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Dinner Recipes

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 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 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 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 turkey souse

Turkey Souse

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for turkey royale

Turkey Royale

Made with butter or margarine, water, cooked, cubed turkey, celery, onion, mayonnaise, eggs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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 salted fish, chicken, & tofu in clay pot

Salted Fish, Chicken, & Tofu in Clay Pot

Made with white pepper, sherry or shiaoxing wine, chicken thighs, salted fish, tofu, soy sauce, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dutch pantry pie

Dutch Pantry Pie

Made with pie pastry, Spam luncheon meat, black pepper, salt, American cheese, evaporated milk, potatoes, onion, pimiento or green pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 green chili beef stew

Slow Cooker Green Chili Beef Stew

Made with garlic, beef stew meat, fajita seasoning, salt, green chiles, onion

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 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 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 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 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 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 nevada annie's cowboy chili

Nevada Annie's Cowboy Chili

Made with green bell peppers, celery, pickled jalapeno peppers, beef chuck, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce with mushrooms, tomato paste, hot red chile, mild red chile, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 pressed chicken

Pressed Chicken

Made with whole chicken, salt, water, black pepper, vinegar, chicken broth, clear gelatin, pickles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker rosemary chicken

Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken

Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, red potatoes, carrots, onions, chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 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 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 arizona desert chili

Arizona Desert Chili

Made with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, beef, cumin, ground oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 crispy fried fish sandwiches

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches

Made with fish fillets, egg, crumbs, vegetable oil, sandwich buns, tartar sauce

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 seafood in puff pastry

Seafood In Puff Pastry

Made with lemon peel, fresh parsley, white wine or clam juice, puff pastry, butter, green onions, flour, milk, heavy whipping cream, crabmeat, shrimp or lobster

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey & broccoli casserole

Turkey & Broccoli Casserole

Made with mushrooms or bacon, salt and pepper, broccoli, turkey or chicken, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, cheddar or monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 burgers au jus

Burgers Au Jus

Made with hard rolls, ground beef, A-1 steak sauce, au jus

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 spicy black olive chili

Spicy Black Olive Chili

Made with tomato paste, dry red wine, red kidney beans, jalapeno peppers, brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for biscuit topped cheeseburger casserole

Biscuit Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with flour, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, salt, black pepper, refrigerator biscuits

Method:   stovetop, oven
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





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