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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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for slow cooker turkey shepherd's pie

Slow Cooker Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, cubed cooked turkey, turkey gravy, carrots, prepared stuffing, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 apple-topped ham steak

Apple-Topped Ham Steak

Made with black pepper, fully cooked ham steak, onion, apple juice, Dijon mustard, green apples, red apples, cornstarch, water, fresh sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker broccoli ham casserole

Slow Cooker Broccoli Ham Casserole

Make dinner a breeze with this crock pot broccoli ham casserole. Filled with chopped veggies, ham, and a creamy cheese sauce that kids will love.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 bigos

Bigos

Made with garlic, onions, mushrooms, beef stock, red wine or dark beer, sauerkraut, tart apples, salt and pepper, tomatoes, cabbage

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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 meatball garden skillet

Meatball Garden Skillet

Made with salt, black pepper, egg, milk, butter or margarine, flour, beef broth, water, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheeseburger cake

Cheeseburger Cake

Made with American or cheddar cheese, egg, seasoned salt, ground beef, onion, diced green chiles, biscuit baking mix, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 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 chicken basin street

Chicken Basin Street

Made with onion, garlic, flour, tomatoes, dried thyme, parsley, bay leaves, salt, Tabasco sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 pierogi, sauerkraut and sausage dinner

Pierogi, Sauerkraut And Sausage Dinner

Made with sauerkraut, kielbasa, Granny Smith apple, water, pierogies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for el chico mexican restaurant albondigas

El Chico Mexican Restaurant Albondigas

Made with vegetable oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, water or salt-free broth, tomatoes, rice, salt, cumin, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salmon and potato stew

Salmon And Potato Stew

Made with ketchup, salt pork, Russet potatoes, sweet onion, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic, red salmon, half & half or milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 kids love it casserole

Kids Love It Casserole

Made with onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, sea shell pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 banana meatloaf

Banana Meatloaf

Made with bread crumbs, ground beef, eggs, bananas, onion, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
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 slow cooker cabbage and bratwurst

Slow Cooker Cabbage and Bratwurst

Made with salt and pepper, celery seed, bratwurst sausage, cabbage, onion, creamy honey mustard dressing, applesauce or apple cider, caraway seed

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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





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