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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 ground turkey and spinach casserole

Ground Turkey And Spinach Casserole

The lean meat and healthy spinach help balance out the rich sauce and cheese in this decadent casserole.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 stir-fried crab curry (poo pad pong garee)

Stir-Fried Crab Curry (Poo Pad Pong Garee)

This stir-fried crab curry is a delicious and easy way to cook crab. The curry powder, fish sauce, and sugar give the dish a unique flavor that is both sweet...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catalina meatballs

Catalina Meatballs

Got some frozen meatballs and an onion lying around? Toss them in a skillet with Catalina dressing, heat until warm, and you've got a quick dish for dinner or snacks.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy beef burritos

Easy Beef Burritos

Easy beef burritos are the perfect meal when you're short on time but still want something tasty. Simply add some beef, beans, cheese, and your favorite toppings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

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 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 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 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 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 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 easy vegetable stir-fry

Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry

This recipe builds on frozen stir-fry vegetables as the base and adds in fresh mushrooms and a teriyaki stir fry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 chicken stroganoff

Chicken Stroganoff

A twist on classic stroganoff. This version is made with diced chicken instead of the typical cubed or ground beef. Serve with rice or pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 taco crunch casserole

Taco Crunch Casserole

Yummy and versatile dish made with ground beef, sweet corn, and salsa. Topped with cheddar and crushed tortilla chips and served casserole-style.

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 mexican beef stir-fry

Mexican Beef Stir-Fry

Think of this recipe as stir-fried fajitas! Your typical beef fajitas are served Asian-style instead of on tortillas

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 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 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 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 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 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 copycat hungry tarpon's fried shrimp burrito

Copycat Hungry Tarpon's Fried Shrimp Burrito

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger meatball stir-fry

Ginger Meatball Stir-Fry

Tender meatballs made from ground turkey or chicken are stir fried with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy in a flavorful hoisin sauce mixture and served over jasmine rice.

Method:   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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 debbie's mexican shredded beef (carnitas)

Debbie's Mexican Shredded Beef (Carnitas)

A beef version of Mexican carnitas made with chuck roast, salsa, garlic, oregano, cumin, and stewed tomatoes. Both oven and crock pot instructions are...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for adobo

Adobo

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

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





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