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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 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 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 eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker five-alarm beef chili

Slow Cooker Five-Alarm Beef Chili

Made with beer, salt, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable oil or olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onions, green bell peppers, chopped jalapenos or mild chili peppers, chili...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seafood timbales

Seafood Timbales

Made with milk, flounder or sole fillets, butter or margarine, onions, dried tarragon, water, instant rice, shrimp, cream of celery or mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker honey-rosemary chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Slow Cooker Honey-Rosemary Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with salt, fresh rosemary, cornstarch, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, vegetable oil, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, garlic, honey, lemon...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 irish fish pie

Irish Fish Pie

Made with peppercorns, bay leaves, parsley stalks, milk, butter, garlic, leek, spring onions, all purpose flour, extra milk or cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for stir-fried veggies with mozzarella

Stir-Fried Veggies With Mozzarella

Made with onion, zucchini, eggplant, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, green olives, tomato sauce, cream, curry

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

recipe for ham and macaroni casserole

Ham And Macaroni Casserole

Made with green bell pepper, celery, onion, flour, celery seed, salt, black pepper, milk, Cheddar cheese, ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tuna-cashew casserole

Tuna-Cashew Casserole

Made with water, onion, chow mein noodles, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, cashews, celery

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ham and rice casserole

Ham and Rice Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, ham, rice, water, butter, onion, cream of celery soup, sour cream, cream cheese, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carne asada con chile guajillo

Carne Asada con Chile Guajillo

Made with beef tenderloin, cider vinegar, salt, sugar, dried chiles guajillos, garlic, cumin seeds, dried oregano, beef stock

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 turkey and leek casserole

Turkey and Leek Casserole

Made with onions, all-purpose flour, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, chicken broth, milk, cooked turkey or chicken, smoked ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 kleftiko (patriot's roast lamb)

Kleftiko (Patriot's Roast Lamb)

Made with black pepper, salt, bay leaves, lamb shank, onions, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for liver scrapple

Liver Scrapple

Made with maple syrup, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, milk, salt, sugar, butter, water, liver sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled caribou steaks

Grilled Caribou Steaks

Made with salt and black pepper, hot pepper sauce, caribou steaks, bacon fat or lard, red wine, oil, ground ginger

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker football stew

Slow Cooker Football Stew

Made with beef stew meat, tomato juice, sugar, tapioca, salt, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mu shu pork pizza

Mu Shu Pork Pizza

Made with soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, pork shoulder, peanut oil, eggs, dried tiger lily buds, dried cloud ears or black Chinese mushrooms, sesame oil or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy hamburger casserole

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, onion, ground beef or turkey, tomato sauce, macaroni pasta

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken huntington

Chicken Huntington

Made with cream of mushroom soup, chicken pieces, water, salt and pepper, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, celery, slim egg noodles, chicken broth, processed cheese product

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pistachio-crusted cod fillets

Pistachio-Crusted Cod Fillets

Made with Dijon mustard, cod fillets, olive oil, pistachios, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy chicken manicotti

Creamy Chicken Manicotti

Made with water, butter, manicotti pasta, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken, onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new york burger

New York Burger

Made with Italian-style bread, red onion, butter, basil, thyme, parsley, ground beef, salt and pepper, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken 'n hash brown bake

Chicken 'n Hash Brown Bake

Made with onions, chicken bouillon granules, frozen hash browns, salt, black pepper, chicken breast, mushrooms, sour cream, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 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 scalloped chicken with mushrooms

Scalloped Chicken With Mushrooms

Made with butter or margarine, mushrooms, white bread, cracker crumbs, chicken broth, eggs, salt, celery, onion, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stir-fry beef with snow pea pods

Stir-Fry Beef With Snow Pea Pods

Made with walnuts, water, cornstarch, chicken broth, top round beef, soy sauce, dry sherry, oil, snow pea pods, water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork and apple stew

Pork And Apple Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, black pepper, vegetable oil, prosciutto, onions, garlic, apple cider, dried rosemary, apples, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for maine lobster jambalaya

Maine Lobster Jambalaya

Made with smoked sausage, bacon fat or butter, flour, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, scallions, parsley, celery salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hawaiian beef stir-fry

Hawaiian Beef Stir-Fry

Made with garlic powder, garlic, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, top sirloin steak, ketchup, sugar, pineapple chunks, green or red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carne guisada (puerto rican beef stew)

Carne Guisada (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

Made with salt, garlic, dry oregano, black pepper, white vinegar, vegetable oil, Sofrito, capers, olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sausage & peppers marinara

Sausage & Peppers Marinara

Made with pasta sauce, sweet Italian sausage links, olive oil, bell peppers, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker turkey cheese sandwiches

Slow Cooker Turkey Cheese Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican style liver

Mexican Style Liver

Made with tortilla chips or hot cooked rice, whole kernel corn, bacon, onion, garlic, flour, chili power, salt, beef liver, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled walleye taco

Grilled Walleye Taco

Made with sour cream, salsa, lime, white wine, lemon pepper, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker kielbasa and cheesy hash browns

Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Cheesy Hash Browns

Made with green chilies, garlic powder, pepper, kielbasa sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:  

recipe for catfish jambalaya

Catfish Jambalaya

Made with catfish fillets, salt, cayenne pepper, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for scottish meat pies

Scottish Meat Pies

Made with egg, shortening, beef, carrots, potatoes, leek, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 vegetarian brown rice sloppy joes

Vegetarian Brown Rice Sloppy Joes

Made with barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, brown rice, beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramelized pork tenderloin

Caramelized Pork Tenderloin

Made with black pepper, salt, pork tenderloin, garlic, brown sugar, orange juice, molasses

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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





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