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Dinner Recipes

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 four great cottage cheese sandwiches

Four Great Cottage Cheese Sandwiches

Made with hard boiled egg, alfalfa sprouts, dill pickle, chives, Cheddar cheese, celery, cottage cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker turkey with vegetables

Slow Cooker Turkey With Vegetables

Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, turkey breast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for leftover ham casserole

Leftover Ham Casserole

Ever wondered what to do with that leftover ham? This easy casserole layers flavors and textures into one dish. Trust me, you won't have any regrets.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for feta cheese lasagna

Feta Cheese Lasagna

Made with butter or margarine, feta cheese, dill or flat parsley leaves, black pepper, eggs, butter, flour, whole milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat taco bell's grilled chicken burritos

Copycat Taco Bell's Grilled Chicken Burritos

Made with soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, liquid smoke, black pepper, chili powder, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, rice

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for princess chicken (or princess tofu)

Princess Chicken (or Princess Tofu)

Made with dried hot red peppers, sake, soy sauce, sugar, salt, cornstarch, sesame oil, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatloaf with chili-grape glaze

Meatloaf With Chili-Grape Glaze

Made with Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, ground sirloin, ground beef, eggs, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, fresh basil, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mississippi chili

Mississippi Chili

Made with salt and pepper, kidney beans, tomato juice, onions, celery, garlic, oil, ground beef, chili powder, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef-cabbage loaf

Beef-Cabbage Loaf

Made with black pepper, cabbage, water, salt, ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, egg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almost classic hash brown meatloaf

Almost Classic Hash Brown Meatloaf

Made with hash brown potatoes, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, eggs, garlic, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crowd chicken casserole

Crowd Chicken Casserole

Made with potato chips, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, chicken, celery, green onion, green chiles, ripe olives, slivered almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pineapple ham stir fry

Pineapple Ham Stir Fry

Craving something different? This stir-fry is a deliciously quirky blend of ham, pineapple chunks, and veggies with a sauce that's tangy and sweet. Quick to make, faster to eat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for armadillo chili

Armadillo Chili

Made with chili powder, armadillo meat, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, celery salt, seasoned salt, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for the royal pool room's pool room hot dogs

The Royal Pool Room's Pool Room Hot Dogs

Made with mustard, ground beef, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hot dogs, chili powder, hot dog buns, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat primanti brothers sandwich

Copycat Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Made with apple cider vinegar, onion, Italian bread, meat, provolone cheese, cole slaw, tomatoes, French fries, green cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for husband's delight casserole

Husband's Delight Casserole

Made with sour cream, ground beef, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, egg noodles, scallions, cream cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy chicken crescent dish

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dish

Made with milk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cooked, cubed chicken, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chopped olive sandwich

Chopped Olive Sandwich

Made with cream cheese, bread, black pepper, black olives, mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, green onion, fresh basil, pine nuts, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for russian cranberry chicken

Russian Cranberry Chicken

Made with chicken, Russian salad dressing, cranberry sauce, dried onion soup mix

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baja fish and rice bake

Baja Fish And Rice Bake

Made with fish fillets, vegetable oil, onion, celery, garlic, white rice, stewed tomatoes, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tuna, broccoli and brie casserole

Tuna, Broccoli And Brie Casserole

Made with plum tomato, white tuna in water, penne or fusilli pasta, broccoli, onion, brie cheese, milk, Dijon mustard, scallions, roasted red bell peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker reuben casserole

Slow Cooker Reuben Casserole

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut, lean corned beef, Swiss cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for citrus orange roughy

Citrus Orange Roughy

Made with lemon pepper seasoning, orange roughy, butter, onion, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spam pizza

Spam Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Spam, spaghetti sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab-stuffed red snapper

Crab-Stuffed Red Snapper

Made with white wine, onion, butter, crab meat, bread crumbs, parsley, heavy cream, lemon thyme, red snapper, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker barley, black bean, and corn burritos

Slow Cooker Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos

Made with chicken or vegetable broth, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken and dried beef casserole with a mushroom sauce

Chicken and Dried Beef Casserole with a Mushroom Sauce

Made with sliced mushrooms, chicken breast halves, dried beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat pink's guadalajara dog

Copycat Pink's Guadalajara Dog

Pink's Hot Dogs have been around since 1939 and one of their most famous menu items is the Guadalajara dog. A simple beef hot dog topped with the right blend of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker meatball and potato hash

Slow Cooker Meatball And Potato Hash

Made with garlic pepper, Dijon mustard, milk, frozen hash browns, frozen meatballs, green bell pepper, onion, cream cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for italian beef stir-fry with pasta

Italian Beef Stir-Fry With Pasta

Made with Parmesan cheese, Italian salad dressing, round tip steak, farfalle pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab loaf

Crab Loaf

Made with bread, Old Bay seasoning, baking powder, crab meat, eggs, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for saucy franks

Saucy Franks

A delicious way to dress up some plain hot dogs. Spiral-sliced hot dogs are simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce and served on buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for duke's meatloaf

Duke's Meatloaf

Made with onion, steak sauce, ketchup, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, chili powder, kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat carrabba's chicken alfredo pizza

Copycat Carrabba's Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Made with pizza crust, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, flour, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catalina chicken stir-fry

Catalina Chicken Stir-Fry

Made with frozen mixed vegetables, instant rice, chicken breasts, Catalina salad dressing, soy sauce, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cape cod fried scallop rolls

Cape Cod Fried Scallop Rolls

Made with oil, flour, salt, black pepper, whole milk, sea scallops, sandwich rolls, mayonnaise, dill pickle

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham and roasted brussels sprouts casserole

Ham And Roasted Brussels Sprouts Casserole

Made with cream of celery soup, rice wine or white vinegar, lemon, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, panko, black pepper, olive oil, Brussels sprouts, cooked ham

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken and beef stew

Slow Cooker Chicken And Beef Stew

Made with potatoes, steak sauce, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper, sugar, water, chicken thighs, stewing beef, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for he-man casserole

He-Man Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, salt and pepper, egg noodles, tomato soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for new york times paella

New York Times Paella

Made with green bell pepper, mussels, chicken pieces, ground coriander, oregano, capers, peppercorns, tomato sauce, garlic, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy chicken and noodles

Easy Chicken and Noodles

Made with cooked chicken, egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for new york deli egg salad

New York Deli Egg Salad

Made with mayonnaise, salt and white pepper, hard-boiled eggs, green stuffed olives, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old fashioned meat loaf

Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

Made with vegetable oil, onion, carrot, garlic, ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crowd-sized chicken bake

Crowd-Sized Chicken Bake

Made with salt, butter, noodles, flour, black pepper, chicken gravy, chicken or turkey, pimento, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hash brown and pork chop casserole

Hash Brown And Pork Chop Casserole

Made with oil, pork chops, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, seasoned salt, black pepper, frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese, French fried onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lamb hash

Lamb Hash

Made with salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, butter, all-purpose flour, lamb, beef or chicken stock, celery, parsley, lamb

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for toaster oven turkey-cheese melts

Toaster Oven Turkey-Cheese Melts

Made with hot sauce, Mozzarella cheese, whole wheat bread, garlic, deli turkey, baby spinach

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pan glazed balsamic honey chicken with basil

Pan Glazed Balsamic Honey Chicken With Basil

Made with fresh basil, honey, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, salt, black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker steak san morco

Slow Cooker Steak San Morco

Made with wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic powder, stewing meat, dry onion soup mix, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy slow cooker chicken tortilla casserole

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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