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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 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 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 crab artichoke heart and pasta casserole

Crab Artichoke Heart and Pasta Casserole

Made with shallot, green onions, butter, chicken stock, white wine, Marsala or Madeira, cream, Gruyere or other Swiss cheese, crab meat, marinated artichoke...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker meatball & potato casserole

Slow Cooker Meatball & Potato Casserole

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground beef, green onions, garlic/herb seasoning, salt, black pepper, egg, evaporated milk, cheese scalloped potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 1943 baked bean sandwich

1943 Baked Bean Sandwich

Made with whole wheat bread, onion, walnuts, pickle, baked beans, celery, salt, ketchup


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for dagwood sandwich

Dagwood Sandwich

Made with white sandwich bread, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, turkey breast, provolone cheese, roast beef, Cheddar cheese, pastrami, pepper jack cheese or Monterey jack cheese, salami


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 texas-style lasagna

Texas-Style Lasagna

Made with Monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, eggs, ground beef, seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped green chilies, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 arizona skillet dinner

Arizona Skillet Dinner

Made with elbow macaroni, corn, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker asparagus and chicken casserole

Slow Cooker Asparagus and Chicken Casserole

Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for copy cat red lobster's seafood chili

Copy Cat Red Lobster's Seafood Chili

Made with garlic, dried oregano, plum tomatoes, clam juice, dry red wine, red chili paste, cumin seed, salt, cayenne pepper, red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and bean burritos

Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Burritos

Made with plum tomato, London broil, taco seasoning mix, non-stick cooking spray, onion, white vinegar, green chiles, refried beans, flour tortillas, Monterey jack...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hawaiian hot dog surprise

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Hot Dog Surprise

Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and fish casserole

Shrimp And Fish Casserole

Made with garlic, salt, water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill or parsley, onion, butter, green bell pepper, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili cheese corn chip casserole

Chili Cheese Corn Chip Casserole

Made with corn chips, chili con carne with beans, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, green onion

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible cottage cheese chicken pie

Impossible Cottage Cheese Chicken Pie

Made with milk, biscuit baking mix, chicken, water, salt, Mozzarella cheese, tomato paste, oregano, basil, cottage cheese

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 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 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 slow cooker shipwreck beef and potatoes

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Beef and Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, corn, cream-style corn, ground beef, potatoes, golden mushroom soup, dried onion, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tater tot casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, frozen Tater Tots, milk, ground beef, salt, black pepper, green beans, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, dried onion

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

recipe for ground turkey shepherd's pie

Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Made with salt, white pepper, paprika, russet potatoes, vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic, celery, mushroom, ground turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican cabbage casserole

Mexican Cabbage Casserole

Made with hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, black pepper, onion salt, ground beef, cabbage, green chiles, taco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for p.f. chang's szechwan chicken chow fun

P.F. Chang's Szechwan Chicken Chow Fun

Made with vinegar, soy sauce, ground chicken, chow fun noodles, garlic, scallions, chili paste, preserved vegetables, black fungus mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amish six layer dinner

Amish Six Layer Dinner

Made with tomatoes, green bell pepper, hamburger, potatoes, celery, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 cottage meat loaf

Cottage Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onions, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexicali pie

Mexicali Pie

Made with corn chips, cumin, black pepper, ground beef, nonstick spray, onion, green chilies, corn, salsa, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for broiled skate wings with brown butter

Broiled Skate Wings With Brown Butter

Made with fresh parsley, skinless boneless skate wings, olive oil, salt and pepper, butter, capers, lemon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 weight watchers texas tuna burgers

Weight Watchers Texas Tuna Burgers

Made with chili powder, canned crushed tomatoes, canned tuna, dry milk powder, saltine crackers, onion, green chile peppers, egg, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef fajita wraps

Beef Fajita Wraps

Made with taco sauce, sour cream, skirt steak, green bell pepper, red onion, mexican rice, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for best ever meatloaf

Best Ever Meatloaf

Made with bread, onion, carrot, cheddar or mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley, salt, dried basil, thyme or sage, black pepper, ground beef


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bernie's grill's snapper pontchartrain

Bernie's Grill's Snapper Pontchartrain

Made with flour, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, blackening mix, button mushrooms, butter, lemon, white wine

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 easy tamale pie

Easy Tamale Pie

Made with vegetable oil, onion, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cream-style corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, chili powder, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 bahama breeze paella

Bahama Breeze Paella

Made with green peas, mussels, chicken tenders, jumbo shrimp, jumbo sea scallops, fresh fish, Creole seasoning, olive oil, chicken stock, chorizo

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot-crossed tuna casserole

Hot-Crossed Tuna Casserole

Made with frozen baby peas, cheddar cheese, celery, bread crumbs, onions, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, crescent-roll dough, sesame seeds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese stir-fried cherry tomatoes and carrots with shrimp

Chinese Stir-Fried Cherry Tomatoes And Carrots With Shrimp

Made with shrimp, rice vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, cherry tomatoes, carrots, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp pineapple pizza

Shrimp Pineapple Pizza

Made with crushed red pepper, fresh cilantro, Parmesan cheese, pizza crust, olive oil, monterey jack cheese, shrimp, pineapple tidbits, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken, mushroom, & rice casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken, Mushroom, & Rice Casserole

Made with long grain converted rice, cream of celery soup, chicken breast halves, sliced mushrooms, onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for burger-stuffed baked potato

Burger-Stuffed Baked Potato

Made with potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hobo stew

Slow Cooker Hobo Stew

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, water, tomato soup, ground turkey or beef, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, 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





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