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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 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 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 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 baked chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Baked Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with garlic, fresh basil, bone-in skinless chicken breasts, bone-in skinless chicken thighs, salt, canola oil, black pepper, Yukon gold potatoes, diced...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker sea-pie with pork, beef, veal

Slow Cooker Sea-Pie with Pork, Beef, Veal

Made with sweet onions, cloves, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, potatoes, chicken broth, beef broth, double-crust pie pastry

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 cheesy hamburger casserole

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, onion, ground beef or turkey, tomato sauce, macaroni pasta

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

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 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 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 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 sausage and mushroom pie

Sausage And Mushroom Pie

Made with egg, bangers, butter, onions, button mushrooms, flour, milk, chicken stock, salt and pepper, puff pastry

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 creamy mexican turkey

Creamy Mexican Turkey

Made with chicken or turkey, corn tortillas, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, onion, garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork and rice casserole

Pork And Rice Casserole

Made with water, pimientos, boneless pork loin chops, shortening or vegetable oil, long-grain rice, onion soup mix, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 almost pizza casserole

Almost Pizza Casserole

Made with cheese, mushrooms, ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, cream of tomato soup, water, noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 chili gumbo

Chili Gumbo

Made with onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for moroccan lamb stew

Moroccan Lamb Stew

Made with sugar, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, paprika or powdered saffron threads, lamb shoulder, onions, garlic, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
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 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 taco salad casserole

Taco Salad Casserole

Made with chili sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red beans, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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