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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 cashew pork

Cashew Pork

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker italian roast beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

Made with Italian salad dressing mix, chuck roast, beef consomme, beef au jus

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spicy chicken burgers

Spicy Chicken Burgers

Chicken burgers aren't just for non-beef eaters any more. The cumin and curry spice blend comes through in these patties in a way it never could with beef, paving the way to new...

Method:   microwave, stovetop
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

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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 all american burgers

All American Burgers

Made with bacon, hamburger buns, ground beef, ketchup, McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Cheddar or American cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for don't be a jerk slow cooker chicken

Don't Be a Jerk Slow Cooker Chicken

Throw chicken, onion, garlic, and a habanero pepper with a host of spices in the slow cooker. This is one jerk everyone will love.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lamb vindaloo

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb vindaloo is a delicious Indian dish that is perfect for those who enjoy spicy food. The dish is made with a variety of spices, which give it its unique flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 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 mexican skillet casserole

Mexican Skillet Casserole

Up your skillet skills. Ground beef and onions cooked with tomatoes, beans, and rice is a quick and delicious way to feed a hungry group.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for traditional new york pizzeria dough and sauce

Traditional New York Pizzeria Dough And Sauce

Made with milk, brown sugar, salt, shortening, corn meal, olive oil, yeast, flour, whole peeled tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 5-hour stew

5-Hour Stew

The trick to this never-fail stew is that it is slowly cooked in a sealed Dutch oven. By sealing the lid on, moisture is trapped inside and the beef doesn't dry out.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shrimp and veggie fajitas

Shrimp and Veggie Fajitas

Think of this as a fusion between fajitas and a stir-fry. The flavorful shrimp and vegetables are quickly cooked in a skillet and served up on warm corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat cajun cafe's bourbon chicken

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

recipe for dr. bachelor's superchili

Dr. Bachelor's Superchili

This chili is indeed "super"! It has a few secret ingredients like freshly roasted chiles, beer, bloody mary mix, and some Mexican chocolate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crustless hamburger pizza

Crustless Hamburger Pizza

Made with Mozzarella cheese, tomato soup, ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, egg, salt, garlic, oregano

Method:   oven
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 fruit breakfast burrito

Fruit Breakfast Burrito

Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy oven turkey meatballs

Easy Oven Turkey Meatballs

Meatballs are made with ground turkey, spinach, and onion and simmered in a garden-style spaghetti sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for halloween meatloaf-filled pumpkin

Halloween Meatloaf-Filled Pumpkin

A great dinner for Halloween that isn't creepy or scary!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic chicago hot dog

Classic Chicago Hot Dog

What's in a real Chicago dog, you ask? The fresh tomatoes and sweet pickle relish are crucial, but you can't forget the fresh-cut fries on the side. Throw on a Cubs hat for good...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for french onion burgers with gruyere cheese

French Onion Burgers With Gruyere Cheese

Make your next burger night special with our French onion burgers with Gruyere cheese. Enjoy a juicy beef patty mixed with caramelized red onions and herbs...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker jalapeno chicken chili

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Chicken Chili

A simple, slow simmered chicken chili. The crock pot does a great job of melding the flavors. Adding salsa at the end gives it a spicy boost.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 bourbon street chicken

Bourbon Street Chicken

Made with chicken, boneless chicken breast, bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 grilled or baked rosemary chicken

Grilled Or Baked Rosemary Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, 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 pulled chicken and slaw sliders

Pulled Chicken And Slaw Sliders

Get ready for a flavor-packed meal with these pulled chicken and slaw sliders. Tangy barbecue chicken pairs perfectly with a creamy, crunchy slaw, all tucked into a soft...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 steamed fish on kale

Steamed Fish On Kale

A healthy way to cook fish. White-fleshed fish is steamed on top of kale or other greens with white wine and garlic.

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 grilled mahi mahi on chopped salad

Grilled Mahi Mahi on Chopped Salad

Made with cucumber, marinated artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, sweet onion, lettuce, mache or arugula leaves, fresh basil, lemon juice, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker polynesian chicken

Slow Cooker Polynesian Chicken

This delicious Pacific Island style recipe is made with chicken thighs that are seasoned and cooked in the crock pot with pineapple, soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, and...

Method:   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 salmon and brown rice burgers

Salmon And Brown Rice Burgers

The key to a better burger: it needs more than just meat. These patties start off with salmon, but cooked brown rice really kicks them off into a substantial burger with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sausages with sweet and sour caraway cabbage

Sausages with Sweet and Sour Caraway Cabbage

A hearty meal with only a few ingredients. Simply shred some cabbage and cook it with caraway seeds, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Serve with pan-grilled...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf with baked potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Meatloaf With Baked Potatoes

A classic mix of meatloaf gets a cheesy upgrade. Throw in some potatoes and this is a dish that'll become your new favorite crock pot meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili tot casserole

Chili Tot Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, tater tots, ground beef, onion, chili beans, corn, chili powder, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lobster thermador

Lobster Thermador

Made with lemon, cheddar cheese, whole live Maine lobsters, butter, flour, salt, ground nutmeg, paprika, half and half, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for south beach diet simple pizza sauce

South Beach Diet Simple Pizza Sauce

Made with dried thyme, tomato paste, tomato puree, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlicky spaghetti squash

Garlicky Spaghetti Squash

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this garlicky spaghetti squash recipe, featuring a basil, butter, and garlic-infused spaghetti squash topped with optional shredded...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat chicken pot pies

Low-Fat Chicken Pot Pies

Who says you can't have hearty and healthy at the same time? Delicious and low-fat, these creamy individual chicken pot pies will be a new family favorite.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mom's amazing meatloaf

Mom's Amazing Meatloaf

Mom really came through on this one. It's part ingredients and part technique that makes this delectable meatloaf stand out from the crowd.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled portobello mushroom and veggie fajitas

Grilled Portobello Mushroom And Veggie Fajitas

Not all fajitas need meat! Marinated and grilled veggies add plenty of filling and flavor to these fajitas.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried liver and onions

Fried Liver And Onions

Made with water, liver, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, bacon drippings, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for salmon burgers with pickled red onion

Salmon Burgers with Pickled Red Onion

A refreshing seafood twist on burgers. Salmon patties with egg, breadcrumbs, and capers provide a base while pickled onions make for a gorgeously tangy topping.

Method:   outdoor grill
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





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