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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 spinach stew (central african republic)

Spinach Stew (Central African Republic)

Made with chili peppers, salt, onions, oil, tomatoes, green bell pepper, fresh spinach, frozen spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pineapple pizza

Shrimp Pineapple Pizza

Made with crushed red pepper, fresh cilantro, Parmesan cheese, pizza crust, olive oil, monterey jack cheese, shrimp, pineapple tidbits, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 slow cooker white cheddar chicken casserole

Slow Cooker White Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 turkey souse

Turkey Souse

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for v8 beef stew

V8 Beef Stew

Made with chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, sugar, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 country spam casserole

Country Spam Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, Spam luncheon meat, onion, frozen mixed vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, cream of potato soup, chives and onion cream cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker acorn squash stuffed with sausage and apples

Slow Cooker Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage And Apples

Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano

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


recipe for french bread filled with meat loaf

French Bread Filled With Meat Loaf

Made with Cheddar cheese, eggs, French bread, ground beef, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


recipe for ground pork burritos

Ground Pork Burritos

Made with hoisin or plum sauce, flour tortillas, salt, ground pork, yellow onion, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker aegean lamb with orzo

Slow Cooker Aegean Lamb With Orzo

Made with lemon, oregano, lamb shoulder, fresh oregano, lemon rind, salt, lemon juice, fresh spinach, orzo, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chile blanco especial (special white chili)

Slow Cooker Chile Blanco Especial (Special White Chili)

Made with onion, white pepper, salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cloves, green chiles, chicken breast, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for toaster oven turkey-cheese melts

Toaster Oven Turkey-Cheese Melts

Made with hot sauce, Mozzarella cheese, whole wheat bread, garlic, deli turkey, baby spinach

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hearty chicken pot pie casserole with biscuits

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Casserole With Biscuits

Made with butter or margarine, onions, all-purpose flour, black pepper, chicken bouillon granules, chicken broth, milk, potatoes, frozen vegetable blend...

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 imperial crab newburg casserole

Imperial Crab Newburg Casserole

Made with slivered almonds, backfin lump crab meat, butter or margarine, flour, cream, egg yolks, salt, cayenne pepper, horseradish, sherry

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 tavern on the green's meatloaf

Tavern on the Green's Meatloaf

Made with Dijon mustard, dried basil, dried thyme, nutmeg, salt and fresh pepper, ground beef, tomato paste, olive oil, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker raspberry chicken

Slow Cooker Raspberry Chicken

Made with rice, water, cornstarch, chicken quarters, soy sauce, red raspberry fruit spread or jam, prepared mustard, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 mussels meuniere

Mussels Meuniere

Made with olive oil, shallots, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, white wine, butter, mussels, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 slow cooker greek-style pork stew

Slow Cooker Greek-Style Pork Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, baby carrots, onions, tomato paste, dry red wine, water, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker halftime chili

Slow Cooker Halftime Chili

Made with green bell pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes, cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper

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


recipe for sausage and beef burgers

Sausage And Beef Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, burger toppings, bulk pork sausage, ground beef, onions, garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for karen's sour cream scalloped potatoes with diced ham

Karen's Sour Cream Scalloped Potatoes With Diced Ham

Made with potatoes, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, ham, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, corn flakes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 hamburger fajitas

Hamburger Fajitas

Made with onion, salt, black pepper, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy ham and hash brown casserole

Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, diced ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
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 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 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 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 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 ritzy chicken casserole

Ritzy Chicken Casserole

Made with margarine, boneless chicken breasts, crackers, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker wild mushroom beef stew

Slow Cooker Wild Mushroom Beef Stew

Made with flour, salt, black pepper, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, shiitake mushrooms, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 easy chicken and noodles

Easy Chicken and Noodles

Made with cooked chicken, egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green chili cheese pie

Green Chili Cheese Pie

Made with ground beef, cumin, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, pie shell, chopped green chilies, half and half, eggs, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 copycat white castle burgers

Copycat White Castle Burgers

Made with ground beef, dinner rolls, salt, onions, water, beef bouillon cube, dill hamburger slices

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for string cheese meat loaf

String Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with string cheese, Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fresh island fish tacos with asian slaw and thai-style mayonnaise

Fresh Island Fish Tacos with Asian Slaw and Thai-style Mayonnaise

Made with chili garlic paste, kaffir lime leaves, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, fresh cilantro, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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





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