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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 classic interstate meatloaf

Classic Interstate Meatloaf

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

recipe for arizona chicken chili

Arizona Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for weight watchers diet cola chicken

Weight Watchers Diet Cola Chicken

Cutting down on sugar and fat doesn't mean you have to miss out on BBQ. Lean chicken is cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce making it perfect on buns, in tortillas, or on its...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for josh's texas chili

Josh's Texas Chili

A proper slow stewed, beefy Texas chili with rich flavor from a hearty beer and tangy bloody mary mix is something you've gotta try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy ham and scalloped potatoes

Cheesy Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

Layers of ham, onions and potatoes covered in cheese sauce are what comfort food dreams are made of. Be careful at holiday time, this side dish may just upstage the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for copycat hardee's charcoal broiled burgers

Copycat Hardee's Charcoal Broiled Burgers

Ever wondered how to achieve that signature burger flavor at home? These Hardee's-inspired burgers bring that delicious grilled taste to your kitchen with a...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried egg sandwiches

Curried Egg Sandwiches

Hard boiled eggs with mayo, salt and pepper form a classic egg salad spread and curry powder adds a flavorful flair.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker japanese lamb

Slow Cooker Japanese Lamb

Made with boneless leg of lamb, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sherry, garlic, ground ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked seafood casserole

Baked Seafood Casserole

Made with onion, celery, red bell pepper, seafood, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian turkey meatballs with bok choy

Asian Turkey Meatballs With Bok Choy

Homemade ground turkey meatballs are served with stir fried with bok choy, onion, garlic, and celery, in an oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chicken broth sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork and vegetable stir-fry over brown rice

Pork And Vegetable Stir-Fry Over Brown Rice

Made with chow mein noodles, cilantro, brown rice, vegetable oil, pork loin chops, stir-fry vegetables, water chestnuts, stir-fry sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker steak fajitas

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

Flank steak is the traditional cut of beef used in fajitas. The crock pot helps make it tender with its low and slow cooking.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled peanut butter banana sandwich

Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich

Peanut butter and bananas are nestled in a grilled sandwich, perfect for a snack, lunch, or even breakfast.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin bredie (south africa)

Pumpkin Bredie (South Africa)

Add a stamp for South Africa to your culinary passport. Lamb stewed until tender with peppers, onion, spices, and pumpkin makes a beautiful dish to serve over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 shepherd's cheddar pie

Shepherd's Cheddar Pie

It's amazing how quickly a shepherd's pie can come together with a few choice shortcuts.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cilantro-lime chicken fajitas with grilled onions

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas With Grilled Onions

These easy chicken fajitas are full of flavor thanks to a simple cilantro-lime marinade. The chicken is grilled until nice and juicy, then served with...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for american macaroni pizza

American Macaroni Pizza

Macaroni and pizza were both Italian to start out with, but a combination of the two is totally American. A mac n' cheese crust topped with pizza toppings is sure to be a hit...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blackened red snapper

Blackened Red Snapper

Blackened red snapper is a popular dish from the Louisiana bayou. It is made by coating a fillet of red snapper in a spice blend, then cooking it in a hot skillet until the fish...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger sesame chicken meat loaf

Ginger Sesame Chicken Meat Loaf

This meatloaf made with ground chicken has delicious Thai flavors from lemongrass, pad Thai sauce, fresh ginger, chili powder, and soy sauce. Served with rice noodles.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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

recipe for slow cooker venison chili

Slow Cooker Venison Chili

Corn and beans stew with the venison in a tangy tomato sauce for a hearty bowl on a cold day. Garnish with sour cream and scallions for presentation points.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheese-crusted chicken

Cheese-Crusted Chicken

Made with lemon, butter, bread crumbs, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, flour, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, egg, Swiss, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler cheese

Method:   stovetop
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 easy turkey pot pie

Easy Turkey Pot Pie

This recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. The gravy and vegetables create a savory filling, while the biscuit dough adds a fluffy, flaky topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef enchilada casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole

This dinner casserole has all the great flavors of beef enchiladas but without all the work. Instead of rolling the ingredients inside tortillas they are layered in a baking...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cafeteria mexican macaroni skillet casserole

Cafeteria Mexican Macaroni Skillet Casserole

A simple but flavorful dish made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, bell pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Method:   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 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 slow cooker sweet potato lentil stew

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

This slow cooked sweet potato lentil stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein and veggies. Use vegetable broth to make it vegan-friendly.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun hot gizzards

Cajun Hot Gizzards

Made with Cajun seasoning, egg, gizzards, cornbread mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker belgian beef stew

Slow Cooker Belgian Beef Stew

The key to this mushroom and carrot packed Belgian stew is the beer, which adds an element of depth you just can't get with broth or water.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker shepherd's pie with creamed corn

Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie With Creamed Corn

Shepherd's pie is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and potatoes. This slow cooked version is very flexible and lets you use a wide variety of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 cold veggie pizza

Cold Veggie Pizza

The pizza crust is made from refrigerated crescent roll dough. It's topped with a sauce of cream cheese, mayo, ranch salad dressing mix and lots of veggies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pulled pork sandwich with jack and coke bbq sauce

Pulled Pork Sandwich With Jack And Coke BBQ Sauce

The Jack and Coke BBQ sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and the pork is so tender it just melts in your mouth. Quite possibly the...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 jump in the boat slow cooker italian sausage sandwiches

Jump In The Boat Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Made with Italian rolls, dried parsley, dried Italian seasoning, dried oregano, onion, Italian sausage, pasta sauce, mushrooms, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for plov

Plov

Also spelled "Palov", this lamb and rice pilaf is the national dish of Uzbekistan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for zucchini sausage casserole

Zucchini Sausage Casserole

Pork sausage makes the crust for this pizza-like casserole recipe. On top of that is layered cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and zucchini.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef 'n' bean sloppy joes

Beef 'n' Bean Sloppy Joes

It's time to step up your sloppy joe game, and this super easy recipe will do the trick with just five ingredients. Beef with onions, beans, and BBQ sauce makes for a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown hotel kentucky hot brown

Brown Hotel Kentucky Hot Brown

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

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 asian-style salmon stir-fry

Asian-Style Salmon Stir-Fry

Salmon filets are stir fried with bean sprouts, snow peas, green onions, and bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for masala vegetable stew

Masala Vegetable Stew

No meat, no problem! This masala stew is filled with a classic Indian base of onions, garlic and ginger alongside potatoes, cauliflower and carrots for a satisfying dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lobster pot pie

Lobster Pot Pie

This is not your average pot pie! Dig into the flaky top crust to discover a rich lobster filling

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb moussaka

Low Carb Moussaka

This eggplant Moussaka makes low-carb a cinch. Baked eggplant is layered with cheese and ground beef and topped with a creamy sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 7-up turkey

7-UP Turkey

Just like the pilgrims did it. Well, at least how they would've done it if 7-Up had been around. Just two ingredients for a moist and delicious bird, what more could you really ask for?

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basil and garlic-slathered chicken breasts

Basil and Garlic-Slathered Chicken Breasts

Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon juice, garlic, salt, fresh basil, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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