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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 ham, apples and sweet potato casserole

Ham, Apples And Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with water, ham steak, sweet potatoes, ham, apples, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for braised rabbit brunswick stew

Braised Rabbit Brunswick Stew

Made with salt and pepper, butter, red onion, carrot, celery, red potatoes, chicken stock, lima beans, basil, chervil, lemon thyme, tomato concassee

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ham and polenta casserole

Ham And Polenta Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, cooked cubed ham, polenta, alfredo sauce, frozen asparagus

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hunters meat loaf

Hunters Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, wild rice, water, ground venison, ground beef, eggs, onions, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rolled meatloaf

Rolled Meatloaf

Made with monterey jack cheese, ground beef, bread, eggs, onion, chili sauce, dried thyme, salt, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for diabetic vegetable stir-fry

Diabetic Vegetable Stir-Fry

Made with sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, bean paste, water, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for walking tacos supreme

Walking Tacos Supreme

Made with black olives, ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt and pepper, Fritos or nacho cheese Doritos chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow-simmered turkey, pot pie style

Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style

Made with all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, turkey thigh, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh thyme, celery, baby carrots, red potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for wild rice stir-fry

Wild Rice Stir-Fry

Made with wild rice, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, butter, celery, pea pods, broccoli florets, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot-crossed tuna casserole

Hot-Crossed Tuna Casserole

Made with frozen baby peas, cheddar cheese, celery, bread crumbs, onions, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, crescent-roll dough, sesame seeds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan sausages to die for

Vegan Sausages to Die For

Made with nutritional yeast, besan or chickpea flour, vegan chiken seasoning, fennel seed, granulated onion, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, dried...

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cornmeal shepherd's pie

Cornmeal Shepherd's Pie

Made with red bell peppers, green bell peppers, flour, yellow cornmeal, onion, ground round or sirloin, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, ketchup, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for heart healthy texas chili

Heart Healthy Texas Chili

Made with ground turkey, cooked turkey, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes in puree, water, tomato paste, beef bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for stir-fry chicken teriyaki

Stir-Fry Chicken Teriyaki

Made with rice, teriyaki baste/glaze sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, mushroom, green pepper, fresh broccoli, teriyaki marinade, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot meat and cheese sandwiches

Hot Meat And Cheese Sandwiches

Made with ham, roast beef, or corned beef, hamburger buns, white sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken ole

Slow Cooker Chicken Ole

Made with salsa, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, cooked chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican chicken in green sauce (pollo en salsa verde)

Mexican Chicken In Green Sauce (Pollo En Salsa Verde)

Made with pumpkin seeds, cilantro, scallions, tomatillos, jalapeno, chicken stock or water, vegetable oil, chicken, salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 mediterranean meatloaf

Mediterranean Meatloaf

Made with roasted red peppers, whole wheat bread crumbs, egg substitute, eggs, tomato sauce, fresh basil, parsley, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 vegetarian chow mein

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chow Mein

Made with bean sprouts, ground ginger, tofu, celery, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for goat meat chili

Goat Meat Chili

Made with flour, oil, onions, ground oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, ground goat, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pierogi, sauerkraut and sausage dinner

Pierogi, Sauerkraut And Sausage Dinner

Made with sauerkraut, kielbasa, Granny Smith apple, water, pierogies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tropical kielbasa with sweet potatoes and pineapple

Slow Cooker Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple

Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 wagon wheel stew

Wagon Wheel Stew

Made with flour, seasoned salt, stew beef, garlic, oil, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onions

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chipotle mexican grill barbacoa burrito

Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa Burrito

Made with goat or beef roast, cider vinegar, Spanish onion, garlic, fresh thyme, Mexican oregano, allspice berries, ground cloves, cumin seeds, guijillo chiles

Method:   oven
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


recipe for sherried chicken livers

Sherried Chicken Livers

Made with sherry, chicken livers, black pepper, salt, cooking oil, butter, onion, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 olive garden's chicken formaggio pizza

Olive Garden's Chicken Formaggio Pizza

Made with olive oil, tomatoes, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, fresh mushrooms, Mozzarella cheese, Fontinella cheese, dried basil, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 lafitte's jerk pork sandwich

Lafitte's Jerk Pork Sandwich

Made with dried thyme, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, turmeric, black pepper, pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, red wine vinegar

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

recipe for beef brunswick stew

Beef Brunswick Stew

Made with water, beef broth, shoulder roast, potatoes, baby lima beans, tomatoes, onion, corn, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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


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 deluxe onion meatball subs with two sauces

Deluxe Onion Meatball Subs With Two Sauces

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, French-fried onions, seasoned bread crumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, beef gravy, prepared horseradish, spaghetti...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun meatloaf

Cajun Meatloaf

Made with ground nutmeg, butter, onions, celery, green bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spanish chicken and rice casserole

Spanish Chicken and Rice Casserole

Made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts, arborio rice, onion, olive oil, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bon bon chicken - szechuan

Bon Bon Chicken - Szechuan

Made with sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, sesame paste, Szechuan peppercorns, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 club panini

Club Panini

Made with butter, sourdough or Tuscan bread, mayonnaise, herbs, smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, thick-cut bacon, tomato

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 cheddar burger mashed potato bake

Cheddar Burger Mashed Potato Bake

Made with mashed potatoes, dry mustard, ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese pasta sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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