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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 meatball cheeseburger casserole

Meatball Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with green onions, wagon wheel pasta, tomatoes with Italian herbs, cheddar cheese soup, frozen cooked meatballs, water, cheddar cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

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 soupy chicken

Soupy Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, butter, rice, frying chicken, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lamb stew, malaysian style

Lamb Stew, Malaysian Style

Made with coconut milk, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground fennel or seeds, ground cinnamon, whole star anise, fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, kaffir lime...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for meatball okra stew

Meatball Okra Stew

Made with bread crumbs, milk, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ground beef, instant beef bouillon granules, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder

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 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 herbed popovers stuffed with creamy chicken and mushrooms

Herbed Popovers Stuffed With Creamy Chicken And Mushrooms

Made with thyme, milk, eggs, mushrooms, butter, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatball hash brown bake

Meatball Hash Brown Bake

Made with onion, saltines, eggs, garlic, salt, black pepper, ground beef, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef and barley chili

Beef and Barley Chili

Made with salt, oil, onions, ground beef, beef broth, tomatoes, pearl barley, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cube steak skillet supper

Cube Steak Skillet Supper

Made with paprika, mushroom soup, green beans, flour, salt, black pepper, cube steaks, oil, onion, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado-vegetable lasagna

Avocado-Vegetable Lasagna

Made with Italian cheese, eggs, fresh basil, ground red pepper, salt, black pepper, artichoke hearts, avocados, green onions, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible beef enchilada pie

Impossible Beef Enchilada Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, enchilada sauce, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 disney - walt's own chili and beans

Disney - Walt's Own Chili and Beans

Made with salt and pepper, turmeric, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, Mexican chile pepper, dried ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for poppy seed chicken casserole

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Made with margarine, poppy seeds, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheddar burger mashed potato bake

Cheddar Burger Mashed Potato Bake

Made with mashed potatoes, dry mustard, ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese pasta sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken and rice

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Made with salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken flavored rice mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and pork chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Beef And Pork Chili for a Crowd

Made with cocoa powder, salsa, chili seasoning, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, pork roast, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 grilled honey-soy chicken sandwiches

Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken Sandwiches

Made with lettuce, plum tomatoes, whole wheat hamburger buns, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, honey, lemon-pepper seasoning, ground ginger, garlic...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 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 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 baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 paradise cafe's black bean chili

Paradise Cafe's Black Bean Chili

Made with fresh jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, black beans, diced green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french country chicken stew

French Country Chicken Stew

Made with chicken pieces, salt, flour, smoked bacon, vegetable oil, onion, white pepper, dried tarragon, stewed tomatoes, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chinese chicken hot pot

Slow Cooker Chinese Chicken Hot Pot

Made with chicken broth, carrots, onion, celery, water chestnut, soy sauce, ginger root, garlic, red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican chicken lasagna

Mexican Chicken Lasagna

Made with bell pepper, tomato soup, enchilada sauce, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, lasagne noodles, cooked chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for afghan kofta (meatballs)

Afghan Kofta (Meatballs)

Made with salt and pepper, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ground coriander

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for balkan summer lamb stew

Balkan Summer Lamb Stew

Made with tomatoes, green onions, garlic, Hungarian paprika, dill, cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 home-style hamburger hash

Home-Style Hamburger Hash

Made with fresh parsley, ground beef, frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers, whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, water, beef-flavor instant bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy pork chop and potato casserole

Creamy Pork Chop And Potato Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, onion, vegetable oil, boneless pork chops, cream of mushroom soup, milk, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for honey chicken with peppers and onions

Honey Chicken With Peppers And Onions

Made with honey, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken breast halves, red bell pepper, Spanish peanuts, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp and scallop pizza

Shrimp And Scallop Pizza

Made with sea scallops, mozzarella cheese, bay scallops, garlic, olive oil, scallion, oil and cornmeal, pizza dough, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 slow cooker five alarm firehouse chicken chili

Slow Cooker Five Alarm Firehouse Chicken Chili

Made with garlic, Poblano or Anaheim peppers, chili powder, cumin, dried bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh oregano, hot sauce, brown ale or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for greek beef and couscous

Greek Beef And Couscous

Made with dried oregano, olive or vegetable oil, beef boneless sirloin, onion, garlic, beef broth, couscous, Roma tomatoes, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna hero loaf with tomato sauce

Tuna Hero Loaf With Tomato Sauce

Made with biscuit baking mix, milk, tuna, salad dressing, onion, lemon juice, tomato soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamed tacos

Creamed Tacos

Made with corn tortillas, ground beef, velveeta cheese, onion, tomatoes, green chiles, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for classic red chili stew

Classic Red Chili Stew

Made with beef broth, dried red New Mexican chilies, pork or beef stew meat, vegetable oil

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

recipe for chiles rellenos dulces (sweet chile meat balls)

Chiles Rellenos Dulces (Sweet Chile Meat Balls)

Made with flour, brown sugar, green chiles, shortening, raisins, egg, milk, allspice, beef or pork, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for diabetic vegetable stir-fry

Diabetic Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, bean paste, water, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-in-one-pot seafood boil

All-In-One-Pot Seafood Boil

Made with celery, onion, lemons, butter or margarine, garlic, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, celery seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 catfish pizza with hush puppy crust

Catfish Pizza With Hush Puppy Crust

Made with mayonnaise, water, catfish, Cheddar or American cheese, hush puppy mix, butter, cream of onion soup, dill pickle

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wild rice stir-fry

Wild Rice Stir-Fry

Made with wild rice, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, butter, celery, pea pods, broccoli florets, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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





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