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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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

recipe for baked green chile and cream cheese stuffed burgers

Baked Green Chile And Cream Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Made with ground beef, eggs, cream cheese, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 memphis barbecue shrimp chili

Memphis Barbecue Shrimp Chili

Made with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, chili powder, lemon, white rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 breaded pork cutlets (pork schnitzel)

Breaded Pork Cutlets (Pork Schnitzel)

Made with fresh parsley, lemon, bread, flour, eggs, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, salt and ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken fatah

Chicken Fatah

Made with tomato paste, pepper, cumin powder, red pepper, crushed oregano leaves or zatar, chicken broth, sugar, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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