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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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 creamy mexican turkey

Creamy Mexican Turkey

Made with chicken or turkey, corn tortillas, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, onion, garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
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 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 bacon cheeseburger meatballs

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Made with cheddar cheese, pepper, ground beef, oats or bread crumbs, ketchup, egg, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
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 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 elegant shrimp and crab casserole

Elegant Shrimp And Crab Casserole

Made with milk, golden mushroom soup, butter, shrimp, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, white crab, cream of celery soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ultimate deluxe meatloaf

Ultimate Deluxe Meatloaf

Made with garlic powder, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ham, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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

recipe for asian tofu burgers with hoisin sauce, cilantro and ginger

Asian Tofu Burgers with Hoisin Sauce, Cilantro and Ginger

Made with fresh ginger, green onions, hoisin sauce, mayonnaise, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, Asian sesame oil, panko bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oryx fillet packets with fruit chutney

Oryx Fillet Packets with Fruit Chutney

Made with red wine, butter, oryx fillets, sea salt, black pepper, fruit chutney, onion, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 teriyaki flank steak tacos

Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos

Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bordeaux beef stew with shiitake mushrooms

Bordeaux Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with flour, vegetable oil, butter, carrot, onions, beef, garlic, beef bouillon, water, dry red Bordeaux

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 goat cheese, beet and spinach pizza

Goat Cheese, Beet And Spinach Pizza

Made with beets, fresh spinach, pre-baked pizza dough, olive oil, garlic, goat cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tequila-lime shrimp pizza

Tequila-Lime Shrimp Pizza

Made with extra-large or jumbo shrimp, tequila, lime juice, garlic, fresh cilantro, lime, cayenne pepper, pizza dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun cabbage jambalaya

Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

Made with water, vegetable oil, beef bouillon cubes, ground chuck, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, cabbage, diced tomatoes and green chili peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetarian baked cabbage rolls with garlic and wild rice stuffing

Vegetarian Baked Cabbage Rolls With Garlic And Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with soy yogurt or soy sour cream, tomato juice, wild rice, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, sage, cabbage, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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