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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 brat-n-tot bake

Brat-n-Tot Bake

Made with cheddar cheese, bratwurst, onion, cream of mushroom soup, Tater Tots, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for one-pot paella

One-Pot Paella

Made with turkey Italian sausage, onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, converted rice, oregano, turmeric, garlic, chicken broth, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for skillet pineapple shrimp

Skillet Pineapple Shrimp

Sauteed garlic and ginger along with a tropical trifecta of orange, pineapple, and lemon juice makes a bright sauce for shrimp and pineapple served over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stir-fried scallops and vegetables

Stir-Fried Scallops And Vegetables

Scallops are quick-cooking so they work well in stir fries. Add broccoli, carrots, baby corn, and snow peas in a teriyaki sauce and you have a delicious dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southern tilapia with rice and beans

Southern Tilapia with Rice and Beans

Pan-fried tilapia is served over Spanish rice mixed with black beans, and tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for shredded slow cooker chicken sandwiches

Shredded Slow Cooker Chicken Sandwiches

Get ready for some comfort food. Made with tender shredded chicken, easy seasonings, and a simple slow-cooker technique, this shredded chicken sandwich recipe is...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafeteria mexican macaroni skillet casserole

Cafeteria Mexican Macaroni Skillet Casserole

A simple but flavorful dish made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, bell pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese pork buns (cha siu bao)

Chinese Pork Buns (Cha Siu Bao)

Make some classic pork bao buns right at home. Grilled, marinated pork stirred with Asian seasonings inside a fluffy steamed bun is your ticket to dim-sum in your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken cutlet paprikash

Chicken Cutlet Paprikash

Made with olive oil, onions, paprika, garlic, dried thyme, chicken broth, white wine, white wine vinegar, all-purpose flour, tomato puree

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead spinach manicotti

Make Ahead Spinach Manicotti

How about cheesy spinach manicotti for some make-ahead magic? Shells stuffed with spinach, spices, and three different cheeses are perfect for night-before prep or...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and dried beef casserole with a mushroom sauce

Chicken and Dried Beef Casserole with a Mushroom Sauce

Made with sliced mushrooms, chicken breast halves, dried beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker barbecued turkey cutlets

Slow Cooker Barbecued Turkey Cutlets

Add this to your list of go-to crockpot meals. Turkey breast slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy baked tofu

Easy Baked Tofu

Tofu is often misunderstood so many don't know how great baked tofu can really be. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can before baking to ensure that the soy-infused slices come out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tex-mex chimichangas

Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chimichangas

Slow-cooked pork is the key to this simple yet delicious recipe for Tex-Mex style chimichangas. Pork, salsa, and cheese-filled flour tortillas are deep-fried and served...

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


recipe for tourtiere (ground pork pie)

Tourtiere (Ground Pork Pie)

Got pork, onions, potatoes and some patience? Well, then you have the perfect mix to bake a meat pie. Give this slow & steady dish a try and you won't regret it

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for traditional new york pizzeria dough and sauce

Traditional New York Pizzeria Dough And Sauce

Made with milk, brown sugar, salt, shortening, corn meal, olive oil, yeast, flour, whole peeled tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter roll ups

Peanut Butter Roll Ups

Looking to get your kid in on sushi night? Some PB&J rolls might do the trick. A fancy looking appetizer for the kids table? Yep, you already guessed it.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried eggplant parmigiana

Fried Eggplant Parmigiana

This dish features eggplant slices fried to a golden brown, topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a special occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for club pizza

Club Pizza

This easy to make pizza is topped with Alfredo sauce instead of your usual pizza sauce. Chicken, spinach, bacon, and cheese are then piled on top and baked until melty and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wok-cooked chicken fajitas

Wok-Cooked Chicken Fajitas

Asian stir-fry meets Tex-Mex fajitas. Use the tried and true stir-fry method with chicken fajita ingredients for a delicious alternative to traditional fajitas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for drunken kielbasa

Drunken Kielbasa

Kielbasa sausage is the perfect party food - especially when it's drunken! The kielbasa is cooked in a mixture of chili sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar, resulting in a sweet-savory...

