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Dinner Recipes

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 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 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 caribbean pizza

Caribbean Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, tomato sauce, black beans, pineapple, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 slow cooker asian stir-fry stew

Slow Cooker Asian Stir-Fry Stew

Made with broth, carrots, fresh ginger root, garlic, baby corn, scallions, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, bok choy, bay scallops

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 kielbasa in spaghetti sauce

Slow Cooker Kielbasa In Spaghetti Sauce

Made with spaghetti sauce, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for paella (spanish rice dish)

Paella (Spanish Rice Dish)

Made with frozen peas, artichoke hearts, chicken thighs, Italian sausage, oil, green bell pepper, onion, saffron rice, water, minced clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker raspberry chicken

Slow Cooker Raspberry Chicken

Made with rice, water, cornstarch, chicken quarters, soy sauce, red raspberry fruit spread or jam, prepared mustard, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 meat and potato pie (mock shephard's pie)

Meat and Potato Pie (Mock Shephard's Pie)

Made with ground beef, russet potatoes, butter, salt, black pepper, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, onion, carrot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican carnitas verdes (pork with green salsa)

Mexican Carnitas Verdes (Pork With Green Salsa)

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, pork loin roast, salsa verde, onion, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lemon penne with edamame

Lemon Penne With Edamame

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, whole-wheat penne pasta, edamame, lemon zest, fresh thyme, olive oil, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elegant tuna casserole

Elegant Tuna Casserole

Made with onion, celery, flour, cream, cream of shrimp soup, salt, black pepper, almonds, dry sherry, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for portuguese pizza

Portuguese Pizza

Made with red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, pizza dough, olive oil, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 hearty country meat loaf with sour cream gravy

Hearty Country Meat Loaf With Sour Cream Gravy

Made with eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, bacon, pan drippings

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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

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 gourmet sweet and sour hot dogs

Gourmet Sweet And Sour Hot Dogs

Made with beef broth, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sausage and red cabbage casserole

Sausage And Red Cabbage Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, stock, sultanas, cooking apples, red cabbage, onion, cider, dark brown sugar, butter, pork sausages

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pressure cooker irish lamb stew

Pressure Cooker Irish Lamb Stew

Made with flour, lamb, potatoes, salt, water, carrots, pepper, onions

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tropical kielbasa with sweet potatoes and pineapple

Slow Cooker Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple

Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken stew with rosemary dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew With Rosemary Dumplings

Made with whole chicken, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dried rosemary, chicken stock, frozen peas, all purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cassoulet de castelnaudary

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary

Made with black peppercorns, shoulder of lamb, leg of preserved goose or duck, pork sausage, pork, garlic, onions, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 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 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 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 turkey & broccoli casserole

Turkey & Broccoli Casserole

Made with mushrooms or bacon, salt and pepper, broccoli, turkey or chicken, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, cheddar or monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker lamb and apple casserole

Slow Cooker Lamb And Apple Casserole

Made with apple, celery, carrots, lamb chops, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, onions, stock

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian meat pies

Asian Meat Pies

Made with ginger, ground beef, garlic, scallions, hoisin sauce, biscuit dough

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 monkfish piccata

Monkfish Piccata

Made with lime, olive oil, eggs, monkfish, flour, Parmesan or Romano cheese, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 scrod au gratin

Scrod Au Gratin

Made with scrod, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for adrian's spicy egg sandwich

Adrian's Spicy Egg Sandwich

Made with onion powder, oregano, eggs, water, soy sauce, hot cayenne pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chile blanco especial (special white chili)

Slow Cooker Chile Blanco Especial (Special White Chili)

Made with onion, white pepper, salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cloves, green chiles, chicken breast, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican chicken pot pie

Mexican Chicken Pot Pie

Made with cornbread mix, chicken, salsa, corn, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker scalloped potatoes and chicken

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes And Chicken

Made with milk, cream of celery soup, salt, green bell peppers, onions, Velveeta cheese, potatoes, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bold and spicy meatloaf

Bold And Spicy Meatloaf

Made with green bell pepper, ground beef, steak sauce, egg, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden's chicken formaggio pizza

Olive Garden's Chicken Formaggio Pizza

Made with olive oil, tomatoes, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, fresh mushrooms, Mozzarella cheese, Fontinella cheese, dried basil, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible tuna and cheddar pie

Impossible Tuna And Cheddar Pie

Made with tomatoes, onions, butter or margarine, solid white tuna in water, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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