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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 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 slow cooker round steak chili

Slow Cooker Round Steak Chili

It can be tough to stand out amongst other chili recipes, but using round steak instead of ground beef is a good way to do it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker venison chili

Slow Cooker Venison Chili

Corn and beans stew with the venison in a tangy tomato sauce for a hearty bowl on a cold day. Garnish with sour cream and scallions for presentation points.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

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recipe for slow cooker pizza casserole

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Plenty of cheese and spaghetti sauce over egg noodles makes this an easy dish. Feel free to sub in any of your favorite pizza toppings like spicy sausage or pepperoni.

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

recipe for boneless lamb loin with balsamic garlic glaze

Boneless Lamb Loin With Balsamic Garlic Glaze

A great cut of lamb deserves a great recipe. Roasted lamb loin rubbed with herbs and spices gets a blissful baste in reduced balsamic with olive oil and...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 5-hour stew

5-Hour Stew

The trick to this never-fail stew is that it is slowly cooked in a sealed Dutch oven. By sealing the lid on, moisture is trapped inside and the beef doesn't dry out.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for contemporary club sandwich

Contemporary Club Sandwich

The classic club sandwich gets an updated ingredient list.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker meat-and-potato lovers' simple beef stew

Slow Cooker Meat-And-Potato Lovers' Simple Beef Stew

Meat and potatoes, anyone? This easy beef stew is a one-pot wonder that brings family together for a delicious meal without the hassle.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fried vegetarian spring rolls (cha gio chay)

Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)

The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for manwich sloppy joes

Manwich Sloppy Joes

Recipes don't get much easier than this, folks. Ground beef with sloppy joe sauce makes a simple and classic topping for burger buns. Ever seen an unhappy kid with a sloppy Joe?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker old-fashioned vegetable-beef stew

Slow Cooker Old-Fashioned Vegetable-Beef Stew

The old fashioned way is often still the best. Vegetables with beef make a thick and hearty stew to feed your belly and your soul.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for applesauce meatballs

Applesauce Meatballs

Looking for tender meatballs? Applesauce is the secret ingredient that keeps these meatballs soft. Simmering them in the tangy sauce gives them extra flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow cooked pork in a homemade barbecue sauce topped with creamy slaw on a soft roll. Perfect for serving a hungry crowd while you stay stress-free.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked chicken with garlic and vinegar

Baked Chicken With Garlic And Vinegar

Chicken doesn't get much easier than this. Garlic and vinegar give the chicken a bit of flavor and the olive oil makes the skin deliciously crispy.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy fajita meatballs

Cheesy Fajita Meatballs

Jazz up boring meatballs! These are made with ground beef that is mixed with fajita seasoning mix, egg, green onion, garlic, and colby jack cheese.

Method:   oven
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 chicago style italian beef sandwich

Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich

Italian beef sandwiches are as classic Chicago as deep dish pizza. Roast beef served on a French roll with some mozzarella brings home a taste of the windy city.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 egg salad tortilla wrap

Egg Salad Tortilla Wrap

Don't get wrapped up in a complicated lunch when you can make these egg salad tortilla wraps. Thinking low carb? Use large leaves of lettuce as wrappers instead.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken tortellini casserole

Chicken Tortellini Casserole

Tortellini is baked with chicken, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for virginia brunswick stew

Virginia Brunswick Stew

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, chicken breast halves, onion, celery, frozen sweet corn, frozen butter beans, whole tomatoes, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 jalapeno popper pot pie

Jalapeno Popper Pot Pie

Made with frozen pie crust, Panko bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese soup, milk, chicken breast, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, cilantro, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for california pizza kitchen original bbq pizza

California Pizza Kitchen Original BBQ Pizza

This CPK copycat BBQ chicken pizza with red onion, gouda, and a honey-infused crust will seriously change the way you do pizza night (or make pizza night a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy enchilada casserole

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this ground beef casserole boasts layers of cheese, beans, and corn tortillas, ideal for weeknight dinners.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vietnamese spring rolls with peanut sauce

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Spring rolls are a popular Vietnamese dish. This version is made by wrapping a mixture of cooked shrimp and rice stick noodles in spring roll wrappers and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skillet shrimp

Skillet Shrimp

This dish features shrimp cooked in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices, resulting in a quick and delicious seafood treat. Ideal for a speedy dinner or a tasty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burrito lasagna

Burrito Lasagna

Can't decide between a Italian or Tex-Mex dinner? This casserole recipe layers burrito ingredients in between tortillas, Italian-style.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mardi gras chili

Mardi Gras Chili

Whether you're looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style or just want a delicious chili to cozy up with on a cold winter night, you have to give this Mardi Gras chili a try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef sandwich au coke

Slow Cooker Beef Sandwich Au Coke

This distinctive recipe calls for pot roast slow-cooked with a surprising mix of cola, ketchup, and onion soup mix. Once the meat is tender, it's shredded and served...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arizona chicken chili

Arizona Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pita pocket reuben sandwich

Pita Pocket Reuben Sandwich

Made with Swiss cheese, pita bread, deli corned beef, sauerkraut, prepared mustard, Thousand Island salad dressing


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cadillac ranch chili

Cadillac Ranch Chili

Cadillac Ranch serves this chili on their nachos but it's just as good served by itself (or topped with cheese, green onions, sour cream!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatloaf hamburgers with bacon barbecue sauce

Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce

Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for josh's texas chili

Josh's Texas Chili

A proper slow stewed, beefy Texas chili with rich flavor from a hearty beer and tangy bloody mary mix is something you've gotta try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot chicken sandwiches

Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Made with dill pickles, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, celery salt, fresh thyme, Velveeta processed cheese product

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat golden corral bourbon street chicken

Copycat Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken

One of the most popular items at Golden Corral is the bourbon chicken. No need to stand in line at the buffet with this copycat recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for curry burgers

Curry Burgers

Curry flavored burgers are a unique twist on the classic American burger. The curry flavor is perfect for those who love a little bit of spice in their food.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Sauteing the chicken first in this chili recipe helps give it a good texture and speeds up the cooking time. The recipe calls for navy beans but great northern beans...

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

recipe for slow cooker sweet and tangy hot dogs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Tangy Hot Dogs

A bit of brown sugar in the sauce really gets the sweet and savory combo going for these crowd-pleasing hot dogs.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for 40 clove garlic vampire chicken

40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken

Made with French bread, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, Italian parsley, black pepper, roasting or fryer chicken, celery

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 baked fish with mushrooms

Baked Fish With Mushrooms

The trick to cooking whitefish is to complement, not overpower. Mushrooms and green onions sauteed in butter add savory notes without drowning out the delicate, flaky fish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pan-fried meatloaf in tricolor peppers

Pan-Fried Meatloaf In Tricolor Peppers

A new twist on stuffed peppers! In this version, bell pepper rings are filled with a tasty meatloaf mixture, browned in a pan, then baked until cooked through.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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





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