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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 mexican chicken and stuffing

Mexican Chicken And Stuffing

Made with Monterey jack cheese, water, margarine, stuffing mix, salsa, chicken breast halves

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for citrus orange roughy

Citrus Orange Roughy

Made with lemon pepper seasoning, orange roughy, butter, onion, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crescent roll meatloaf wellington

Crescent Roll Meatloaf Wellington

Made with ground beef, ground veal, ground pork, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, cracker crumbs, ketchup, water, onion soup mix, bacon

Method:   oven
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

recipe for white chili with beer

White Chili With Beer

Made with cornstarch, chicken breast halves, navy beans, chicken broth, green chilies, onion, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 slow cooker beef scallopini

Slow Cooker Beef Scallopini

Made with oregano, beef stew meat, flour, black pepper, oil, mushrooms, onions, salt, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crock o'brats

Crock O'Brats

Made with salt, brown sugar, onion, bratwurst links, potatoes, sauerkraut, tart apple

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


recipe for cod baked in tomatoes and cilantro

Cod Baked In Tomatoes and Cilantro

Made with salt, cod fillets, plum tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, red onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken enchilada chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

Made with fresh cilantro, sour cream, enchilada sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, yellow or green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, chili beans

Method:   crock pot
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 slow cooker game day chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Game Day Chili For A Crowd

Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for upside down meat loaf

Upside Down Meat Loaf

Made with salt, cracker crumbs, ginger, brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, milk, eggs, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked alaska meat loaf

Baked Alaska Meat Loaf

Made with Cheddar cheese, chives, brown gravy mix, ground beef, onion, black pepper, instant mashed potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crawfish chili

Crawfish Chili

The chili is made with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. The crawfish tails are added in the last few minutes of cooking so they remain tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lamb hash

Lamb Hash

Made with salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, butter, all-purpose flour, lamb, beef or chicken stock, celery, parsley, lamb

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for melt in your mouth chicken pie

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Pie

Made with salt, self-rising flour, fryer chicken, cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, black pepper, buttermilk, chicken broth, butter

Method:   oven, 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 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 fish stick enchiladas

Fish Stick Enchiladas

Made with frozen fish sticks, onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, cheddar or monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun teriyaki chicken sandwiches - george foreman grill

Cajun Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches - George Foreman Grill

Made with buns, Cajun seasoning, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, bacon, cheese, lettuce, roasted red bell pepper, teriyaki sauce

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sweet and sour beef stew

Sweet and Sour Beef Stew

Made with salt, beef stew meat, oil, carrot, onion, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 california tamale pie

California Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, yellow corn meal, milk, ripe olives, Cheddar cheese, egg, chili seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn

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

recipe for tuna-cashew casserole

Tuna-Cashew Casserole

Made with water, onion, chow mein noodles, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, cashews, celery

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 italian baked haddock

Italian Baked Haddock

Made with mozzarella cheese, haddock fillets, butter, onion, green bell pepper, dried basil, tomatoes, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker black bean and pork tenderloin chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Pork Tenderloin Chili

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, black beans, pork tenderloin, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, red bell pepper, onion, salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian white bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker lamb and apple casserole

Slow Cooker Lamb And Apple Casserole

Made with apple, celery, carrots, lamb chops, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, onions, stock

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for best ever tuna casserole

Best Ever Tuna Casserole

Made with Velveeta cheese, milk, cream of celery or mushroom soup, salt, egg noodles, tuna, salad dressing, onions, green bell pepper, pimento

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

Made with chopped black olives, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, salsa, water, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for saucy franks

Saucy Franks

A delicious way to dress up some plain hot dogs. Spiral-sliced hot dogs are simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce and served on buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 turkey tetrazzini casserole

Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Made with cayenne pepper, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, linguine pasta, bacon, cooked turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peachy spiced skillet chicken

Peachy Spiced Skillet Chicken

Made with black pepper, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, basil, brown sugar, malt vinegar, orange juice concentrate, vegetable oil, corn starch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for catalina chicken stir-fry

Catalina Chicken Stir-Fry

Made with frozen mixed vegetables, instant rice, chicken breasts, Catalina salad dressing, soy sauce, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna crunch pie

Tuna Crunch Pie

Made with flour, cheddar cheese, salt, paprika, butter, walnuts, tuna, eggs, sour cream, cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy hot dog noodle casserole

Creamy Hot Dog Noodle Casserole

Made with milk, green peas, egg noodles, hot dogs, cream of mushroom soup, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 ham and roasted brussels sprouts casserole

Ham And Roasted Brussels Sprouts Casserole

Made with cream of celery soup, rice wine or white vinegar, lemon, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, panko, black pepper, olive oil, Brussels sprouts, cooked ham

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossible italian pie

Impossible Italian Pie

Made with salt and pepper, eggs, bulk Italian sausage, green onions, mozzarella cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker au jus beef and noodles

Slow Cooker Au Jus Beef And Noodles

Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, dry au jus gravy mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican carnitas verdes (pork with green salsa)

Mexican Carnitas Verdes (Pork With Green Salsa)

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, pork loin roast, salsa verde, onion, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fricasseed brains

Fricasseed Brains

Made with toast, parsley, calf brains, butter, flour, salt, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for a-1 meatloaf

A-1 Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, steak sauce

Method:   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 fireman's stew

Fireman's Stew

Made with sugar, salt, ground beef, onions, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, whole tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chinese seafood pan-fried noodles

Chinese Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles

Made with salt, egg white, black pepper, cornstarch, garlic, ginger root, scallions, chicken stock or broth, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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