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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 dynamites (cheap and easy sandwiches)

Dynamites (Cheap and Easy Sandwiches)

Made with tomato puree, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ground hamburger meat, green bell peppers, onions, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper

Method:   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 eva's chicken paprikash and dumplings

Eva's Chicken Paprikash and Dumplings

Made with frying chicken, shortening, black pepper and salt, hungarian paprika, onion, tomato puree, garlic, salt, chicken stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 knockwurst casserole

Slow Cooker Knockwurst Casserole

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, knockwurst, onion, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker lamb and apple casserole

Slow Cooker Lamb And Apple Casserole

Made with apple, celery, carrots, lamb chops, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, onions, stock

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour sausage meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Sausage Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, soy sauce, bulk sausage, pineapple chunks, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 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 shrimp enchiladas

Shrimp Enchiladas

Made with garlic, oregano, salt, white pepper, red pepper, heavy cream, chicken broth, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white bean chili with salsa verde

White Bean Chili With Salsa Verde

Made with adobo seasoning or garlic powder, lime juice, water, lemon pepper, cumin seed, chicken breast halves, nonstick cooking spray, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beans & barley's tempeh reuben sandwich

Beans & Barley's Tempeh Reuben Sandwich

Made with green bell peppers, parsley, pickles, pickle juice, mayonnaise, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun chicken club sandwich

Cajun Chicken Club Sandwich

Made with bacon, tomatoes, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Cajun seasoning, oil, Swiss cheese, Parmesan salad dressing, sub rolls

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broiled italian sausage

Broiled Italian Sausage

Made with dried oregano, sweet Italian sausages, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for open-face lobster club sandwiches with citrus aioli

Open-Face Lobster Club Sandwiches With Citrus Aioli

Made with orange juice, orange, avocado, lemon, brioche or challah, lobsters, mayonnaise, garlic, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cornbread beef taco bake

Cornbread Beef Taco Bake

Made with cheddar cheese, French fried onions, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, corn muffin mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for goat stew with ginger, cardamom and coriander

Goat Stew with Ginger, Cardamom and Coriander

Made with black peppercorns, red onions, fresh ginger, garlic, hot peppers, goat thighs or shoulder, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chili with beans and corn

Slow Cooker Chili with Beans and Corn

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for german style beef stew

German Style Beef Stew

Made with molasses, stew meat, flour, celery salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, tomatoes, carrots, sherry

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seven layer dinner

Seven Layer Dinner

Made with water, tomato soup, pork sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots, rice, green peas

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for seafood jubilee

Seafood Jubilee

Made with salt, water, clams, shrimp, fish fillets, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, green bell pepper, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage, potatoes & peas

Sausage, Potatoes & Peas

Made with water, black pepper, salt, ground sausage, potatoes, frozen peas, butter, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked crab casserole

Baked Crab Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, French bread, butter, onion, crab meat, celery, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken van dam

Chicken Van Dam

Made with dried rosemary, chicken breast halves, butter, cream cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for drunken beef tacos

Drunken Beef Tacos

Made with oil, dried New Mexico chili peppers, onions, garlic, poblano chili peppers, diced tomatoes, tequila, raisins, fresh cilantro, tomatilllos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for best king ranch casserole (without canned soup)

Best King Ranch Casserole (Without Canned Soup)

Made with mushrooms, cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, garlic, chili powder, all-purpose flour, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for garlic chicken zucchini stir fry

Garlic Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Made with chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, chicken breast half, garlic, olive oil, zucchini, lemon juice

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 sweet and spicy shrimp

Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, sesame or vegetable oil, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gallo pinto con platanos fritos

Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos

Made with vegetable oil, white rice, black beans, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, red bell pepper, onion, fresh chorizo


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for river run restaurant meat loaf

River Run Restaurant Meat Loaf

Made with celery, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, andouille sausage, bread crumbs or crushed saltines, salt, white pepper, dried basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for virginia brunswick stew

Virginia Brunswick Stew

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, chicken breast halves, onion, celery, frozen sweet corn, frozen butter beans, whole tomatoes, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tacos de papa y chorizo

Tacos De Papa Y Chorizo

Made with sour cream, tomatillo sauce or taco sauce, salt, tortillas, oil, chorizo links, potatoes, jalapeno or chipotle chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fajita lasagna

Fajita Lasagna

Made with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, tomato sauce, ground beef, fajita seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, colby-monterey jack cheese, ripe olives

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 popcorn chicken mashed potato bowls

Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls

Made with frozen popcorn chicken, instant mashed potato flakes, frozen corn, chicken gravy, sharp cheese

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pecan crusted chicken with honey mustard sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, parsley or Herbs de Provencal, eggs, butter or mild oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 deviled hamburger

Deviled Hamburger

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef brunswick stew

Beef Brunswick Stew

Made with water, beef broth, shoulder roast, potatoes, baby lima beans, tomatoes, onion, corn, sugar

Method:   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


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 meatloaf with sour cream mushroom sauce

Slow Cooker Meatloaf With Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce

Made with ground pork, ground beef, sour cream & onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, pimiento, dried dillweed, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ground beef chili with cornmeal dumplings

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, black olives, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, cumin, water, yellow cornmeal, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easter three-meat italian-style pie

Easter Three-Meat Italian-Style Pie

Made with Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, unbaked pie crusts, ricotta cheese, eggs, Mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, Genoa salami

Method:   oven
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 seafood delight

Seafood Delight

Made with parsley, shrimp, scallops, pastry shells, garlic, whipped cream, vermouth, water, green onions, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for abalone fritters

Abalone Fritters

Made with lemon, Fat for deep frying, ground abalone meat, eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kids love it casserole

Kids Love It Casserole

Made with onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, sea shell pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for applesauce meatloaf

Applesauce Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, salt, ketchup, ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, applesauce, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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