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
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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Slow Cooker Fish Stew
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
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
Slow Cooker Mexican Meatballs
Looking for a recipe that is easy to prepare but with tons of flavor? These zesty Mexican meatballs in a rich vegetable sauce are delicious over rice or pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Turkey Wings
These crockpot turkey wings get a thick glaze of soy, vinegar, and chili sauce and a complement from crunchy green pepper and sweet pineapple chunks.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Crescent Taco Pie
Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, crescent dinner roll, sour cream, corn chips
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Slow Cooker Meatloaf
The low heat of the slowcooker is the key to keeping this ultra-simple meatloaf ultra-moist. Ketchup is the classic topping, but it's easy to add in a couple dashes of hot...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Easy Skillet Lasagna
Your favorite lasagna ingredients served in a skillet. It calls for ground meat (sausage, beef, or turkey), pasta, tomatoes, ricotta, Parmesan, and Mozzarella.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Lefty's Seafood Bake
This seafood dinner is a delicious casserole dish perfect for any occasion. It is full of flavor and texture, with a combination of crab meat and shrimp and a crunchy crumb...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amy's Vegetarian Chili
This veggie chili is packed to the brim with the good stuff. Plenty of chili powder gives the chili some kick and some zing.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gene Autry's Texas Chili
From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Bamberger Krautbraten (Bramberger Meat & Cabbage Casserole
Made with cabbage, vegetable oil, onions, pork, ground beef, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, white wine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
New York Submarine Sandwiches
New York may be better known for subways than submarines, but there's no denying that these are some mean ham and salami sandwiches.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
You're Not Man Enough Chili
Made with white onion, kidney beans, black beans, stewed tomatoes, jalapenos, curry powder, chili powder, seasoned black pepper, Tabasco sauce, habanero hot sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Marinated Grilled Chicken Quarters
You can't beat bone-in grilled chicken for flavor. Or presentation, for that matter. Fill up your plate with a chicken leg and some grilled veggies for a perfect...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Simple homemade meatballs are shrouded in bacon to make... a super meatball.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Cincinnati Chili
Made with chili powder, crushed red pepper, ground allspice, salt, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Aloo Gobi (Indian Potatoes And Cauliflower)
Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Hamburgers
Garlic salt, garlic pepper, and fresh minced garlic give these lean grilled burger patties a triple dose of garlic flavor.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Fajita Dog
Beef franks are served fajita-style on flour tortillas with seasoned bell peppers and onions.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Fish Nuggets
Think of these as upscale fish sticks. Tender fish cubes are coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
English Beef Stew with Suet Dumplings
Hearty beef stew and classic suet dumplings are one of those dishes that makes you almost glad for cold weather.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Copycat Golden Corral's Sausage and Veggies
If you ever wondered how a few simple ingredients could come together to create something so tasty, look no further. This recipe combines juicy sausage with...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Copycat Cajun Cafe's Bourbon Chicken
Great dinner and great excuse to buy a new bottle of bourbon. The bourbon marinade with white grape juice, teriyaki sauce, and seasonings is where all the flavorful...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Cowboy Burgers
Bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, jalapeno, and garlic are mixed right into the ground beef patties before cooking. Delicious!
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Perfect Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf With Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze
Super moist and savory meatloaf glazed with just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Meatballs In Marsala Sauce
Tender beef meatballs are simmered in a marsala wine and herb pasta sauce and served over spaghetti pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker All-Day Venison Stew
It's called "all day stew" for the cook time, but you'll be craving it all day as well. Stew of venison, carrots and potatoes slow-cooked in a brilliant red...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Mussels with Chorizo and Cava
Mussels, chorizo sausage, and cava sparkling wine (save yourself a glass or two!) mixed into buttery garlic and leeks turn dinner into a feast.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Plov
Also spelled "Palov", this lamb and rice pilaf is the national dish of Uzbekistan
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
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