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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 slow cooker chicken white chili with zucchini

Slow Cooker Chicken White Chili With Zucchini

Made with skinless boneless chicken breasts, chicken broth, zucchini, great Northern beans, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, corn, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker creamy chicken and cornbread stuffing

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken And Cornbread Stuffing

Made with corn bread stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, water, butter or margarine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 ham and celery casserole

Ham and Celery Casserole

Made with dill weed, corn flakes, onion, butter, cream of chicken soup, milk, ham, celery, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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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 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 chinese pork and vegetable stir-fry

Chinese Pork And Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with garlic powder, soy sauce, orange juice, water, vegetable oil, pork tenderloin, fresh vegetables, water chestnuts, onion soup mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 broccoli tuna casserole

Broccoli Tuna Casserole

Made with seasoned potato chips, tuna, frozen chopped broccoli, mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat white castle burgers

Copycat White Castle Burgers

Made with ground beef, dinner rolls, salt, onions, water, beef bouillon cube, dill hamburger slices

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab meat with wild rice casserole

Crab Meat With Wild Rice Casserole

Made with wild rice or long grain and wild rice, crab meat, mushrooms, white wine, butter, flour, milk, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 afghan kofta (meatballs)

Afghan Kofta (Meatballs)

Made with salt and pepper, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ground coriander

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco pasta casserole

Taco Pasta Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, chunky salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, butter or margarine, onion, jalapeno pepper, shell pasta, stewed tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker spanish style liver

Slow Cooker Spanish Style Liver

Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, beef or calf liver, bacon, carrot, celery, onion, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy pork chop and potato casserole

Creamy Pork Chop And Potato Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, onion, vegetable oil, boneless pork chops, cream of mushroom soup, milk, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, 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 chicken mushroom casserole with croutons

Chicken Mushroom Casserole With Croutons

Made with butter, croutons, water chestnuts, chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mushroom stems and pieces

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 fettuccine and salmon marinara

Fettuccine And Salmon Marinara

Made with crushed red pepper flakes, salmon fillet, fettuccine pasta, parsley, olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, white wine, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for waffles with creamed chicken

Waffles With Creamed Chicken

Made with baking powder, milk, butter, flour, salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 turkey souse

Turkey Souse

Made with vinegar, red pepper, turkey necks, turkey wings, sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 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 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 pizza burgers for 50

Pizza Burgers For 50

Made with ham luncheon meat, mozzarella cheese, hamburger buns, oregano, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, dried parsley, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken bites

Slow Cooker Chicken Bites

Made with Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, chicken broth, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave onion soup mix meat loaf

Microwave Onion Soup Mix Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, ground beef, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked fish with beurre blanc sauce

Baked Fish With Beurre Blanc Sauce

Made with creme fraiche or whipping cream, white fish, butter, lemon pepper, dried tarragon or dill, shallots, white wine, tarragon wine vinegar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chile verde with pork and nopales

Chile Verde With Pork And Nopales

Ever tried cooking with nopales? This chile verde with pork is a fun way to explore new flavors while enjoying a hearty meal that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken indienne

Chicken Indienne

Made with chicken pieces, all-purpose flour, black pepper, butter, curry powder, heavy cream, candied ginger, lemon juice, salt, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tofu meatloaf

Tofu Meatloaf

Made with whole grain bread, ketchup, tofu, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, onion

Method:   oven
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 empress chili

Empress Chili

Made with water, tomato puree, onions, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne red pepper, white vinegar, garlic powder, allspice balls

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for steamed pork loaf with chinese sausages

Steamed Pork Loaf With Chinese Sausages

Made with Asian sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, Chinese pork sausages, ground pork, water chestnuts, scallions, soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for midwestern scalloped potatoes and pork chops

Midwestern Scalloped Potatoes And Pork Chops

Made with pork chops, salt and pepper, butter, potatoes, onion, Cheddar cheese, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork shanks with sauerkraut

Slow Cooker Pork Shanks With Sauerkraut

Made with water, sauerkraut, onions, center cut pork shanks, applesauce, caraway seed, celery seed, black pepper, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for napoli burgers

Napoli Burgers

Made with ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, dried red pepper flakes, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican burger casserole

Mexican Burger Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker southwest turkey tenderloin stew

Slow Cooker Southwest Turkey Tenderloin Stew

Made with turkey tenderloins, chili powder, salt, cumin, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red or yellow onion, garlic, chili beans, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot dogs with street vendor style onions

Hot Dogs with Street Vendor Style Onions

Made with hot dog buns, vegetable oil, onions, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, hot dogs

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meat loaf for 50 people

Meat Loaf For 50 People

Made with onions, bread, water, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, black pepper, salt, stock

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for french onion pork chop casserole

French Onion Pork Chop Casserole

Made with French fried onions, sharp Cheddar cheese, pork loin chops, vegetable oil, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, seasoned salt, black pepper, frozen hash...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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