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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 broiled skate wings with brown butter

Broiled Skate Wings With Brown Butter

Made with fresh parsley, skinless boneless skate wings, olive oil, salt and pepper, butter, capers, lemon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maine lobster jambalaya

Maine Lobster Jambalaya

Made with smoked sausage, bacon fat or butter, flour, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, scallions, parsley, celery salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tony fatso dalmatian chicken chili

Tony Fatso Dalmatian Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breasts, salt and pepper, onions, celery, garlic, cumin, butter, white corn, chicken broth, chili powder

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 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 chinese stir-fried cherry tomatoes and carrots with shrimp

Chinese Stir-Fried Cherry Tomatoes And Carrots With Shrimp

Made with shrimp, rice vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, cherry tomatoes, carrots, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for pecan crusted chicken with honey mustard sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, parsley or Herbs de Provencal, eggs, butter or mild oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, parsley

Method:   oven
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 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 beef burritos

Beef Burritos

Made with onion, ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, refried beans, black olives, lettuce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken pancho villa

Chicken Pancho Villa

Made with chicken thighs, minced olives, garlic, ginger, olive oil, turmeric, chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian sausage and green beans

Italian Sausage and Green Beans

Made with Parmesan cheese, Italian style green beans, dried basil, garlic powder, sweet Italian sausage, stewed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms

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


recipe for bbq bacon cheeseburger meatloaf

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, ground chuck or ground round, bread crumbs, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, sweet onion, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pork chop macaroni casserole

Pork Chop Macaroni Casserole

Made with onion, pork chops, tomatoes, macaroni, cinnamon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for egyptian meatballs

Egyptian Meatballs

Made with ground beef or sirloin, onion, garlic, parsley, fresh dill, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper, clarified butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for a-1 meatloaf

A-1 Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, steak sauce

Method:   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 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 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 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 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 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 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

recipe for spam swiss pie

Spam Swiss Pie

Made with Swiss cheese, onion, deep-dish pie shell, large eggs, whipping cream, pepper, Spam

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bruegger's bagels chicken bagel azteca

Bruegger's Bagels Chicken Bagel Azteca

Made with onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, salt, paprika, green chiles, whole fresh mild chili, onion bagels

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

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 hot-crossed tuna casserole

Hot-Crossed Tuna Casserole

Made with frozen baby peas, cheddar cheese, celery, bread crumbs, onions, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, crescent-roll dough, sesame seeds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for broccoli-chicken pot pie

Broccoli-Chicken Pot Pie

Made with water, butter, onion, garlic, flour, chicken stock or milk, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven, 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 chicken and beef tamale pie

Chicken and Beef Tamale Pie

Made with chicken broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes with their juice, jalapeno peppers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinto beans, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lyndon johnson's favorite chili

Lyndon Johnson's Favorite Chili

Made with whole tomatoes, water, tabasco, ground beef chuck or venison, onion, garlic, dried oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 vegetarian enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin

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 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 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 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 fricasseed brains

Fricasseed Brains

Made with toast, parsley, calf brains, butter, flour, salt, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 chili crescent cheese dogs

Chili Crescent Cheese Dogs

Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white sloppy joes

White Sloppy Joes

Made with hamburger buns, salt and pepper, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, liquid smoke

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for summer squash and sausage

Summer Squash And Sausage

Made with shredded cheese, yellow squash, smoked sausage or Polska kielbasa, onion, butter

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 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 stir-fry chicken teriyaki

Stir-Fry Chicken Teriyaki

Made with rice, teriyaki baste/glaze sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, mushroom, green pepper, fresh broccoli, teriyaki marinade, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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





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