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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 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 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 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 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

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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 slow cooker creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 austin grill's chili verde

Austin Grill's Chili Verde

Made with potato, Anaheim chiles, poblano chiles, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno chile, oregano, cumin, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 texas red chili

Texas Red Chili

Made with vegetable oil, beef brisket, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, red cayenne pepper, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker italian chicken stew

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Stew

Made with salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, zucchini, pearl onions, baby carrots, boneless skinless chicken thighs, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 tofu thanksgiving

Tofu Thanksgiving

Made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, corn oil, sage, dried basil, vogue vegy base, sea salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 mardi gras chili

Mardi Gras Chili

Whether you're looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style or just want a delicious chili to cozy up with on a cold winter night, you have to give this Mardi Gras chili a try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 chinese beef stir fry with vegetables

Chinese Beef Stir Fry With Vegetables

Made with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic, oyster sauce, broccoli, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peachy spiced skillet chicken

Peachy Spiced Skillet Chicken

Made with black pepper, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, basil, brown sugar, malt vinegar, orange juice concentrate, vegetable oil, corn starch

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 ham, apples and sweet potato casserole

Ham, Apples And Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with water, ham steak, sweet potatoes, ham, apples, sugar

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 slow cooker black bean and sausage chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Sausage Chili

Made with breakfast sausage, chili powder, ground beef, ground oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, onions, jalapeno peppers, Italian-style stewed tomatoes

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


recipe for white chili with beer

White Chili With Beer

Made with cornstarch, chicken breast halves, navy beans, chicken broth, green chilies, onion, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, beer

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker vegetarian white bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 tuna cauliflower casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Cauliflower Casserole

Made with water-packed tuna, chicken broth, frozen cauliflower, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crock o'brats

Crock O'Brats

Made with salt, brown sugar, onion, bratwurst links, potatoes, sauerkraut, tart apple

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

recipe for bubble and squeak with sausage and white sauce

Bubble and Squeak With Sausage And White Sauce

Made with white sauce, sausage meat, onion, cabbage, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for corn chowder casserole

Corn Chowder Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, macaroni, American cheese, cream-style corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 baked alaska meat loaf

Baked Alaska Meat Loaf

Made with Cheddar cheese, chives, brown gravy mix, ground beef, onion, black pepper, instant mashed potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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