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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 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 meatballs with pine nuts

Meatballs With Pine Nuts

Made with vegetable oil, salt and fresh pepper, ground meat, eggs, bread, milk, onion, flat-leaf parsley, toasted pine nuts, dry bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zharkoye

Zharkoye

Made with dill, sour cream, beef, potatoes, onion, butter, carrot, parsley, celery, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 pakki hui machli

Pakki Hui Machli

Made with dry mustard, ground fenugreek, ground cinnamon, cumin, ground cardamom, ground cloves, onion, tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 cube steak stew

Slow Cooker Cube Steak Stew

Made with salt and pepper, water or broth, mushroom gravy mix, vegetable oil, cube steak, onion, red wine or cider vinegar, potatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for curried beef in a pita

Curried Beef In A Pita

Made with ground beef, garlic, onion, ground ginger, curry powder, salt, egg, plain yogurt or sour cream, pita breads

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 cornbread meatloaf

Cornbread Meatloaf

Switch things up and try something new with your meatloaf by adding cornbread crumbs in place of regular bread crumbs.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for traditional maryland oyster stew

Traditional Maryland Oyster Stew

Made with seafood seasoning, salt and pepper, oysters, milk, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oyster and scallop stew

Oyster And Scallop Stew

Made with butter or stick margarine, potato, celery, green onions, jalapeno pepper, oysters, frozen whole-kernel corn, sea scallops, milk, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for open faced pate sandwich

Open Faced Pate Sandwich

Made with country bread, pate, whole grain mustard, cornichons


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker layered potato, sauerkraut, and beef stew

Slow Cooker Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew

Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 original basque lamb stew

Original Basque Lamb Stew

Made with lamb shoulder, garlic, fresh rosemary, white wine, olive oil, onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, roasted red bell peppers, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 obama family chili

Obama Family Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, ground turkey or beef, cumin, ground oregano, turmeric, dried basil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican style liver

Mexican Style Liver

Made with tortilla chips or hot cooked rice, whole kernel corn, bacon, onion, garlic, flour, chili power, salt, beef liver, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker lamb and eggplant stew

Slow Cooker Lamb And Eggplant Stew

Made with paprika, thyme, lamb stew meat, eggplant, onion, ginger root, tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 cafe at the corner's cajun french chili

Cafe At The Corner's Cajun French Chili

Made with smoked andouille sausage, ground round of beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, diced or crushed tomatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for farmer's pork chops

Farmer's Pork Chops

Made with potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, seasoned salt, center-cut pork chops, vegetable oil, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 yummy reuben bake

Yummy Reuben Bake

Made with margarine or butter, rye crackers, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sauerkraut, caraway seeds, Thousand Island salad dressing, fresh corned beef, corned beef, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for deep dish mexican pizza

Deep Dish Mexican Pizza

Made with onion, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, black beans, green chiles, cornmeal, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham and broccoli stuffing casserole

Ham and Broccoli Stuffing Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, ham, stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, rice, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chicken and egg casserole

Chicken And Egg Casserole

Whether you're feeding a large family or simply want to have leftovers for the week, this chicken and egg casserole is the perfect dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for woolworth's frito pie

Woolworth's Frito Pie

Made with bacon, garlic, onion, ground beef, salt, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, water, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken snow peas and mushrooms stir-fry

Chicken Snow Peas and Mushrooms Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, white wine, cornstarch, ginger, ground ginger, garlic, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, walnut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mushroom baked cod

Mushroom Baked Cod

Made with parsley, bread crumbs, cornstarch, cod fillets, mushrooms, butter or margarine, salt, black pepper, dry white wine or water, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 buta zen mai (pork with fern shoots)

Buta Zen Mai (Pork With Fern Shoots)

Made with oil, MSG, lean pork, fern shoots, sugar, shoyu

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crispy corn chip and enchilada casserole

Crispy Corn Chip And Enchilada Casserole

Made with enchilada sauce, cheese, chili with beans, tomato paste, onion, water, corn chips, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sonora style chicken stew

Sonora Style Chicken Stew

Made with cinnamon, cumin, picante sauce, chicken breasts, salt, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for applesauce meatloaf

Applesauce Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, ketchup, ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, applesauce, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheddar beef pie

Cheddar Beef Pie

Made with ground beef, egg, onion, cornflake crumbs, barbecue sauce, salt, black pepper, celery, margarine, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tuna alfredo casserole

Tuna Alfredo Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, mini lasagna noodles, pesto, four-cheese Alfredo sauce, solid white tuna

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli, mushroom and ham casserole

Broccoli, Mushroom And Ham Casserole

Made with nonfat milk, flour, fresh marjoram, fresh thyme, olive oil, onion, broccoli florets, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for louisiana-style smothered okra and chicken

Louisiana-Style Smothered Okra and Chicken

Made with tomato sauce, chicken, seasoned salt, pepper, yellow onion, bell pepper, garlic, garlic sausage, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken stew with pearl onions and mushrooms

Chicken Stew With Pearl Onions And Mushrooms

Made with pearl onions, flour, salt, poultry seasoning, black pepper, chicken, olive oil, mushrooms, chicken broth, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 arizona skillet dinner

Arizona Skillet Dinner

Made with elbow macaroni, corn, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 crowd chicken casserole

Crowd Chicken Casserole

Made with potato chips, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, chicken, celery, green onion, green chiles, ripe olives, slivered almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for all-american chili

All-American Chili

Classic American chili made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. It's simple to prepare, making it a great option for a quick meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tuscan pork stew

Tuscan Pork Stew

Made with pork tenderloin, onion, olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, carrot, chicken broth, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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