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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 tex mex chili

Tex Mex Chili

This Tex Mex chili is a crowd-pleaser, blending lean ground beef with a diverse array of spices and beans for that perfect flavor balance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker layered enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Layered Enchilada Casserole

Corn tortillas layered with ground beef, cheese, and a simmered mix of blended tomatoes and onions will become one of your new favorites.

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

recipe for slow cooker sausage chili

Slow Cooker Sausage Chili

Double the meat, double the flavor. Beef and sausage slow-cooked with kidney beans, tomatoes, and onion is a great way to beat the cold weather. Want to spice it up? Use...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cajun beef stew

Cajun Beef Stew

Beef stew is one of those dishes that doesn't have to be complicated to be good. In fact, sometimes the simpler the better. Just cubed beef and fresh veggies slow-simmered to tender...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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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 chip and dip mini-burgers

Chip And Dip Mini-Burgers

French onion dip and crushed chips turn ordinary ground beef into some scrumptious sliders that are just oh so snackable.

Method:   outdoor grill
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 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 cashew pork

Cashew Pork

Pork chops are pan seared and served with a delicious cashew sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chateaubriand

Chateaubriand

Broiled filet topped with red wine reduction, butter, and lemon juice, chateaubriand is a dish that's far easier to enjoy than to pronounce ("sha-toe-bree-on")

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for louisiana bayou fish fry

Louisiana Bayou Fish Fry

A slathering of mustard on the fish adds zip to the crispy coating when deep-fried. Best with catfish but works well with other fish too.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for duck larb

Duck Larb

Get out all the spices and gear up for a challenge. Lemongrass, chiles, and cilantro deliver complex flavor with citrusy undertones for this stir-fried duck over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for egg salad tortilla wrap

Egg Salad Tortilla Wrap

Don't get wrapped up in a complicated lunch when you can make these egg salad tortilla wraps. Thinking low carb? Use large leaves of lettuce as wrappers instead.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for garlicky scallop stir-fry

Garlicky Scallop Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, cornstarch, sea scallops, butter, mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, broccoli, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for open-face crab and artichoke melt

Open-Face Crab And Artichoke Melt

A cheesy blend of artichoke hearts and crab is spread on sourdough bread and topped with sliced tomatoes and Monterey jack cheese to make this super sandwich.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for irish whiskey lamb stew

Irish Whiskey Lamb Stew

Forget the pot of gold; this Irish Whiskey lamb stew is where the real treasure's at. Lamb, whiskey, and a bit of culinary magic. Cheers to that!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy enchilada casserole

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this ground beef casserole boasts layers of cheese, beans, and corn tortillas, ideal for weeknight dinners.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker old south pulled pork on a bun

Slow Cooker Old South Pulled Pork On A Bun

This slow-cooked, tender pork, drenched in a homemade sweet and smoky sauce, will melt in your mouth. Served on soft buns, this easy-to-make dish brings a...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked barramundi

Baked Barramundi

Made with potatoes, spinach, lemon, barramundi or perch fish, olive oil, white wine, garlic, chile, fresh parsley, shallots

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 30 minute beef fajitas

30 Minute Beef Fajitas

Quick and easy fajitas made with ground beef, bell peppers, and zucchini. Served with a low fat sour cream-mustard sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken wings stir fry

Chicken Wings Stir Fry

Chicken wings are marinated in a soy sauce and rice wine mixture. They are then stir fried with ginger, garlic, spring onions, and fermented black beans until tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy savory meat loaf

Easy Savory Meat Loaf

If you're tight on time on a Tuesday and think you can't throw together a savory dish, this crazy simple meat loaf might just change your mind.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy meatball pie

Cheesy Meatball Pie

Made with eggs, milk, biscuit baking mix, Cheddar cheese, frozen meatballs, frozen sweet peas, pepper, salt, refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes

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 samuel adams slow cooker green chile stew

Samuel Adams Slow Cooker Green Chile Stew

A hearty slow cooked stew made with beef, potatoes, green chiles, beef stock, seasonings, and beer.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pepper-beef stir-fry

Pepper-Beef Stir-Fry

Thinly sliced round steak is marinated in a soy sauce mixture and then stir fried with bell pepper, green onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes and served over cooked Asian noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for choucroute garnie

Choucroute Garnie

Choucroute is French for "sauerkraut". The dish, choucroute garnie, is a hearty Alsatian dish of sauerkraut cooked with a variety of sausages.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spicy seafood and rice

Spicy Seafood And Rice

A delicious rice dish made with shrimp or scallops, stewed tomatoes, okra, and long-grain white rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for south of the border enchilada casserole

South Of The Border Enchilada Casserole

Made with olives, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, corn, onion, green chiles, ground beef or ground chicken, cilantro, cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork steaks and baked apples

Pork Steaks And Baked Apples

Red wine cooked pork steak meets white wine baked apples for a delicious encounter.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for balti butter chicken

Balti Butter Chicken

Made with chili powder, bay leaves, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, garam masala, cardamom pods, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy slow cooker sloppy joes

Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes don't get much easier than this. Ready in as little as an hour but also can simmer all day if desired.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab salad sandwiches

Crab Salad Sandwiches

Creamy crab salad on a fluffy sandwich roll is a bite that's hard to top for texture. The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance making these a great party dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for leftover turkey burritos

Leftover Turkey Burritos

Use up leftover turkey in a different way with these zesty burritos. All it takes is a few seconds in the microwave and dinner is served.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for braised chinese winter melon

Braised Chinese Winter Melon

Slices of winter melon are stir fried with seasonings and bacon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooked vietnamese pork

Slow Cooked Vietnamese Pork

This sweet and savory dish with deep flavors from rich caramel, fish sauce, garlic and shallots cooks up to perfection in a slow cooker and goes beautifully with rice.

Method:   stovetop, 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 pork and eggplant green curry

Pork and Eggplant Green Curry

Thinly sliced pork is combined with tomatoes, eggplant, red bell pepper, and green beans in a green curry coconut milk broth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 hot sausage sandwiches

Hot Sausage Sandwiches

Whip up these simple Italian sausage sandwiches on the stove top or in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 dim sum (steamed pork and shrimp dumplings)

Dim Sum (Steamed Pork And Shrimp Dumplings)

Pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, and mushrooms make up the filling in these steamed dumplings.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for maine lobster roll

Maine Lobster Roll

There's something about a Maine lobster roll that just screams summer. Whether you're enjoying one by the beach or in your own backyard, this classic dish is the perfect way to enjoy...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried chicken tenders tacos

Fried Chicken Tenders Tacos

Crispy chicken tenders are wrapped up neat in soft flour tortillas with a spicy corn salsa, monterey jack cheese, and shredded cabbage.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta with white mushroom sauce

Pasta with White Mushroom Sauce

Butter sauteed mushrooms with parsley, white wine, and cream go perfect over pasta. There's wine in the creamy pasta sauce, so you might as well enjoy a glass on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 barbecue pork with petite buns

Barbecue Pork With Petite Buns

Perfect little bites of tender pulled pork served on cocktail buns make the ultimate party food.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chipotle chicken tacos

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Spice up your taco Tuesday with this slow cooked chipotle chicken recipe.

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

recipe for bacon and cheese filled burgers

Bacon And Cheese Filled Burgers

What's better than a burger? A bacon and cheese stuffed burger, of course! This recipe is for all the bacon and cheese lovers out there. So fire up the grill and get...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes





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