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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 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 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 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 nesco roaster oven turkey

Nesco Roaster Oven Turkey

Made with turkey

Method:   roaster 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

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recipe for hungarian pork goulash and noodles

Hungarian Pork Goulash And Noodles

A creamy and colorful pork and sour cream sauce served over noodles.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese long beans with chicken

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

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 bok choy mushroom stir-fry

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

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 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 easy italian casserole

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

recipe for slow cooker chili without beans

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

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 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 garden vegetable meatloaf

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

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 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 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 homemade pizza and cornmeal pizza crust

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


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 chili party chili

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

recipe for lobster spring roll with ponzu-ginger dipping sauce

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! ...

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 thai-style spicy shrimp and noodles

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

recipe for christmas meatballs

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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 pumpkin sloppy joes

Pumpkin Sloppy Joes

Pumpkin adds a little touch of Halloween to these yummy sloppy joes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for indian style chinese hot and spicy garlic chicken

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


recipe for white spinach pizza

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

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 hawaiian pork sandwich

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


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 the works steak burger

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

recipe for millet casserole

Millet Casserole

Made with dried sage, tofu, soy sauce, millet, sesame oil, water, onion, mushrooms, celery, parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy porcupine meatballs

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

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 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 slow cooker mexican beef steak

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

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 slow cooker reuben sandwiches

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


recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs over rice

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

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 cdkitchen's favorite paella

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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