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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 bubble-up pizza

Bubble-Up Pizza

Made with bacon, olives, ham, mushrooms, onion, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elegant tuna casserole

Elegant Tuna Casserole

Made with onion, celery, flour, cream, cream of shrimp soup, salt, black pepper, almonds, dry sherry, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for broccoli, spanish rice, and chicken

Broccoli, Spanish Rice, And Chicken

This delicious dish is a one-pan meal that combines the flavors of Spanish rice, chicken, and broccoli. It's easy to make and only takes under an hour to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 portuguese pizza

Portuguese Pizza

Made with red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, pizza dough, olive oil, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for captain's casserole

Captain's Casserole

Made with onion, tuna, water, tomato juice, cream of mushroom soup, milk, instant rice, oregano, pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peachy spiced skillet chicken

Peachy Spiced Skillet Chicken

Made with black pepper, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, basil, brown sugar, malt vinegar, orange juice concentrate, vegetable oil, corn starch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meat loaf souffle

Meat Loaf Souffle

Made with flour, sour cream, ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, eggs, salt and pepper, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for kielbasa tortellini alfredo

Kielbasa Tortellini Alfredo

Made with tomato, refrigerated cheese or spinach tortellini, smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, red bell pepper, vegetable oil, Alfredo sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage and beef burgers

Sausage And Beef Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, burger toppings, bulk pork sausage, ground beef, onions, garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker sausage and sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage And Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter, lemon rind, nutmeg, cinnamon, apples, sweet potatoes, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled swiss chicken sandwiches on marble rye

Grilled Swiss Chicken Sandwiches on Marble Rye

Made with Dijon or spicy brown mustard, marble rye bread, Swiss cheese, deli smoked chicken breast, egg substitute, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa or smoked sausage skillet casserole

Kielbasa Or Smoked Sausage Skillet Casserole

Made with cheese, sweet paprika, kielbasa or smoked sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pierogi, sauerkraut and sausage dinner

Pierogi, Sauerkraut And Sausage Dinner

Made with sauerkraut, kielbasa, Granny Smith apple, water, pierogies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kentucky hot brown casserole

Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Made with butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, half-and-half, heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, mild or sharp Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caribbean pizza

Caribbean Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, tomato sauce, black beans, pineapple, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker amish beef stew

Slow Cooker Amish Beef Stew

Made with tomato juice, salt, beef stew meat, flour, butter, onion, potatoes, carrots, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicago style italian beef

Slow Cooker Chicago Style Italian Beef

Made with flour, shortening, water, beef bouillon cubes, oregano, garlic salt, paprika, broth, hot peppers, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker raspberry chicken

Slow Cooker Raspberry Chicken

Made with rice, water, cornstarch, chicken quarters, soy sauce, red raspberry fruit spread or jam, prepared mustard, black pepper

Method:   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 louisiana fish creole

Louisiana Fish Creole

Made with tomatoes, fish fillets, soy sauce, onion, celery, garlic, red cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, frozen cut okra or green peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for granny clampett's hillbilly stew

Granny Clampett's Hillbilly Stew

Made with beef stew meat or chuck roast, celery, mushrooms, pimientos, English or sweet peas, carrots, onions, potatoes, bell pepper, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for alligator grand chenier

Alligator Grand Chenier

Made with onions, bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, water, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker greek beef stew with onions and feta cheese

Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese

Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 adrian's spicy egg sandwich

Adrian's Spicy Egg Sandwich

Made with onion powder, oregano, eggs, water, soy sauce, hot cayenne pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican chicken pot pie

Mexican Chicken Pot Pie

Made with cornbread mix, chicken, salsa, corn, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker italian chili

Slow Cooker Italian Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, Italian-style tomatoes, chickpeas, red kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, water, chili powder, dried basil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for veal and asparagus stir-fry

Veal And Asparagus Stir-Fry

Made with non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, salt, fennel seeds, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, dry sherry, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy slow cooker white cauliflower chili

Cheesy Slow Cooker White Cauliflower Chili

Made with cumin seeds, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, white kidney beans, black peppercorns, vegetable stock, cauliflower florets, jalapeno pepper, green...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for austrian schinkenfleckel (ham, cottage cheese, and noodle casserole)

Austrian Schinkenfleckel (Ham, Cottage Cheese, And Noodle Casserole)

Made with egg noodles, cottage cheese, ham, eggs, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for blt chicken sliders

BLT Chicken Sliders

Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old school english beef and kidney stew

Old School English Beef And Kidney Stew

Made with kidney, stewing steak, carrot, onion, gravy salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for california tamale pie

California Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, yellow corn meal, milk, ripe olives, Cheddar cheese, egg, chili seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn

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


recipe for apple-topped ham steak

Apple-Topped Ham Steak

Made with black pepper, fully cooked ham steak, onion, apple juice, Dijon mustard, green apples, red apples, cornstarch, water, fresh sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawthorne lane's pepperoni pizza

Hawthorne Lane's Pepperoni Pizza

Made with pizza dough, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, buffalo mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, Italian parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker apricot turkey

Slow Cooker Apricot Turkey

Made with cornstarch, water, paprika, turkey breast, apricot jam, white vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mardi gras chili

Mardi Gras Chili

Whether you're looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style or just want a delicious chili to cozy up with on a cold winter night, you have to give this Mardi Gras chili a try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican carnitas verdes (pork with green salsa)

Mexican Carnitas Verdes (Pork With Green Salsa)

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, pork loin roast, salsa verde, onion, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for monkfish piccata

Monkfish Piccata

Made with lime, olive oil, eggs, monkfish, flour, Parmesan or Romano cheese, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for reuben meat loaf

Reuben Meat Loaf

Made with egg, onion, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, rye bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for elk tenderloin garlic steaks

Elk Tenderloin Garlic Steaks

Made with vermouth, black pepper, elk tenderloin steak, margarine, garlic powder, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lemon penne with edamame

Lemon Penne With Edamame

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, whole-wheat penne pasta, edamame, lemon zest, fresh thyme, olive oil, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stuffed pork cutlets

Stuffed Pork Cutlets

Made with lemon, pork cutlets, Cheddar cheese, prosciutto, egg, Italian-style dried bread crumbs, olive oil or vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried beef with snow peas and cashews

Stir-Fried Beef With Snow Peas And Cashews

Made with roasted cashews, flank steak, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, snow peas, peanut or vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crescent turkey squares

Crescent Turkey Squares

Made with seasoned croutons, refrigerated crescent roll dough, black pepper, turkey breast, cream cheese, butter or margarine, margarine, milk, onion, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crawfish tortellini

Crawfish Tortellini

Made with crawfish, 3-cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, garlic, butter, margarine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy eggplant stir-fry with ramen noodles

Hot And Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry With Ramen Noodles

Made with dark sesame oil, black vinegar, rice vinegar, hot chile paste, sugar, vegetable oil, Asian eggplants, scallions, snow pea pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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