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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 tavern beef

Slow Cooker Tavern Beef

Tavern beef is like a classier name for a sloppy Joe. Ground beef cooked with onion, ketchup, and spices in the crockpot makes a yummy topping for toasted burger buns.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for gumbolicious andouille and chicken stew

Gumbolicious Andouille and Chicken Stew

Josh walks you through browning the chicken, making the roux, and everything else you need to make a pretty spectacular Cajun stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baby bok choy and tofu stir-fry

Baby Bok Choy And Tofu Stir-Fry

This baby bok choy and tofu dish is quick and easy to make, and can be served with rice or noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cashew and pork stir-fry

Cashew and Pork Stir-Fry

A quick stir-fry made with pork tenderloin, broccoli, mushrooms, and bell peppers, and topped with cashews

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled beef fajitas

Grilled Beef Fajitas

Made with salsa, sour cream, flour tortillas, lime juice, beef sirloin steak, onion, green bell pepper, fajita seasoning

Method:   sandwich maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker chicken stuffing casserole with broccoli

Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing Casserole With Broccoli

This easy crock pot dinner is made with boneless chicken, stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, broccoli cheese soup, and chicken broth.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hearty tater tot casserole

Hearty Tater Tot Casserole

Kids and adults alike will fall for this tater tot casserole. Tots and cheese slices layered on top of a mixture of beef, green beans, and mushroom soup make a hearty...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chili verde with tomatillos

Slow Cooker Chili Verde With Tomatillos

The "verde" in this pork-based stew comes from a combination of ingredients including green bell peppers, green chiles, jalapenos, and tomatillos.

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


recipe for classic tuna casserole

Classic Tuna Casserole

There's something about a tuna casserole that hits the spot. Perhaps it's the creamy sauce, or the crunchy potato chip topping. Whatever the reason, this dish has been a classic...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for south texas cheese enchiladas with chile gravy

South Texas Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Gravy

Made with mild cheddar cheese, olive oil, chili powder, water, flour, cumin, ground oregano, garlic powder, garlic salt, grated mild cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meat lover's pizza casserole

Meat Lover's Pizza Casserole

All your favorite pizza ingredients baked into a hearty casserole. Made with ground beef, pepperoni, elbow macaroni, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy alfredo chicken pizza

Easy Alfredo Chicken Pizza

This recipe is simple to make and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Made with a store-bought crust, this pizza is topped with a Alfredo sauce, chicken, and cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian-style pollock

Asian-Style Pollock

Looking for a seafood dish that doesn't require an ocean of effort? This Asian-style pollock uses subtle ingredients and a simple protein, all cooked with a light, aromatic steam.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab and shrimp seafood enchiladas

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Enchiladas

Tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of shrimp, crab, and onions get topped in a creamy garlic parsley sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked tacos

Baked Tacos

An easy baked version of tacos made by filling flour tortillas with ground beef, beans, salsa, and seasonings.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker white chicken chili

Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

An array of spices keep this recipe just as flavorful as beefier chilies, and you can top it the same way, too. Cheese and tortilla chips never fail.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for p.f. chang's steamed fish with ginger and green onions

P.F. Chang's Steamed Fish with Ginger and Green Onions

Tasty and healthy steamed fish fillets. Mild whitefish takes on the flavors of ginger and toasted sesame oil. Perfect served with steamed broccoli...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and pea pod stir-fry

Chicken And Pea Pod Stir-Fry

This quick and healthy chicken stir-fry with crunchy veggies is a wonderful go-to recipe that can easily be cooked for one or for a crowd.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomatillo chicken chili with white beans

Tomatillo Chicken Chili with White Beans

This chili has mild spices but tons of flavor. It's made with ground chicken, fresh tomatillos, white beans, and topped with pumpkin seeds, sour cream, or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork in golden threads (moo sarong)

Pork In Golden Threads (Moo Sarong)

This is a Thai dish made of pork meatballs wrapped in egg noodles and fried until crispy. It is served with a dipping sauce on the side.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat chi chi's baked chicken chimichangas

Copycat Chi Chi's Baked Chicken Chimichangas

The Chi Chi's Mexican restaurant chain no longer exists in the U.S. but you can make chicken chimichangas just like they used to with this recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bubblin' beer dogs

Bubblin' Beer Dogs

Simmering hot dogs in beer is a great way to add flavor and moisture. The beer will help to keep the hot dogs juicy and the beer adds a delicious dimension to your hot dogs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for leftover pork with rice and vegetables

Leftover Pork With Rice And Vegetables

An easy and delicious way to use up leftover pork. You can also use this recipe with ham, chicken, or beef.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mix and match casserole

