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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 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 hash brown hot dog casserole

Hash Brown Hot Dog Casserole

Who says dinner can't be a bit playful? This hearty casserole brings together tender hash browns and savory hot dogs for a quirky twist on weeknight meals.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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

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

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recipe for slow cooker cranberry meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice

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

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 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 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 pastel de moctezuma (mexican pie)

Pastel De Moctezuma (Mexican Pie)

Made with heavy cream, plain yogurt, chihuahua cheese, salt, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 bucking horse

Bucking Horse

Made with butter or margarine, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, ground pork, veal, fresh bread crumbs, milk, eggs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 voodoo stew

Voodoo Stew

Made with water, chicken base, lemon juice, bay leaf, dried oregano, dried thyme, cumin powder, vegetable oil, blackening seasoning, assorted seafood

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken and sausage

Slow Cooker Chicken And Sausage

Made with onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, stewed Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken breast halves, hot sausage, Italian seasoning

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cajun sausage & rice

Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage & Rice

Made with dried thyme, kielbasa sausage, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon granules, steak sauce, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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


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 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 tofu with sweet potato noodles

Tofu with Sweet Potato Noodles

Made with cellophane noodles, sesame oil, extra firm tofu, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 carroll shelby's chili

Carroll Shelby's Chili

Made with suet or cooking oil, beef round, beef chuck, tomato sauce, beer, red chile, garlic, onion, dried oregano, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for steak n shake 5 way chili

Steak N Shake 5 Way Chili

Made with ground beef, onion, celery salt, tomato sauce, water, kidney beans, garlic powder, garlic salt, chili powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 arizona mexican casserole

Arizona Mexican Casserole

Made with cheese, corn, garlic, bell pepper, ground beef, onion, green chiles, corn tortillas, cream of onion soup, enchilada sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bahama breeze paella

Bahama Breeze Paella

Made with green peas, mussels, chicken tenders, jumbo shrimp, jumbo sea scallops, fresh fish, Creole seasoning, olive oil, chicken stock, chorizo

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rachel sandwich (turkey reuben) with deli cole slaw

Rachel Sandwich (Turkey Reuben) With Deli Cole Slaw

Made with cole slaw, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island or Russian salad dressing, rye bread, turkey breast


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 house of blues mediterranean calamari

House Of Blues Mediterranean Calamari

Made with milk, Italian parsley, Kalamata olives, calamari, parsley, Parmesan cheese, chili garlic paste, olive oil, lemons

Method:   deep fryer
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 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 slow cooker italian chili

Slow Cooker Italian Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, Italian-style tomatoes, chickpeas, red kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, water, chili powder, dried basil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for deep-fried chicken gizzards

Deep-Fried Chicken Gizzards

Made with black pepper, chicken gizzards, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 meat loaf chatelaine

Meat Loaf Chatelaine

Made with black pepper, salt, egg, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, celery, chicken gumbo soup, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ground elk burger and beans

Ground Elk Burger And Beans

Made with salt, garlic, ground elk meat, onion, celery, beef bouillon, water, baked beans, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 slow cooker hearty home-style chili

Slow Cooker Hearty Home-Style Chili

Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 salmon with green peppercorn sauce

Salmon with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Made with whipping cream, chicken broth, salmon fillet, salt, black pepper, shallots, green peppercorns in brine, butter, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ham and noodle casserole

Slow Cooker Ham and Noodle Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, cheddar cheese, egg noodles, vegetable oil, ham, cream of chicken soup, whole kernel corn, pimento

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for scallops mornay

Scallops Mornay

Made with parsley or paprika, mashed potatoes, black pepper, scallops, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 4-star texas chili

4-Star Texas Chili

Made with white rice, black beans, beef stew meat, pork stew meat, onion, Italian salad dressing, beef broth, salsa, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seven seas casserole

Seven Seas Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, tuna, cooked peas, cream of celery soup, water, onion, black pepper, instant rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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