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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 turkey tetrazzini casserole

Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Made with cayenne pepper, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, linguine pasta, bacon, cooked turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, black pepper

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

recipe for lordstown school pizza burgers

Lordstown School Pizza Burgers

Made with spaghetti sauce, parsley, ground beef, luncheon meat, Cheddar cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chicken that makes its own gravy

Baked Chicken That Makes Its Own Gravy

Made with mushrooms, onions, black pepper, chicken pieces, flour, butter, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, processed American cheese product, salt

Method:   oven
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 broiled tuna burgers

Broiled Tuna Burgers

Made with American cheese, butter, hamburger buns, tuna, onions, celery, pickle relish, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 chili con pollo y salsa verde

Chili Con Pollo Y Salsa Verde

Made with green salsa, chicken, kidney beans, chili beans, Mexican-style tomatoes, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage and mushroom pie

Sausage And Mushroom Pie

Made with egg, bangers, butter, onions, button mushrooms, flour, milk, chicken stock, salt and pepper, puff pastry

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese pork and vegetable stir-fry

Chinese Pork And Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with garlic powder, soy sauce, orange juice, water, vegetable oil, pork tenderloin, fresh vegetables, water chestnuts, onion soup mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic lamb and pinto bean stew

Garlic Lamb And Pinto Bean Stew

Made with yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, celery leaves, garlic, tomatoes, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef stew with wine and demi-glace

Beef Stew With Wine and Demi-Glace

Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, pancetta, olive oil, yellow onions, carrots, garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaves, all-purpose flour, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker pork shanks with sauerkraut

Slow Cooker Pork Shanks With Sauerkraut

Made with water, sauerkraut, onions, center cut pork shanks, applesauce, caraway seed, celery seed, black pepper, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour beef stew

Sweet and Sour Beef Stew

Made with salt, beef stew meat, oil, carrot, onion, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian baked haddock

Italian Baked Haddock

Made with mozzarella cheese, haddock fillets, butter, onion, green bell pepper, dried basil, tomatoes, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker au jus beef and noodles

Slow Cooker Au Jus Beef And Noodles

Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, dry au jus gravy mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef scallopini

Slow Cooker Beef Scallopini

Made with oregano, beef stew meat, flour, black pepper, oil, mushrooms, onions, salt, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker meatloaf with sour cream mushroom sauce

Slow Cooker Meatloaf With Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce

Made with ground pork, ground beef, sour cream & onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, pimiento, dried dillweed, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tijuana pie

Tijuana Pie

Made with corn, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, Cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili seasoned beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cod baked in tomatoes and cilantro

Cod Baked In Tomatoes and Cilantro

Made with salt, cod fillets, plum tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, red onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy slow cooker turkey casserole with chow mein noodles

Creamy Slow Cooker Turkey Casserole With Chow Mein Noodles

Made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, cooked turkey, frozen peas, onion, celery, green bell pepper, chow mein noodles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


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 greek subs

Greek Subs

Made with dried oregano, vinaigrette salad dressing, feta cheese, sub rolls, green leaf lettuce, roast beef, tomatoes, pepperoncini, Greek black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caribou chili

Caribou Chili

Made with tomato paste, caribou, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, red wine, beef broth or beer, chili powder, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for native american firewater chili

Native American Firewater Chili

Made with molasses, water, cornstarch, red kidney beans, green chiles, corn, garlic, poblano chiles in adobo sauce, gin or vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for austin chili

Austin Chili

Made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, flour, ranch beans, chili powder, beer, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 molasses and honey marinated chicken breasts

Molasses And Honey Marinated Chicken Breasts

Made with chicken stock, olive oil, lime, chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, whiskey, mustard, molasses, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican turkey lasagna

Mexican Turkey Lasagna

Made with onion, taco seasoning mix, refried beans, cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese, corn or flour tortillas, lettuce, tomato, black olives, salsa, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for haddock au gratin

Haddock Au Gratin

Made with haddock fillets, black pepper, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, salt, heavy cream, half-and-half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tuna crunch pie

Tuna Crunch Pie

Made with flour, cheddar cheese, salt, paprika, butter, walnuts, tuna, eggs, sour cream, cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for citrus orange roughy

Citrus Orange Roughy

Made with lemon pepper seasoning, orange roughy, butter, onion, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 baked chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Baked Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with garlic, fresh basil, bone-in skinless chicken breasts, bone-in skinless chicken thighs, salt, canola oil, black pepper, Yukon gold potatoes, diced...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bold and spicy meatloaf

Bold And Spicy Meatloaf

Made with green bell pepper, ground beef, steak sauce, egg, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
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 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 crab artichoke heart and pasta casserole

Crab Artichoke Heart and Pasta Casserole

Made with shallot, green onions, butter, chicken stock, white wine, Marsala or Madeira, cream, Gruyere or other Swiss cheese, crab meat, marinated artichoke...

Method:   oven, 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


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian white bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for granny's delicious chicken

Granny's Delicious Chicken

Made with boneless chicken, French dressing, onion soup mix, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hobo dinner

Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner

Made with water, carrots, salt and pepper, cabbage, potatoes, corn on the cob, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker porcupine meat loaf

Slow Cooker Porcupine Meat Loaf

Made with garlic, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, tomato soup, salsa, water, ground beef, instant white rice, onion

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 zeet - spicy italian sausage wrap

Zeet - Spicy Italian Sausage Wrap

Made with dried red chili peppers, paprika, thyme, fennel seed, salt, black pepper, fresh mushrooms, onion, green bell pepper, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tostada pie

Tostada Pie

Made with chili powder, cumin, onion, salt, garlic, garlic powder, tomato sauce, black olives, corn tortillas

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

recipe for slow cooker mexican hamburger casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheeseburger noodle casserole

Cheeseburger Noodle Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, ground beef, spaghetti, tomatoes, dry onion soup mix, sour cream, dried basil, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken white chili with zucchini

Slow Cooker Chicken White Chili With Zucchini

Made with skinless boneless chicken breasts, chicken broth, zucchini, great Northern beans, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, corn, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker smoky tex-mex beef and two-bean stew

Slow Cooker Smoky Tex-Mex Beef And Two-Bean Stew

Made with beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning mix, chickpeas, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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





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