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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 barbecue pork with petite buns

Barbecue Pork With Petite Buns

Perfect little bites of tender pulled pork served on cocktail buns make the ultimate party food.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for western meatloaf

Western Meatloaf

This meatloaf has a tangy, Western-style flavor to it with barbecue sauce mixed into the meat and a unique zesty topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy chicken fajitas

Cheesy Chicken Fajitas

Flour tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of chicken, peppers, and onions are a consistent crowd pleaser, especially with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for irish corned beef sandwich melts

Irish Corned Beef Sandwich Melts

Made with aged sharp cheddar cheese, corned beef, dried thyme, butter, onion, coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, Irish soda bread, stone-ground mustard

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

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recipe for slow cooker sausage pepper sandwiches

Slow Cooker Sausage Pepper Sandwiches

Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chuckwagon chili

Chuckwagon Chili

The low and slow cooking brings all the flavors together in this hearty meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bamberger krautbraten (bramberger meat & cabbage casserole

Bamberger Krautbraten (Bramberger Meat & Cabbage Casserole

Made with cabbage, vegetable oil, onions, pork, ground beef, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for vienna steak with braised onions (wiener rostbraten)

Vienna Steak With Braised Onions (Wiener Rostbraten)

If you want to dress up a steak a little without working too hard, onions are the answer. Cook them up while the steak rests, using the same pan...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour turkey wings

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Turkey Wings

These crockpot turkey wings get a thick glaze of soy, vinegar, and chili sauce and a complement from crunchy green pepper and sweet pineapple chunks.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 new mexican green chile stew (caldillo)

New Mexican Green Chile Stew (Caldillo)

This vibrant verde stew with meat, potatoes, and fresh green chiles is as striking in flavor as it is in color. South of the border flavor wherever you are!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ciro's pizza

Ciro's Pizza

Made with flour, baker's yeast, olive oil, salt and pepper, egg, water, Roma tomatoes, capers, anchovies in oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roast stuffed turkey in a crockpot

Roast Stuffed Turkey In a Crockpot

Roast stuffed turkey is a classic and delicious holiday dish. This recipe uses a crock pot to cook the turkey, which is convenient and frees up your oven for other...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 barcelona-style paella

Barcelona-Style Paella

Chicken, shrimp, clams, lobster, chorizo, and rice are just a few of the delicious ingredients in this version of paella.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish stick fajitas

Fish Stick Fajitas

This unique twist on classic fajitas uses frozen fish sticks layered in soft flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep kettle chili

Deep Kettle Chili

Having a good, go-to chili recipe is an absolute must when the weather starts to turn chilly. This beef chili has a great trick for an extra-thick bowl of blending in some of the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 chili tot casserole

Chili Tot Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, tater tots, ground beef, onion, chili beans, corn, chili powder, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for instant pot/pressure cooker smoked tongue

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Smoked Tongue

Ready to try something a little different? This smoked tongue recipe can turn skeptical dinner guests into instant fans.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy chicken stir-fry teriyaki

Easy Chicken Stir-Fry Teriyaki

A great way to use up leftover chicken, this tasty dinner is ready in mere minutes and with easy to prepare ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker asian pork strips

Slow Cooker Asian Pork Strips

Strips of lean pork stewed in the crockpot with soy sauce, garlic, and BBQ sauce get the perfect complement from little bursts of tropical pineapple flavor.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 slow cooker cowboy meatballs

Slow Cooker Cowboy Meatballs

Made with chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, ground beef, rice, onion, egg, seasoned salt, tomatoes, vinegar

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

recipe for italian meatball sub casserole

Italian Meatball Sub Casserole

Love a good meatball sub? Try it in casserole form with this easy-to-make comfort food recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 21 club hamburger

21 Club Hamburger

Made with hamburger buns, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, celery, chicken broth, ground top sirloin, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic hamburgers

Garlic Hamburgers

Garlic salt, garlic pepper, and fresh minced garlic give these lean grilled burger patties a triple dose of garlic flavor.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for make ahead and freeze oven meatballs

Make Ahead and Freeze Oven Meatballs

Make ahead today for a last minute dinner idea later or keep on hand to use in another recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden neapolitan ziti

Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti

Made with garlic, tomato puree, Italian link sausage, green bell pepper, olive oil, ziti pasta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, marinara sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker sausage and butternut squash stew

Slow Cooker Sausage And Butternut Squash Stew

This hearty and flavorful stew has lots of veggies like squash, potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Using a lighter sausage helps keep the calories down...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sausage, mushroom, green pepper, and onion calzone

Sausage, Mushroom, Green Pepper, And Onion Calzone

It's pretty impossible to ever get tired of pizza, but it doesn't hurt to change it up with a calzone. Italian sausage, veggies, and pizza sauce pack...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for balti butter chicken

Balti Butter Chicken

Made with chili powder, bay leaves, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, garam masala, cardamom pods, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 blue ribbon tomato and green bean shepherd's pie

Blue Ribbon Tomato And Green Bean Shepherd's Pie

Any shepherd's pie recipe that takes the ribbon at a county fair is worth making. This one keeps it simple, with mashed potatoes and cheddar to top off...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for milk cooked carnitas (using boston butt roast)

Milk Cooked Carnitas (Using Boston Butt Roast)

Indulge in this savory recipe for milk-cooked carnitas without having to drive to a taqueria. You're welcome.

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 mediterranean cod

Mediterranean Cod

Made with dried basil, cod fillets, salt and pepper, olive oil, plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker fish stew

Slow Cooker Fish Stew

Snapper or flounder in a white wine broth with tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini nails the balance between warming, hearty soup and light, veggie-based meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 paul's campfire stew

Paul's Campfire Stew

Paul's Campfire Stew: because the best way to beef up a night under the stars is literally with beef... and a bunch of veggies.

Method:   campfire
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat bangkok thai's lemongrass chicken stir-fry

Copycat Bangkok Thai's Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry

Made with canola or soy oil, garlic, boneless chicken breast, Thai chile, fresh lemongrass, coconut milk, palm sugar or granulated sugar, fish sauce...

Method:   stovetop
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 blackened steak sandwich

Blackened Steak Sandwich

Take a bite into bold flavors with this blackened steak sandwich. Packed with a punch of cayenne and a hint of thyme, it's a steak sandwich that stands out in a crowd.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cashew pork

Cashew Pork

Pork chops are pan seared and served with a delicious cashew sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy porcupine meatballs

Spicy Porcupine Meatballs

Classic porcupine meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) baked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for enchilada chicken pizza

Enchilada Chicken Pizza

The Tex-Mex flavors of a chicken enchilada layered on top of a pizza crust

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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