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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 shrimp cocktail pizza

Shrimp Cocktail Pizza

Made with parsley, shrimp, tomato, Tabasco garlic pepper sauce, prepared horseradish, pizza sauce, prepared pizza dough round, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 tigania (greek-style pan-fried pork with leeks, hot pepper, and wine)

Tigania (Greek-Style Pan-Fried Pork With Leeks, Hot Pepper, And Wine)

Made with dry red wine, red onion, leek, boneless pork shoulder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, boukovo or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili

Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker creamy sausage and wild rice casserole

Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage and Wild Rice Casserole

Made with bulk sausage, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, green pepper, cream of chicken soup, wild rice

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

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recipe for thai beef meatloaf with peanut sauce

Thai Beef Meatloaf With Peanut Sauce

Made with salt and fresh-ground pepper, egg, peanut butter, instant rice, red chili flakes, garlic, onions, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork and beef chow mein

Slow Cooker Pork And Beef Chow Mein

Made with bean sprouts, pork chops, soy sauce, round steak, celery, onion, cornstarch, water

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

recipe for pork chop and spinach casserole

Pork Chop And Spinach Casserole

Made with garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh mushrooms, frozen pearl onions, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, feta cheese, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot reuben casserole

Hot Reuben Casserole

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, powdered white sauce mix, milk, brown mustard, caraway seeds, sauerkraut, pickle relish, rye bread

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aldi chili

Aldi Chili

Made with red bell pepper, onion, roma tomatoes, ground or fresh cinnamon, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic, honey or brown sugar, bay leaves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for easy shepherd's pie

Easy Shepherd's Pie

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, garlic, mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab artichoke heart and pasta casserole

Crab Artichoke Heart and Pasta Casserole

Made with shallot, green onions, butter, chicken stock, white wine, Marsala or Madeira, cream, Gruyere or other Swiss cheese, crab meat, marinated artichoke...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fish potato casserole

Fish Potato Casserole

Made with olive oil, fresh or dried hot pepper, garlic, baking potatoes, onion, salt and black pepper, haddock, cod, turbot, or pollock, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cabbage pizza

Cabbage Pizza

Made with prepared whole wheat pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oil, cabbage, fennel seed, tomato sauce

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 hawthorne lane's pepperoni pizza

Hawthorne Lane's Pepperoni Pizza

Made with pizza dough, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, buffalo mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, Italian parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for weight watchers texas tuna burgers

Weight Watchers Texas Tuna Burgers

Made with chili powder, canned crushed tomatoes, canned tuna, dry milk powder, saltine crackers, onion, green chile peppers, egg, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef en brochette

Beef en Brochette

Made with salt and pepper, beef sirloin tip or top round, pineapple chunks, Heinz 57 sauce, white wine, salad oil, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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 banana meatloaf

Banana Meatloaf

Made with bread crumbs, ground beef, eggs, bananas, onion, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cajun style jambalaya

Cajun Style Jambalaya

Made with broiler chicken, ham, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chef salad sandwich

Chef Salad Sandwich

Made with cherry tomatoes, rye bread, butter, iceberg or leaf lettuce, Thousand Island salad dressing, ham, smoked turkey breasts, Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and rice pot pie

Chicken and Rice Pot Pie

Made with onion, garlic, dried thyme, sage, black pepper, flour, chicken broth, mixed frozen vegetables, cooked rice, cooked chopped chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 hawaiian meat loaf

Hawaiian Meat Loaf

Made with ground beef, soft bread crumbs, brown gravy mix, milk, instant minced onion, eggs, parsley, salt, soy sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried crappie

Fried Crappie

Made with salt and pepper, crappie, lemons, all-purpose flour, cooking oil, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ricotta cheese sandwich

Ricotta Cheese Sandwich

Who knew a sandwich could be this gourmet? This ricotta cheese sandwich dares to mix the refined with the rustic, challenging every notion you had about lunch.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker bbq tempeh

Slow Cooker BBQ Tempeh

Made with onion, brown sugar, molasses or honey, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker carne guisada

Slow Cooker Carne Guisada

Made with chili powder, oregano, beef stew meat, water, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onion, flour, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker country scalloped potatoes and ham

Slow Cooker Country Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Made with cheddar cheese, water, potatoes, onion, fully-cooked ham, country-style gravy, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ginger & molasses beef stew

Slow Cooker Ginger & Molasses Beef Stew

Made with onion, celery, ground ginger, quick-cooking tapioca, diced tomatoes, vinegar, salt, molasses, raisins, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sausage and beans with potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage and Beans with Potatoes

Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 basic slow cooker turkey chili

Basic Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Made with ground oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, bay leaves, paprika, onion, Worcestershire sauce, dry red wine, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red lobster's crab au gratin

Red Lobster's Crab Au Gratin

Made with Cheddar cheese, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, white pepper, sherry, crab meat, crackers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 frankfurter casserole

Frankfurter Casserole

Made with refrigerated biscuits, prepared mustard, bean with bacon soup, water, frankfurter, onion, green onions, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 corn chowder casserole

Corn Chowder Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, macaroni, American cheese, cream-style corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamales - carne de puerco cocido

Tamales - Carne de Puerco Cocido

Made with dried red chilies, sugar, garlic, beef stock, shortening, all-purpose flour, oregano, salt and pepper, corn husks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cod fillets with red pepper and onion

Cod Fillets With Red Pepper and Onion

Made with black pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, dried oregano, cod fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for phyllo turkey puffs

Phyllo Turkey Puffs

Made with turkey, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked turkey fettucine

Smoked Turkey Fettucine

Made with fresh chives, butter, shallot, peppercorns, white wine, whipping cream, ground nutmeg, salt, fettuccine pasta, smoked turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker caribbean chicken

Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken

Made with chicken pieces, oil, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 pennsylvania dutch chicken pot pie

Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie

Made with onions, salt and pepper, fresh parsley, butter or margarine, water or chicken broth, shortening, eggs, cream, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for burger-stuffed baked potato

Burger-Stuffed Baked Potato

Made with potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for louisiana fish creole

Louisiana Fish Creole

Made with tomatoes, fish fillets, soy sauce, onion, celery, garlic, red cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, frozen cut okra or green peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 1943 baked bean sandwich

1943 Baked Bean Sandwich

Made with whole wheat bread, onion, walnuts, pickle, baked beans, celery, salt, ketchup


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned meat loaf

Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

Made with vegetable oil, onion, carrot, garlic, ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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