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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 quick curry turkey chili

Quick Curry Turkey Chili

This simple and hearty chili is made with turkey, vegetables, and two kinds of beans with a subtle curry flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for classic chicken burgers

Classic Chicken Burgers

This chicken burger is as juicy as meatloaf. The super moist texture combined with a small army of herbs and spices makes some absolutely top-notch burgers.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curry burgers

Curry Burgers

Curry flavored burgers are a unique twist on the classic American burger. The curry flavor is perfect for those who love a little bit of spice in their food.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab meat and mashed potato enchiladas in sweet red pepper sauce

Crab Meat and Mashed Potato Enchiladas in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

A unique combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, potatoes, peas, and blue cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for copycat harrah's bar-b-que hamburgers

Copycat Harrah's Bar-B-Que Hamburgers

A perfectly cooked, tender beef patty is topped with a homemade BBQ sauce to copy these famous Bar-B-Que hamburgers from Harrah's.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for falscher hase - german meatloaf

Falscher Hase - German Meatloaf

Made with onion, bread crumbs, water, eggs, salt, paprika, prepared mustard, fresh parsley, hard cooked eggs, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker scotch broth

Slow Cooker Scotch Broth

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sloppy jane sandwiches

Slow Cooker Sloppy Jane Sandwiches

The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 pumpkin chili with beer and chocolate

Pumpkin Chili With Beer And Chocolate

This chili is full of delicious flavors like cocoa powder, pumpkin, chili powder, beer, coriander, and garlic just to name a few.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef fajitas with tequila

Beef Fajitas with Tequila

Tequila in the marinade gives these tender skirt steak fajitas a little extra punch.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 20 minute chicken chili

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

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 applebee's classic patty melt

Applebee's Classic Patty Melt

Made with onions, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, hamburger patty, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, butter, Italian bread, mayonnaise

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barracuda burgers with spicy tomato relish

Barracuda Burgers With Spicy Tomato Relish

Simple grilled fish and a tangy tomato topping come together to make a fantastic sandwich. Any firm (grillable), mild fish will work well in this recipe.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crunchy peanut butter wrap

Crunchy Peanut Butter Wrap

Made with granola, apple, flour tortillas, peanut butter


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker hobo stew

Slow Cooker Hobo Stew

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, water, tomato soup, ground turkey or beef, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chile verde with pork and nopales

Chile Verde With Pork And Nopales

Ever tried cooking with nopales? This chile verde with pork is a fun way to explore new flavors while enjoying a hearty meal that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for new york submarine sandwiches

New York Submarine Sandwiches

New York may be better known for subways than submarines, but there's no denying that these are some mean ham and salami sandwiches.


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 meatballs in marsala sauce

Meatballs In Marsala Sauce

Tender beef meatballs are simmered in a marsala wine and herb pasta sauce and served over spaghetti pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker all-day venison stew

Slow Cooker All-Day Venison Stew

It's called "all day stew" for the cook time, but you'll be craving it all day as well. Stew of venison, carrots and potatoes slow-cooked in a brilliant red...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 spicy slow cooker jamaican coconut fish stew

Spicy Slow Cooker Jamaican Coconut Fish Stew

This slow-cooker fish stew with tomatoes, coconut milk, and a squeeze of lime juice is simultaneously hearty and refreshing.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 crispy baked scallops

Crispy Baked Scallops

Buttered panko breadcrumbs with a mix of spices like parsley, thyme, and chives give a crispy outer layer to these baked and broiled morsels.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef carne adovada

Slow Cooker Beef Carne Adovada

Adovada is more commonly made with pork but this version marinates beef cubes overnight and then slow cooks it until tender. Use in tacos, burritos, on nachos, etc.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for curried chicken stew

Curried Chicken Stew

This curried chicken stew makes a great meal for a cozy weeknight dinner. It is flavorful, creamy and comforting. It deviates a little from authentic versions by using cream soup...

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 italian meatball sub casserole

Italian Meatball Sub Casserole

Love a good meatball sub? Try it in casserole form with this easy-to-make comfort food recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 authentic tex-mex fajitas

Authentic Tex-Mex Fajitas

There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy, flavorful fajita. The perfect blend of spices and beef, wrapped up in a soft tortilla, is an undeniably delicious Tex-Mex...

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 mexican beef lasagna with corn and black olives

Mexican Beef Lasagna With Corn And Black Olives

Made with enchilada sauce, tomatoes, tomato puree, jalapeno pepper, black beans, corn, black olives, frozen corn, Mexican cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 broiled white fish with lime pepper and fennel

Broiled White Fish With Lime Pepper And Fennel

Made with fennel, garlic, white fish fillets, lime, lime pepper seasoning, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatballs in red wine sauce

Meatballs In Red Wine Sauce

What a symphony of flavors. Deliciously moist meatballs made with ground sirloin are complemented by notes of fresh basil in a mushroom wine sauce over noodles.

Method:   stovetop
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 steamed chinese style snapper

Steamed Chinese Style Snapper

Made with cilantro, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, rice wine or dry white wine, fresh ginger, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pollo mexicano

Slow Cooker Pollo Mexicano

Made with process cheese product, cooking sherry, dried parsley flakes, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes with chiles, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hamburger steak with onion & mushroom gravy

Hamburger Steak With Onion & Mushroom Gravy

Savory hamburger steaks are topped with a rich mushroom and caramelized onion gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or your favorite starch.

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 cassoulet de castelnaudary

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary

Made with black peppercorns, shoulder of lamb, leg of preserved goose or duck, pork sausage, pork, garlic, onions, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 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 salmon and mushrooms

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

recipe for slow cooker chicken fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

The crock pot is a great way to make fajitas! No grill, no mess!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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