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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 chinese stir-fried cherry tomatoes and carrots with shrimp

Chinese Stir-Fried Cherry Tomatoes And Carrots With Shrimp

Made with shrimp, rice vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, cherry tomatoes, carrots, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 slow cooker seafood medley

Slow Cooker Seafood Medley

Made with black pepper, salt, Old Bay seasoning, shrimp, crab meat, bay scallops, cream of celery soup, milk, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sizzling chicken fajitas

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled teriyaki chicken breasts with pineapple rings

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts With Pineapple Rings

Made with hamburger buns, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast fillets, pineapple slices, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for california melt sandwich

California Melt Sandwich

Made with Monterey pepper jack cheese, lemon juice, salt, French bread rolls, mayonnaise, garlic, chicken breast, Haas avocados

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chinese vegetable lo mein

Slow Cooker Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein

Made with tofu, carrots, green beans, green bell pepper, red pepper, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, lo mein noodles

Method:   stovetop, 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


recipe for slow cooker hawaiian garlic chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Garlic Chicken

Made with water, cornstarch, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, fresh ginger root, pineapple tidbits

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

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 10 minute individual beef stews with puff pastry lids

10 Minute Individual Beef Stews With Puff Pastry Lids

Made with vegetable soup, puff pastry, cube steak, salt and pepper, flour, vegetable oil, beef broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for moqueca de camarao - shrimp stew

Moqueca de Camarao - Shrimp Stew

Made with onion, garlic, prawns, salt, tomatoes, lemon juice, fresh Italian parsley, cayenne pepper, black pepper, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican cornbread casserole

Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Made with American cheese, ground beef, onion, jalapeno pepper, eggs, cream-style corn, milk, cornbread mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lentil-walnut burgers

Lentil-Walnut Burgers

Made with cider vinegar, peanut oil or olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, walnuts, salt, fresh spinach, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 apple-topped ham steak

Apple-Topped Ham Steak

Made with black pepper, fully cooked ham steak, onion, apple juice, Dijon mustard, green apples, red apples, cornstarch, water, fresh sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ham and celery casserole

Ham and Celery Casserole

Made with dill weed, corn flakes, onion, butter, cream of chicken soup, milk, ham, celery, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impossible blt pie

Impossible BLT Pie

Made with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, baking mix, eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef burritos

Beef Burritos

Made with onion, ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, refried beans, black olives, lettuce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken livers and rice

Chicken Livers and Rice

Made with bacon, chicken livers, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, garlic, onion, fresh basil, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked rockfish with potatoes

Baked Rockfish with Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, water, flour, rockfish, onion, potatoes, salt pork, bacon grease

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wheat berry stew

Wheat Berry Stew

Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker porcupine meat loaf

Slow Cooker Porcupine Meat Loaf

Made with garlic, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, tomato soup, salsa, water, ground beef, instant white rice, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork thai stew

Slow Cooker Pork Thai Stew

Made with peanuts, green onion, rice, peanut butter, pork tenderloin, garlic, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fata (egyptian lamb and bread soup)

Fata (Egyptian Lamb and Bread Soup)

Made with wine vinegar, garlic, lamb meat, onions, black pepper, water, rice, ghee or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker spanish pork stew with potatoes

Slow Cooker Spanish Pork Stew With Potatoes

Made with potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, pork shoulder butt, garlic, stock, bay leaves, onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker tequila chili

Slow Cooker Tequila Chili

Made with bulgur wheat, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, celery, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for holy moley chili

Holy Moley Chili

Made with green bell peppers, garlic, cocoa powder, tomatoes, water, red kidney beans, black beans, fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, bulgur, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quick crab casserole

Quick Crab Casserole

Made with salt, milk, dry mustard, bread, crab meat, Cheddar cheese, butter, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red snapper florentine

Red Snapper Florentine

Made with paprika, dried parsley, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, red snapper fillets

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy slow cooker turkey casserole with chow mein noodles

Creamy Slow Cooker Turkey Casserole With Chow Mein Noodles

Made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, cooked turkey, frozen peas, onion, celery, green bell pepper, chow mein noodles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shrimp and fish casserole

Shrimp And Fish Casserole

Made with garlic, salt, water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill or parsley, onion, butter, green bell pepper, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey souse

Turkey Souse

Made with vinegar, red pepper, turkey necks, turkey wings, sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for inside out stuffed pepper casserole

Inside Out Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, black pepper, salt, ground turkey or ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, green bell pepper, long-grain rice, water, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for original frogmore stew

Original Frogmore Stew

Made with hot sausage, corn on the cob, Old Bay seasoning, Tabasco sauce, salt, vinegar, lemons, white wine, beer, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkey poulette a la roosevelt

Turkey Poulette A La Roosevelt

Made with salt and pepper, cream, flour, butter, mushrooms, green onions, cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese, bacon, ham, turkey or chicken

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 apricot stir fry pork

Apricot Stir Fry Pork

Made with Dijon mustard, white distilled vinegar, boneless pork, vegetable oil, apricot halves, soy sauce, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for joy philbin's turkey tacos

Joy Philbin's Turkey Tacos

Made with tomato, olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tortillas, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican hamburger casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for black eyed pea enchiladas

Black Eyed Pea Enchiladas

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, black eyed peas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 caribou burgers

Caribou Burgers

Made with hamburger buns or rolls, egg, ground caribou, ground pork, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for venezuelan coconut chicken

Venezuelan Coconut Chicken

Made with onions, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, sugar, Roma tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken jubilee

Chicken Jubilee

Made with onion, sweet cherries, whole chicken, chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, margarine, sweet and sour sauce, sliced peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy ranch skillet chicken

Creamy Ranch Skillet Chicken

Made with milk, Ranch soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, all-purpose flour, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken stir-fry sandwich

Chicken Stir-Fry Sandwich

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, dried parsley, green onion, dried thyme, black pepper, salt, pita breads, ranch salad dressing

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elk burger chili

Elk Burger Chili

Made with cumin, ground elk burger, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, pork and beans, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey and green bean casserole

Turkey And Green Bean Casserole

Made with milk, Cheddar cheese soup, frozen French cut green beans, stuffing mix, water, butter or margarine, cubed cooked turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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