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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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 easy shepherd's pie

Easy Shepherd's Pie

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, garlic, mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 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 anne bancroft's tamale pie

Anne Bancroft's Tamale Pie

Made with onions, green pepper, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cornmeal, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 presbyterian chicken

Presbyterian Chicken

Made with stuffing mix, mayonnaise, margarine, Dijon mustard, chicken breast

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 yummy reuben bake

Yummy Reuben Bake

Made with margarine or butter, rye crackers, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sauerkraut, caraway seeds, Thousand Island salad dressing, fresh corned beef, corned beef, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french bread filled with meat loaf

French Bread Filled With Meat Loaf

Made with Cheddar cheese, eggs, French bread, ground beef, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 imitation crab casserole

Imitation Crab Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, paprika, flour, imitation crab, butter, milk, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 chicken and stuffing casserole

Chicken And Stuffing Casserole

Made with milk, chicken breast, potatoes, stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup, onion, black pepper, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 navajo green chili

Navajo Green Chili

Made with dried, ground Mexican oregano, pork shoulder, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, tomato paste, flour, water, onions, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fresh island fish tacos with asian slaw and thai-style mayonnaise

Fresh Island Fish Tacos with Asian Slaw and Thai-style Mayonnaise

Made with chili garlic paste, kaffir lime leaves, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, fresh cilantro, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 louisiana-style smothered okra and chicken

Louisiana-Style Smothered Okra and Chicken

Made with tomato sauce, chicken, seasoned salt, pepper, yellow onion, bell pepper, garlic, garlic sausage, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 alligator pizza

Alligator Pizza

Made with garlic and herb seasoning, Cheddar/Jack cheese, green onion, bread shell, pizza sauce, Creole seasoning, alligator meat, bell pepper, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tacos callejeros (street vendor's tacos)

Tacos Callejeros (Street Vendor's Tacos)

Made with cooked chicken, pork, or beef, green cabbage, cilantro, white onion, roma tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, limes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat costco chicken bake

Copycat Costco Chicken Bake

This Costco chicken bake features a blend of chicken, cheese, and bacon, all rolled in fresh pizza dough for an easy family meal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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


recipe for mystic pizza

Mystic Pizza

Made with quick-rise yeast, water, olive oil, salt, non-stick cooking spray, cornmeal, garlic, oregano, cilantro, fennel seeds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet onion, apple and bratwurst campfire chili

Sweet Onion, Apple And Bratwurst Campfire Chili

Made with peppered bacon, bratwurst sausages, sweet onion, Granny Smith apples, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, light-brown sugar, chickpeas...

Method:   campfire
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 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 country-french chicken  meatloaf

Country-French Chicken Meatloaf

Made with bread crumbs, dried savory, eggs, lemon rind, green onions, salt, black pepper, ground chicken, applesauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick crab casserole

Quick Crab Casserole

Made with salt, milk, dry mustard, bread, crab meat, Cheddar cheese, butter, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheese burger macaroni and mushroom casserole

Cheese Burger Macaroni And Mushroom Casserole

Made with ground beef, green or red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, macaroni pasta, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey pecan crusted chicken

Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, soy sauce, pecans, boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polish kapusta

Polish Kapusta

Made with garlic, salt and pepper, onion, cabbage, sauerkraut, tomatoes, bacon, kielbasa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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