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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 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 7  layer casserole

7 Layer Casserole

Made with bacon, ground beef, green bell pepper, rice, whole kernel corn, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, water, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 date finger sandwiches

Date Finger Sandwiches

Made with bread, cream cheese, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pineapple pizza

Shrimp Pineapple Pizza

Made with crushed red pepper, fresh cilantro, Parmesan cheese, pizza crust, olive oil, monterey jack cheese, shrimp, pineapple tidbits, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 carne guisada

Slow Cooker Carne Guisada

Made with chili powder, oregano, beef stew meat, water, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onion, flour, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mushroom enchiladas

Mushroom Enchiladas

Made with sour cream, black olives, mushrooms, onion, butter, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, Monterey jack cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 string cheese meat loaf

String Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with string cheese, Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

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 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 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

recipe for crab broccoli casserole

Crab Broccoli Casserole

Made with onion, crab meat, curry powder, milk, bread crumbs, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, butter or oleo

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 slow cooker broccoli rice and chicken

Slow Cooker Broccoli Rice and Chicken

Give your crock pot a workout with this easy broccoli rice and chicken recipe. Combining boneless chicken, rice, and a creamy soup mix, it's a great pick for a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fried peanut butter toast

Fried Peanut Butter Toast

Think of this like a reverse grilled peanut butter sandwich. The peanut butter is on the outside of the bread instead of inside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 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 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 beef and bean sprout stir-fry

Beef And Bean Sprout Stir-Fry

Made with ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, boneless beef sirloin, water, oyster sauce, instant chicken bouillon granules, oil, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 virginia brunswick stew

Virginia Brunswick Stew

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, chicken breast halves, onion, celery, frozen sweet corn, frozen butter beans, whole tomatoes, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sizzling chicken fajitas

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker pirate stew

Slow Cooker Pirate Stew

Made with salt, water, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, white rice, potatoes, black beans, pinto beans

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

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 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 scallop bubbly bake

Scallop Bubbly Bake

Made with scallops, lobster, onion, celery, sliced mushrooms, green pepper, cream of mushroom soup, butter, buttered bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 mexican cornbread casserole

Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Made with American cheese, ground beef, onion, jalapeno pepper, eggs, cream-style corn, milk, cornbread mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 sausage and beans with potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage and Beans with Potatoes

Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sausage meatloaf

Slow Cooker Sausage Meatloaf

Made with eggs, milk, bread, salt, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, beef stock, onion, ground beef, ketchup

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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker halftime chili

Slow Cooker Halftime Chili

Made with green bell pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes, cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper

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

recipe for crawfish chili

Crawfish Chili

The chili is made with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. The crawfish tails are added in the last few minutes of cooking so they remain tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for meatloaf with cheese center

Meatloaf With Cheese Center

Made with ketchup, mustard, bread crumbs, ground beef, cheese, eggs, onion, bell pepper, celery

Method:   oven
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 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 wok-seared mahi mahi with stir-fried vegetables

Wok-Seared Mahi Mahi With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Made with green onion, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, carrot, snow peas, bean sprouts, peanut oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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