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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 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 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 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 beef stew with wine and demi-glace

Beef Stew With Wine and Demi-Glace

Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, pancetta, olive oil, yellow onions, carrots, garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaves, all-purpose flour, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for meatloaf cake

Meatloaf Cake

Made with parsley, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, salt, black pepper, mashed potatoes, cherry tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for gluten free rice crust pizza

Gluten Free Rice Crust Pizza

Made with white rice, mozzarella cheese, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, tomato sauce or pizza sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 frank sinatra's sausage and peppers

Frank Sinatra's Sausage And Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, red wine, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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 disney - walt's own chili and beans

Disney - Walt's Own Chili and Beans

Made with salt and pepper, turmeric, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, Mexican chile pepper, dried ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 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 sashimi with three sauces

Sashimi With Three Sauces

Made with daikon radish, green onion, carrot, dry mustard, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar


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 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 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 creamed tacos

Creamed Tacos

Made with corn tortillas, ground beef, velveeta cheese, onion, tomatoes, green chiles, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 cheese whiz chicken

Cheese Whiz Chicken

Made with cooked chicken, rice, margarine, onion, mushroom soup, chicken broth, process cheese sauce, frozen broccoli

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 stuffed mushroom cheddar burgers

Stuffed Mushroom Cheddar Burgers

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, salt, black pepper, butter, mushrooms

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 slow cooker german meat balls

Slow Cooker German Meat Balls

Made with ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, eggs, beef broth, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken and egg casserole

Chicken And Egg Casserole

Whether you're feeding a large family or simply want to have leftovers for the week, this chicken and egg casserole is the perfect dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 all-american chili

All-American Chili

Classic American chili made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. It's simple to prepare, making it a great option for a quick meal.

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 all-in-one-pot seafood boil

All-In-One-Pot Seafood Boil

Made with celery, onion, lemons, butter or margarine, garlic, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, celery seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crab and shrimp pavarotti

Crab And Shrimp Pavarotti

Made with lemon juice, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, onion, parsley, eggs, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, sliced mushrooms

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

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 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 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 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


recipe for cheeseburger cake

Cheeseburger Cake

Made with American or cheddar cheese, egg, seasoned salt, ground beef, onion, diced green chiles, biscuit baking mix, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken and sausage

Slow Cooker Chicken And Sausage

Made with onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, stewed Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken breast halves, hot sausage, Italian seasoning

Method:   crock pot, 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 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 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 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





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