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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 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 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 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 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 halftime chili

Slow Cooker Halftime Chili

Made with green bell pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes, cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for collinwood deviled chicken

Collinwood Deviled Chicken

Made with curry powder, salt, chicken breasts, legs, or thighs, butter, honey, prepared mustard, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tuna puff casserole

Tuna Puff Casserole

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, bread crumbs, celery, onion, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pastrami pita pockets

Pastrami Pita Pockets

Made with Thousand Island dressing, pita pocket bread, pastrami deli meat, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 catfish jambalaya

Catfish Jambalaya

Made with catfish fillets, salt, cayenne pepper, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 polish kapusta

Polish Kapusta

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for leftover ham casserole

Leftover Ham Casserole

Ever wondered what to do with that leftover ham? This easy casserole layers flavors and textures into one dish. Trust me, you won't have any regrets.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 emeril's tasso

Emeril's Tasso

Made with pork butt, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, granulated onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker amish beef stew

Slow Cooker Amish Beef Stew

Made with tomato juice, salt, beef stew meat, flour, butter, onion, potatoes, carrots, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 tuna stroganoff

Tuna Stroganoff

Made with tuna, sour cream, butter, onions, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for he-man casserole

He-Man Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, salt and pepper, egg noodles, tomato soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 meat loaf souffle

Meat Loaf Souffle

Made with flour, sour cream, ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, eggs, salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes

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 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 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

recipe for italian sausage pizzaiola

Italian Sausage Pizzaiola

Made with Italian sweet sausage, olive oil, mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, garlic, plum tomatoes, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 bodacious beef chili with burgundy wine and garbanzo beans

Bodacious Beef Chili With Burgundy Wine and Garbanzo Beans

Made with dried oregano, paprika, turmeric, salt, cardamom, black pepper, molasses, Burgundy or other dry red wine, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bouillabaisse de poulet

Bouillabaisse De Poulet

Made with tomato pulp, garlic, chicken, salt, white wine, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, fennel seeds, saffron threads

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for all-in-one casserole for 125

All-In-One Casserole for 125

Made with salt and pepper, eggs, frozen hashbrowns, ham, onion, green bell pepper, water

Method:   oven
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 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 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 deviled tuna bake

Deviled Tuna Bake

Made with mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing, lemon juice, instant minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, salt, black pepper, tuna, bread crumbs, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna, broccoli and brie casserole

Tuna, Broccoli And Brie Casserole

Made with plum tomato, white tuna in water, penne or fusilli pasta, broccoli, onion, brie cheese, milk, Dijon mustard, scallions, roasted red bell peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for colorado pie

Colorado Pie

Made with double-crust pie pastry, ground beef, onion, sugar, black pepper, green beans or corn, salt, oregano, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chile blanco especial (special white chili)

Slow Cooker Chile Blanco Especial (Special White Chili)

Made with onion, white pepper, salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cloves, green chiles, chicken breast, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
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 cheesy ham and hash brown casserole

Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, diced ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
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 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 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 string cheese meat loaf

String Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with string cheese, Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker acorn squash stuffed with sausage and apples

Slow Cooker Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage And Apples

Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 native american firewater chili

Native American Firewater Chili

Made with molasses, water, cornstarch, red kidney beans, green chiles, corn, garlic, poblano chiles in adobo sauce, gin or vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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





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