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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 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 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

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 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 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

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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 slow cooker greek-style pork stew

Slow Cooker Greek-Style Pork Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, baby carrots, onions, tomato paste, dry red wine, water, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 ground turkey rice casserole

Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

Made with almonds, rice, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, celery, ground turkey, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker steak stir-fry

Slow Cooker Steak Stir-Fry

A cozy steak stir-fry with sliced beef and frozen veggies slow-cooked in a creamy sauce. Not much prep, lots of comfort, and just a little creativity goes into this dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker creamy sausage and wild rice casserole

Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage and Wild Rice Casserole

Made with bulk sausage, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, green pepper, cream of chicken soup, wild rice

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

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 creamy almond chicken

Creamy Almond Chicken

Made with paprika, curry powder, salt, black pepper, chicken breast halves, flour, almonds, light cream, sour cream, sherry

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for emeril's tasso

Emeril's Tasso

Made with pork butt, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, granulated onion


Time:   under 30 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 beef scallopini

Slow Cooker Beef Scallopini

Made with oregano, beef stew meat, flour, black pepper, oil, mushrooms, onions, salt, sugar

Method:   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 granny's delicious chicken

Granny's Delicious Chicken

Made with boneless chicken, French dressing, onion soup mix, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 alpine chicken casserole

Alpine Chicken Casserole

Made with almonds, Swiss cheese, black pepper, diced cooked chicken, celery, bread cubes, mayonnaise or salad dressing, milk, onions, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 peking duck pizza

Peking Duck Pizza

Made with mushrooms, scallions, mozzarella cheese, duck breast, won-ton wrappers, olive oil, pizza crusts, cornmeal, hoisin sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu with sweet potato noodles

Tofu with Sweet Potato Noodles

Made with cellophane noodles, sesame oil, extra firm tofu, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 fold-over tortilla casserole

Fold-Over Tortilla Casserole

Made with Monterey jack cheese, cumin, cream cheese, tortillas, ground beef or pork, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, enchilada sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausage with pesto and pasta

Italian Sausage With Pesto And Pasta

Made with broccoli, cooked Italian sausage links, linguine, basil leaves, walnut pieces, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 pink's grill chili

Pink's Grill Chili

Made with round steak, garlic, hamburger meat, yellow onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, beef broth, California chilies, pasilla chilies

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

recipe for baked corn dogs

Baked Corn Dogs

Made with American cheese, margarine, biscuit baking mix, milk, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 chicken or turkey supreme

Chicken Or Turkey Supreme

Made with bread crumbs, cooked chicken or turkey, cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, margarine or butter, chicken broth, frozen peas, egg noodles, velveeta cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 slow cooker cranberry meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice

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

recipe for oven-fried turkey wings

Oven-Fried Turkey Wings

Made with salt, butter or margarine, water, turkey wings, cornmeal, paprika, dry marjoram, black pepper, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 mexican turkey lasagna

Mexican Turkey Lasagna

Made with onion, taco seasoning mix, refried beans, cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese, corn or flour tortillas, lettuce, tomato, black olives, salsa, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 slow cooker chicken ole

Slow Cooker Chicken Ole

Made with salsa, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, cooked chicken

Method:   crock pot
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





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