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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 7-up meat loaf

7-Up Meat Loaf

Made with Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, 7-up, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, dried dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for catfish pizza with hush puppy crust

Catfish Pizza With Hush Puppy Crust

Made with mayonnaise, water, catfish, Cheddar or American cheese, hush puppy mix, butter, cream of onion soup, dill pickle

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon double cheeseburger casserole

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, pasta, spaghetti sauce, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 fried crappie

Fried Crappie

Made with salt and pepper, crappie, lemons, all-purpose flour, cooking oil, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for bbq bacon cheeseburger meatloaf

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, ground chuck or ground round, bread crumbs, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, sweet onion, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deviled tuna bake

Deviled Tuna Bake

Made with mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing, lemon juice, instant minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, salt, black pepper, tuna, bread crumbs, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chili crescent cheese dogs

Chili Crescent Cheese Dogs

Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fry chicken teriyaki

Stir-Fry Chicken Teriyaki

Made with rice, teriyaki baste/glaze sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, mushroom, green pepper, fresh broccoli, teriyaki marinade, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cranberry beef stew

Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Stew

Made with garlic, mushrooms, cranberries, dry bay leaf, beef round tip, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, black pepper, dried thyme, dry red wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tuna noodle casserole with ranch dressing

Tuna Noodle Casserole With Ranch Dressing

Made with egg noodles, tuna, garlic salt, salt, black pepper, Italian bread crumbs, ranch salad dressing

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 giblet stew

Giblet Stew

Made with soy sauce, fresh parsley, turkey giblets, celery, onion, salt, black pepper, water, rice

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 the ultimate seafood pizza

The Ultimate Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust, cocktail sauce, shrimp, lobster tail, smoked salmon, crab meat, mozzarella cheese, clams, oysters

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried bok choy with rice noodles

Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Rice Noodles

Made with sesame oil, soy sauce, water chestnuts, rice noodles, peanut oil, fresh ginger root, green onions, bok choy, yellow bell pepper, snow peas or sugar snap...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef, bean and macaroni chili

Beef, Bean and Macaroni Chili

Made with ground beef, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, water, chili powder, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bruegger's bagels chicken bagel azteca

Bruegger's Bagels Chicken Bagel Azteca

Made with onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, salt, paprika, green chiles, whole fresh mild chili, onion bagels

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 taco pasta casserole

Taco Pasta Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, chunky salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, butter or margarine, onion, jalapeno pepper, shell pasta, stewed tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 sizzling chicken fajitas

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rabbit jambalaya

Rabbit Jambalaya

Made with garlic powder, ground red pepper, black pepper, ground red sandalwood, rabbit or chicken, margarine, onions, celery, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken and beef tamale pie

Chicken and Beef Tamale Pie

Made with chicken broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes with their juice, jalapeno peppers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinto beans, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 spanish hot dogs and rice

Spanish Hot Dogs and Rice

Made with stewed tomatoes, rice, water, hot dogs, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef burritos

Beef Burritos

Made with onion, ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, refried beans, black olives, lettuce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker broccoli rice and chicken

Slow Cooker Broccoli Rice and Chicken

Give your crock pot a workout with this easy broccoli rice and chicken recipe. Combining boneless chicken, rice, and a creamy soup mix, it's a great pick for a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fata (egyptian lamb and bread soup)

Fata (Egyptian Lamb and Bread Soup)

Made with wine vinegar, garlic, lamb meat, onions, black pepper, water, rice, ghee or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian bean and brown rice stew

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Bean And Brown Rice Stew

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, kidney beans, olive oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, green cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fried peanut butter toast

Fried Peanut Butter Toast

Think of this like a reverse grilled peanut butter sandwich. The peanut butter is on the outside of the bread instead of inside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for applebee's classic patty melt

Applebee's Classic Patty Melt

Made with onions, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, hamburger patty, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, butter, Italian bread, mayonnaise

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ciambotta southern italian vegetable stew

Ciambotta Southern Italian Vegetable Stew

Made with sweet red or yellow peppers, zucchini, eggplant, olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, fresh basil, plum tomatoes, new potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 crab topped fish fillets

Crab Topped Fish Fillets

Made with almonds, paprika, sole or cod fillets, crab meat, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wok-seared mahi mahi with stir-fried vegetables

Wok-Seared Mahi Mahi With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Made with green onion, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, carrot, snow peas, bean sprouts, peanut oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage, potato, cabbage dinner

Sausage, Potato, Cabbage Dinner

Made with smoked sausage, cabbage, butter, flour, skim milk, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for broccoli-chicken pot pie

Broccoli-Chicken Pot Pie

Made with water, butter, onion, garlic, flour, chicken stock or milk, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sancocho (pork stew)

Sancocho (Pork Stew)

Made with water, salt, ground coriander, yams or sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, garlic, boneless pork shoulder, chili powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatballs with green-peppercorn sauce

Meatballs With Green-Peppercorn Sauce

Made with port, beef stock or chicken stock, heavy cream, butter, green peppercorns, coarse salt, white bread, whole milk, ground veal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican cornbread casserole

Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Made with American cheese, ground beef, onion, jalapeno pepper, eggs, cream-style corn, milk, cornbread mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 7  layer casserole

7 Layer Casserole

Made with bacon, ground beef, green bell pepper, rice, whole kernel corn, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, water, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hacienda restaurant's crabmeat enchiladas

Hacienda Restaurant's Crabmeat Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, salt, Serrano pepper, garlic, Colby and Jack cheese, ground cumin, red pepper, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker carne guisada

Slow Cooker Carne Guisada

Made with chili powder, oregano, beef stew meat, water, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onion, flour, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork chop macaroni casserole

Pork Chop Macaroni Casserole

Made with onion, pork chops, tomatoes, macaroni, cinnamon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for egyptian meatballs

Egyptian Meatballs

Made with ground beef or sirloin, onion, garlic, parsley, fresh dill, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper, clarified butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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