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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 sauerkraut chicken casserole

Sauerkraut Chicken Casserole

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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

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recipe for creamy cheeseburger noodle supreme

Creamy Cheeseburger Noodle Supreme

Made with water, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, egg noodles

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crabmeat tacos

Crabmeat Tacos

Made with corn tortillas, cucumber, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, imitation crabmeat or cooked white fish, salsa, fresh cilantro, romaine lettuce, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 lamb shepherd's pie

Lamb Shepherd's Pie

Made with ground lamb, potatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, carrots, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 new orleans spinach crabmeat casserole

New Orleans Spinach Crabmeat Casserole

Made with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, butter, onions, green onions, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dutch pantry pie

Dutch Pantry Pie

Made with pie pastry, Spam luncheon meat, black pepper, salt, American cheese, evaporated milk, potatoes, onion, pimiento or green pepper

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 terrific taco biscuit pie

Terrific Taco Biscuit Pie

Made with tomato, lettuce, corn chips, refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, red kidney beans, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for italian sausage and zucchini stir fry

Italian Sausage And Zucchini Stir Fry

Made with Parmesan cheese, oregano, Tabasco sauce, Italian sausage, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, lemon juice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bologna and cabbage

Bologna And Cabbage

Made with salt, bologna, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beef bouillon, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for magic stew

Magic Stew

Made with tapioca, V-8 vegetable juice, black pepper, salt, stew meat, potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for field pea jambalaya

Field Pea Jambalaya

Made with onion, bell pepper, field peas, rice, salted meat, salt, black pepper, water, mushroom steak sauce, margarine

Method:   campfire
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

recipe for slow cooker steak stir-fry

Slow Cooker Steak Stir-Fry

A cozy steak stir-fry with sliced beef and frozen veggies slow-cooked in a creamy sauce. Not much prep, lots of comfort, and just a little creativity goes into this dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 thai beef meatloaf with peanut sauce

Thai Beef Meatloaf With Peanut Sauce

Made with salt and fresh-ground pepper, egg, peanut butter, instant rice, red chili flakes, garlic, onions, ground beef

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 date finger sandwiches

Date Finger Sandwiches

Made with bread, cream cheese, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 pastel de moctezuma (mexican pie)

Pastel De Moctezuma (Mexican Pie)

Made with heavy cream, plain yogurt, chihuahua cheese, salt, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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


recipe for slow cooker cheesy brat stew

Slow Cooker Cheesy Brat Stew

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, bratwurst, potatoes, onion, green beans, red bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker cajun sausage & rice

Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage & Rice

Made with dried thyme, kielbasa sausage, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon granules, steak sauce, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 bucking horse

Bucking Horse

Made with butter or margarine, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, ground pork, veal, fresh bread crumbs, milk, eggs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken in wine sauce

Chicken In Wine Sauce

Made with carrots, celery, onion, chicken thighs or drumsticks, fresh parsley, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, black pepper, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 cranberry meat loaf

Cranberry Meat Loaf

Made with garlic, onions, brown sugar, cranberry sauce, ground turkey breast, ground beef, evaporated milk, egg whites, white pepper, cracker crumbs

Method:   oven
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 spanish chicken and rice casserole

Spanish Chicken and Rice Casserole

Made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts, arborio rice, onion, olive oil, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken and kielbasa

Slow Cooker Chicken and Kielbasa

Made with dried oregano, dried basil, chicken bouillon granules, bay leaf, garlic, onion, celery, carrot, tomato juice, lima beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 adzuki bean stew with dumplings

Adzuki Bean Stew with Dumplings

Made with mushrooms, Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, whole wheat flour, vegetable stock, soy sauce, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt & pepper, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seafood newburg casserole

Seafood Newburg Casserole

Made with butter, mushrooms, green onion, flour, white wine, light cream, Parmesan cheese, shrimp, scallops, flounder fillet

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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