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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 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 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 sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili

Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cajun cabbage jambalaya

Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

Made with water, vegetable oil, beef bouillon cubes, ground chuck, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, cabbage, diced tomatoes and green chili peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy black olive chili

Spicy Black Olive Chili

Made with tomato paste, dry red wine, red kidney beans, jalapeno peppers, brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for ham and corn casserole

Ham and Corn Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, creamed corn, ham, mashed potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for c.v. woods world championship chili

C.V. Woods World Championship Chili

Made with MSG, black pepper, salt, chili powder, cilantro, thyme, beer, garlic, beef suet, pork chops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef taco casserole

Beef Taco Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, 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 slow cooker hobo dinner

Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner

Made with water, carrots, salt and pepper, cabbage, potatoes, corn on the cob, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crock o'brats

Crock O'Brats

Made with salt, brown sugar, onion, bratwurst links, potatoes, sauerkraut, tart apple

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


recipe for corn chowder casserole

Corn Chowder Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, macaroni, American cheese, cream-style corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for layered tostada bake

Layered Tostada Bake

Made with olive oil, egg white, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, refried beans, baking mix, cornmeal, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 arizona desert chili

Arizona Desert Chili

Made with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, beef, cumin, ground oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shabu-shabu (japanese bubbling beef hot pot)

Shabu-Shabu (Japanese Bubbling Beef Hot Pot)

Made with kelp ponzu sauce, wheat gluten cakes, beef, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, Napa cabbage, bamboo shoots, firm tofu

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french onion meatloaf

French Onion Meatloaf

Made with oregano, tomato sauce, black pepper, French onion soup, stuffing mix, ground beef, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 cheesy meatball and rice casserole

Cheesy Meatball And Rice Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, oil, water, rice, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 ground pork burritos

Ground Pork Burritos

Made with hoisin or plum sauce, flour tortillas, salt, ground pork, yellow onion, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese chicken livers with snow peas

Chinese Chicken Livers with Snow Peas

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh snow peas, soy sauce, chicken livers, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, peanut or vegetable oil...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for reuben bake

Reuben Bake

Made with corned beef, rye bread, butter, onion, sour cream, Thousand Island salad dressing, butter or margarine, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork adobada

Pork Adobada

Made with flour, tomato paste, ancho chilies, cider vinegar, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chicken stock, orange juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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

recipe for deep-fried fish with tamarind sauce

Deep-Fried Fish With Tamarind Sauce

Made with white peppercorns, fish sauce, palm sugar, shallots, oil, garlic, dried chilies, red snapper or tilapia, water, tamarind paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yugoslavian casserole

Yugoslavian Casserole

Made with paprika, water, lamb shoulder, onions, peppers, oil, tomatoes, salt and pepper, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for farmer's pork chops

Farmer's Pork Chops

Made with potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, seasoned salt, center-cut pork chops, vegetable oil, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot dog hash

Hot Dog Hash

Made with garlic powder, hot dogs, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for el chico mexican restaurant albondigas

El Chico Mexican Restaurant Albondigas

Made with vegetable oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, water or salt-free broth, tomatoes, rice, salt, cumin, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cajun meatloaf

Cajun Meatloaf

Made with ground nutmeg, butter, onions, celery, green bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 slow cooker kielbasa in spaghetti sauce

Slow Cooker Kielbasa In Spaghetti Sauce

Made with spaghetti sauce, kielbasa

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 potato chip topped slow cooker tuna casserole

Potato Chip Topped Slow Cooker Tuna Casserole

Made with potato chips, black pepper, mayonnaise or salad dressing, tuna, cream of celery soup, hard-cooked eggs, celery

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yum-yum chicken

Yum-Yum Chicken

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, butter, boneless chicken breasts, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, stuffing mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat chicken a la king

Low-Fat Chicken a la King

Made with butter, flour, chicken broth, evaporated milk, pimento, white pepper, paprika, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tex-mex shepherd's pie

Tex-Mex Shepherd's Pie

Looking for a unique dinner idea? Try this Tex-Mex shepherd's pie, this hearty twist on the classic is packed with ground beef, veggies, cheese, and savory spices, all topped off...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cod baked in tomatoes and cilantro

Cod Baked In Tomatoes and Cilantro

Made with salt, cod fillets, plum tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, red onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cod fillets with red pepper and onion

Cod Fillets With Red Pepper and Onion

Made with black pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, dried oregano, cod fillets

Method:   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 no peek beef casserole

No Peek Beef Casserole

Made with tapioca, mushrooms, stew beef, onion soup mix, red wine, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 hunan pork stir fry

Hunan Pork Stir Fry

Made with crushed red pepper, boneless lean pork, garlic, water, cornstarch, soy sauce

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 big bend texas-style chili

Big Bend Texas-Style Chili

Made with black pepper, chili powder, Roma tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, beer, cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rolled meatloaf

Rolled Meatloaf

Made with monterey jack cheese, ground beef, bread, eggs, onion, chili sauce, dried thyme, salt, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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