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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 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

recipe for slow cooker apricot turkey

Slow Cooker Apricot Turkey

Made with cornstarch, water, paprika, turkey breast, apricot jam, white vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


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 busch gardens annie grogan's irish stew

Busch Gardens Annie Grogan's Irish Stew

Made with garlic, all-purpose flour, burgundy wine, chicken base, bay leaves, cheesecloth, thyme, water, potatoes, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 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 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 slow cooker beef and leek stew

Slow Cooker Beef And Leek Stew

Made with leek, onion, corn, carrots, potatoes, peppercorns, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried oregano, boneless top round roast

Method:   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 original basque lamb stew

Original Basque Lamb Stew

Made with lamb shoulder, garlic, fresh rosemary, white wine, olive oil, onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, roasted red bell peppers, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef stew with wine and demi-glace

Beef Stew With Wine and Demi-Glace

Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, pancetta, olive oil, yellow onions, carrots, garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaves, all-purpose flour, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 biscuit topped tuna bake

Biscuit Topped Tuna Bake

Made with refrigerated flaky biscuits, garlic powder, black pepper, milk, vegetable oil, onion, celery, tuna, cream of potato soup, frozen peas and carrots

Method:   oven, 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 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 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 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 california pizza kitchen grilled eggplant cheeseless pizza

California Pizza Kitchen Grilled Eggplant Cheeseless Pizza

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, cumin, Japanese eggplants, pizza dough, red onion, fresh cilantro, fresh...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 broiled scrod with lemon butter

Broiled Scrod With Lemon Butter

Made with buttered bread crumbs, lemon, parsley, scrod fillets, butter or margarine, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 ham and broccoli stuffing casserole

Ham and Broccoli Stuffing Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, ham, stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, rice, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 pressure cooker braised beef with tomatoes and mushrooms

Pressure Cooker Braised Beef With Tomatoes And Mushrooms

Made with olive oil, garlic, onions, mushrooms, red wine, flour, tomatoes, green olives, dried thyme, bay leaf

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 lamb kidneys, calf's liver, and bacon

Lamb Kidneys, Calf's Liver, And Bacon

Lamb kidneys, calf's liver, and bacon is a classic dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a more...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tvp veggie soup

Slow Cooker TVP Veggie Soup

Made with TVP, garlic, onions, carrot, vegetable bouillon granules, converted rice, tomatoes, pinto beans, water, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crescent roll meatloaf wellington

Crescent Roll Meatloaf Wellington

Made with ground beef, ground veal, ground pork, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, cracker crumbs, ketchup, water, onion soup mix, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive garden's chicken spiedini with roasted potatoes

Olive Garden's Chicken Spiedini With Roasted Potatoes

Made with fresh rosemary, lemon juice, salt, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, garlic, potatoes, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 slow cooker chicken and kielbasa

Slow Cooker Chicken and Kielbasa

Made with dried oregano, dried basil, chicken bouillon granules, bay leaf, garlic, onion, celery, carrot, tomato juice, lima beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for v8 beef stew

V8 Beef Stew

Made with chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, sugar, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 mexican chicken and stuffing

Mexican Chicken And Stuffing

Made with Monterey jack cheese, water, margarine, stuffing mix, salsa, chicken breast halves

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for church supper hot dish

Church Supper Hot Dish

Made with chow mein noodles, ground beef, potatoes, celery, carrots, green bell peppers, onions, butter or margarine, water, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for karen's sour cream scalloped potatoes with diced ham

Karen's Sour Cream Scalloped Potatoes With Diced Ham

Made with potatoes, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, ham, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, corn flakes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for seafood cacciatore

Seafood Cacciatore

Made with dried oregano, shrimp, onion, garlic, oil, whole tomatoes in juice, tomato sauce, water, green bell pepper, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for original frogmore stew

Original Frogmore Stew

Made with hot sausage, corn on the cob, Old Bay seasoning, Tabasco sauce, salt, vinegar, lemons, white wine, beer, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican hamburger casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef boogie woogie

Slow Cooker Beef Boogie Woogie

Made with baby carrots, fresh mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, red wine, beefy onion soup mix, dried thyme, beef stew meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker german meat balls

Slow Cooker German Meat Balls

Made with ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, eggs, beef broth, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for orange glazed meatloaf

Orange Glazed Meatloaf

Made with parsley, green bell pepper, eggs, dry mustard, ground ginger, Worcestershire sauce, salt, allspice, ground cloves, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for imperial crab newburg casserole

Imperial Crab Newburg Casserole

Made with slivered almonds, backfin lump crab meat, butter or margarine, flour, cream, egg yolks, salt, cayenne pepper, horseradish, sherry

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish from turning island

Baked Fish From Turning Island

Made with paprika, fish fillets, onion, mayonnaise, marjoram, dry mustard, lemon juice, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker navajo beef & chile stew

Slow Cooker Navajo Beef & Chile Stew

Made with ground red pepper, salt, cumin, beef stew meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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