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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 christmas pizza

Christmas Pizza

You won't find this pizza under your tree, but it does have a Christmas tree on it. This colorful pizza is fast, easy and fun to make with the kids!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked tuna chow mein casserole

Baked Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

You can make this tasty chow mein in the microwave or oven. It's made with tuna, celery, onions, bell pepper, soy sauce, chow mein noodles, and cream of mushroom soup

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven-fried smelts

Oven-Fried Smelts

This little fish is crunchy and delicious when baked with breadcrumbs and olive oil. Perfect as an appetizer or a tapas plate.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sloppy joes for 100

Sloppy Joes for 100

Need to serve a large group (or a gaggle of teenagers)? These sloppy joes are tasty AND easy to make and work well made in a large batch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy salmon casserole

Creamy Salmon Casserole

Add a seafood option to your casserole arsenal. Salmon, vegetables and noodles come together under melty cheddar cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for homemade bbq sloppy joes

Homemade BBQ Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes make a quick, easy dinner. Try this popular tangy bbq version.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for aussie meat pie (four and twenty)

Aussie Meat Pie (Four and Twenty)

This Aussie meat pie offers a comforting dish with an Australian twist. The flaky puff pastry wraps around a robust minced beef filling for a satisfying meal.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef macaroni casserole

Beef Macaroni Casserole

Macaroni is baked in a seasoned ground beef tomato sauce and topped with Cheddar cheese. A great weeknight casserole recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat chili's monterey chicken

Copycat Chili's Monterey Chicken

Try your hand at making Chili's Monterey Chicken! This tasty recipe features juicy chicken breast smothered in cheese and bacon. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's an...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick and easy johnny marzetti

Quick and Easy Johnny Marzetti

A can of tomato soup brings deep tomato flavor to this comfort food pasta, and it's perfect with a little hot sauce for an extra kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pan-fried cod

Pan-Fried Cod

Cod is a mild fish that pairs well with a variety of other ingredients. When battered and pan-fried, cod becomes crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for passover meatloaf

Passover Meatloaf

This meatloaf recipe uses matzo instead of breadcrumbs or oats. Perfect for Passover or anytime you're craving delicious meatloaf.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy-bake oven pizza

Easy-Bake Oven Pizza

Let the kids create their own pizza night with pizza made in their Easy Bake Oven. Add any additional toppings as desired (you may need to adjust the baking time with more...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat a&w burgers

Copycat A&W Burgers

Copycat versions of the entire family of A&W burgers like the Papa Burger, Mama Burger, and Teen Burger (plus onion rings and chili dogs!)

Method:   microwave, indoor grill, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef cubes and gravy

Beef Cubes and Gravy

Easy go-to recipe for tender beef and gravy. It's a rich and hearty recipe that goes perfect with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked crabmeat casserole

Baked Crabmeat Casserole

A light and fluffy casserole that brings out the crab flavor without overpowering it.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for absolutely the best enchiladas

Absolutely The Best Enchiladas

These amazing Tex-Mex enchiladas are made with ground beef, three kinds of cheese, spicy tomatoes, chili, and corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for original ann landers meat loaf

Original Ann Landers Meat Loaf

Meat loaf has stood the test of time and so has this recipe. Topped with bacon strips and tomato sauce this version is classic and foolproof. Plus, it makes great...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat mcdonald's chicken sandwich

Copycat McDonald's Chicken Sandwich

No need to wait in the golden arches drive-thru. This classic chicken sandwich copycat recipe will give you your fast food fix right at home. Chances are, you'll be...

Method:   deep fryer, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for $20000 prize winning chili

$20000 Prize Winning Chili

An outstanding chili recipe made with beef and pork, beer, tomato sauce, spices, and a hint of cocoa powder for that prize-winning flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for quaker oats prize winning meatloaf

Quaker Oats Prize Winning Meatloaf

Looking for the perfect meatloaf? This recipe has just the right texture thanks to the ratio of ground beef, oats, and liquid. Also makes great meatloaf sandwiches.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jambalaya for 100

Jambalaya For 100

You're gonna have a lot of happy people if you serve this recipe. It has just the right combination of ingredients that makes a simple, but flavorful jambalaya. Adjust the Creole...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lions-club-type bbq chicken

Lions-Club-Type BBQ Chicken

Simple is the solution for this BBQ chicken. Chicken halves are marinated and basted with a zesty sauce while grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked chicken tortillas

Baked Chicken Tortillas

Cooked chicken and a salsa-sour cream sauce are rolled up inside flour tortillas and baked in a casserole dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven grilled reuben sandwiches

Oven Grilled Reuben Sandwiches

If you've ever been subjected to a Reuben with sad, unmelted cheese and soft, untoasted bread, you'll understand full well why this sandwich needs a trip to the oven.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage and ground beef meatloaf

Sausage And Ground Beef Meatloaf

Made with pork sausage, oatmeal, green bell pepper, onion, eggs, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, steak sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken livers

Slow Cooker Chicken Livers

Try these chicken livers chopped and sauteed with bacon and mushrooms, slow cooked with white wine and golden mushroom soup.

