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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 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 slow cooker beef stew with dumplings

Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Dumplings

Looking for a no-fuss dinner option? This beef stew with dumplings is just the ticket, with everything coming together in one pot for a tasty and filling meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 fancy covered meatballs

Fancy Covered Meatballs

A beefy version of pigs in a blanket. Savory meatballs are wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. Makes a great appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican-style pork stew

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

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recipe for five-gallon chicken pot pie

Five-Gallon Chicken Pot Pie

This savory pot pie stuffed with chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots will still be tasty scaled down a bit. But if you need to feed a crowd, you're in the right place.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cdkitchen's favorite paella

CDKitchen's Favorite Paella

If you want to impress a group of friends, it's really tough to top paella. An array of meat, seafood, and veggies make this one heck of a paella mixta. Slice up some crusty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peanut butter chicken

Peanut Butter Chicken

Made with breadcrumbs, milk, black pepper, salt, whole chicken, flour, egg, peanut butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fried chicken gizzards

Fried Chicken Gizzards

Fried chicken gizzards are a Southern staple. One of the best things about fried chicken gizzards is that they are relatively inexpensive and can be cooked up quickly and easily.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for artichoke heart and goat cheese pizza

Artichoke Heart And Goat Cheese Pizza

Pizza crust topped with Monterey Jack cheese, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and kalamata olives.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 sausage, peppers, and onions

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

The sausage, peppers, and onions are cooked in a slow cooker, making it easy and convenient. Serve the sausages and veggies on soft hoagie buns or slice...

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


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 hot and spicy slow cooker sloppy joes

Hot And Spicy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This spicy version of the classic sloppy joes sandwich is made with ground beef and is simmered in the crock pot. It gets its heat from spicy V8 juice, chili...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun chicken burgers

Cajun Chicken Burgers

Get a taste of the bayou with these tender grilled chicken burgers with a hint of Cajun flavor. Also delicious topped with bacon and melty cheese.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker mexican beef steak

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Steak

Great flavors come together in this crock pot dinner made with round steak, garlic powder, chili powder, mustard, onion, tomatoes, and kidney beans - all served over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 4-hour beef stew

4-Hour Beef Stew

This beef stew is hearty and filling, but also has a touch of sweetness from the carrots. The stew is assembled and then slowly cooked for 4 hours in the oven.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for amy's vegetarian chili

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


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 slow cooker beef carne adovada

Slow Cooker Beef Carne Adovada

Adovada is more commonly made with pork but this version marinates beef cubes overnight and then slow cooks it until tender. Use in tacos, burritos, on nachos, etc.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 15-minute chili

15-Minute Chili

Made with black pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, chili powder, ground turkey, kidney or pinto beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 drumstick skillet with rice

Drumstick Skillet with Rice

Looking for a quick and easy dinner? Chicken drumsticks are browned and then simmered in a flavorful rice and vegetable mixture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and broccoli stirfry

Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry

Made with red bell pepper, green onions, chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, chili...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy slow cooker chicken stew

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Made with black pepper, basil, skinned and boned uncooked chicken breast, carrots, onion, celery, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat golden corral's sausage and veggies

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

recipe for applebee's classic patty melt

Applebee's Classic Patty Melt

Made with onions, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, hamburger patty, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, butter, Italian bread, mayonnaise

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
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 persian roasted chicken

Persian Roasted Chicken

The secret to these delicious chicken leg quarters is in the marinade.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp & pasta stir fry

Shrimp & Pasta Stir Fry

Tired of plain ol' stir fries? Try this recipe that adds pasta to the dish along with other more traditional stir fry ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for real homemade tamales

Real Homemade Tamales

Homemade tamales with a tasty pork filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for curried chicken stew

Curried Chicken Stew

This curried chicken stew makes a great meal for a cozy weeknight dinner. It is flavorful, creamy and comforting. It deviates a little from authentic versions by using cream soup...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for muffaletta pizza

Muffaletta Pizza

Made with pizza crust, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, salami

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for super texas chili

Super Texas Chili

Made with garlic, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chili, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker wild rice chili

Slow Cooker Wild Rice Chili

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

recipe for sloppy joe freezer mix

Sloppy Joe Freezer Mix

What is easier than sloppy joes? Sloppy joes made ahead of time. Freeze the saucy ground beef mixture, and when ready to cook just heat, and eat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cranberry lamb stew

Cranberry Lamb Stew

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

recipe for easter three-meat italian-style pie

Easter Three-Meat Italian-Style Pie

Made with Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, unbaked pie crusts, ricotta cheese, eggs, Mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, Genoa salami

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy chicken crescent dish

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dish

Made with milk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cooked, cubed chicken, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chile verde with pork and nopales

Chile Verde With Pork And Nopales

Ever tried cooking with nopales? This chile verde with pork is a fun way to explore new flavors while enjoying a hearty meal that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spanish mussels with chorizo and cava

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

recipe for turkey brew burgers

Turkey Brew Burgers

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


recipe for slow cooker pulled pork barbecue

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbecue

Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy it's hardly fair. Pork shoulder in the crockpot with a tangy barbecue sauce makes a pulled pork great for sandwiches.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for maple-glazed ham skillet

Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet

This simple recipe features tasty ham, juicy pineapple, and buttery lima beans topped with a sweet maple sauce over rice. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stove-top grilled fajitas

Stove-Top Grilled Fajitas

Can't grill? No problem, these chicken fajitas are made in a grill pan with seasonings that taste like it's fresh off the grill.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 kentucky hot brown casserole

Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Here's a dish that takes the classic Kentucky Hot Brown and gives it a cozy casserole twist. You can savor the smoky bacon and creamy goodness layered right in your baking...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow-cooked with cilantro and beer, the juicy shredded pork is great for tacos on classic corn tortillas but also in burritos, quesadillas, and stacked up nachos.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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