Dinner Recipes

Not your usual tater tot casserole! This version tosses tater tots with ground beef and tops them with a creamy tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The pizza crust is made from refrigerated crescent roll dough. It's topped with a sauce of cream cheese, mayo, ranch salad dressing mix and lots of veggies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Tomatillos, green chilies and garlic help pack this dish full of flavor while the hominy and chicken bring that warm, comfortable feel.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Buffalo gives a new twist to a basic chili recipe

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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These chicken nugget sliders are just plain cute. The perfect size for nibbling on. Instead of mayo and ketchup, try your favorite nugget dipping sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Salsa verde made from scratch with fresh serranos and cilantro elevates this enchilada recipe into restaurant-level territory.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pie pastry, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, butter, flour, onion, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

When you first bite into one of Aunt Chilada's Yucatan-style tamales, you're hit with a savory and slightly spicy flavor blend of shredded pork and just the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Cajun seasoning, egg, gizzards, cornbread mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Shepherd's pie is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and potatoes. This slow cooked version is very flexible and lets you use a wide variety of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tortilla chips, ground beef, au gratin potatoes, whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, water, taco-seasoned Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Wrap your taste buds around these chipotle chicken wraps, where spicy meets creamy in a flavor showdown. Who said wraps have to be boring?

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

White sauce might sound odd at first, but folks from Alabama will be the first to tell you that this mayo-based sauce makes for a mean plate of BBQ.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

This is not your average pot pie! Dig into the flaky top crust to discover a rich lobster filling

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Can't decide between a BLT sandwich and a burger? No need to choose. This recipe tops a tender beef burger with bacon, lettuce, and tomato (plus your favorite condiments).

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with orange juice, orange peel, fresh cilantro, salt, basil leaves, black pepper, dried oregano, Italian plum tomatoes, soft-shell clams, medium shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with chili powder, canned crushed tomatoes, canned tuna, dry milk powder, saltine crackers, onion, green chile peppers, egg, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you don't think fancy cooking can be easy on your wallet, think again! These pork chops with balsamic reduction will have you breaking out the white...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Surf and surf is the new surf and turf. Shrimp and tilapia are the stars of the show here, but asparagus adds some colorful contrast and a lemony butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pastry, bread crumbs, water, ground beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, salt, celery seed or celery salt, ground cloves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with green bell peppers, parsley, pickles, pickle juice, mayonnaise, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with garlic powder, haddock fillets, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, dried parsley, lemon peel

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

These sloppy joes have two twists to them. First, they are made with turkey instead of beef. And second, they are made in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

You can't go wrong with mini cheeseburger sliders. Add your favorite toppings to finish off these party favorites.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter or margarine, mushrooms, white bread, cracker crumbs, chicken broth, eggs, salt, celery, onion, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Simply seasoned ground beef is stuffed with a mixture of monterey jack cheese and bacon and cooked until done. Top with your favorite burger toppings.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, American cheese, rolls, lettuce, olive oil, bell peppers, fresh thyme, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a full meal ready to go. The underrated hominy takes in the flavor of the roasted sausages; spinach cooked with garlic and chili flakes makes a perfect green...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Also spelled "Palov", this lamb and rice pilaf is the national dish of Uzbekistan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Nothing like a creamy spread of avocado to add to your sandwich especially when paired with juicy tomatoes, crispy sourdough bread, and savory roast chicken.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for the ultimate sandwich? This fried pork tenderloin sandwich is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with tomatoes, black beans, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, seasoned salt, garlic, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours