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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 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 sauerkraut chicken casserole

Sauerkraut Chicken Casserole

Made with Thousand Island Dressing, chicken breasts, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
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 broiled skate wings with brown butter

Broiled Skate Wings With Brown Butter

Made with fresh parsley, skinless boneless skate wings, olive oil, salt and pepper, butter, capers, lemon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa or smoked sausage skillet casserole

Kielbasa Or Smoked Sausage Skillet Casserole

Made with cheese, sweet paprika, kielbasa or smoked sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker hearty home-style chili

Slow Cooker Hearty Home-Style Chili

Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker asparagus and chicken casserole

Slow Cooker Asparagus and Chicken Casserole

Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 pecan crusted chicken with honey mustard sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, parsley or Herbs de Provencal, eggs, butter or mild oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 ricotta cheese sandwich

Ricotta Cheese Sandwich

Who knew a sandwich could be this gourmet? This ricotta cheese sandwich dares to mix the refined with the rustic, challenging every notion you had about lunch.


Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 italian pasta stir-fry

Italian Pasta Stir-fry

Made with salt, linguine, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, parsley, oil, garlic, dried basil, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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

recipe for arizona desert chili

Arizona Desert Chili

Made with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, beef, cumin, ground oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for colorado pie

Colorado Pie

Made with double-crust pie pastry, ground beef, onion, sugar, black pepper, green beans or corn, salt, oregano, tomato soup

Method:   oven
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 austrian schinkenfleckel (ham, cottage cheese, and noodle casserole)

Austrian Schinkenfleckel (Ham, Cottage Cheese, And Noodle Casserole)

Made with egg noodles, cottage cheese, ham, eggs, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili

Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 c.v. woods world championship chili

C.V. Woods World Championship Chili

Made with MSG, black pepper, salt, chili powder, cilantro, thyme, beer, garlic, beef suet, pork chops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 slow cooker turkey or chicken white bean stew

Slow Cooker Turkey or Chicken White Bean Stew

Made with olive oil, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, carrots, celery, salt, tomatoes, cannellini beans, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caribou burgers

Caribou Burgers

Made with hamburger buns or rolls, egg, ground caribou, ground pork, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bubble-up pizza

Bubble-Up Pizza

Made with bacon, olives, ham, mushrooms, onion, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fricasseed brains

Fricasseed Brains

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

Method:   stovetop
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 white sloppy joes

White Sloppy Joes

Made with hamburger buns, salt and pepper, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, liquid smoke

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 ragu casserole

Ragu Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, thin noodles, ground beef, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce

Method:   oven, 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 chinese stir-fried cherry tomatoes and carrots with shrimp

Chinese Stir-Fried Cherry Tomatoes And Carrots With Shrimp

Made with shrimp, rice vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, cherry tomatoes, carrots, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
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 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 great american meatloaf

Great American Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, Heinz 57 sauce, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onions, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tater tot and cheeseburger bake

Tater Tot And Cheeseburger Bake

Made with Tater Tots, Co-Jack cheese, black pepper, ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese soup, mustard, frozen corn, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hawthorne lane's pepperoni pizza

Hawthorne Lane's Pepperoni Pizza

Made with pizza dough, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, buffalo mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, Italian parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken pancho villa

Chicken Pancho Villa

Made with chicken thighs, minced olives, garlic, ginger, olive oil, turmeric, chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 german style beef stew

German Style Beef Stew

Made with molasses, stew meat, flour, celery salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, tomatoes, carrots, sherry

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for summer squash and sausage

Summer Squash And Sausage

Made with shredded cheese, yellow squash, smoked sausage or Polska kielbasa, onion, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot-crossed tuna casserole

Hot-Crossed Tuna Casserole

Made with frozen baby peas, cheddar cheese, celery, bread crumbs, onions, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, crescent-roll dough, sesame seeds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker mexican pork and eggplant

Slow Cooker Mexican Pork And Eggplant

Made with Parmesan cheese, country-style pork ribs, eggplant, black beans, garlic, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes

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 ground turkey rice casserole

Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

Made with almonds, rice, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, celery, ground turkey, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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