Dinner Recipes

This recipe is perfect for those nights that you don't want to cook but still want a delicious meal. Frozen burritos, taco sauce, salsa, and cheese are all you need.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Try this half chicken al pimientos for a flavorful twist on roast chicken, featuring cherry bomb peppers and crispy Idaho potatoes.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sour cream along with butter and parmesan gives these baked fillets a mouthwatering topping. Add tabasco if you like it hot.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Leave it to Julia to make the best meatloaf. Her secret is a combination of ground beef and turkey plus cooked rice.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Love the lettuce wraps from PF Chang's? Make them at home anytime you want with this simple recipe that uses ground chicken, water chestnuts, green...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Meatloaf is a great way to feed a small group of people without having to make a lot of food. This recipe makes enough for two people, and can easily be doubled or tripled if you need...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Hard to pronounce but easy to make. Enjoy the tender lamb simmered with the worldly spice of paprika and hearty potatoes. Add a red chili to make this southeastern European...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Make all the fancy food you want, there's something about classic spaghetti and meatballs that'll always have you coming back.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You can use any white fish in this recipe such as cod, flounder, or tilapia. Serve the fish and cheese sauce over rice for an easy crock pot meal.

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

A twist on classic Shepherd's pie using ground beef and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Maid-Rite is an iconic restaurant name in the midwest. Their loose meat sandwich is a favorite (that you can make at home with this highly rated recipe!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Bring the city's famous deep dish pie right to your table. A crispy crust, melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce is guaranteed to knock this one out...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This old-fashioned recipe takes chili back to the basics. Suet is the traditional choice for cooking fat, but you can substitute lard, vegetable shortening or even unflavored...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is an easy and hearty casserole. As a timesaver, you can use frozen shredded or cubed potatoes instead of fresh sliced (thaw them first).

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Planet Hollywood's Cap'n Crunch Chicken - crunchy, crispy and oh-so-delicious! What could be better than fried chicken tenders coated in sweet cereal?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Everything a good casserole should be: creamy, comforting, and (most importantly) low-effort.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

This is a quick and easy tuna casserole recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. All you need to do is mix, bake, and just 20 minutes, you'll have a hot and delicious...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Made with butter, onions, celery, flour, chicken stock, half and half, potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, shredded chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A slow cooker version of traditional oyster stew made with milk, butter, and oysters. Oyster stew can be enjoyed any time of year but is especially warming in the colder months.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

Making sloppy joes from scratch is a breeze and tastes so much better than using a canned sauce like Manwich. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, omit the brown sugar.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Everybody knows that a good Reuben needs sauerkraut and Thousand Island. But slow-cooking the corned beef right along with the 'kraut and dressing is a real...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Mimic the tasty chili served at the restaurant with this easy to follow recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe works well with a wide variety of fish. We like a firm white fish such as tilapia, cod, or flounder. Adjust the cooking time as needed to account for the thickness of the fish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

A creamy mix of ricotta, mozzarella and Romano makes this pie a delightfully cheesy affair, the perfect choice for a laid-back family brunch.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with red onion, lamb stew meat, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, black...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours