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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 baked scrod in foil

Baked Scrod In Foil

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, scrod fillets, salt and pepper, plum tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, capers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 pakki hui machli

Pakki Hui Machli

Made with dry mustard, ground fenugreek, ground cinnamon, cumin, ground cardamom, ground cloves, onion, tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for curried fish and cabbage

Curried Fish and Cabbage

Made with oil, black pepper, onion salt, green cabbage, water, salt, bell pepper, fish fillets, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cod paella, catalan style

Cod Paella, Catalan Style

Made with garlic, salt cod, raisins, clam juice, saffron threads, olive oil, pine nuts, onions, green bell pepper, tomato

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for applesauce meatloaf

Applesauce Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, ketchup, ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, applesauce, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sausage, potatoes & peas

Sausage, Potatoes & Peas

Made with water, black pepper, salt, ground sausage, potatoes, frozen peas, butter, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 caputo's lamb cacciatore

Caputo's Lamb Cacciatore

Made with olive oil, red onions, garlic, sage, leg of lamb, white wine, Italian-style tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole hot dogs and rice

Creole Hot Dogs And Rice

Made with fresh basil, onion, Cajun seasoning, bacon, hot dogs, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken stew with pearl onions and mushrooms

Chicken Stew With Pearl Onions And Mushrooms

Made with pearl onions, flour, salt, poultry seasoning, black pepper, chicken, olive oil, mushrooms, chicken broth, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caribbean meatloaf

Caribbean Meatloaf

Made with worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, Caribbean jerk seasoning, crushed pineapple, mango chutney, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fettuccine and salmon marinara

Fettuccine And Salmon Marinara

Made with crushed red pepper flakes, salmon fillet, fettuccine pasta, parsley, olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, white wine, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican beef rice casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Rice Casserole

Made with instant rice, chili powder, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crowd chicken casserole

Crowd Chicken Casserole

Made with potato chips, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, chicken, celery, green onion, green chiles, ripe olives, slivered almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cabbage and ground pork casserole

Cabbage And Ground Pork Casserole

Made with olive oil, tomatoes, black pepper, cabbage, ground pork, green bell pepper, onion, rice, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
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


recipe for a.j.'s southwestern meatloaf

A.J.'s Southwestern Meatloaf

Made with onion, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, southwest-style seasoning, bread crumbs, eggs, picante sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker layered potato, sauerkraut, and beef stew

Slow Cooker Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew

Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stovetop shepherd's pie

Stovetop Shepherd's Pie

Made with celery, onions, frozen corn, garlic, green or red bell peppers, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, water, thyme, instant mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker portuguese garlic chicken

Slow Cooker Portuguese Garlic Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, tomatoes, ham, golden raisins, whole chicken, port wine, brandy, Dijon mustard, tomato paste

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for obama family chili

Obama Family Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, ground turkey or beef, cumin, ground oregano, turmeric, dried basil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
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 slow cooker chicken and pepperoni

Slow Cooker Chicken And Pepperoni

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried Italian seasoning, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, turkey pepperoni, ripe olives, chicken broth, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 pork and apple pie

Pork and Apple Pie

Made with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, pastry, apples

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 beef chili with kidney beans

Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

Made with red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground beef, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 yorkshire chicken

Yorkshire Chicken

Made with butter or margarine, milk, flour, salt, sage, red pepper, chicken pieces, oil, baking powder, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hacienda restaurant's crabmeat enchiladas

Hacienda Restaurant's Crabmeat Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, salt, Serrano pepper, garlic, Colby and Jack cheese, ground cumin, red pepper, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken casablanca

Chicken Casablanca

Made with carrots, potatoes, raisins, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, zucchini

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


recipe for mushroom baked cod

Mushroom Baked Cod

Made with parsley, bread crumbs, cornstarch, cod fillets, mushrooms, butter or margarine, salt, black pepper, dry white wine or water, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sausage and kidney bean stew

Slow Cooker Sausage And Kidney Bean Stew

Made with dried basil, dried oregano, kidney beans, Italian sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, stewed sliced tomatoes

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

recipe for slow cooker seven layer casserole

Slow Cooker Seven Layer Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, corn, rice, ground beef, bacon bits, onion, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for taco salad casserole

Taco Salad Casserole

Made with chili sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red beans, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hard chargin' blue cheese stampede

Hard Chargin' Blue Cheese Stampede

Made with ground beef, onion, Tabasco sauce, honey, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, blue cheese, hamburger buns, roasted red peppers

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechuan salmon stir fry

Szechuan Salmon Stir Fry

Made with garlic, fresh ginger, Japanese curly noodles, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for alligator grand chenier

Alligator Grand Chenier

Made with onions, bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, water, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken tortilla and salsa casserole

Chicken Tortilla And Salsa Casserole

Made with black olives, flour tortillas, chicken breast, corn, salsa, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sashimi with three sauces

Sashimi With Three Sauces

Made with daikon radish, green onion, carrot, dry mustard, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked tofu casserole

Baked Tofu Casserole

Made with soy sauce, French beans, salt, vegetable oil, onion, mushrooms, ham, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef liver and mushroom medley

Beef Liver and Mushroom Medley

Made with chicken broth, celery, flour, salt, black pepper, beef liver, margarine, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for halibut enchiladas

Halibut Enchiladas

Made with onions, flour tortillas, halibut, green enchilada sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker turkey pot pie with cornbread crust

Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust

Made with cayenne pepper, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, frozen peas and carrots, garlic, sliced mushrooms, chicken broth, sherry

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker spanish style liver

Slow Cooker Spanish Style Liver

Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, beef or calf liver, bacon, carrot, celery, onion, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 meat loaf for 50 people

Meat Loaf For 50 People

Made with onions, bread, water, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, black pepper, salt, stock

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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