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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 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 vegetarian enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 yum-yum chicken

Yum-Yum Chicken

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, butter, boneless chicken breasts, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, stuffing mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

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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 baked in tomatoes and cilantro

Cod Baked In Tomatoes and Cilantro

Made with salt, cod fillets, plum tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, red onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 slow cooker bavarian style meatballs

Slow Cooker Bavarian Style Meatballs

Made with frozen meatballs, brown sugar, chili sauce, whole cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shabu-shabu (japanese bubbling beef hot pot)

Shabu-Shabu (Japanese Bubbling Beef Hot Pot)

Made with kelp ponzu sauce, wheat gluten cakes, beef, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, Napa cabbage, bamboo shoots, firm tofu

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

recipe for haddock au gratin

Haddock Au Gratin

Made with haddock fillets, black pepper, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, salt, heavy cream, half-and-half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for veal and asparagus stir-fry

Veal And Asparagus Stir-Fry

Made with non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, salt, fennel seeds, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, dry sherry, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuscan pork stew

Tuscan Pork Stew

Made with pork tenderloin, onion, olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, carrot, chicken broth, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatball calzones

Meatball Calzones

Made with frozen cooked meatballs, ricotta cheese, Italian-blend cheese, refrigerated pizza dough, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 cajun cabbage jambalaya

Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

Made with water, vegetable oil, beef bouillon cubes, ground chuck, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, cabbage, diced tomatoes and green chili peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for june meyer's authentic hungarian sticky chicken

June Meyer's Authentic Hungarian Sticky Chicken

Made with tomatoes, water, bay leaf, lard, chicken, onion, white rice, Hungarian paprika, salt, green bell pepper or banana pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for irish potato stew

Irish Potato Stew

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 ancho macho chili (low carb)

Ancho Macho Chili (Low Carb)

Made with garlic, dry red wine or chicken broth, beef chuck stew meat, salt, black pepper, olive oil or vegetable oil, onion, ancho chili pepper powder or Mexican-style...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 bouillabaisse de poulet

Bouillabaisse De Poulet

Made with tomato pulp, garlic, chicken, salt, white wine, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, fennel seeds, saffron threads

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tex-mex shepherd's pie

Tex-Mex Shepherd's Pie

Looking for a unique dinner idea? Try this Tex-Mex shepherd's pie, this hearty twist on the classic is packed with ground beef, veggies, cheese, and savory spices, all topped off...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lobster and egg sandwich

Lobster And Egg Sandwich

Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, butter, sandwich bread, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, lobster meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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


recipe for crescent meatloaf

Crescent Meatloaf

Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, salt, beef gravy, bread crumb cubes, onions, ground beef, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ground beef stroganoff sandwiches

Ground Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches

Made with cream of mushroom soup, butter or margarine, onion, garlic, ground beef, flour, salt, paprika, nutmeg, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried beef with snow peas and cashews

Stir-Fried Beef With Snow Peas And Cashews

Made with roasted cashews, flank steak, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, snow peas, peanut or vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken stew with pearl onions and mushrooms

Chicken Stew With Pearl Onions And Mushrooms

Made with pearl onions, flour, salt, poultry seasoning, black pepper, chicken, olive oil, mushrooms, chicken broth, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rice lasagna

Rice Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, rice, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce, egg, cottage cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker san francisco stew

Slow Cooker San Francisco Stew

Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chalupa casserole

Chalupa Casserole

Made with salt, onion, vegetable oil, ground beef, water, chili powder, flour, tomato soup, cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep-fried fish with tamarind sauce

Deep-Fried Fish With Tamarind Sauce

Made with white peppercorns, fish sauce, palm sugar, shallots, oil, garlic, dried chilies, red snapper or tilapia, water, tamarind paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot dog hash

Hot Dog Hash

Made with garlic powder, hot dogs, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for traditional black turkey

Traditional Black Turkey

Made with lemon juice, onion juice, cloves, Tabasco, salt, fresh parsley, poultry seasoning, chili powder, dried basil, dried thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 abilene annual slow cooker chili super bowl

Abilene Annual Slow Cooker Chili Super Bowl

Made with cumin seed, garlic powder, bay leaves, dried cilantro, dried Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes, pinto or...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for avocado-vegetable lasagna

Avocado-Vegetable Lasagna

Made with Italian cheese, eggs, fresh basil, ground red pepper, salt, black pepper, artichoke hearts, avocados, green onions, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 ham and corn casserole

Ham and Corn Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, creamed corn, ham, mashed potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon mushroom swiss meatloaf

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf

Made with corn flake crumbs, Swiss cheese, bacon, white mushrooms, onion, ground beef, egg, evaporated milk or half and half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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





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