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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 ragu casserole

Ragu Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, thin noodles, ground beef, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken, spinach and feta pizza

Chicken, Spinach And Feta Pizza

Made with feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, thin pizza crust, Alfredo sauce, frozen chopped spinach, roasted chicken breast

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy crab casserole

Creamy Crab Casserole

Made with paprika, salt and pepper, green onions, crab meat, shell pasta, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, Havarti cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for curried beef in a pita

Curried Beef In A Pita

Made with ground beef, garlic, onion, ground ginger, curry powder, salt, egg, plain yogurt or sour cream, pita breads

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and mushroom stew with caraway dumplings

Beef And Mushroom Stew With Caraway Dumplings

Made with onion, garlic, beef broth or consomme, water, beef stock, dry red wine, bay leaf, thyme, whole mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for meatball cheeseburger casserole

Meatball Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with green onions, wagon wheel pasta, tomatoes with Italian herbs, cheddar cheese soup, frozen cooked meatballs, water, cheddar cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for all-in-one-pot seafood boil

All-In-One-Pot Seafood Boil

Made with celery, onion, lemons, butter or margarine, garlic, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, celery seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot and spicy eggplant stir-fry with ramen noodles

Hot And Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry With Ramen Noodles

Made with dark sesame oil, black vinegar, rice vinegar, hot chile paste, sugar, vegetable oil, Asian eggplants, scallions, snow pea pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker german meat balls

Slow Cooker German Meat Balls

Made with ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, eggs, beef broth, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for all-american chili

All-American Chili

Classic American chili made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. It's simple to prepare, making it a great option for a quick meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef stew with shiitake mushrooms

Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with dried marjoram, sugar, new potatoes, onions, baby carrots, fresh shiitake mushrooms, whole tomatoes, beef broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican cabbage casserole

Mexican Cabbage Casserole

Made with hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, black pepper, onion salt, ground beef, cabbage, green chiles, taco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pirate stew

Slow Cooker Pirate Stew

Made with salt, water, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, white rice, potatoes, black beans, pinto beans

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

recipe for spaghetti and meatball casserole

Spaghetti And Meatball Casserole

Made with pasta sauce, black pepper, salt, ground beef, spaghetti, oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fake lasagna casserole

Fake Lasagna Casserole

Made with dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, onion, salt, black pepper, shell pasta, Mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meatball hash brown bake

Meatball Hash Brown Bake

Made with onion, saltines, eggs, garlic, salt, black pepper, ground beef, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for perch skillet supper with orzo

Perch Skillet Supper With Orzo

Made with orzo pasta, onions, garlic, olive oil, perch fillets, white wine, salt, red pepper flakes, dill, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for arctic char with meyer lemon, fennel, olives, and leeks

Arctic Char with Meyer Lemon, Fennel, Olives, and Leeks

Made with herbs de Provence, char fillets, salt and pepper, fennel bulbs, leeks, olives, Meyer lemons, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker english beef pot pie with biscuit topping

Slow Cooker English Beef Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping

Made with beef round steak, flour, salt, pepper, carrots, potatoes, onion, tomatoes

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for very veggie dumpling stew

Very Veggie Dumpling Stew

Made with fresh green beans, baby carrots, celery, sage, salt, pepper, flour, baking powder

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sour cream smothered chicken livers

Sour Cream Smothered Chicken Livers

Made with cooked rice, sour cream, water, butter, mushrooms, onion, salt, flour, chicken livers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork chop and spinach casserole

Pork Chop And Spinach Casserole

Made with garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh mushrooms, frozen pearl onions, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, feta cheese, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 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 shrimp lobster and crab in white wine sauce

Shrimp Lobster And Crab In White Wine Sauce

Made with rock lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, crab meat, flour, margarine, white pepper, salt, paprika, light cream, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yummy reuben bake

Yummy Reuben Bake

Made with margarine or butter, rye crackers, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sauerkraut, caraway seeds, Thousand Island salad dressing, fresh corned beef, corned beef, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deviled hamburger

Deviled Hamburger

Made with bread, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, chili sauce, mustard, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spam pizza

Spam Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Spam, spaghetti sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai shrimp pizza

Thai Shrimp Pizza

Made with lime juice, garlic, fresh ginger, black pepper, crushed red pepper, shrimp, cornstarch, water, mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for c.v. woods world championship chili

C.V. Woods World Championship Chili

Made with MSG, black pepper, salt, chili powder, cilantro, thyme, beer, garlic, beef suet, pork chops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sausage and refried beans breakfast burritos

Sausage and Refried Beans Breakfast Burritos

Made with chunky salsa, green bell pepper, tomato, breakfast sausage, refried beans, butter or margarine, eggs, burrito-size flour tortillas, mild cheddar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 disney - walt's own chili and beans

Disney - Walt's Own Chili and Beans

Made with salt and pepper, turmeric, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, Mexican chile pepper, dried ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for best ever meatloaf

Best Ever Meatloaf

Made with bread, onion, carrot, cheddar or mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley, salt, dried basil, thyme or sage, black pepper, ground beef


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chef salad sandwich

Chef Salad Sandwich

Made with cherry tomatoes, rye bread, butter, iceberg or leaf lettuce, Thousand Island salad dressing, ham, smoked turkey breasts, Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb and mushroom casserole

Lamb and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, olive oil, boned lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, mushrooms, salt and freshly ground black pepper, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for turkey enchilada casserole

Turkey Enchilada Casserole

Made with monterey jack cheese, turkey, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onions, green chile, ripe olives, cumin, oregano, flour tortilla

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet coated coconut chicken

Sweet Coated Coconut Chicken

Made with lime, butter, biscuit baking mix, flaked coconut, paprika, salt, sweetened condensed milk, Dijon mustard, boneless chicken breasts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 french dressing beef and potato stew

Slow Cooker French Dressing Beef And Potato Stew

Made with mushrooms, petite peas, stew meat, potatoes, onions, green bell peppers, French salad dressing, red wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker meatball & potato casserole

Slow Cooker Meatball & Potato Casserole

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground beef, green onions, garlic/herb seasoning, salt, black pepper, egg, evaporated milk, cheese scalloped potatoes

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 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 turkey & rice casserole

Turkey & Rice Casserole

Made with black pepper, cooked turkey, rice, green bell pepper, onion, cream of mushroom soup, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy beef pot pie

Easy Beef Pot Pie

Made with sugar, Cheddar cheese, onion, cooked beef, frozen peas and carrots, potatoes, beef gravy, butter, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for turkey divan

Turkey Divan

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, curry powder, turkey, frozen broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 italian sub

Creamy Italian Sub

Made with green bell pepper, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, lettuce, Italian bread, deli sliced meat


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for alaska seafood pizza

Alaska Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust mix, crab meat, shrimp, pineapple, mushrooms, black olives, green bell pepper, Mozzarella cheese, white Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 frango na pucara portuguese chicken

Frango na Pucara Portuguese Chicken

Made with white wine, cognac, prosciutto, tomatoes, chicken, salt and pepper, garlic, pearl onions, butter, Port or Madera wine

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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