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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 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 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 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 garlic lamb and pinto bean stew

Garlic Lamb And Pinto Bean Stew

Made with yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, celery leaves, garlic, tomatoes, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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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 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 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 polish kapusta

Polish Kapusta

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 american cafe chili

American Cafe Chili

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, chuck cubes, ground beef, canned plum tomatoes, tomato puree, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 coney island burgers

Coney Island Burgers

These burgers have the sauce, relish, and onion mixed right in the burger. Serve on a hot dog bun with yellow mustard for an authentic Coney Island experience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 pastel de moctezuma (mexican pie)

Pastel De Moctezuma (Mexican Pie)

Made with heavy cream, plain yogurt, chihuahua cheese, salt, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 broccoli tuna casserole

Broccoli Tuna Casserole

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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