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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 pressure cooker shredded beef sloppy joes

Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes never go out of style for feeding a crowd. This pressure cooker recipe makes a bun-ready Joe that you can make ahead of time so you can enjoy the...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for max's deli turkey black bean chili

Max's Deli Turkey Black Bean Chili

Turkey, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and green chiles pack these bowls to the brim with spices to give it some kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for alabama-mexican chicken casserole

Alabama-Mexican Chicken Casserole

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, onions, corn chips, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, cubed, cooked chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker meatballs in a beefy onion sauce

Slow Cooker Meatballs In A Beefy Onion Sauce

A savory dinner made easy with a crock pot. Using frozen cooked meatballs, beef gravy, garlic, and onion soup mix, this dish is perfect for serving over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for beef and guinness pie

Beef and Guinness Pie

Beef, Guinness, and flaky pastry - all means comfort in a pie plate. Enjoying food doesn't have to be boring when dishes like this say it all in their layers of flavor.

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

recipe for manhattan burger

Manhattan Burger

This Manhattan Burger doesn't need a fancy chef's hat; it's all about the meat. Chuck and sirloin come together for a flavor that's as bold as the city it's named after.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for milk cooked carnitas (using boston butt roast)

Milk Cooked Carnitas (Using Boston Butt Roast)

Indulge in this savory recipe for milk-cooked carnitas without having to drive to a taqueria. You're welcome.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hot and sour pork vindaloo

Hot And Sour Pork Vindaloo

The key to getting Indian dishes as flavorful as they can be is grinding up the spices fresh. Cumin, chiles, and cinnamon make this pork vindaloo pack a serious punch.

Method:   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 irish beef stew with guinness stout

Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Stout

Beef stew meat is slowly cooked in the oven along with carrots, onion, garlic, beef stock, and Guinness.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 chicken tot pie

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

recipe for mexican tater tot casserole

Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

Made with frozen tater tots, ground beef, onion, enchilada sauce, black olives, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, corn, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for meatballs in smoked paprika tomato sauce

Meatballs In Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce

The recipe looks like a lot of work but it really isn't. Follow the recommendation for letting the meatballs sit in the sauce overnight for the tastiest...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zesty turkey tenderloin with vegetables

Zesty Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables

Made with onion, boneless and skinless turkey breast tenderloin, cumin, garlic, red wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for panang loog chin nua (thai meatballs panang curry)

Panang Loog Chin Nua (Thai Meatballs Panang Curry)

A tasty Thai recipe made with ground beef, coconut milk, red curry paste, peanut butter, fish sauce, sugar, and basil.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 navajo green chili

Navajo Green Chili

Made with dried, ground Mexican oregano, pork shoulder, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, tomato paste, flour, water, onions, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot & tangy garlic chicken

Hot & Tangy Garlic Chicken

Made with green bell pepper, chicken breasts, cornstarch, dry sherry, garlic, chicken broth, vinegar, red pepper, oil, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spanish style chicken and sausage with rice

Spanish Style Chicken And Sausage with Rice

Made with olive oil, chicken, chorizo sausage, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, rice, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker hawaiian pork

Pressure Cooker Hawaiian Pork

Pork and pineapple isn't just for pizza, it's an excellent combo of island flavors over rice, too. Pork and onions quickly pressure-cooked will have you dreaming of a...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond chicken with honey lime sauce

Almond Chicken with Honey Lime Sauce

Made with lime, apple juice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flour, egg, soy sauce, black pepper, almonds, corn flake crumbs, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for southwest chicken pizza

Southwest Chicken Pizza

Add a little southwestern flavor to pizza night. Your favorite style pizza crust is topped with cheese, chicken, tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat alex trebek's tourtiere trebek

Copycat Alex Trebek's Tourtiere Trebek

Made with pastry, ground pork, ground veal, onion, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, ground cloves, red wine, beef stock or water, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker moroccan lamb and fruit stew

Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb And Fruit Stew

This slow-cooked savory and sweet dish combines tender lamb with dried apricots and spices, creating a complex and satisfying taste that is sure to impress.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sausage & macaroni casserole

Sausage & Macaroni Casserole

Made with basil, spaghetti sauce, sausage meat, onion, black pepper, garlic, macaroni pasta, mushrooms, cottage cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas style sloppy joes

Texas Style Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes done the Texas way - piled high with ground beef, pinto beans, and green chiles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecue-simmered chicken

Barbecue-Simmered Chicken

Ready for a twist on barbecue chicken? Tender bites of chicken are simmered in a sweet, tangy sauce and served over rice or pasta.

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 easy skillet lasagna

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

recipe for herbed pork and vegetable stew

Herbed Pork And Vegetable Stew

A good, savory oven-baked stew made with pork, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for homemade hot pockets

Homemade Hot Pockets

The best thing about this hot pockets copycat recipe is that you can use your favorite fillings. The flavor combinations are endless.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for extra cheese pizza

Extra Cheese Pizza

Every pizza should be an extra-cheese pizza. This oven-baked recipe is quick and easy and a classic sprinkling of red pepper and herbs is all the topping this pie needs.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey meatballs with quick and chunky tomato sauce

Turkey Meatballs with Quick and Chunky Tomato Sauce

Made with dried thyme, ground ginger, salt, pepper, olive oil, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, dried oregano, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for skinny eggplant parmesan

Skinny Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish and this version makes it a bit healthier. If you want to cut calories further, use reduced-fat cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for nesco roaster oven turkey

Nesco Roaster Oven Turkey

Is Thanksgiving stressing you out? Fear not; with this roaster oven turkey method, you can serve up a golden bird that's both juicy and flavorful with ease.

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   2-5 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 horseradish grill's southern pan fried chicken

Horseradish Grill's Southern Pan Fried Chicken

Try this copycat recipe for Horseradish Grill's foolproof cooking method and a buttermilk marinade for some authentic Southern-breaded chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pepperoni stromboli

Pepperoni Stromboli

A stromboli is a type of turnover filled with various meats, cheeses and vegetables. This version is made easy by using frozen bread dough for the turnover dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker texas-style barbecued chicken

Slow Cooker Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken

Chicken legs are slow cooked in a spiced, smoky barbecue sauce. You can use other chicken pieces as well, just adjust the cooking time as needed if using white...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lefty's seafood bake

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

recipe for slow cooker moroccan lamb and rice

Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb And Rice

Why fly to Marrakesh when this Moroccan lamb and rice brings the bazaar to your bowl? A slow-cooked treasure that's both hearty and heartwarming.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hawaiian spam pizza

Hawaiian Spam Pizza

Hawaiians know the tasty truth about spam. Spam and pineapple with red onion and green pepper makes a delicious island-style pizza.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and mushroom cassoulet

Chicken And Mushroom Cassoulet

Browned chicken thighs with the fresh flavors of rosemary and parmesan makes this French cassoulet a winner.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat houston's veggie burgers

Copycat Houston's Veggie Burgers

Patties made from black beans, brown rice, and plenty of spices put the stereotype of bland, dry veggie burgers to rest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker asian chicken lettuce wraps

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ground chicken is cooked in the crock pot with spices and soy sauce and served in lettuce wraps with a tangy dipping sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for buffalo chili con carne

Buffalo Chili Con Carne

Buffalo gives a new twist to a basic chili recipe

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salmon burgers with quick soy cucumbers

Salmon Burgers With Quick Soy Cucumbers

Minced salmon filets are mixed with seasonings and pan-seared then served on buns with cucumbers that have been marinated in a sweet-sour-soy mixture.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken cajun smoked sausage stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Cajun Smoked Sausage Stew

This is a serious Cajun stew. Smoked sausage and diced chicken join carrots, celery, and onions in a Cajun-spiked tomato broth that simmers away in the...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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