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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 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 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 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 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

recipe for almost classic hash brown meatloaf

Almost Classic Hash Brown Meatloaf

Made with hash brown potatoes, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, eggs, garlic, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 burgoo, indiana style

Burgoo, Indiana Style

Made with potatoes, green beans, carrots, green cabbage, corn, hominy, tomatoes, chicken broth, mixed pickling spices, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for buzzard's breath chili

Buzzard's Breath Chili

Made with lard, butter, or bacon drippings, onions, beef chuck or round, garlic, ground red pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomato sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 wild card chili

Wild Card Chili

The addition of molasses is the wild card in this delicious chili recipe. It adds a sweetness with a hint of bitter that really works to bring out other flavors.

Method:   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 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 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 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 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 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 creamy almond chicken

Creamy Almond Chicken

Made with paprika, curry powder, salt, black pepper, chicken breast halves, flour, almonds, light cream, sour cream, sherry

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roast caribou

Roast Caribou

Made with vinegar or lemon juice, vinegar, salt, flour, oil, garlic, brown sugar, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker steak san morco

Slow Cooker Steak San Morco

Made with wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic powder, stewing meat, dry onion soup mix, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 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 crock o'brats

Crock O'Brats

Made with salt, brown sugar, onion, bratwurst links, potatoes, sauerkraut, tart apple

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 stir-fried bok choy with rice noodles

Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Rice Noodles

Made with sesame oil, soy sauce, water chestnuts, rice noodles, peanut oil, fresh ginger root, green onions, bok choy, yellow bell pepper, snow peas or sugar snap...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red robin bacon cheeseburger

Red Robin Bacon Cheeseburger

Made with mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, sesame seed hamburger bun, cheddar cheese, Red Robin Seasoning or seasoned salt, Hickory-smoked bacon, ground beef

Method:   outdoor grill
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

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 slow cooker turkey with vegetables

Slow Cooker Turkey With Vegetables

Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, turkey breast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for alpine chicken casserole

Alpine Chicken Casserole

Made with almonds, Swiss cheese, black pepper, diced cooked chicken, celery, bread cubes, mayonnaise or salad dressing, milk, onions, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 kibbeh samak (fish kibbi)

Kibbeh Samak (Fish Kibbi)

Made with olive or other oil, fine burghul, white fish fillets, onion, cilantro, parsley, orange, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pat nixon's meatloaf

Pat Nixon's Meatloaf

Made with butter, onions, garlic, white bread, milk, ground beef, eggs, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for new york deli egg salad

New York Deli Egg Salad

Made with mayonnaise, salt and white pepper, hard-boiled eggs, green stuffed olives, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crab and mushroom casserole

Crab and Mushroom Casserole

Made with butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, mushrooms, flour, chicken stock, crab meat, egg yolks, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for liver and bacon pie

Liver and Bacon Pie

Made with butter or margarine, beef stock, salt and pepper, bacon, calf or lamb liver, onions, potatoes, dried sage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked alaska meat loaf

Baked Alaska Meat Loaf

Made with Cheddar cheese, chives, brown gravy mix, ground beef, onion, black pepper, instant mashed potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for luby's meat loaf

Luby's Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, saltine crumbs, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomato juice, evaporated milk

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 austrian schinkenfleckel (ham, cottage cheese, and noodle casserole)

Austrian Schinkenfleckel (Ham, Cottage Cheese, And Noodle Casserole)

Made with egg noodles, cottage cheese, ham, eggs, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven-fried sand dabs or rex sole

Oven-Fried Sand Dabs or Rex Sole

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, sand dabs or rex sole, pepper, kosher salt, fresh Italian parsley, olive oil, fresh bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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