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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 cincinnati chili

Cincinnati Chili

Made with chili powder, crushed red pepper, ground allspice, salt, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish nicosia (cyprus)

Baked Fish Nicosia (Cyprus)

Made with cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt, whole wheat bread crumbs, fresh basil, white fish fillets, tomatoes, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 fish stick enchiladas

Fish Stick Enchiladas

Made with frozen fish sticks, onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, cheddar or monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white cheddar chicken casserole

Slow Cooker White Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for spearfish with roasted pineapple salsa

Spearfish With Roasted Pineapple Salsa

Made with salt and pepper, fresh pineapple, pineapple chunks, garlic, red bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lamb collops

Lamb Collops

Made with cornstarch, dried thyme, lamb steaks, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flour, butter, onion, mushrooms, fresh thyme

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 slow cooker pork chop, green beans, and potato casserole

Slow Cooker Pork Chop, Green Beans, And Potato Casserole

Made with cream of celery soup, potatoes, pork chops, green beans, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lemon-herb alligator stew

Slow Cooker Lemon-Herb Alligator Stew

Made with alligator, leek, garlic, tarragon, lemon peel, dried thyme, white pepper, dried sage, all-purpose flour, white wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for buta zen mai (pork with fern shoots)

Buta Zen Mai (Pork With Fern Shoots)

Made with oil, MSG, lean pork, fern shoots, sugar, shoyu

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fruit cocktail chicken

Fruit Cocktail Chicken

Made with sweet and sour sauce, garlic, whole chicken breasts, chicken legs and thighs, fruit cocktail, soy sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kielbasa, cabbage, sauerkraut and potato casserole

Kielbasa, Cabbage, Sauerkraut And Potato Casserole

Made with carrots, russet baking potatoes, red bell pepper, green cabbage, sauerkraut, salt, black pepper, onion soup mix, milk or half-and-half...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 alligator jambalaya

Alligator Jambalaya

Made with garlic, parsley, celery, fresh parsley, tomatoes, chicken stock, green onion, hot sauce, oregano, Cajun spices

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cabbage and ground pork casserole

Cabbage And Ground Pork Casserole

Made with olive oil, tomatoes, black pepper, cabbage, ground pork, green bell pepper, onion, rice, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ortega burgers

Ortega Burgers

Made with tomato, mayonnaise, ground beef, Ortega whole chiles, sesame Kaiser rolls, red onion, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ritzy chicken casserole

Ritzy Chicken Casserole

Made with margarine, boneless chicken breasts, crackers, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sonora style chicken stew

Sonora Style Chicken Stew

Made with cinnamon, cumin, picante sauce, chicken breasts, salt, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker au jus beef and noodles

Slow Cooker Au Jus Beef And Noodles

Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, dry au jus gravy mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vegetarian chili with raisins and cashews

Vegetarian Chili With Raisins And Cashews

Made with red kidney beans, raisins, beer, red wine vinegar, chili powder, cashew nuts, parsley, salt, dried basil, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for woolworth's frito pie

Woolworth's Frito Pie

Made with bacon, garlic, onion, ground beef, salt, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, water, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


recipe for upside down meat loaf

Upside Down Meat Loaf

Made with salt, cracker crumbs, ginger, brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, milk, eggs, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili and tamales

Chili And Tamales

Made with chili, tamales, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy hot dog noodle casserole

Creamy Hot Dog Noodle Casserole

Made with milk, green peas, egg noodles, hot dogs, cream of mushroom soup, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pita pocket reuben sandwich

Pita Pocket Reuben Sandwich

Made with Swiss cheese, pita bread, deli corned beef, sauerkraut, prepared mustard, Thousand Island salad dressing


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed peppers with ground lamb

Stuffed Peppers with Ground Lamb

Made with black pepper, dried oregano, salt, green bell peppers, ground lamb, onion, brown or white rice, tomato sauce, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wendy's veggie chili

Wendy's Veggie Chili

Made with salsa, zucchini, green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, Mexican or Italian style stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for edamame chili

Edamame Chili

Made with edamame, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, yellow onions, garlic, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tamale and hominy casserole

Tamale And Hominy Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, pimientos, ripe olives, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cream of chicken soup, hominy, beef tamales

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cube steak skillet supper

Cube Steak Skillet Supper

Made with paprika, mushroom soup, green beans, flour, salt, black pepper, cube steaks, oil, onion, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker country scalloped potatoes and ham

Slow Cooker Country Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Made with cheddar cheese, water, potatoes, onion, fully-cooked ham, country-style gravy, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian chicken with zucchini and mushrooms

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken With Zucchini And Mushrooms

Made with pasta, zucchini, dry white wine or water, chicken, mushrooms, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, Italian seasoning, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for catfish chili

Catfish Chili

Made with tomato paste, tomatoes, red kidney beans, catfish fillets, green bell pepper, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 country spam casserole

Country Spam Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, Spam luncheon meat, onion, frozen mixed vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, cream of potato soup, chives and onion cream cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for you're not man enough chili

You're Not Man Enough Chili

Made with jalapenos, chili powder, ground red and black pepper blend, curry powder, Tabasco sauce, habanero hot sauce, ground beef, white onion, corn chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lamb cassoulet with white beans and rosemary

Lamb Cassoulet With White Beans And Rosemary

Made with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, fresh rosemary, crushed tomatoes with the juice, beef broth, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 pakki hui machli

Pakki Hui Machli

Made with dry mustard, ground fenugreek, ground cinnamon, cumin, ground cardamom, ground cloves, onion, tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for finnish meat loaf

Finnish Meat Loaf

Made with butter, mushrooms, onion, ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, ground ham, parsley, black pepper, Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blackfish with tomatoes, basil, and littleneck clams

Blackfish With Tomatoes, Basil, And Littleneck Clams

Made with live littleneck clams, white wine, blackfish fillets, salt, black pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic, plum tomatoes, basil leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hush puppy chicken casserole

Hush Puppy Chicken Casserole

Made with maple syrup, dill, frozen green beans, barbecue sauce, corn muffin mix, chili powder, chicken breast, oven baked beans, stewed tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey tetrazzini casserole

Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Made with cayenne pepper, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, linguine pasta, bacon, cooked turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basque pork stew

Basque Pork Stew

Made with garlic, pork shoulder, olive oil, salt, black pepper, onions, chicken stock, tomato paste, red bell peppers, prosciutto or ham

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for the eatery's locally famous shrimp newburg

The Eatery's Locally Famous Shrimp Newburg

Made with sherry, egg yolks, cooked shrimp, butter, flour, sea salt, cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, light cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tavern on the green's meatloaf

Tavern on the Green's Meatloaf

Made with Dijon mustard, dried basil, dried thyme, nutmeg, salt and fresh pepper, ground beef, tomato paste, olive oil, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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





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