Mix and Match Casserole

Mix and match with your favorite ingredients. Choose a sauce base, a vegetable, pasta or rice, a protein, add-ins, and one or more toppings to customize this casserole.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and shrimp vegetable stir fry

Chicken And Shrimp Vegetable Stir Fry

The secret ingredient in this stir fry: sauerkraut! Yes, really, sauerkraut. It adds an interesting dimension to an otherwise typical dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 1940's tamale pie

1940's Tamale Pie

Made with water, salt, butter, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chili powder, butter or oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for quick sausage skillet supper

Quick Sausage Skillet Supper

Here's the tasty solution for those nights you don't know what to cook. Build a creamy mushroom, Swiss, and rice skillet around slices of smoked sausage. Quick, easy, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sloppy josephines

Sloppy Josephines

Josephine is Joe's vegetarian cousin. This recipe is made with crumbled veggie burgers and lots of fresh vegetables in a seasoned tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sour cream chicken tacos

Sour Cream Chicken Tacos

Green chili adds a little heat; tomatoey-sour cream sauce with onion and garlic poured over top of the filled tortillas ties the whole dish together.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for adobo

Adobo

Made with onion, meat, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, garlic

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

recipe for stir-fried chicken and shrimp

Stir-Fried Chicken And Shrimp

This tasty dish is made with chicken, bok choy, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, carrot, shrimp, and a flavorful soy sauce and sherry stir fry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pan-fried mackerel

Pan-Fried Mackerel

Seasoned mackerel fillets are pan-fried and drizzled with a garlic-vinegar sauce at serving time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for doro wat and injera

Doro Wat and Injera

Pieces of homemade injera bread, folded around chicken and hard-boiled eggs stewed in a berbere spiced tomato sauce make this dinner a true Ethiopian affair.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker tuna noodle casserole with mixed vegetables

Slow Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole With Mixed Vegetables

A homestyle tuna casserole made in the crock pot - with a delicious nutty twist to it!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey tacos

Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos

Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a...

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


recipe for broiled lamb patties

Broiled Lamb Patties

Who needs hamburgers when you can have lamburgers? Try using these patties for Mediterranean burgers or stuffed pitas with tzatziki and tomatoes!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brazilian chicken, sausage and black bean stew

Brazilian Chicken, Sausage And Black Bean Stew

A hearty stew made with chicken thighs, smoked sausage, vegetables, and canned black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken with bbq sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken with Bbq Sauce

Two ingredient recipes are pretty much the reason crockpots were invented. Chicken and barbecue sauce are literally all you need for this recipe

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for johnny cash's old iron pot family style chili

Johnny Cash's Old Iron Pot Family Style Chili

Made with chili seasoning mix, chili powder, chili con carne seasoning, cumin, sugar, thyme, fresh sage, onions, chile peppers, red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy chicken noodle casserole

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Egg noodles with diced chicken, corn, and cheese are all tied together within an easy sauce for a quick and creamy casserole.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker shredded beef fajitas

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Fajitas

Tough flank steak turns into tender fajita meat when it's slow cooked in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for thai chicken stir-fry with spicy peanut sauce

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken and your choice of broccoli or spinach are stir fried with a Thai-inspired peanut butter sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili with corn

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili With Corn

A savory delight! This slow cooked chili isn't just yummy, it's also a prize winner. It uses chicken thighs which stay more tender and moist than white meat...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork casserole milano

Pork Casserole Milano

Made with boneless pork loin, onion, celery, green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, basil, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for native american elk stew with acorn dumplings

Native American Elk Stew with Acorn Dumplings

Made with water, onions, bay leaves, salt, potatoes, carrots, turnip, acorn meal or finely ground hazelnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple honey glazed chicken

Apple Honey Glazed Chicken

Apple jelly, dijon and cinnamon give a sweet tang to grilled breasts or thighs. Perfect for getting in the fall spirit, especially if you can find some fresh apple jelly

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cuban sloppy joe

Cuban Sloppy Joe

The beautiful lovechild of a cuban sandwich and a sloppy Joe. Pork mixed with homemade BBQ sauce, pickles, and brown mustard on toasted buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for corn bread tamale pie

Corn Bread Tamale Pie

Made with tomatoes, water, black pepper, salt, chili powder, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat qdoba mexican grill naked chicken burrito

Copycat Qdoba Mexican Grill Naked Chicken Burrito

Made with black or pinto beans, grilled chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocados, jalapeno


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker smoky shredded sirloin soft tacos

Slow Cooker Smoky Shredded Sirloin Soft Tacos

Beef sirloin is slow cooked with onions and green peppers in a tangy sauce made with red wine, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, liquid smoke, cumin and hot sauce....

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours





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