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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 chili verde with tomatillos

Slow Cooker Chili Verde With Tomatillos

The "verde" in this pork-based stew comes from a combination of ingredients including green bell peppers, green chiles, jalapenos, and tomatillos.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sizzling chicken stir fry

Sizzling Chicken Stir Fry

A simple but delicious stir fry made with chicken, fresh broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, water chestnuts, and teriyaki sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken with bbq sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken with Bbq Sauce

Two ingredient recipes are pretty much the reason crockpots were invented. Chicken and barbecue sauce are literally all you need for this recipe

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker smoky shredded sirloin soft tacos

Slow Cooker Smoky Shredded Sirloin Soft Tacos

Beef sirloin is slow cooked with onions and green peppers in a tangy sauce made with red wine, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, liquid smoke, cumin and hot sauce....

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brazilian chicken, sausage and black bean stew

Brazilian Chicken, Sausage And Black Bean Stew

A hearty stew made with chicken thighs, smoked sausage, vegetables, and canned black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker tuna noodle casserole with mixed vegetables

Slow Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole With Mixed Vegetables

A homestyle tuna casserole made in the crock pot - with a delicious nutty twist to it!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy alfredo chicken pizza

Easy Alfredo Chicken Pizza

This recipe is simple to make and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Made with a store-bought crust, this pizza is topped with a Alfredo sauce, chicken, and cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili with corn

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili With Corn

A savory delight! This slow cooked chili isn't just yummy, it's also a prize winner. It uses chicken thighs which stay more tender and moist than white meat...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for skillet chicken paella

Skillet Chicken Paella

A simplified version of the popular Spanish dish that is ready in under 30 minutes. Made with chicken, rice, tomatoes, bell peppers, and peas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coca-cola burgers

Coca-Cola Burgers

Cola and French dressing are used both in the burger patties and as a tangy spread on the grilled buns. The sweet and tangy flavor brings your burgers to a new level.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker apple cider stew

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Stew

Made with onion, dried thyme, salt, carrots, potatoes, apples, apple cider, beef or venison stew meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for copycat qdoba mexican grill naked chicken burrito

Copycat Qdoba Mexican Grill Naked Chicken Burrito

Made with black or pinto beans, grilled chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocados, jalapeno


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tgi friday's sizzling vegetable fajitas

TGI Friday's Sizzling Vegetable Fajitas

With a cilantro parmesan pesto and a small army of sauteed onions and other veggies, these customizable fajitas are as flavor-packed as any of their meaty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for native american elk stew with acorn dumplings

Native American Elk Stew with Acorn Dumplings

Made with water, onions, bay leaves, salt, potatoes, carrots, turnip, acorn meal or finely ground hazelnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rosemary chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus in lemon tarragon butter

Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus in Lemon Tarragon Butter

Made with potatoes, garlic, butter, sour cream, heavy cream, salt and pepper, chives, asparagus

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for debbie's mexican shredded beef (carnitas)

Debbie's Mexican Shredded Beef (Carnitas)

A beef version of Mexican carnitas made with chuck roast, salsa, garlic, oregano, cumin, and stewed tomatoes. Both oven and crock pot instructions are...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for garbanzo burgers

Garbanzo Burgers

A tasty non-meat burger made from garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and ready in minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for adobo

Adobo

Made with onion, meat, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker shredded beef tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Mix taco seasoning, onions and water in the crock pot and watch magic happen to your roast. Serve the tender pulled meat in a warm tortilla with salsa and your favorite...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat maid-rite loose meat sandwiches

Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwiches

Maid-Rite is an iconic restaurant name in the midwest. Their loose meat sandwich is a favorite (that you can make at home with this highly rated recipe!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for thai chicken stir-fry with spicy peanut sauce

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken and your choice of broccoli or spinach are stir fried with a Thai-inspired peanut butter sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn bread tamale pie

Corn Bread Tamale Pie

Made with tomatoes, water, black pepper, salt, chili powder, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fried chicken and shrimp

Stir-Fried Chicken And Shrimp

This tasty dish is made with chicken, bok choy, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, carrot, shrimp, and a flavorful soy sauce and sherry stir fry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat hungry tarpon's fried shrimp burrito

Copycat Hungry Tarpon's Fried Shrimp Burrito

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker vegan chili

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

Even non-vegans will love this hearty, meatless black bean chili. Cooked in the crock pot means the flavors will be well melded.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican beef stir-fry

