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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 slow cooker coca-cola barbecued chicken

Slow Cooker Coca-Cola Barbecued Chicken

This sweet and tangy cola sauced chicken can be slow cooked in a crock pot or oven-baked.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken fiesta rice bake

Chicken Fiesta Rice Bake

Made with cream of chicken soup, paprika, water, salsa, corn, rice, instant rice, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 cajun hot gizzards

Cajun Hot Gizzards

Made with Cajun seasoning, egg, gizzards, cornbread mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 lamb in creamy curry sauce

Lamb In Creamy Curry Sauce

Creamy yogurt-sauced lamb flavored with an array of spices. It's hard to go wrong with lamb no matter how you cook it, but it's the cumin seeds, coriander, and garam masala...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for montreal turkey burgers

Montreal Turkey Burgers

Made with ground turkey, Montreal chicken seasoning, hamburger buns

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker beef stew with mushrooms

Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Mushrooms

A traditional style slow-cooked beef stew with button mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 cha-cha chili

Cha-Cha Chili

Texas meets Tuscany. Ground beef and chili powder duke it out with Italian sausage and oregano in the chili pot, and the winner is: you!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 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

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 pissaladiere (french onion pizza)

Pissaladiere (French Onion Pizza)

A delicious pizza from Provence, France. The basic components are a pastry crust that is topped with caramelized onions, black olives, and often anchovies, and the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 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 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 copycat olive garden's beef filets in balsamic sauce

Copycat Olive Garden's Beef Filets In Balsamic Sauce

Tender slices of beef are grilled to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful balsamic sauce in this Olive Garden copycat recipe.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 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 california club sandwich

California Club Sandwich

The traditional double-decker turkey club gets a California upgrade with the addition of avocado and alfalfa sprouts.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blackened steak sandwich

Blackened Steak Sandwich

Take a bite into bold flavors with this blackened steak sandwich. Packed with a punch of cayenne and a hint of thyme, it's a steak sandwich that stands out in a crowd.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 savory turkey noodle casserole

Savory Turkey Noodle Casserole

This creamy throw-together casserole is as flexible as they come. You can substitute leftover chicken for the turkey, and any spare veggies like cauliflower for the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken tamales

Chicken Tamales

Create mouthwatering tamales with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring a flavorful cornmeal batter and savory chicken filling, these homemade tamales are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cauliflower and ham au gratin

Cauliflower And Ham Au Gratin

Fancy meets easy in this cauliflower casserole, and the result will have you coming back for seconds.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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

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 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 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 everything jambalaya

Everything Jambalaya

Made with andouille sausage, onion, celery, green bell pepper, bay leaf, cayenne pepper sauce, all-purpose flour, diced tomatoes, chicken stock or broth, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 english beef stew with suet dumplings

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

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 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 super quick and easy smoked sausage

Super Quick and Easy Smoked Sausage

Smoked sausage has so much flavor, you only need to give it a small push to turn it into something scrumptious. Peppers, onions, and tomatoes give kielbasa that...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker chicken a la king

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken A La King

Serve this so-easy chicken a la king over rice or noodles. If you can't find the frozen pea blend simply substitute regular frozen peas and some chopped onions.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch burrito wraps

Ranch Burrito Wraps

A simple blend of shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, sour cream, and salsa is heated and rolled into tortillas for an easy burrito-style wrap.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy chicken cassoulet

Easy Chicken Cassoulet

A scrumptious chicken dish that's miles above boring baked standbys. Juicy chicken thighs baked with navy beans and mushrooms make a full meal in a casserole dish. What's easier...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 slow cooker moroccan couscous stew

Slow Cooker Moroccan Couscous Stew

This Moroccan crockpot recipe will *squash* your old go-to slow cooker stew. Along with chickpeas, carrots, and couscous (and squash of course), some cinnamon and...

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

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





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