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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 mexican chicken and stuffing

Mexican Chicken And Stuffing

Made with Monterey jack cheese, water, margarine, stuffing mix, salsa, chicken breast halves

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oyster and scallop stew

Oyster And Scallop Stew

Made with butter or stick margarine, potato, celery, green onions, jalapeno pepper, oysters, frozen whole-kernel corn, sea scallops, milk, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sancocho (pork stew)

Sancocho (Pork Stew)

Made with water, salt, ground coriander, yams or sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, garlic, boneless pork shoulder, chili powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for white chili with beer

White Chili With Beer

Made with cornstarch, chicken breast halves, navy beans, chicken broth, green chilies, onion, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for p.f. chang's szechwan chicken chow fun

P.F. Chang's Szechwan Chicken Chow Fun

Made with vinegar, soy sauce, ground chicken, chow fun noodles, garlic, scallions, chili paste, preserved vegetables, black fungus mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep dish mexican pizza

Deep Dish Mexican Pizza

Made with onion, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, black beans, green chiles, cornmeal, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham and rice casserole

Ham and Rice Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, ham, rice, water, butter, onion, cream of celery soup, sour cream, cream cheese, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker lamb and apple casserole

Slow Cooker Lamb And Apple Casserole

Made with apple, celery, carrots, lamb chops, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, onions, stock

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 italian sausage po' boy

Italian Sausage Po' Boy

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, French bread, hot Italian sausage, cabbage or lettuce, dill pickle, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 zharkoye

Zharkoye

Made with dill, sour cream, beef, potatoes, onion, butter, carrot, parsley, celery, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken enchilada bake

Chicken Enchilada Bake

Made with Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, tortillas, chicken breast, pepper jack or nacho cheese soup, sour cream, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sonora style chicken stew

Sonora Style Chicken Stew

Made with cinnamon, cumin, picante sauce, chicken breasts, salt, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker game day chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Game Day Chili For A Crowd

Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 tamale and hominy casserole

Tamale And Hominy Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, pimientos, ripe olives, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cream of chicken soup, hominy, beef tamales

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crescent meatloaf

Crescent Meatloaf

Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, salt, beef gravy, bread crumb cubes, onions, ground beef, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for melt in your mouth chicken pie

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Pie

Made with salt, self-rising flour, fryer chicken, cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, black pepper, buttermilk, chicken broth, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frank sinatra's sausage and peppers

Frank Sinatra's Sausage And Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, red wine, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for self crust chicken pie

Self Crust Chicken Pie

Made with black pepper, chicken or turkey, chicken or turkey broth, eggs, cream of celery soup, margarine, self rising flour, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for michelle's blonde chicken chili

Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili

Made with fresh cilantro, dried oregano, vegetable oil, chicken breast, onion, chicken broth, green chile peppers, Great Northern beans, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican style liver

Mexican Style Liver

Made with tortilla chips or hot cooked rice, whole kernel corn, bacon, onion, garlic, flour, chili power, salt, beef liver, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker lamb and eggplant stew

Slow Cooker Lamb And Eggplant Stew

Made with paprika, thyme, lamb stew meat, eggplant, onion, ginger root, tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ham and broccoli stuffing casserole

Ham and Broccoli Stuffing Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, ham, stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, rice, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for biscuit topped cheeseburger casserole

Biscuit Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with flour, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, salt, black pepper, refrigerator biscuits

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken snow peas and mushrooms stir-fry

Chicken Snow Peas and Mushrooms Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, white wine, cornstarch, ginger, ground ginger, garlic, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, walnut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for wheat berry stew

Wheat Berry Stew

Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for armstrong's turkey devonshire

Armstrong's Turkey Devonshire

Made with paprika, Armstrong's cheese sauce, sourdough, tomato, sliced turkey meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for armenian meat pies

Armenian Meat Pies

Made with whole tomatoes, yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, parsley, fresh mint, tomato paste, paprika, ground allspice, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven
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 pressure cooker braised beef with tomatoes and mushrooms

Pressure Cooker Braised Beef With Tomatoes And Mushrooms

Made with olive oil, garlic, onions, mushrooms, red wine, flour, tomatoes, green olives, dried thyme, bay leaf

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun crawfish stew

Cajun Crawfish Stew

Made with vegetable oil, flour, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, crawfish tails, tomato sauce, fish stock, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for louisiana-style smothered okra and chicken

Louisiana-Style Smothered Okra and Chicken

Made with tomato sauce, chicken, seasoned salt, pepper, yellow onion, bell pepper, garlic, garlic sausage, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu meatloaf

Tofu Meatloaf

Made with whole grain bread, ketchup, tofu, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for arizona skillet dinner

Arizona Skillet Dinner

Made with elbow macaroni, corn, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cornbread meatloaf

Cornbread Meatloaf

Switch things up and try something new with your meatloaf by adding cornbread crumbs in place of regular bread crumbs.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for traditional maryland oyster stew

Traditional Maryland Oyster Stew

Made with seafood seasoning, salt and pepper, oysters, milk, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
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


recipe for oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for burgers au jus

Burgers Au Jus

Made with hard rolls, ground beef, A-1 steak sauce, au jus

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for open faced pate sandwich

Open Faced Pate Sandwich

Made with country bread, pate, whole grain mustard, cornichons


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy slow cooker chicken tortilla casserole

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tofu stuffed eggplant

Tofu Stuffed Eggplant

Made with brown rice, pine nuts, eggplants, olive oil, firm tofu, mixed vegetables

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 grilled teriyaki chicken breasts with pineapple rings

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts With Pineapple Rings

Made with hamburger buns, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast fillets, pineapple slices, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave reuben casserole

Microwave Reuben Casserole

Made with tomatoes, Swiss cheese, margarine or butter, pumpernickel bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island salad dressing

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican pork and eggplant

Slow Cooker Mexican Pork And Eggplant

Made with Parmesan cheese, country-style pork ribs, eggplant, black beans, garlic, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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