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

recipe for classic hamburger steak with onions and gravy

Classic Hamburger Steak With Onions And Gravy

Steak night on the cheap. Ground beef steaks stay juicy in a spiced beef broth and mushroom gravy. Makes a great, well-rounded plate with mashed potatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brett favre's slow cooker creole style chili

Brett Favre's Slow Cooker Creole Style Chili

This creole style crockpot batch loaded with beef, kidney beans, and tomatoes is a keeper. Perfect for cold Sundays at the end of the NFL season.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for al roker's spectacular chili

Al Roker's Spectacular Chili

You may know Al Roker from television, but what he's really famous for is his "spectacular" chili. It's made with a combination of chuck steak, hot italian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker barbecued turkey wings

Slow Cooker Barbecued Turkey Wings

These turkey wings belong somewhere in the middle of Thanksgiving and game day. Slow-cooked with onions and BBQ sauce for a fall-off-the-bone tenderness, they're...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chinese pork stew

Chinese Pork Stew

Green onions and spare ribs simmered in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar make a delicious sweet and salty stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for wimpies

Wimpies

These wimpies are anything but. Wimpies are sloppy Joes common in the Pennsylvania area. Call them whatever you like, they are still some good home-cooked comfort food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for corundas

Corundas

Corundas are similar to tamales but instead of dried husks they use fresh ones and they don't typically have a meat filling (just the masa harina mixture). They are a specialty of Michoacan...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat taco bell bell burgers

Copycat Taco Bell Bell Burgers

Taco Bell created the "Bell Burger" in the mid-1960s to compete with the popular hamburger fast food chains.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy spanish meatloaf

Easy Spanish Meatloaf

Need an easy dinner idea? This recipe has only three ingredients yet yields very flavorful results.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for southern fried chicken livers

Southern Fried Chicken Livers

Fresh chicken livers are coated with a light but crispy coating and fried until golden brown. Serve them with white gravy for the full treatment.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned shepherd's pie

Old Fashioned Shepherd's Pie

This classic recipe is always a favorite because it is a great way to use up leftover vegetables (and even leftover gravy and mashed potatoes).

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat chili's steak fajitas

Copycat Chili's Steak Fajitas

If you love the steak fajitas at Chili's but don't want to leave the house (or spend the money), then this recipe is for you! It's a clone of the popular dish, and it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey-cheese wrap

Turkey-Cheese Wrap

Great make-ahead option for picnics or packed lunches. Wraps with turkey and cheese with some ranch dressing are great with added produce like lettuce and tomato.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato soup sloppy joes

Tomato Soup Sloppy Joes

This version of sloppy joes is made with browned ground beef, tomato soup, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and served on hamburger buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili coca cola

Chili Coca Cola

This recipe should probably be called "cocoa cola chili" with its hint of chocolate added to the savory blend. Want a richer flavor? Let it simmer longer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for all-american club sandwich

All-American Club Sandwich

A classic American sandwich. This mouthwatering sandwich features layers of ham, turkey, American cheese, bacon, tomato, and lettuce, all stacked between three slices of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamburger steak with onion & mushroom gravy

Hamburger Steak With Onion & Mushroom Gravy

Savory hamburger steaks are topped with a rich mushroom and caramelized onion gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or your favorite starch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat gallagher's guinness stout & filet mignon chili

Copycat Gallagher's Guinness Stout & Filet Mignon Chili

A copycat chili recipe from one of Midtown Manhattan's most famous steakhouses. It's is made with Guinness stout, two kinds of beans, ground...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat p.f. chang's spicy chicken

Copycat P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken

This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peanut butter and onion sandwich

Peanut Butter and Onion Sandwich

Wait, wait! Don't click away. This recipe sounds "odd" but it's actually "oddly" good! The flavors combine in a way you don't expect.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fireman's chicken in barbecue sauce

Fireman's Chicken In Barbecue Sauce

If it's good enough for the firemen, it's good enough for the rest of us! An overnight marinade and a trip to the grill makes some chicken that's certainly worth...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for breakfast burritos for a crowd

Breakfast Burritos for a Crowd

These breakfast burritos, filled with scrambled eggs, turkey or ham, and fresh vegetables, are a great way to serve a large group.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 15 minute taco rice casserole

15 Minute Taco Rice Casserole

Made with ground beef, rice, taco seasoning, plus toppings like cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, or any taco like toppings you enjoy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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