Dinner Recipes

Made with paprika, bread crumbs, frozen sole or flounder fillets, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A tasty Thai recipe made with ground beef, coconut milk, red curry paste, peanut butter, fish sauce, sugar, and basil.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Dress up a box of Spanish rice mix with this easy recipe. Simply add extra veggies and kielbasa and the rice mix takes the guesswork out of balancing the seasonings....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Applebee's no longer serves this fish sandwich but you can make it at home. The seared tilapia sandwich is made famous by its tango...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with cornstarch, dry white wine or sherry, green onions, fresh gingerroot, garlic, vegetable oil, dark sesame oil, rice, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Delicious pork carnitas made by simmering the seasoned pork until tender, then baking it to give it the traditional texture.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The Brown Hotel in Kentucky is famous for their Hot Brown sandwich. It's made of turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and mornay sauce on toast. If you can't get to the Brown Hotel...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

If you don't think fancy cooking can be easy on your wallet, think again! These pork chops with balsamic reduction will have you breaking out the white...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, chicken, chorizo sausage, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, rice, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

A Fluffernutter is a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich, usually on white bread. The original recipe used 1 part marshmallow fluff to 2 parts peanut butter.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime, apple juice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flour, egg, soy sauce, black pepper, almonds, corn flake crumbs, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Serve this so-easy chicken a la king over rice or noodles. If you can't find the frozen pea blend simply substitute regular frozen peas and some chopped onions.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Coconut and fish go together, beer and fish go together. White fish fried in a shredded coconut beer batter gets a creamy tomato sauce for dipping. Serve with an ice cold...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with basil, spaghetti sauce, sausage meat, onion, black pepper, garlic, macaroni pasta, mushrooms, cottage cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

A good, savory oven-baked stew made with pork, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This slow-cooker soy chicken is full of fresh spices that combine to make a super-flavorful chicken. Try it on rice or sliced up over ramen.

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

Ground chicken is cooked in the crock pot with spices and soy sauce and served in lettuce wraps with a tangy dipping sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A savory dinner made easy with a crock pot. Using frozen cooked meatballs, beef gravy, garlic, and onion soup mix, this dish is perfect for serving over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish and this version makes it a bit healthier. If you want to cut calories further, use reduced-fat cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A simple way to get a delicious stir-fry on the table in mere minutes. You can use any variety of vegetables in the recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Shrimp, grilled with a slightly smoky taste, is complemented by a sauce bursting with citrusy and zesty flavors. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Carne asada is deliciously memorable on its own, but when stuffed into a crispy chimichanga it becomes a whole new experience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Plenty of spices, plenty of meat, a can of beer, what's not to love? Thanks to the deep flavors of chili and cocoa powder, dark beers work especially well for this...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Olive Garden may be onto something here. Instead of just a layer of cheese on top of tomato sauce, their Bianco pie has a creamy four-cheese filling below toppings...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is not your typical dried out turkey burger. It has just the right balance of ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, beer, and flavorings to turn this burger into a real winner.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, margarine, bread crumbs, frozen broccoli, white fish fillets, cream of broccoli soup, milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with black pepper, American cheese, rolls, lettuce, olive oil, bell peppers, fresh thyme, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried, ground Mexican oregano, pork shoulder, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, tomato paste, flour, water, onions, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Looking for the ultimate sandwich? This fried pork tenderloin sandwich is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lamb stew gets a berry-licious upgrade in this cranberry-infused creation, a culinary twist that's sure to become a cold-weather favorite.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A great way to use up leftovers. Combine your choice of pork, chicken, or shrimp with fried rice, water chestnuts, and vegetables.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Beef franks are served fajita-style on flour tortillas with seasoned bell peppers and onions.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is an example of the classic American style meatloaf - moist and savory, not too spicy or sweet. Perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Great make-ahead option for picnics or packed lunches. Wraps with turkey and cheese with some ranch dressing are great with added produce like lettuce and tomato.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes