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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 montana cowboy stew

Montana Cowboy Stew

Made with cream of chicken soup, green beans, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, garlic powder, beef, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mediterranean style turkey burgers

Mediterranean Style Turkey Burgers

No more boring turkey burgers. A dry marinade seasoning mix adds a ton of flavor to these simple grilled burgers.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all american burgers

All American Burgers

Made with bacon, hamburger buns, ground beef, ketchup, McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Cheddar or American cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meatloaf hamburgers with bacon barbecue sauce

Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce

Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple-glazed ham skillet

Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet

This simple recipe features tasty ham, juicy pineapple, and buttery lima beans topped with a sweet maple sauce over rice. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for slow & spicy slow cooker chili

Slow & Spicy Slow Cooker Chili

Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

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

recipe for pork adobo

Pork Adobo

Pork adobo is a popular Filipino dish. This simple dish consists of pork that has been braised in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and other spices.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted turkey with venison sausage stuffing

Roasted Turkey With Venison Sausage Stuffing

Made with kosher salt, water, butter, bread cubes, venison sausage, mushrooms, fresh sage, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy white chili

Easy White Chili

Chili is basically the perfect cold-weather dinner, so why not have a few different varieties in your arsenal? This white chicken chili is quick, hearty, and a nice change of pace from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pozole with cilantro and roasted pasilla peppers

Pozole with Cilantro and Roasted Pasilla Peppers

Pozole is a traditional Mexican dish of hominy, pork and vegetables. Pozole is traditionally served with shredded cabbage, lime wedges, and radish...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and mussel thai noodle bowl

Shrimp And Mussel Thai Noodle Bowl

Lots of delicious Thai flavors in this noodle dish made with udon noodles, shrimp, mussels, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, coconut milk, red curry paste, and lemon...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for speedy chicken tacos with creamy chipotle sauce

Speedy Chicken Tacos With Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Shredded chicken is mixed with a spicy chipotle sauce and piled in taco shells with your favorite toppings.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean brat chili

White Bean Brat Chili

Made with cheddar cheese, bratwurst, white beans, pinto beans, tomato, water, chili powder, ground cumin, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramelized onion, pear and goat cheese pizzas

Caramelized Onion, Pear And Goat Cheese Pizzas

Made with olive oil, butter, salt, pizza dough, pear, goat cheese, red onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 zippy turkey and rice

Zippy Turkey And Rice

Made with cheddar cheese, brown rice, ground turkey, onion, tomatoes with mild green chiles, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, kidney beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for five-spice barramundi with hoisin shirataki noodles

Five-Spice Barramundi With Hoisin Shirataki Noodles

Made with sesame oil, Barramundi fillets, five-spice powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, red bell pepper, shirataki noodles, green bell pepper...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 potato-rosemary pizza

Potato-Rosemary Pizza

Potato pizza is an Italian specialty that you don't find in most American pizzerias. This pizza can be served for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for corned beef and cabbage pot pie

Corned Beef And Cabbage Pot Pie

Made with cabbage, shallots, butter, flour, milk, mustard, ground nutmeg, dried dill weed, white pepper, Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pesto-salmon spaghettini

Pesto-Salmon Spaghettini

The best way to bridge the gap between pasta and salmon? Creamy homemade pesto, of course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for irish potato stew

Irish Potato Stew

Made with water, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, bacon grease, flour

Method:   stovetop
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 ginger chicken stir-fry

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Made with salad oil, green onions, garlic powder, sugar, chicken breasts, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herby slow cooker meatballs

Herby Slow Cooker Meatballs

Simple, but tasty, meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and ground sausage, minced onion, egg, and Italian seasoning and slow cooked in tomato soup to form a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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

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 heart-shaped sandwiches

Heart-Shaped Sandwiches

Made with cream cheese, red food coloring, bread, strawberry or raspberry jam


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basil and garlic-slathered chicken breasts

Basil and Garlic-Slathered Chicken Breasts

Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon juice, garlic, salt, fresh basil, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rosemary and red pepper chicken

Rosemary And Red Pepper Chicken

Made with cornstarch, vermouth, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, turkey Italian sausages, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for boiled carnitas

Boiled Carnitas

Picture this: tender, juicy pork enveloped in golden, sizzling lard. These boiled carnitas turn flavorful ingredients into hearty bites everyone can appreciate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked barramundi

Baked Barramundi

Made with potatoes, spinach, lemon, barramundi or perch fish, olive oil, white wine, garlic, chile, fresh parsley, shallots

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fried chicken and tomatoes with black beans

Stir-Fried Chicken And Tomatoes With Black Beans

Made with cornstarch, fermented black beans, chicken breast, tomatoes, garlic, sherry, sugar, salt, soy sauce, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for healthy thai chicken stir fry with coconut sauce

Healthy Thai Chicken Stir Fry With Coconut Sauce

Made with vegetable stock, chicken stock, lime zest, fish sauce, coconut milk, red bell pepper, enoki mushrooms, Napa cabbage, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker turkey and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Turkey And Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, ground thyme, dried basil, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, all-purpose flour, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegetarian feijoada

Vegetarian Feijoada

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, celery, black beans, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for choucroute garnie

Choucroute Garnie

Choucroute is French for "sauerkraut". The dish, choucroute garnie, is a hearty Alsatian dish of sauerkraut cooked with a variety of sausages.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for venison stew and mashed potatoes

Venison Stew And Mashed Potatoes

A rich, meaty stew packed full of mushrooms, carrots, and onions and served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked mackerel with mushroom stuffing

Baked Mackerel With Mushroom Stuffing

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, mackerel, butter or margarine, onion, fresh parsley, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken tamales

Chicken Tamales

Create mouthwatering tamales with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring a flavorful cornmeal batter and savory chicken filling, these homemade tamales are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bacon cheddar ranch burgers

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Burgers

Burgers made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and bacon that are topped with more bacon, mushrooms, and sandwiched between buns spread with ranch salad dressing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california club sandwich

California Club Sandwich

The traditional double-decker turkey club gets a California upgrade with the addition of avocado and alfalfa sprouts.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for halloween meatloaf-filled pumpkin

Halloween Meatloaf-Filled Pumpkin

A great dinner for Halloween that isn't creepy or scary!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 easter curried lamb

Easter Curried Lamb

Lamb is a traditional food served at Easter. This recipe swaps out the usual roast leg of lamb for boneless lamb simmered in a rich curry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican hamburgers with spicy mayo

Mexican Hamburgers With Spicy Mayo

Chopped jalapenos in the burger patties add a nice kick, but the real key is the cilantro-cayenne mayo that you'll start using on all sorts of sandwiches.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 slow cooker meatballs with sweet orange chipotle sauce

Slow Cooker Meatballs With Sweet Orange Chipotle Sauce

Tender meatballs are served with a slow cooked sauce made with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and orange zest.

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

recipe for game day burger-potato bites

Game Day Burger-Potato Bites

Fun little burger bites! Waffle fries are topped with a mini burger patty and all your favorite burger fixings.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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