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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 banana meatloaf

Banana Meatloaf

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for prawns provencale

Prawns Provencale

Made with crushed pepper, jumbo prawns, garlic, olive oil, red onion, tomatoes, lemon, chicken stock, basil, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for poppy seed chicken casserole

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Made with margarine, poppy seeds, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 southwestern pork chop casserole

Southwestern Pork Chop Casserole

Made with soy sauce, water, oil, pork chops, onion, green chiles, celery, instant rice, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker white bean & chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 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 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 hearty turkey chili with wild rice

Slow Cooker Hearty Turkey Chili With Wild Rice

Made with ground beef, onion, celery, tomato sauce, V-8 vegetable juice, chili powder, green bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes

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 potato chip topped slow cooker tuna casserole

Potato Chip Topped Slow Cooker Tuna Casserole

Made with potato chips, black pepper, mayonnaise or salad dressing, tuna, cream of celery soup, hard-cooked eggs, celery

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 aloha chili

Aloha Chili

This chili has a hint of sweetness in this Hawaiian-style recipe. Beef, beans, and pineapple taste perfectly delicious in a sweet and sour style sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apricot stir fry pork

Apricot Stir Fry Pork

Made with Dijon mustard, white distilled vinegar, boneless pork, vegetable oil, apricot halves, soy sauce, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
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 cheeseburger cake

Cheeseburger Cake

Made with American or cheddar cheese, egg, seasoned salt, ground beef, onion, diced green chiles, biscuit baking mix, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 tuna enchiladas verde

Tuna Enchiladas Verde

Made with monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, sour cream, tuna, garlic, dried marjoram, corn and black bean salsa, green enchilada sauce

Method:   oven, microwave
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 boursin cheese stuffed burgers with balsamic glaze

Boursin Cheese Stuffed Burgers With Balsamic Glaze

Made with balsamic vinegar, ground beef, Boursin cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for open-face lobster club sandwiches with citrus aioli

Open-Face Lobster Club Sandwiches With Citrus Aioli

Made with orange juice, orange, avocado, lemon, brioche or challah, lobsters, mayonnaise, garlic, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for aji de carne (bolivian peppery pork with banana)

Aji De Carne (Bolivian Peppery Pork With Banana)

Made with black pepper, aji chile powder, chili pepper, cloves, ground cinnamon, chicken broth, annatto seeds, potatoes, green bananas, seltzer water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken jubilee

Chicken Jubilee

Made with onion, sweet cherries, whole chicken, chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, margarine, sweet and sour sauce, sliced peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood delight

Seafood Delight

Made with parsley, shrimp, scallops, pastry shells, garlic, whipped cream, vermouth, water, green onions, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bubble-up pizza

Bubble-Up Pizza

Made with bacon, olives, ham, mushrooms, onion, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elk burger chili

Elk Burger Chili

Made with cumin, ground elk burger, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, pork and beans, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arizona desert chili

Arizona Desert Chili

Made with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, beef, cumin, ground oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 upside-down chicken pot pie

Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie

Made with frozen mixed vegetables, milk, baking mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, chicken gravy, celery

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for goat stew with ginger, cardamom and coriander

Goat Stew with Ginger, Cardamom and Coriander

Made with black peppercorns, red onions, fresh ginger, garlic, hot peppers, goat thighs or shoulder, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sauerkraut and pork chop casserole

Sauerkraut And Pork Chop Casserole

Made with beer, salt, bacon, pork rib chops, sauerkraut, onion, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 terrific taco biscuit pie

Terrific Taco Biscuit Pie

Made with tomato, lettuce, corn chips, refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, red kidney beans, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and scallop pizza

Shrimp And Scallop Pizza

Made with sea scallops, mozzarella cheese, bay scallops, garlic, olive oil, scallion, oil and cornmeal, pizza dough, pizza sauce

Method:   stovetop, 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 hearty country meat loaf with sour cream gravy

Hearty Country Meat Loaf With Sour Cream Gravy

Made with eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, bacon, pan drippings

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for okra stew, african style

Okra Stew, African Style

Made with lemon juice, salt, cubed lamb or beef, lamb shank, garlic, water, tomato, frozen okra, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker five alarm firehouse chicken chili

Slow Cooker Five Alarm Firehouse Chicken Chili

Made with garlic, Poblano or Anaheim peppers, chili powder, cumin, dried bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh oregano, hot sauce, brown ale or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for summer squash and sausage

Summer Squash And Sausage

Made with shredded cheese, yellow squash, smoked sausage or Polska kielbasa, onion, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage, green beans and potato skillet

Sausage, Green Beans And Potato Skillet

Made with Monterey jack cheese, hot pepper sauce, Polish or other fully cooked sausage, onion, oil, diced tomatoes, cut green beans and potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken cutlets sauteed with rosemary

Chicken Cutlets Sauteed With Rosemary

Made with dry white wine or chicken broth, olive oil, bread crumbs, fresh rosemary, lemon peel, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy ham and asparagus bake

Cheesy Ham And Asparagus Bake

Made with salt, ham, onion, red bell peppers, frozen cut asparagus, eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, tarragon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for classic red chili stew

Classic Red Chili Stew

Made with beef broth, dried red New Mexican chilies, pork or beef stew meat, vegetable oil

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

recipe for luby's beef stew

Luby's Beef Stew

Made with beef chuck, flour, onions, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, beef broth, carrots, new potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for yakisoba

Yakisoba

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame or vegetable oil, sirloin or top blade steak, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, somen noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian sausages with peperonata

Italian Sausages With Peperonata

Made with dried basil, fresh oregano, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, green bell peppers, red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatball and vegetable casserole

Meatball And Vegetable Casserole

Made with oregano, paprika, ground chicken, green beans, red potatoes, zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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