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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 copycat maid-rite pork tenderloin sandwiches

Copycat Maid-Rite Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

This is one serious pork tenderloin sandwich. Butterflied pork marinated and fried with a crispy panko crust makes a delightful sandwich.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beer-braised tilapia with mushrooms and tomatoes

Beer-Braised Tilapia With Mushrooms And Tomatoes

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

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 hungarian sauerkraut goulash szekely gulyas

Hungarian Sauerkraut Goulash Szekely Gulyas

This is a classic Eastern European affair. Plenty of onions and paprika, cooked with pork and sauerkraut, blended with rich sour cream, and ladled over your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef tamales

Beef Tamales

Experience the delicious flavor of traditional Mexican cuisine with these hearty beef tamales. Serve them as a main dish for a family dinner or as a festive party appetizer.

Method:   stovetop, rice cooker/steamer
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker spicy beef curry stew

Slow Cooker Spicy Beef Curry Stew

This easy-to-make curry recipe has tender beef and mild curry flavors. If you want to up the heat, add additional jalapeno.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken mayonnaise

Chicken Mayonnaise

Dig into creamy layers of fresh broccoli and tender chicken cubes. Topped with melted cheddar and crispy breadcrumbs, this dish offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pan seared whitefish with orange caramelized onions

Pan Seared Whitefish With Orange Caramelized Onions

Made with kosher salt, white fish fillets, naval orange, butter, olive oil, white onion, red onion, garlic, ginger, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheese-dipped fried red snapper

Cheese-Dipped Fried Red Snapper

This snapper will get snapped up in a second, so make sure to put a little aside for yourself. The parmesan and breadcrumbs gives the fish a flavorful crust and a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for penne with pink vodka sauce

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

Also called penne alla vodka, this rich sauce gets its pink color from the combination of tomatoes and cream. The vodka helps enhance the flavors in this popular recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 border grill carne asada tacos

Border Grill Carne Asada Tacos

Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chorizo empanadas

Chorizo Empanadas

Spicy chorizo makes a spectacular filling for empanadas. These scratch-made savory bites will make a fun cooking project with a tasty, tasty ending.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pork stew with cornmeal dumplings

Slow Cooker Pork Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with beer, quick-cooking tapioca, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 one-pot paella

One-Pot Paella

Made with turkey Italian sausage, onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, converted rice, oregano, turmeric, garlic, chicken broth, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rosemary garlic lamb chops with potatoes

Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops With Potatoes

Lamb chops and potatoes done right! Butter and parsley for the boiled potatoes and a marvelous mix of rosemary, Dijon, and garlic for the lamb chops.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for saucy seafood stir-fry

Saucy Seafood Stir-Fry

Shrimp and scallops are stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers and a secret sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat cracker barrel grilled chicken tenderloin

Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloin

This marinated chicken is simple, versatile, and yummy. Italian dressing is the key to keeping the ingredient list short and sweet and close copy of...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 shredded chicken burritos

Shredded Chicken Burritos

Made with Mexican cheese, large flour tortillas, whole chicken, taco seasoning mix, stewed tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, cornstarch

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegetarian chili with raisins and cashews

Vegetarian Chili With Raisins And Cashews

Made with red kidney beans, raisins, beer, red wine vinegar, chili powder, cashew nuts, parsley, salt, dried basil, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 light loco moco

Light Loco Moco

Loco moco is a classic Hawaiian dish. This version lightens it up a bit with a turkey burger. A delicious way to use up leftover gravy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peanut butter roll ups

Peanut Butter Roll Ups

Looking to get your kid in on sushi night? Some PB&J rolls might do the trick. A fancy looking appetizer for the kids table? Yep, you already guessed it.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fluffernutter

Fluffernutter

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


recipe for garlicky spaghetti squash

Garlicky Spaghetti Squash

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this garlicky spaghetti squash recipe, featuring a basil, butter, and garlic-infused spaghetti squash topped with optional shredded...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red onion chili

Red Onion Chili

Chili-stuffed red onions are a total show-stopper. Some spicy vegetarian chili turns hollowed out red onions into beautiful, cheesy chili bowls.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garden vegetable meatloaf

Garden Vegetable Meatloaf

This meatloaf is packed with onion, carrot, and bell pepper and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. It's a healthier alternative to regular meatloaf yet still tastes delicious.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fish in coconut beer batter

Fish In Coconut Beer Batter

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

recipe for classic chicago hot dog

Classic Chicago Hot Dog

What's in a real Chicago dog, you ask? The fresh tomatoes and sweet pickle relish are crucial, but you can't forget the fresh-cut fries on the side. Throw on a Cubs hat for good...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican pozole with tomatoes and hominy

Mexican Pozole With Tomatoes And Hominy

Lean beef is simmered with stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, seasonings, and hominy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for dr. bachelor's superchili

Dr. Bachelor's Superchili

This chili is indeed "super"! It has a few secret ingredients like freshly roasted chiles, beer, bloody mary mix, and some Mexican chocolate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sloppy pedros with spicy beans

Sloppy Pedros With Spicy Beans

Kidney beans give these Pedros a leg up on the classic sloppy Joe. Perfect recipe to double or triple and serve to a hungry crowd with some sides like slaw or potato...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker breakfast burritos

Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos

Slow-cooked tomato, onion, and ham mixed with Monterey jack and cheddar is a marvelous mix for early morning tortillas.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker white chili with hominy, black-eyed peas, white beans and corn

Slow Cooker White Chili With Hominy, Black-Eyed Peas, White Beans and Corn

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

recipe for korean meatballs

Korean Meatballs

Korean meatballs are a delicious and easy way to get your Asian food fix. These little meaty balls of goodness are perfect for a party or a quick and tasty weeknight meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai-style spicy shrimp and noodles

Thai-Style Spicy Shrimp And Noodles

This noodle dish is loaded with fresh Thai flavors. Coconut milk cools down the hot chili paste for a sensational sauce to cover the shrimp and stir-fried veggies.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for extra cheese pizza

Extra Cheese Pizza

Every pizza should be an extra-cheese pizza. This oven-baked recipe is quick and easy and a classic sprinkling of red pepper and herbs is all the topping this pie needs.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy white chili

Easy White Chili

Chili is basically the perfect cold-weather dinner, so why not have a few different varieties in your arsenal? This white chicken chili is quick, hearty, and a nice change of pace from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli fish divan

Broccoli Fish Divan

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf with baked potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Meatloaf With Baked Potatoes

A classic mix of meatloaf gets a cheesy upgrade. Throw in some potatoes and this is a dish that'll become your new favorite crock pot meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked sole with sundried tomatoes and kalamata olives

Baked Sole With Sundried Tomatoes And Kalamata Olives

Made with sole fillets, olive oil, lime, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh thyme, capers, kosher salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for potato-rosemary pizza

Potato-Rosemary Pizza

Potato pizza is an Italian specialty that you don't find in most American pizzerias. This pizza can be served for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pb and pickle sandwiches

PB And Pickle Sandwiches

Who doesn't love a good peanut butter and pickle sandwich? The sweet and salty flavors of the peanut butter paired with the tanginess of the pickles is a match made in heaven.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and portabella meatloaf

Beef and Portabella Meatloaf

Made with portobella mushroom caps, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, ground beef, salt, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker meatball sub sandwich

Slow Cooker Meatball Sub Sandwich

Take an easy classic and make it even easier with a slow cooker! Meatballs and pasta sauce in the crock pot, thrown on toasted buns with a bit of melty mozzarella.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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