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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 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 pressure cooker shredded beef sloppy joes

Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes never go out of style for feeding a crowd. This pressure cooker recipe makes a bun-ready Joe that you can make ahead of time so you can enjoy the...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for max's deli turkey black bean chili

Max's Deli Turkey Black Bean Chili

Turkey, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and green chiles pack these bowls to the brim with spices to give it some kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for queso taco casserole

Queso Taco Casserole

Two ways to serve this taco bake: as a dinner casserole or as nachos. If you're going the nacho route, leave out the taco shells and use them to scoop up all the spicy, cheesy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 quick weeknight jambalaya

Quick Weeknight Jambalaya

This jambalaya is everything you want in a last-minute, throw-together meal. Chop up some everyday veggies, throw in some canned tomatoes and beans, and boom. Hot, tasty, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hearty vegetarian chili

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Meatless doesn't mean it can't be a hearty meal. This vegetarian chili is loaded with two kinds of beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bob evans' maple sausage breakfast burritos

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are a hearty take on the traditional breakfast burrito.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for horseradish grill's southern pan fried chicken

Horseradish Grill's Southern Pan Fried Chicken

Try this copycat recipe for Horseradish Grill's foolproof cooking method and a buttermilk marinade for some authentic Southern-breaded chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 couldn't be easier slow cooker beef stew and vegetables

Couldn't Be Easier Slow Cooker Beef Stew And Vegetables

This hearty crock pot beef stew is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and can be made in just a few simple steps, using convenient staples such...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 hot dog chili

Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili

This meaty chili turns forlorn frankfurters into gourmet grillout food, especially when topped with some melty cheddar and sharp red onion. You'll have a hard time having a...

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

recipe for slow cooker italian roast beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

Made with Italian salad dressing mix, chuck roast, beef consomme, beef au jus

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for low country boil

Low Country Boil

This tasty seafood boil is made with Italian sausage, potatoes, corn, shrimp, and seasoned with Old Bay.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled amberjack au poivre

Grilled Amberjack au Poivre

Au Poivre is typically seen with steaks, but amberjack is thick and meaty enough to handle it. Marinating the amberjack with a healthy splash of lemon juice and thyme helps...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for salmon pasta skillet

Salmon Pasta Skillet

This recipe is a great way to use canned salmon. Hint: it also works with leftover cooked salmon!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chili crusted turkey cutlets with enchilada sauce

Chili Crusted Turkey Cutlets With Enchilada Sauce

Made with taco cheese, enchilada sauce, cornmeal, chili powder, boneless turkey breast cutlets, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 texas-style barbecued chicken

Slow Cooker Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken

Chicken legs are slow cooked in a spiced, smoky barbecue sauce. You can use other chicken pieces as well, just adjust the cooking time as needed if using white...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for polish sausage & peppers for 50

Polish Sausage & Peppers For 50

An great recipe for a large group. Sausage and peppers are slowly cooked in a roaster oven making it easy to prepare in advance with little mess.

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fettuccine with gorgonzola

Fettuccine With Gorgonzola

Great gorgonzola! This simple fettuccine is creamy, comforting, and easily turned into a more substantial meal with some shrimp or grilled chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco ring

Taco Ring

The taco ring is a delicious and easy way to enjoy all of your favorite taco fixings in one tasty package.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp & kielbasa jambalaya

Shrimp & Kielbasa Jambalaya

A lower-fat version of jambalaya that doesn't skimp on flavor. Turkey sausage replaces the higher fat kielbasa found in other recipes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for danish meatballs with dill sauce

Danish Meatballs With Dill Sauce

Made with ground pork, salt, black pepper, eggs, onions, heavy cream, bread crumbs, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker stuffed lamb shoulder

Slow Cooker Stuffed Lamb Shoulder

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cajun pan fried swordfish

Cajun Pan Fried Swordfish

Cajun flavors never fail. Seared swordfish steaks coated in Cajun seasoning make for some flavorful fillets. A little spritz of citrus at the table is the final push to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for authentic pizza sauce

Authentic Pizza Sauce

Crazy how many people use jarred pizza sauce when you can blend together a much better sauce in a few minutes yourself.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for authentic mexican tacos

Authentic Mexican Tacos

Get a taste of old Mexico with these homemade tacos - yes, even the taco shell is homemade!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom, chicken and leek pot pie

Mushroom, Chicken And Leek Pot Pie

Take your pot pie to the next level with the upgrade of fresh mushrooms and leeks.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked cajun red snapper

Baked Cajun Red Snapper

Made with fresh parsley, paprika, red snapper, garlic, green onion, green onions, celery, butter or margarine, Cajun seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and cheese sandwich

Bacon and Cheese Sandwich

Buttered bread, melty American cheese, and meaty bacon bring a tasty upgrade to a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Make on your George Foreman grill or in a skillet.

Method:   indoor grill
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 all american cheeseburgers

All American Cheeseburgers

American cheese is a must on this well-balanced burger, as is the fresh onion rings for crunch and tomato slices for juiciness.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for austrian christmas gebackener karpfen

Austrian Christmas Gebackener Karpfen

If you're looking to spice up your Christmas dinner, look no further than Gebackener Karpfen. This dish offers a scrumptious nod to Austrian holiday traditions...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ham and cheese spaghetti

Ham and Cheese Spaghetti

A twist on oven-baked spaghetti. Ham and Cheddar cheese are baked with pasta and a creamy mushroom sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french reuben sandwich

French Reuben Sandwich

A French twist on the classic deli sandwich. Corned beef with swiss, sauerkraut, and French dressing instead of the traditional thousand island.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cranberry bbq chicken

Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Chicken

Made with onion soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


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 oven-fried fish sandwich

Oven-Fried Fish Sandwich

Enjoy a bite of the sea with this baked fish sandwich recipe. Featuring panko-coated white fish, a tangy homemade sauce, and crisp lettuce on a warm bun.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy onion chicken breast tenders

Crispy Onion Chicken Breast Tenders

Made with French fried onions, boneless skinless chicken tenders, honey mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dutch pantry pie

Dutch Pantry Pie

Made with pie pastry, Spam luncheon meat, black pepper, salt, American cheese, evaporated milk, potatoes, onion, pimiento or green pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 copycat alex trebek's tourtiere trebek

Copycat Alex Trebek's Tourtiere Trebek

Made with pastry, ground pork, ground veal, onion, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, ground cloves, red wine, beef stock or water, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for german hot dogs

German Hot Dogs

The secret to this recipe is marinating the hot dogs in beer and onions overnight. Next day, cook them in the marinade along with sauerkraut and serve on buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for one-skillet spaghetti

One-Skillet Spaghetti

Ground beef, onion, pasta, tomatoes, mushrooms, and seasonings are all cooked in one dish - making this recipe easy to make (and clean up after)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker chicken paprikash

Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash

Chicken pieces are slow cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, and seasonings. The finished sauce is mixed with sour cream and served over egg noodles.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 shirataki noodle stir fry

Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry

Shirataki noodles are a great addition to any stir-fry. This particular stir-fry features vegetables and meat of your choice and shirataki noodles in a flavorful sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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