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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 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 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 porcupine meat loaf

Slow Cooker Porcupine Meat Loaf

Made with garlic, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, tomato soup, salsa, water, ground beef, instant white rice, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tender slow cooker meatballs in mushroom gravy

Tender Slow Cooker Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy

Made with water, ground beef, bread, salt, black pepper, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for breakfast fajitas

Breakfast Fajitas

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Italian bulk sausage, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, apple, oil, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 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 kahlua chili

Kahlua Chili

Made with onion, ground beef, green pepper, Kahlua, parsley, chili powder, tomato paste, salt, red cayenne pepper, cumin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 apricot stir fry pork

Apricot Stir Fry Pork

Made with Dijon mustard, white distilled vinegar, boneless pork, vegetable oil, apricot halves, soy sauce, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 deli reuben pie

Deli Reuben Pie

Made with caraway seeds, egg white, sour cream, double-crust pie pastry, spicy brown mustard, deli sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hot n' spicy burgers

Hot n' Spicy Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, tomato, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt, black pepper, monterey jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb meat loaf with feta cheese

Lamb Meat Loaf With Feta Cheese

Made with pine nuts, ground lamb, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, eggs, black pepper, dried basil, dried rosemary, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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


recipe for beef tips on potatoes

Beef Tips On Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, water, beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese seafood pan-fried noodles

Chinese Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles

Made with salt, egg white, black pepper, cornstarch, garlic, ginger root, scallions, chicken stock or broth, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 reuben bake

Reuben Bake

Made with corned beef, rye bread, butter, onion, sour cream, Thousand Island salad dressing, butter or margarine, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chiles rellenos dulces (sweet chile meat balls)

Chiles Rellenos Dulces (Sweet Chile Meat Balls)

Made with flour, brown sugar, green chiles, shortening, raisins, egg, milk, allspice, beef or pork, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham and polenta casserole

Ham And Polenta Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, cooked cubed ham, polenta, alfredo sauce, frozen asparagus

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hunters meat loaf

Hunters Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, wild rice, water, ground venison, ground beef, eggs, onions, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 vegan un-stuffed bell pepper soup

Vegan Un-Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Made with ground celery seed, water, Basmati brown rice, yellow onions, red or green peppers, celery, carrots, garlic, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for barbecued shrimp and grits

Barbecued Shrimp And Grits

Made with garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, shrimp stock or chicken stock, beer

Method:   oven, 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 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 cajun turkey burgers

Cajun Turkey Burgers

Made with bacon, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground red pepper, bread crumbs, ground turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheeseburger 'n' fries casserole

Cheeseburger 'N' Fries Casserole

Made with ground beef, mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, frozen crinkle-cut French fries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 armstrong's turkey devonshire

Armstrong's Turkey Devonshire

Made with paprika, Armstrong's cheese sauce, sourdough, tomato, sliced turkey meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 texas chuck wagon chili

Texas Chuck Wagon Chili

Made with Masa Harina or cornmeal, water, cayenne, beef chuck roast, chili powder, ground oregano, garlic, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crab and mushroom casserole

Crab and Mushroom Casserole

Made with butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, mushrooms, flour, chicken stock, crab meat, egg yolks, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken enchilada bake

Chicken Enchilada Bake

Made with Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, tortillas, chicken breast, pepper jack or nacho cheese soup, sour cream, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken caesar sandwich

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Made with tomato, red onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chicken breast halves, olive oil, black pepper, sourdough or rye bread, romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for the sebastian sandwich

The Sebastian Sandwich

Made with butter, rye bread, cabbage, mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder, salt, ham, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french country chicken stew

French Country Chicken Stew

Made with chicken pieces, salt, flour, smoked bacon, vegetable oil, onion, white pepper, dried tarragon, stewed tomatoes, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 french bread pizza burgers

French Bread Pizza Burgers

Made with Mozzarella cheese, French bread, ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, onion, mushroom stems and pieces, pizza sauce, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian goose stir-fry

Asian Goose Stir-Fry

Made with bell peppers, celery, wild goose breast, onions, sliced mushrooms, slivered almonds, seasoned salt, Asian rice mix

Method:   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 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 chuck woolery's healthy chicken burgers

Chuck Woolery's Healthy Chicken Burgers

Chuck Woolery, the original Wheel of Fortune game show host, was known for his wit and also his music. But, did you know he also made a delicious and healthy...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes





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