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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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 copycat carrabba's chicken alfredo pizza

Copycat Carrabba's Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Made with pizza crust, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, flour, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 pink's grill chili

Pink's Grill Chili

Made with round steak, garlic, hamburger meat, yellow onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, beef broth, California chilies, pasilla chilies

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gilroy garlic chicken

Gilroy Garlic Chicken

Made with olive oil, chicken breasts, garlic, lime juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new york times paella

New York Times Paella

Made with green bell pepper, mussels, chicken pieces, ground coriander, oregano, capers, peppercorns, tomato sauce, garlic, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 white pizza with mascarpone and smoked mozzarella

White Pizza with Mascarpone and Smoked Mozzarella

Made with smoked mozzarella cheese, fresh thyme, dried thyme, fresh oregano, dried oregano, garlic, ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese

Method:   oven
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 turkey & broccoli casserole

Turkey & Broccoli Casserole

Made with mushrooms or bacon, salt and pepper, broccoli, turkey or chicken, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, cheddar or monterey jack cheese

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 slow cooker sauerkraut and ham casserole

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut And Ham Casserole

Made with dry vermouth or dry white wine, thyme, black pepper, bacon, onion, sauerkraut, potato, apples, chicken broth, brown sugar or substitute

Method:   crock pot, microwave
Time:   2-5 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 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 copycat pink's guadalajara dog

Copycat Pink's Guadalajara Dog

Pink's Hot Dogs have been around since 1939 and one of their most famous menu items is the Guadalajara dog. A simple beef hot dog topped with the right blend of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 slow cooker cabbage and bratwurst

Slow Cooker Cabbage and Bratwurst

Made with salt and pepper, celery seed, bratwurst sausage, cabbage, onion, creamy honey mustard dressing, applesauce or apple cider, caraway seed

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 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 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 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 portuguese chicken stew

Portuguese Chicken Stew

Made with olive oil, onion, tomato, sweet paprika, garlic, bay leaf, white wine, chicken, water, converted rice or other long-grain rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cottage meat loaf

Cottage Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onions, prepared mustard

Method:   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 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 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

recipe for cape cod fried scallop rolls

Cape Cod Fried Scallop Rolls

Made with oil, flour, salt, black pepper, whole milk, sea scallops, sandwich rolls, mayonnaise, dill pickle

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 reuben meat loaf

Reuben Meat Loaf

Made with egg, onion, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, rye bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sausage-almond rice casserole

Sausage-Almond Rice Casserole

Made with rice, almonds, bulk pork sausage, onion, water, celery, chicken noodle soup mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 broiled red snapper fillet

Broiled Red Snapper Fillet

Made with red snapper fillet, butter, sea salt, black pepper, lemon

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chalupa casserole

Chalupa Casserole

Made with salt, onion, vegetable oil, ground beef, water, chili powder, flour, tomato soup, cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old school english beef and kidney stew

Old School English Beef And Kidney Stew

Made with kidney, stewing steak, carrot, onion, gravy salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crowd-sized chicken bake

Crowd-Sized Chicken Bake

Made with salt, butter, noodles, flour, black pepper, chicken gravy, chicken or turkey, pimento, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 chicken, shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Chicken, Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with flour, chicken thighs, Creole seasoning, canola oil, smoked sausage, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for nevada annie's cowboy chili

Nevada Annie's Cowboy Chili

Made with green bell peppers, celery, pickled jalapeno peppers, beef chuck, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce with mushrooms, tomato paste, hot red chile, mild red chile, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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