, ripe olives, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, tomatoes, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled meatloaf

Grilled Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, ketchup, quick-cooking oats, black pepper, green bell pepper, egg, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried basil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 kalakukko

Kalakukko

Made with wheat flour, rye flour, fish, pork, salt, allspice, water

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for carne gisada con papas (meat and potatoes)

Carne Gisada Con Papas (meat And Potatoes)

Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage stuffed peppers

Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, ground sausage, onions, green bell peppers, celery, cooked rice, scallions, red or yellow bell peppers, dried fine bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 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 carne asada sliders with spicy, pickled carrots and zucchini

Carne Asada Sliders with Spicy, Pickled Carrots and Zucchini

Made with salt, sugar, vinegar, water, zucchini, garlic, jalapeno pepper, skirt steak, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brazilian beef and tomatoes

Brazilian Beef And Tomatoes

Made with salt, beef chuck, olive oil, tomatoes, yellow onion, garlic, fresh ginger, unsweetened coconut milk, dried oregano, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 andouille and black-eyed pea chili

Andouille And Black-Eyed Pea Chili

Made with vegetable oil, andouille sausage, yellow onions, red bell pepper, bay leaf, beef broth, black-eyed peas, chili powder, cumin, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pressure cooker chicken and vegetables with couscous

Pressure Cooker Chicken And Vegetables With Couscous

Made with couscous, chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, carrots, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, zucchini

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and potato skillet dinner

Chicken And Potato Skillet Dinner

Made with flour, bouillon cubes, hash brown potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cooked, cubed chicken, half and half, chicken bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 loco moco

Loco Moco

Made with brown gravy, white rice, water, Spam, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 cold crab and avocado tacos

Cold Crab And Avocado Tacos

Made with salsa, taco shells, garlic, crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, avocado


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meatballs bourguignon

Meatballs Bourguignon

Made with ground beef, seasoned dried bread crumbs, egg, salt, bacon, white onions, mushrooms, carrot, dried thyme, Burgundy or other dry red wine

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 kentucky burgoo

Kentucky Burgoo

Made with celery, tomatoes, carrots, frozen butter beans, green bell peppers, crushed red pepper, black pepper, onion, cloves, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for aku poki

Aku Poki

Made with aku or ahi, Hawaiian salt, red chili pepper, limu manauea


Time:   under 30 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 dutch oven hunter's stew

Dutch Oven Hunter's Stew

Made with smoked jalapeno peppers, black coffee, potatoes, pork sausage, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, salt and pepper, V-8 vegetable juice, carrots

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 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 baked chicken and acorn squash

Baked Chicken And Acorn Squash

Made with sliced peaches, fresh rosemary, salt, acorn squash, garlic, vegetable oil, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pork and pineapple tostadas

Pork and Pineapple Tostadas

Made with white onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, ground coriander, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, pork loin chops, pineapple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for electric skillet chicken a la king

Electric Skillet Chicken a la King

Made with salt, chicken, butter, flour, milk, cream, egg yolks, green bell pepper, mushrooms, pimiento

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes





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