CDKitchen, it's what's cooking online!
  • contact the CDKitchen helpdesk

Dinner Recipes

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.



jump to the recipes


main dish recipe finder

 
Enter a word or two in the box to find recipes within the main dish section. You can search the title, ingredients, or entire recipe by selecting the appropriate option.

Recipes  /   main dish
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 pretzel crusted fish fillets

Pretzel Crusted Fish Fillets

Made with heavy cream, Tabasco sauce, pretzels, buttermilk or egg wash, fish fillets, mayonnaise, dry mustard, steak sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for traditional black turkey

Traditional Black Turkey

Made with lemon juice, onion juice, cloves, Tabasco, salt, fresh parsley, poultry seasoning, chili powder, dried basil, dried thyme

Method:   oven
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 champp's california chicken sandwich

Champp's California Chicken Sandwich

Made with seasoned salt, water, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole, hamburger buns, mayonnaise, butter

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

get our recipe newsletters!
Get our daily recipe newsletter!

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!


recipe for chicken viva casserole

Chicken Viva Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, chicken breasts, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chicken snow peas and mushrooms stir-fry

Chicken Snow Peas and Mushrooms Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, white wine, cornstarch, ginger, ground ginger, garlic, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, walnut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 paella (spanish rice dish)

Paella (Spanish Rice Dish)

Made with frozen peas, artichoke hearts, chicken thighs, Italian sausage, oil, green bell pepper, onion, saffron rice, water, minced clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish stick casserole

Fish Stick Casserole

Made with scalloped potatoes, water, milk, margarine or butter, frozen peas, frozen fish sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker green chili beef stew

Slow Cooker Green Chili Beef Stew

Made with garlic, beef stew meat, fajita seasoning, salt, green chiles, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for inside out stuffed pepper casserole

Inside Out Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, black pepper, salt, ground turkey or ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, green bell pepper, long-grain rice, water, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 creamy ham and cauliflower casserole

Creamy Ham And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, sour cream, cauliflower, ham, mushrooms, flour, margarine, milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 lamb mulligatawny

Slow Cooker Lamb Mulligatawny

Made with sugar, lamb stew meat, butter, onion, curry powder, flour, lentils, tart apples, bell pepper, carrots

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for granny's rabbit stew

Granny's Rabbit Stew

Made with onions, cayenne pepper, rabbit, flour, salt and pepper, butter, water, thyme, corn, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 butternut vegetarian chili

Butternut Vegetarian Chili

Made with olive oil, butternut squash, onions, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, vegetable broth, ground cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dixie burgers

Dixie Burgers

Made with ground ginger, cider vinegar, ground beef, pecans, onion, salt, ground cloves, peaches, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted rockfish with tomatoes, artichokes, lemon and rosemary

Roasted Rockfish with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Lemon and Rosemary

Made with lemon juice, diced, canned tomatoes, black pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, rockfish fillets, fresh rosemary...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for teriyaki meatloaf

Teriyaki Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, cornstarch, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken, spinach and feta pizza

Chicken, Spinach And Feta Pizza

Made with feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, thin pizza crust, Alfredo sauce, frozen chopped spinach, roasted chicken breast

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy crab casserole

Creamy Crab Casserole

Made with paprika, salt and pepper, green onions, crab meat, shell pasta, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, Havarti cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spam and pineapple sandwich

Spam And Pineapple Sandwich

Made with hamburger buns, American cheese, Spam, pineapple rings

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican beef rice casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Rice Casserole

Made with instant rice, chili powder, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey meatball stroganoff

Turkey Meatball Stroganoff

Made with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, bread crumbs, egg yolk, olive oil, mushrooms, sherry, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spam fajitas

Spam Fajitas

Made with non-stick cooking spray, green bell pepper, onion, Spam Luncheon Meat, flour tortillas, salsa, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream or yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oyster and scallop stew

Oyster And Scallop Stew

Made with butter or stick margarine, potato, celery, green onions, jalapeno pepper, oysters, frozen whole-kernel corn, sea scallops, milk, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rich lamb with nuts (rogan josh)

Rich Lamb With Nuts (Rogan Josh)

Made with cinnamon, ginger root, garlic, lamb, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander, yogurt, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lamb pasticcio

Lamb Pasticcio

Made with Spanish onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, parsley, all-purpose flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, whole milk, ditalini or penette pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatball okra stew

Meatball Okra Stew

Made with bread crumbs, milk, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ground beef, instant beef bouillon granules, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cheeseburger supper

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Supper

Made with American cheese, mustard, ground beef, onion, scalloped potatoes, whole kernel corn, cream of celery soup, salt and pepper, ketchup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for milk can madness

Milk Can Madness

Made with water, bacon, bratwurst or Polish sausage, salt and black pepper, corn, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, green bell peppers, onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pierogies jambalaya

Pierogies Jambalaya

Made with frozen pierogies, hot pepper sauce, salt, olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for obama family chili

Obama Family Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, ground turkey or beef, cumin, ground oregano, turmeric, dried basil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai steamed striped bass with chili-lime sauce

Thai Steamed Striped Bass With Chili-Lime Sauce

Made with green onions, lime juice, fish sauce or light soy sauce, striped bass, garlic, Thai chilies, cilantro, chicken or vegetable broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hawaiian garlic chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Garlic Chicken

Made with water, cornstarch, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, fresh ginger root, pineapple tidbits

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 zesty burrito-style bratwurst

Zesty Burrito-Style Bratwurst

Made with salsa, red onion, sour cream, chipotle and onion seasoning, cilantro, bratwurst, green pepper, red pepper, tomato, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork fajitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for zanzibar chicken

Zanzibar Chicken

Made with slivered almonds, raisins, orange juice, chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, cinnamon, ground cloves, black pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for moui nagden - north african beef & rice

Moui Nagden - North African Beef & Rice

Made with round steak, vegetable oil, water, bay leaf, salt, crushed red pepper, kidney beans, white rice, green bell peppers, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for june meyer's authentic hungarian sticky chicken

June Meyer's Authentic Hungarian Sticky Chicken

Made with tomatoes, water, bay leaf, lard, chicken, onion, white rice, Hungarian paprika, salt, green bell pepper or banana pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for denny's bacon caesar burger

Denny's Bacon Caesar Burger

Made with Caesar dressing, bacon, hamburger bun, hamburger patty, Romaine lettuce, dill pickles, red onion, tomato, Monterey jack cheese

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 stir-fry using ramen noodles

Beef Stir-Fry Using Ramen Noodles

Made with crushed red pepper, soy sauce, onion, beef flank steak, Ramen noodles, water, mushrooms, cornstarch, broccoli

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





About CDKitchen

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.