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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 easy taco potato casserole

Easy Taco Potato Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, ground beef or ground turkey, taco seasoning mix, chili peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 seafood thermidor

Seafood Thermidor

Made with large pasta shells, paprika, scallops, cleaned shrimp, fish fillets or lobster meat, butter, lemon juice, flour, salt, milk, parsley, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for beef chili with kidney beans

Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

Made with red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground beef, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for impossible italian pie

Impossible Italian Pie

Made with salt and pepper, eggs, bulk Italian sausage, green onions, mozzarella cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken livers and rice

Chicken Livers and Rice

Made with bacon, chicken livers, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, garlic, onion, fresh basil, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 knockwurst casserole

Slow Cooker Knockwurst Casserole

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, knockwurst, onion, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 mashed potato topped cheeseburger pie

Mashed Potato Topped Cheeseburger Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 asian squid stir-fry

Asian Squid Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, lemongrass, fresh squid, baby corn, shiitake mushrooms, coconut milk, mild red chili, garlic, fresh coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for penne with chicken, spinach, and tomato alfredo

Penne With Chicken, Spinach, And Tomato Alfredo

Made with salt and pepper, penne pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes, frozen spinach, Italian tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 caribou chili

Caribou Chili

Made with tomato paste, caribou, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, red wine, beef broth or beer, chili powder, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 east coast chicken cobbler

East Coast Chicken Cobbler

Made with cheddar cheese, milk, cooked chicken, frozen broccoli, carrot, dried cranberries, sour cream, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for thai snapper

Thai Snapper

Made with fresh cilantro, green onion, lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, gingerroot, sugar, garlic, red snapper fillets, carrot

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ground elk burger and beans

Ground Elk Burger And Beans

Made with salt, garlic, ground elk meat, onion, celery, beef bouillon, water, baked beans, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 steak 'n' shake chili

Steak 'N' Shake Chili

Made with vegetable oil, ground beef, salt, onion soup, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cocoa powder, kidney beans, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic chicken zucchini stir fry

Garlic Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Made with chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, chicken breast half, garlic, olive oil, zucchini, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creole oyster po' boy

Creole Oyster Po' Boy

Made with black pepper, buttermilk, egg white, oysters, non-stick cooking spray, French bread, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and spicy shrimp

Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, sesame or vegetable oil, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage-almond rice casserole

Sausage-Almond Rice Casserole

Made with rice, almonds, bulk pork sausage, onion, water, celery, chicken noodle soup mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for michelle's blonde chicken chili

Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili

Made with fresh cilantro, dried oregano, vegetable oil, chicken breast, onion, chicken broth, green chile peppers, Great Northern beans, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for carne guisada (puerto rican beef stew)

Carne Guisada (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

Made with salt, garlic, dry oregano, black pepper, white vinegar, vegetable oil, Sofrito, capers, olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fajita lasagna

Fajita Lasagna

Made with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, tomato sauce, ground beef, fajita seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, colby-monterey jack cheese, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stovetop shepherd's pie

Stovetop Shepherd's Pie

Made with celery, onions, frozen corn, garlic, green or red bell peppers, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, water, thyme, instant mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chinese vegetable lo mein

Slow Cooker Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein

Made with tofu, carrots, green beans, green bell pepper, red pepper, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, lo mein noodles

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


recipe for overnight chicken macaroni casserole

Overnight Chicken Macaroni Casserole

Made with frozen peas, macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, process cheese product, salt, thyme, pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker kielbasa and cheesy hash browns

Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Cheesy Hash Browns

Made with green chilies, garlic powder, pepper, kielbasa sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:  

recipe for popcorn chicken mashed potato bowls

Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls

Made with frozen popcorn chicken, instant mashed potato flakes, frozen corn, chicken gravy, sharp cheese

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 sweet and sour beef stew

Sweet and Sour Beef Stew

Made with salt, beef stew meat, oil, carrot, onion, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for buffalo chicken wing pizza

Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, blue cheese salad dressing, chicken pieces, Creole seasoning, flour, oil, chicken wing sauce, hot sauce, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for impossible chicken pot pie

Impossible Chicken Pot Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, baking mix, milk, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, mushrooms, onion, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked brown rice & tuna casserole

Baked Brown Rice & Tuna Casserole

This casserole is a great way to use up leftover brown rice. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. Simply add all of the ingredients to a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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