Mexican Beef Stir-Fry

Think of this recipe as stir-fried fajitas! Your typical beef fajitas are served Asian-style instead of on tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for triple decker turkey club sandwich

Triple Decker Turkey Club Sandwich

A multi-layer BLT turkey sandwich is a great way to use up holiday turkey leftovers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker white chicken chili

Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

An array of spices keep this recipe just as flavorful as beefier chilies, and you can top it the same way, too. Cheese and tortilla chips never fail.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chile verde with green salsa

Slow Cooker Chile Verde With Green Salsa

This version of chile verde is made with pork, green salsa, green chiles, tomatoes, onion, and garlic.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for whole grain pita pizza

Whole Grain Pita Pizza

Pita pizza is a healthy alternative to traditional pizza crust. This recipe uses whole grain pita bread for the dough and lets you mix and match your favorite toppings.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun sausage and rice skillet

Cajun Sausage And Rice Skillet

An easy and healthy one-dish meal made with fresh mushrooms, onions, salt-free Cajun seasoning, turkey sausage, rice, low-sodium chicken broth, and kidney beans.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ginger meatball stir-fry

Ginger Meatball Stir-Fry

Tender meatballs made from ground turkey or chicken are stir fried with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy in a flavorful hoisin sauce mixture and served over jasmine rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and shrimp vegetable stir fry

Chicken And Shrimp Vegetable Stir Fry

The secret ingredient in this stir fry: sauerkraut! Yes, really, sauerkraut. It adds an interesting dimension to an otherwise typical dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab and shrimp seafood enchiladas

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Enchiladas

Tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of shrimp, crab, and onions get topped in a creamy garlic parsley sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for doro wat and injera

Doro Wat and Injera

Pieces of homemade injera bread, folded around chicken and hard-boiled eggs stewed in a berbere spiced tomato sauce make this dinner a true Ethiopian affair.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sour cream chicken tacos

Sour Cream Chicken Tacos

Green chili adds a little heat; tomatoey-sour cream sauce with onion and garlic poured over top of the filled tortillas ties the whole dish together.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetarian chili dogs

Vegetarian Chili Dogs

Going vegetarian is no reason to miss out on favorites like the chili dog. Veggie dogs and veggie chili are par for the course but some add-ins take standard dogs to the next...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple honey glazed chicken

Apple Honey Glazed Chicken

Apple jelly, dijon and cinnamon give a sweet tang to grilled breasts or thighs. Perfect for getting in the fall spirit, especially if you can find some fresh apple jelly

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gumbolicious andouille and chicken stew

Gumbolicious Andouille and Chicken Stew

Josh walks you through browning the chicken, making the roux, and everything else you need to make a pretty spectacular Cajun stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bbq chicken pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

There's nothing quite like a good BBQ chicken pizza. The combination of juicy chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and sweet honey is irresistible

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skillet meat loaf with tangy glaze

Skillet Meat Loaf With Tangy Glaze

A moist and flavorful meatloaf made with a mix of seasoned ground beef and pork and baked in a cast iron skillet.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for turkey apple burgers

Turkey Apple Burgers

Versatile and delicious, these turkey apple burgers offer a mouthwatering blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors, ideal for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy mexican pizza

Spicy Mexican Pizza

Made with colby-monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, refrigerated pizza crust, chorizo, tomato sauce, chipotle chile in adobo sauce, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fried lemongrass beef with holy basil

Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Holy Basil

Bring a little life to your beef stir-fry. Keep the staples like garlic, chiles, and shallots but throw in lemongrass, thai basil, and fish sauce to add some...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey fajitas

Turkey Fajitas

Love fajitas? Try this twist that uses turkey along with the other usual fajita fillings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sloppy josephines

Sloppy Josephines

Josephine is Joe's vegetarian cousin. This recipe is made with crumbled veggie burgers and lots of fresh vegetables in a seasoned tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for souped up tater tot casserole

Souped Up Tater Tot Casserole

Made with tater tots, cream of mushroom soup, ground turkey, onion, frozen green beans, chicken gumbo soup, chicken rice soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and black bean skillet

Chicken And Black Bean Skillet

Chicken, salsa, rice, and black beans make up this easy skillet dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nutty bean-rice burgers

Nutty Bean-Rice Burgers

Made with dry beans, brown rice, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, whole wheat flour, pickle relish, ketchup, soy sauce, dried basil, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old-fashioned brick chili

Old-Fashioned Brick Chili

This old-fashioned recipe takes chili back to the basics. Suet is the traditional choice for cooking fat, but you can substitute lard, vegetable shortening or even unflavored...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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