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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 wild rice chili

Slow Cooker Wild Rice Chili

Made with chili powder, water, condensed beef broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, wild rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 impossible cheeseburger pie

Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

Made with eggs, milk, ground beef, onion, salt, cheddar cheese, Bisquick

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 fried chicken gizzards

Fried Chicken Gizzards

Fried chicken gizzards are a Southern staple. One of the best things about fried chicken gizzards is that they are relatively inexpensive and can be cooked up quickly and easily.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 apple brined and hickory smoked turkey

Apple Brined And Hickory Smoked Turkey

Turkey is brined in a mixture of apple juice, brown sugar, salt, oranges, ginger, cloves, garlic, and bay leaves. To further enhance the flavor it's cooked in a...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ropa vieja

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

A classic Cuban dish, made easy thanks to your crockpot. Slow cooked, well-seasoned skirt steak brings some Cuban flair to your kitchen.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for french country pot pie

French Country Pot Pie

The creamy garlic-dijon sauce is the secret that ties these individual pot pies together, both in flavors and textures. Rich havarti is the perfect choice of cheese, but Monterey...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco rice

Taco Rice

If you're making a batch of rice for tacos, burritos, or salads, you owe it to yourself to jazz it up a bit. This variety is plenty zesty thanks to taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eyes of texas casserole

Eyes Of Texas Casserole

Ham, macaroni and crunchy corn chips turn them into a scrumptious casserole that would belong on any table in the Lone Star state. If you want to be really true to Texas, make a...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 oxtail stew

Slow Cooker Oxtail Stew

The crockpot is perfect for this stew because oxtails need a long cooking time with low heat to become tender.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seafood salad sandwiches

Seafood Salad Sandwiches

Treat yourself to these tasty sandwiches, loaded with tender crab, shrimp, or lobster. This recipe provides a delicious seafood fix in just a few minutes.


Time:   under 30 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 chinese meatballs

Chinese Meatballs

Tender Asian-style meatballs made with a combination of pork and shrimp and served with steamed napa cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for drumstick skillet with rice

Drumstick Skillet with Rice

Looking for a quick and easy dinner? Chicken drumsticks are browned and then simmered in a flavorful rice and vegetable mixture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sloppy joe freezer mix

Sloppy Joe Freezer Mix

What is easier than sloppy joes? Sloppy joes made ahead of time. Freeze the saucy ground beef mixture, and when ready to cook just heat, and eat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 hot and spicy slow cooker sloppy joes

Hot And Spicy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This spicy version of the classic sloppy joes sandwich is made with ground beef and is simmered in the crock pot. It gets its heat from spicy V8 juice, chili...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pepperoni stromboli

Pepperoni Stromboli

A stromboli is a type of turnover filled with various meats, cheeses and vegetables. This version is made easy by using frozen bread dough for the turnover dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for garlic shrimp stir-fry

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Broccoli and shrimp cooked in garlic and teriyaki is a great way to try out stir-frying. Once you've got the technique down, switch up the veggies and sauces to find your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish neapolitan

Fish Neapolitan

Simmering the fish in aromatic, basil-infused tomato juice makes it flaky and delicious while keeping dinner oil-free.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy seafood stew

Spicy Seafood Stew

Made with large shrimp, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, bay leaf, tomatoes with green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken mushroom stroganoff

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

Don't let beef take up the whole stroganoff spotlight. Change it up: chicken works just as well with a creamy mushroom sauce over some egg noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled pork cutlet with rosemary

Grilled Pork Cutlet with Rosemary

Grilled pork cutlets marinated in rosemary, olive oil and honey make for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken fiesta rice bake

Chicken Fiesta Rice Bake

Made with cream of chicken soup, paprika, water, salsa, corn, rice, instant rice, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 all-american meat loaf

All-American Meat Loaf

Nothing says classic comfort food like a good, old-fashioned helping of meat loaf topped with a homemade tangy glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken tot pie

Chicken Tot Pie

A tasty kid-friendly casserole made with cooked chicken or turkey, mixed vegetables, chicken soup, and topped with tater tots. Grownup-friendly too.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shaved pork loin sandwich with caramelized onions

Shaved Pork Loin Sandwich with Caramelized Onions

Tender roast pork is topped with zesty caramelized onions and served on toasted buns. How can you go wrong?

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 philly cheese steak pizza

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

The delicious, melty cheese steak with its grilled peppers and onions and the crispiness of a quick-fired pizza crust. A match made in food heaven.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for award winning chili

Award Winning Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, poblano peppers, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, ancho chiles, chile negros, New Mexico chile, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pineapple cheese squares

Pineapple Cheese Squares

Pineapple cheese toast is an easy snack, appetizer, or even breakfast food. It's perfect anytime you're in the mood for something cheesy and tropical.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef fajitas with tequila

Beef Fajitas with Tequila

Tequila in the marinade gives these tender skirt steak fajitas a little extra punch.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat houston's veggie burgers

Copycat Houston's Veggie Burgers

Patties made from black beans, brown rice, and plenty of spices put the stereotype of bland, dry veggie burgers to rest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon, onion, and cheddar stuffed burgers

Bacon, Onion, And Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

Putting toppings on top of your burger is so last year. How about throwing all those fried onions and all that cheese inside the patty for an explosion of...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
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 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 mexican-style pork stew

Mexican-Style Pork Stew

This wonderful Mexican-style stew is made with boneless pork ribs are slow cooked with onions, tomatoes, hominy, chili powder, and oregano.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for almond boneless chicken (wor su gai)

Almond Boneless Chicken (Wor Su Gai)

Made with chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, chicken bouillon granules, cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for company steak with mushroom-onion topping

Company Steak With Mushroom-Onion Topping

What's better than a perfectly cooked steak? One with this delicious mushroom and onion topping!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat dave and buster's cheeseburger pizza

Copycat Dave And Buster's Cheeseburger Pizza

Tastes just like a cheeseburger! This copycat recipe from Dave And Buster's restaurant is made with a fresh pizza crust, topped with cheeseburger-like...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shepherd's pie with leftover beef

Shepherd's Pie With Leftover Beef

Leftovers don't have to be boring. This shepherd's pie is a tasty way to take your roast beef from drab to fab in no time at all.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for open-faced reuben sandwiches

Open-Faced Reuben Sandwiches

Whip up a batch of open-faced Reubens and watch them disappear faster than your willingness to share. It's rye, it's tangy, it's cheesy goodness, no secrets here.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker bigos

Slow Cooker Bigos

When it comes to Slavic cuisine, Bigos is definitely one of the most iconic and beloved dishes. This slow cooker version follows tradition with cabbage, sauerkraut, and a variety of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for everything jambalaya

Everything Jambalaya

Made with andouille sausage, onion, celery, green bell pepper, bay leaf, cayenne pepper sauce, all-purpose flour, diced tomatoes, chicken stock or broth, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and avocado sandwich

Chicken and Avocado Sandwich

Nothing like a creamy spread of avocado to add to your sandwich especially when paired with juicy tomatoes, crispy sourdough bread, and savory roast chicken.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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