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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 yes, virginia, there is a great meatloaf!

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Great Meatloaf!

Made with apple cider vinegar, ground beef, bread, egg, Vidalia or other sweet onion, salt, black pepper, ketchup, sweet milk or half & half

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for goat meat loaf

Goat Meat Loaf

Made with water or milk, egg, bread crumbs, goat meat, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kidney and bacon

Kidney And Bacon

Made with salt, onion, water, bacon, sheep's kidney, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for velveeta mexican chicken casserole

Velveeta Mexican Chicken Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken, onion, bell pepper, oil, Velveeta cheese, stewed tomatoes, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for no chili powder chili

No Chili Powder Chili

Made with onion, kidney beans, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bay leaves, basil, nutmeg, garlic, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for president reagan's favorite homemade chili

President Reagan's Favorite Homemade Chili

Made with garlic, chili powder, ground beef, pinto beans, sugar, bay leaf, whole tomatoes, beef base, salt, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for curried lentil burritos

Curried Lentil Burritos

Made with milk, parsley, flour tortilla, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, scallions, ginger, sugar, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for polish chop suey

Polish Chop Suey

Made with noodles, Polish sausage, onion, sauerkraut, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, water

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


recipe for hot dog and potato casserole

Hot Dog and Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper and spices, potatoes, hot dogs, velveeta cheese, milk, mushroom soup, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for san antonio skillet supper

San Antonio Skillet Supper

Made with dark red kidney beans, smoked sausage or kielbasa, white rice, stewed tomatoes, water, picante sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sausage cacciatore

Slow Cooker Sausage Cacciatore

Made with pasta sauce, rosemary, tomato, marsala wine, Italian sausage, garlic, onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, mushrooms

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for buzzard's breath chili

Buzzard's Breath Chili

Made with lard, butter, or bacon drippings, onions, beef chuck or round, garlic, ground red pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomato sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for union square cafe tuna burgers

Union Square Cafe Tuna Burgers

Made with honey, white wine vinegar, yellowfin tuna, garlic, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken normandy

Slow Cooker Chicken Normandy

Made with chicken, butter, brandy or cognac, onion, salt, black pepper, basil, garlic, apples, apple juice

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


recipe for porcupine meat loaf

Porcupine Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, black pepper, salt, dried parsley, ground beef, instant rice, onion, tomato soup, milk, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for marcus burgers

Marcus Burgers

Made with dill pickle chips, ground beef, water, salt and pepper, hot dog rolls, mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab shrimp mornay

Crab Shrimp Mornay

Made with onion, green onion, parsley, cream, dry white wine or vermouth, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, Gruyere cheese, artichokes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shrimp and scallops casserole

Shrimp and Scallops Casserole

Make dinner exciting with this shrimp and scallops casserole. A savory mix of tender seafood, melted butter, and crunchy crackers that's ready in just 25 minutes. Simple...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ground beef dinner

Ground Beef Dinner

Made with French-fried onions, celery, onion, soy sauce, water, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, rice

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

recipe for italian chicken gizzards

Italian Chicken Gizzards

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, lemon peel, garlic, chicken gizzards, water, Marsala wine, tomato gravy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 best ever tuna casserole

Best Ever Tuna Casserole

Made with Velveeta cheese, milk, cream of celery or mushroom soup, salt, egg noodles, tuna, salad dressing, onions, green bell pepper, pimento

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 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 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 chinese shrimp and scallops with garlic sauce

Chinese Shrimp And Scallops With Garlic Sauce

Made with soy sauce, oil, starch, scallops, shrimp, snow peas, broccoli, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pat nixon's meatloaf

Pat Nixon's Meatloaf

Made with butter, onions, garlic, white bread, milk, ground beef, eggs, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 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 sonic's no. 1 burger

Sonic's No. 1 Burger

Made with tomato, lettuce, white onion, ground beef, plain white hamburger bun, butter-flavored spray or melted butter, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, dill pickle

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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

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 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 tamale pie casserole

Tamale Pie Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, corn, ripe olives, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic, green bell pepper, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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





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