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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 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 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 traditional maryland oyster stew

Traditional Maryland Oyster Stew

Made with seafood seasoning, salt and pepper, oysters, milk, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pork and apple stew

Pork And Apple Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, black pepper, vegetable oil, prosciutto, onions, garlic, apple cider, dried rosemary, apples, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican flank steak

Slow Cooker Mexican Flank Steak

Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for western-style meat loaf

Western-Style Meat Loaf

Made with eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lamb stew, malaysian style

Lamb Stew, Malaysian Style

Made with coconut milk, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground fennel or seeds, ground cinnamon, whole star anise, fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, kaffir lime...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hawaiian beef stir-fry

Hawaiian Beef Stir-Fry

Made with garlic powder, garlic, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, top sirloin steak, ketchup, sugar, pineapple chunks, green or red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 slow cooker turkey cheese sandwiches

Slow Cooker Turkey Cheese Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker honey-rosemary chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Slow Cooker Honey-Rosemary Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with salt, fresh rosemary, cornstarch, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, vegetable oil, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, garlic, honey, lemon...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for white chili with beer

White Chili With Beer

Made with cornstarch, chicken breast halves, navy beans, chicken broth, green chilies, onion, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and bacon fajitas

Chicken And Bacon Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, peppered bacon, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish jambalaya

Catfish Jambalaya

Made with catfish fillets, salt, cayenne pepper, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, diced tomatoes and green chilies, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for moqueca de camarao - shrimp stew

Moqueca de Camarao - Shrimp Stew

Made with onion, garlic, prawns, salt, tomatoes, lemon juice, fresh Italian parsley, cayenne pepper, black pepper, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 vegetarian brown rice sloppy joes

Vegetarian Brown Rice Sloppy Joes

Made with barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, brown rice, beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for impossible beef enchilada pie

Impossible Beef Enchilada Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, enchilada sauce, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 casserole turkey dinner

Casserole Turkey Dinner

Made with frozen french cut green beans, stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup, milk, turkey or chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lasagna style meatball casserole

Lasagna Style Meatball Casserole

Made with black pepper, hot pepper sauce, butter, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, oregano

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker vegetarian white bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 eggplant-tomato stew with garbanzo beans

Slow Cooker Eggplant-Tomato Stew with Garbanzo Beans

Made with tomato, carrot, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork and sweet potato stew

Slow Cooker Pork And Sweet Potato Stew

Made with pork shoulder roast, oil, sweet potatoes, onion, dried apples, quick-cooking tapioca, garlic, fresh sage, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 super peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Super Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

At first glance this may seem like your run of the mill PB&J, but what sets it apart is the toasty layer in the middle. One bite and you'll be wishing you...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kleftiko (patriot's roast lamb)

Kleftiko (Patriot's Roast Lamb)

Made with black pepper, salt, bay leaves, lamb shank, onions, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 black eyed pea enchiladas

Black Eyed Pea Enchiladas

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, black eyed peas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 seafood florentine casserole

Seafood Florentine Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, haddock, shrimp, sea scallops, sweet potatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 baked scrod in foil

Baked Scrod In Foil

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, scrod fillets, salt and pepper, plum tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, capers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey cottage pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, black pepper, margarine, all-purpose flour, onion soup mix, water, cooked turkey or chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun fish stew

Cajun Fish Stew

Made with salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, ground allspice, oil, fish fillets, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, powdered saffron

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for liver and bacon pie

Liver and Bacon Pie

Made with butter or margarine, beef stock, salt and pepper, bacon, calf or lamb liver, onions, potatoes, dried sage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker game day chili for a crowd

Slow Cooker Game Day Chili For A Crowd

Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions...

Method:   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 fish fillets in sour cream

Fish Fillets In Sour Cream

Made with bread crumbs, sour cream, dill, butter, fish fillets, salt, Tabasco sauce, paprika, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet and saucy meatloaf

Sweet And Saucy Meatloaf

Made with fresh parsley, curry powder, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 asian burritos

Asian Burritos

Made with peanut oil, ginger root, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, bok choy, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker shipwreck stew

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

Made with butter, ground beef, potatoes, black pepper, kidney beans, onions, tomato soup, velveeta cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for amish meatloaf

Amish Meatloaf

Made with salt and pepper, Swiss cheese, ground beef, egg, sage, evaporated milk, Ritz crackers, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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





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