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

recipe for cincinnati chili

Cincinnati Chili

Made with chili powder, crushed red pepper, ground allspice, salt, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlicky spaghetti squash

Garlicky Spaghetti Squash

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this garlicky spaghetti squash recipe, featuring a basil, butter, and garlic-infused spaghetti squash topped with optional shredded...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for moroccan braised lamb shoulder

Moroccan Braised Lamb Shoulder

Lamb is perfect in a Moroccan-style braise with wine and rosemary served over couscous.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crab pasta casserole

Crab Pasta Casserole

Made with basil, salt, sour cream, pasta, onions, fresh mushrooms, green bell pepper, garlic, butter, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rosemary garlic lamb chops with potatoes

Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops With Potatoes

Lamb chops and potatoes done right! Butter and parsley for the boiled potatoes and a marvelous mix of rosemary, Dijon, and garlic for the lamb chops.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white spaghetti

White Spaghetti

Perfectly cooked spaghetti pasta is tossed with a light white sauce made with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef stew with mushrooms

Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Mushrooms

A traditional style slow-cooked beef stew with button mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for light loco moco

Light Loco Moco

Loco moco is a classic Hawaiian dish. This version lightens it up a bit with a turkey burger. A delicious way to use up leftover gravy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for saucy seafood stir-fry

Saucy Seafood Stir-Fry

Shrimp and scallops are stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers and a secret sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and portabella meatloaf

Beef and Portabella Meatloaf

Made with portobella mushroom caps, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, ground beef, salt, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garden vegetable meatloaf

Garden Vegetable Meatloaf

This meatloaf is packed with onion, carrot, and bell pepper and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. It's a healthier alternative to regular meatloaf yet still tastes delicious.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat olive garden's beef filets in balsamic sauce

Copycat Olive Garden's Beef Filets In Balsamic Sauce

Tender slices of beef are grilled to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful balsamic sauce in this Olive Garden copycat recipe.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bologna and cabbage

Bologna And Cabbage

This one-pot meal features bologna, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots simmered in beef broth. Serve it as a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shredded chicken burritos

Shredded Chicken Burritos

Made with Mexican cheese, large flour tortillas, whole chicken, taco seasoning mix, stewed tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, cornstarch

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


recipe for dr. bachelor's superchili

Dr. Bachelor's Superchili

This chili is indeed "super"! It has a few secret ingredients like freshly roasted chiles, beer, bloody mary mix, and some Mexican chocolate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chinese scallop stir fry

Chinese Scallop Stir Fry

Bay scallops are stir-fried with fresh mushrooms, bell pepper, green onion, snow peas, and water chestnuts and served over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic meatballs & gravy

Classic Meatballs & Gravy

Meatballs and tomato sauce stole the spotlight away from meatballs and gravy. There's nothing like mashed potatoes topped with meatballs, though, so go with this no-frills...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker white chili with hominy, black-eyed peas, white beans and corn

Slow Cooker White Chili With Hominy, Black-Eyed Peas, White Beans and Corn

A hearty crock pot chili made with hominy, black eyed peas, great northern beans, white corn, chicken or turkey, green chiles...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken a la king

Slow Cooker Chicken A La King

Enjoy an approval-worthy chicken a la king. Cubed chicken combines with a simple creamy sauce and fresh veggies, all simply cooked in a crock pot and served over warm...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for donn parson's million dollar casserole

Donn Parson's Million Dollar Casserole

This is a hearty and delicious casserole that only requires fresh celery and sour cream (the other ingredients all come from your pantry!)

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf with baked potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Meatloaf With Baked Potatoes

A classic mix of meatloaf gets a cheesy upgrade. Throw in some potatoes and this is a dish that'll become your new favorite crock pot meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork and eggplant green curry

Pork and Eggplant Green Curry

Thinly sliced pork is combined with tomatoes, eggplant, red bell pepper, and green beans in a green curry coconut milk broth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer-braised tilapia with mushrooms and tomatoes

Beer-Braised Tilapia With Mushrooms And Tomatoes

Tilapia fillets are seasoned and sauteed, then braised with beer, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for penne with pink vodka sauce

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

Also called penne alla vodka, this rich sauce gets its pink color from the combination of tomatoes and cream. The vodka helps enhance the flavors in this popular recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat carrabba's chicken bryan

Copycat Carrabba's Chicken Bryan

Made with yellow onion, white wine, lemon juice, butter, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, kosher salt, white pepper, chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caucus club's sauteed lake perch

Caucus Club's Sauteed Lake Perch

Made with lake perch, all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, egg, half and half, clarified butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken sausage jambalaya

Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Jambalaya

Cooked in a crock pot, this savory jambalaya combines chicken, smoked sausage, Creole seasoning, veggies, and rice, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker green chili pork

Slow Cooker Green Chili Pork

Pork cubes are browned and slow cooked with onion, cumin, oregano, green chiles, tomatoes and garlic.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork stew with cornmeal dumplings

Slow Cooker Pork Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with beer, quick-cooking tapioca, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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