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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 slow cooker italian venison sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Venison Sandwiches

Made with water, onion soup mix, beef bouillon granules, dried basil, dried parsley, celery salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, venison roast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pomegranate brined turkey

Pomegranate Brined Turkey

Made with sage, fresh rosemary, turkey, vegetable oil, dried sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, black peppercorns, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 turkey, camembert, and cranberry bagels

Turkey, Camembert, And Cranberry Bagels

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, pea shoots or snow pea sprouts, bagels, cream cheese, cooked turkey breast, Camembert cheese, cranberry sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for pressure cooker lamb and mushroom stew

Pressure Cooker Lamb And Mushroom Stew

Made with shiitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, pancetta or bacon, dry red wine, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole cloves, frozen peas

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pierogi, sauerkraut and sausage dinner

Pierogi, Sauerkraut And Sausage Dinner

Made with sauerkraut, kielbasa, Granny Smith apple, water, pierogies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 veggie burger mix

Veggie Burger Mix

Made with vegetable broth powder, chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, soybeans, split peas, rolled oats, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy taco chicken

Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Chicken

Made with mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese soup, chicken tenders, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for terrific slow cooker tortilla pie

Terrific Slow Cooker Tortilla Pie

Made with ground beef, enchilada sauce mix, tomato sauce, salt, water, onion, sliced ripe olives, corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


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 chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce

Chicken Chimichangas With Sour Cream Sauce

Made with cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped green chilies, onion, garlic, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and bacon fajitas

Chicken And Bacon Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, peppered bacon, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 arctic char with meyer lemon, fennel, olives, and leeks

Arctic Char with Meyer Lemon, Fennel, Olives, and Leeks

Made with herbs de Provence, char fillets, salt and pepper, fennel bulbs, leeks, olives, Meyer lemons, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun white chili with blackened chicken and andouille sausage

Cajun White Chili With Blackened Chicken And Andouille Sausage

Made with thyme, butter, onions, garlic, Andouille sausage, chicken broth, great northern beans, Creole sauce, jalapeno peppers, black...

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 porcini mushroom and pork ragout

Porcini Mushroom And Pork Ragout

Made with white pepper, salt, dried porcini mushrooms, water, bacon, olive oil, pork loin, onion, garlic, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork fajitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for poor boy, submarine or hero sandwich

Poor Boy, Submarine Or Hero Sandwich

Made with tomato, French bread, butter, salami, Swiss cheese, boiled ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker mexican creamy beef dinner with nacho chips

Slow Cooker Mexican Creamy Beef Dinner With Nacho Chips

Made with Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, green chiles, taco sauce, enchilada sauce, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bbq beef pizza

BBQ Beef Pizza

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, refrigerated fully-cooked shredded beef in barbecue sauce, individual prebaked pizza crusts, cream cheese, diced mild green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
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 shrimp scampi pizza

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, prebaked pizza crust, butter, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 slow cooker kielbasa and cheesy hash browns

Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Cheesy Hash Browns

Made with green chilies, garlic powder, pepper, kielbasa sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:  

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian lentil chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low carb mexican stuffed pie

Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Pie

Made with egg white, sour cream, garlic powder, ground sirloin or lean ground pork, onions, green pepper, chili powder, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 grilled bluefish marinated in capers and herbs

Grilled Bluefish Marinated in Capers and Herbs

Made with salt and pepper, capers, bluefish fillets, olive oil, lemon, oregano, flat leaf parsley, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker creamy chili verde

Slow Cooker Creamy Chili Verde

Made with condensed cream of mushroom soup, pork shoulder, taco seasoning, green enchilada sauce, tomatillos, diced green chilies

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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 rockfish with jumbo lump crab and sherry dijon cream

Rockfish With Jumbo Lump Crab And Sherry Dijon Cream

Pan-cooked rockfish fillets are simmered in white wine and then topped with a sherry and cream crab sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 slow cooker meatloaf and potatoes

Slow Cooker Meatloaf And Potatoes

Made with small red potatoes, milk, brown gravy mix, egg, cracker crumbs or plain bread crumbs, salt, onion, green bell pepper, ground chuck

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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