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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 asian tacos

Slow Cooker Asian Tacos

Made with flour tortillas, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix, pork shoulder, teriyaki sauce, stir fry sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, garlic, cilantro

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 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 loco moco

Loco Moco

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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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 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 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 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 sand dabs with crumb topping

Sand Dabs with Crumb Topping

Made with Dijon mustard, sand dabs, champagne vinegar, oil, green onion, garlic, bread crumbs, white cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 zucchini spinach & mushroom lasagna

Zucchini Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

Made with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, ground nutmeg, zucchini with tomato sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, no-boil lasagna sheets...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 hearty bean and pasta stew

Hearty Bean And Pasta Stew

Made with onion, green bell pepper, fresh basil, dried basil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bass and scallops en papillote

Bass and Scallops en Papillote

Made with sea bass fillet, vegetable broth, dry vermouth, celeriac, baby red potatoes, carrots, cucumber, butter, sea scallops, black peppercorns

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey and cranberry corn muffins

Turkey And Cranberry Corn Muffins

Made with cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, fresh parsley or cilantro, cooked sliced turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 silken tofu in spicy red coconut sauce

Silken Tofu In Spicy Red Coconut Sauce

Made with basil, Thai red curry paste, basmati rice, firm silken tofu, roasted peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions, coconut milk, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 turkey and rice stuffed red peppers

Turkey And Rice Stuffed Red Peppers

Made with salt, red bell peppers, ground turkey breast, brown rice, onion, garlic, black beans, corn, parsley, dried oregano

Method:   oven
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 party cheese sandwiches

Party Cheese Sandwiches

Made with bread, cayenne pepper, butter, cheese spread, celery seed, dill weed, Tabasco sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken liver curry

Chicken Liver Curry

Made with salt, onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, whole cloves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rendang ginjal (dry fried kidney curry)

Rendang Ginjal (Dry Fried Kidney Curry)

Made with ground fennel, chili powder, fresh red chillies, salt, ground cumin, kemiri nuts, coconut milk, black pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken and salsa wraps

Chicken And Salsa Wraps

Made with flour tortillas, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, diced green chilies, green onions, fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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


recipe for wild game ragout

Wild Game Ragout

Made with beer, bourbon, water, oil, venison, elk or moose, onions, garlic, bacon, curry powder, tomato soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled scallop tacos with black bean salsa

Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa

Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 slow cooker lime chicken tacos

Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Tacos

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, lime juice, chili powder, corn, salsa, flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken with rosemary, apples and onions

Slow Cooker Chicken With Rosemary, Apples And Onions

Made with rice, cream of celery soup, onions, apples, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken paprika noodle casserole

Chicken Paprika Noodle Casserole

Made with egg noodles, onion, butter, whole chickens, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, chicken broth, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 new mexico green chile stew ii

New Mexico Green Chile Stew II

Made with boneless sirloin, chicken broth, Mexican beer, poblano peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, Tabasco sauce, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 slow cooker make-ahead fajitas

Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas

Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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





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