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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 catfish jambalaya

Catfish Jambalaya

Made with catfish fillets, salt, cayenne pepper, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ortega burgers

Ortega Burgers

Made with tomato, mayonnaise, ground beef, Ortega whole chiles, sesame Kaiser rolls, red onion, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
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 house of blues mediterranean calamari

House Of Blues Mediterranean Calamari

Made with milk, Italian parsley, Kalamata olives, calamari, parsley, Parmesan cheese, chili garlic paste, olive oil, lemons

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker amish beef stew

Slow Cooker Amish Beef Stew

Made with tomato juice, salt, beef stew meat, flour, butter, onion, potatoes, carrots, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 slow cooker beef boogie woogie

Slow Cooker Beef Boogie Woogie

Made with baby carrots, fresh mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, red wine, beefy onion soup mix, dried thyme, beef stew meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lamb stew with olives (spezzatino di agnello alle olive)

Lamb Stew With Olives (Spezzatino Di Agnello Alle Olive)

Made with olive oil, shoulder of lamb, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole tomatoes, white wine...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 olive garden's chicken spiedini with roasted potatoes

Olive Garden's Chicken Spiedini With Roasted Potatoes

Made with fresh rosemary, lemon juice, salt, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, garlic, potatoes, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 bouillabaisse de poulet

Bouillabaisse De Poulet

Made with tomato pulp, garlic, chicken, salt, white wine, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, fennel seeds, saffron threads

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 new orleans spinach crabmeat casserole

New Orleans Spinach Crabmeat Casserole

Made with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, butter, onions, green onions, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 stuffed pork cutlets

Stuffed Pork Cutlets

Made with lemon, pork cutlets, Cheddar cheese, prosciutto, egg, Italian-style dried bread crumbs, olive oil or vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for finnish meat loaf

Finnish Meat Loaf

Made with butter, mushrooms, onion, ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, ground ham, parsley, black pepper, Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken acapulco

Chicken Acapulco

Made with milk, onion, butter, cooked, chopped chicken, mushrooms, chopped green chiles, salt and pepper, flour tortillas, cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tony fatso dalmatian chicken chili

Tony Fatso Dalmatian Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breasts, salt and pepper, onions, celery, garlic, cumin, butter, white corn, chicken broth, chili powder

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 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 chalupa casserole

Chalupa Casserole

Made with salt, onion, vegetable oil, ground beef, water, chili powder, flour, tomato soup, cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for topless chicken pot pie

Topless Chicken Pot Pie

Made with olive oil or canola oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken breast, cream cheese, half and half, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 date finger sandwiches

Date Finger Sandwiches

Made with bread, cream cheese, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 tuna stroganoff

Tuna Stroganoff

Made with tuna, sour cream, butter, onions, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for portuguese chicken stew

Portuguese Chicken Stew

Made with olive oil, onion, tomato, sweet paprika, garlic, bay leaf, white wine, chicken, water, converted rice or other long-grain rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 country ham and cornbread casserole

Country Ham And Cornbread Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, buttermilk, cornmeal, ham, green onions, margarine or butter, eggs, corn with red and green peppers, cream style corn

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 meat loaf souffle

Meat Loaf Souffle

Made with flour, sour cream, ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, eggs, salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dixie burgers

Dixie Burgers

Made with ground ginger, cider vinegar, ground beef, pecans, onion, salt, ground cloves, peaches, brown sugar

Method:   oven
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 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 scallop bubbly bake

Scallop Bubbly Bake

Made with scallops, lobster, onion, celery, sliced mushrooms, green pepper, cream of mushroom soup, butter, buttered bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 leftover ham casserole

Leftover Ham Casserole

Ever wondered what to do with that leftover ham? This easy casserole layers flavors and textures into one dish. Trust me, you won't have any regrets.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for emeril's tasso

Emeril's Tasso

Made with pork butt, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, granulated onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for granny clampett's hillbilly stew

Granny Clampett's Hillbilly Stew

Made with beef stew meat or chuck roast, celery, mushrooms, pimientos, English or sweet peas, carrots, onions, potatoes, bell pepper, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 soupy chicken

Soupy Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, butter, rice, frying chicken, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 bourbon-free bourbon street chicken

Bourbon-Free Bourbon Street Chicken

Made with boneless chicken breast, water, garlic, olive oil, ginger, crushed red pepper, apple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for suzie wong chicken

Suzie Wong Chicken

Made with cashews, salt, hoisin sauce, chicken breasts, cornstarch, dry sherry, soy sauce, peanut oil, fresh mushrooms, green pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tamale pie casserole

Tamale Pie Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, corn, ripe olives, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic, green bell pepper, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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





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