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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 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 country ham and cornbread casserole

Country Ham And Cornbread Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, buttermilk, cornmeal, ham, green onions, margarine or butter, eggs, corn with red and green peppers, cream style corn

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy meatball and rice casserole

Cheesy Meatball And Rice Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, oil, water, rice, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hopi indian stew with posole

Hopi Indian Stew With Posole

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, oyster mushroom caps, vegetable broth, corn stock, corn, white hominy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for scrod au gratin

Scrod Au Gratin

Made with scrod, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for adrian's spicy egg sandwich

Adrian's Spicy Egg Sandwich

Made with onion powder, oregano, eggs, water, soy sauce, hot cayenne pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 green onion hamburgers

Green Onion Hamburgers

Made with lettuce, ground beef, green onion, onion, evaporated milk, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, hamburger buns, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker irish lamb stew

Pressure Cooker Irish Lamb Stew

Made with flour, lamb, potatoes, salt, water, carrots, pepper, onions

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bold and spicy meatloaf

Bold And Spicy Meatloaf

Made with green bell pepper, ground beef, steak sauce, egg, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 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 layered tostada bake

Layered Tostada Bake

Made with olive oil, egg white, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, refried beans, baking mix, cornmeal, milk

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

Broccoli, Mushroom And Ham Casserole

Made with nonfat milk, flour, fresh marjoram, fresh thyme, olive oil, onion, broccoli florets, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green onions

Method:   oven, 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 mexican chicken pot pie

Mexican Chicken Pot Pie

Made with cornbread mix, chicken, salsa, corn, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder

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 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 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 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 topless chicken pot pie

Topless Chicken Pot Pie

Made with olive oil or canola oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken breast, cream cheese, half and half, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tamales negros (black tamales)

Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)

Made with tomatoes, bitter chocolate, chicken, masa harina, water, sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 tender baby octopus in tomato basil sauce

Tender Baby Octopus in Tomato Basil Sauce

Made with olive oil, dry white wine, basil leaves, pine nuts, baby octopus, onion, garlic, Roma tomatoes

Method:   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 impossible tuna and cheddar pie

Impossible Tuna And Cheddar Pie

Made with tomatoes, onions, butter or margarine, solid white tuna in water, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 beef and pork chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Beef And Pork Chili for a Crowd

Made with cocoa powder, salsa, chili seasoning, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, pork roast, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sausage and kidney bean stew

Slow Cooker Sausage And Kidney Bean Stew

Made with dried basil, dried oregano, kidney beans, Italian sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, stewed sliced tomatoes

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


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 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 turkey and leek casserole

Turkey and Leek Casserole

Made with onions, all-purpose flour, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, chicken broth, milk, cooked turkey or chicken, smoked ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 beef liver and mushroom medley

Beef Liver and Mushroom Medley

Made with chicken broth, celery, flour, salt, black pepper, beef liver, margarine, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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





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