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
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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Classic Chicago Hot Dog
Fried Liver And Onions
Made with water, liver, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, bacon drippings, onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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Hungarian Pork Goulash And Noodles
A creamy and colorful pork and sour cream sauce served over noodles.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chinese Long Beans With Chicken
Made with chicken thigh or breast meat, onion, garlic, ginger, crimini mushrooms, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salted black beans
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Bok Choy Mushroom Stir-Fry
Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon And Mushrooms
Made with swiss chard, mushrooms, butter, onion, garlic, dried savory, black pepper, salt, dry sherry or madeira, salmon fillets
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crustless Hamburger Pizza
Made with Mozzarella cheese, tomato soup, ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, egg, salt, garlic, oregano
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Italian Casserole
Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, mushroom stems, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chili Without Beans
A delicious Texas-style chili. The meat is slow cooked until it is completely tender. The beer helps to tenderize it and adds flavor to the dish so make sure to use a...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Fruit Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.
Time: under 30 minutes
Garden Vegetable Meatloaf
This meatloaf is packed with onion, carrot, and bell pepper and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. It's a healthier alternative to regular meatloaf yet still tastes delicious.
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Homemade Pizza and Cornmeal Pizza Crust
Skip the purchased pizza crust and make your own pizzeria style mini crusts for dinner tonight. Top with your favorite toppings.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Chili Party Chili
What separates a party chili from a regular chili? Some would say attitude. Others would say an array of avocado, jalapenos, and sour cream that lets everybody make their own personal...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Spring Roll with Ponzu-Ginger Dipping Sauce
These lobster spring rolls are the apex of Asian appetizers. The lobster filling pairs perfectly with a citrusy ponzu dipping sauce. Worth the work!
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Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Thai-Style Spicy Shrimp And Noodles
This noodle dish is loaded with fresh Thai flavors. Coconut milk cools down the hot chili paste for a sensational sauce to cover the shrimp and stir-fried veggies.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Meatballs
Meatballs for the holidays? Why not. These cranberry glazed, sweet and savory meatballs will make a great addition to your Christmas spread, or on toothpicks as a festive holiday...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Peanut Butter Chicken
Made with breadcrumbs, milk, black pepper, salt, whole chicken, flour, egg, peanut butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
Pumpkin Sloppy Joes
Pumpkin adds a little touch of Halloween to these yummy sloppy joes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Indian Style Chinese Hot and Spicy Garlic Chicken
A tantalizing fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine, made with tender chicken breasts that are seasoned with a delicate array of aromatics and spices...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
White Spinach Pizza
Packed with nutrient-rich spinach and topped with a creamy white sauce, this pizza can be on the table in just 30 minutes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Hawaiian Pork Sandwich
Turn last night's pork tenderloin into today's Hawaiian-style pork sandwich. Shredded pork is mixed with teriyaki sauce and layered with pineapple on a soft bun.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
The Works Steak Burger
Made with hamburger buns, American cheese, ground beef, Montreal steak seasoning, ketchup, bacon, dill weed, onion
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Millet Casserole
Made with dried sage, tofu, soy sauce, millet, sesame oil, water, onion, mushrooms, celery, parsley
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Porcupine Meatballs
Classic porcupine meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) baked in a spicy tomato-based sauce.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
20 Minute Chicken Chili
Made with black or kidney beans, tomatoes, boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Slow Cooker Reuben Sandwiches
Reuben sandwich meets sloppy Joe. Slow-cooking corned beef with the classic combo of creamy Thousand Island, sauerkraut, and Swiss gives all the flavors the chance to meld...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs Over Rice
Browned meatballs are slow cooked in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and green pepper and served over cooked rice.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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