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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 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

recipe for southern style stewed doves

Southern Style Stewed Doves

Made with doves, salt, black pepper, flour, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 easy beef pot pie

Easy Beef Pot Pie

Made with sugar, Cheddar cheese, onion, cooked beef, frozen peas and carrots, potatoes, beef gravy, butter, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken estofado

Chicken Estofado

Made with garlic salt, vegetable oil, white onion, garlic, roma or plum tomatoes, cinnamon stick, dried thyme, green olives, raisins, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for easter three-meat italian-style pie

Easter Three-Meat Italian-Style Pie

Made with Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, unbaked pie crusts, ricotta cheese, eggs, Mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, Genoa salami

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buttered baked crab and shrimp

Buttered Baked Crab and Shrimp

Made with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper, onion, celery, vegetable oil, jumbo lump crab meat, medium shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked tofu casserole

Baked Tofu Casserole

Made with soy sauce, French beans, salt, vegetable oil, onion, mushrooms, ham, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 tex-mex casserole

Tex-Mex Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, chili powder, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, black olives, green chiles or corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 mu shu pork pizza

Mu Shu Pork Pizza

Made with soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, pork shoulder, peanut oil, eggs, dried tiger lily buds, dried cloud ears or black Chinese mushrooms, sesame oil or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for seafood jubilee

Seafood Jubilee

Made with salt, water, clams, shrimp, fish fillets, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, green bell pepper, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 railroad casserole pie

Railroad Casserole Pie

Made with black pepper, corn, tomato soup, water, cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese cabbage rolls

Chinese Cabbage Rolls

Made with garlic, ginger, cornstarch, mushroom soaking liquid or water, green onions, cooked brown rice, black peppercorns, Szechuan peppercorns, white peppercorns

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 panda express spicy chicken

Panda Express Spicy Chicken

Made with onion, red bell pepper, peanuts, chile pepper, chayote squash, ginger, garlic, red chile pepper, vegetable oil, cooking wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for leftover chicken hash

Leftover Chicken Hash

Made with onion, celery, chicken, butter, flour, water, dried savory, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tacos de papa y chorizo

Tacos De Papa Y Chorizo

Made with sour cream, tomatillo sauce or taco sauce, salt, tortillas, oil, chorizo links, potatoes, jalapeno or chipotle chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 chicken pot pie filling

Chicken Pot Pie Filling

Made with potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, celery, butter or margarine, flour, chicken stock, chicken bouillon granules, milk, chicken

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for awesome turkey and asparagus sandwich

Awesome Turkey And Asparagus Sandwich

Made with Swiss cheese, water, asparagus, honey mustard, mayonnaise, whole grain white bread, roasted turkey breast

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 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 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


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 yorkshire chicken

Yorkshire Chicken

Made with butter or margarine, milk, flour, salt, sage, red pepper, chicken pieces, oil, baking powder, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stuffed rockfish

Stuffed Rockfish

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, rockfish fillets, onion, butter, celery, eggs, dried sage, dry mustard, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for frog commissary mexican lasagna (vegetarian)

Frog Commissary Mexican Lasagna (Vegetarian)

Made with corn tortillas, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, parsley, enchilada sauce, Mexican style beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for xacuti - chicken with a roasted coconut sauce

Xacuti - Chicken with a Roasted Coconut Sauce

Made with nutmeg, white poppy seeds, vegetable oil, onion, ginger root, garlic, salt, chicken pieces, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker picnic ham

Slow Cooker Picnic Ham

Made with apple juice, frozen picnic ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker ground beef chili with cornmeal dumplings

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, black olives, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, cumin, water, yellow cornmeal, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for nacho meatloaf

Nacho Meatloaf

Made with tortilla chips, egg, garlic, onion, fresh green chili, red pepper flakes, salt, chili powder, cumin, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker open-faced italian brisket sandwiches

Slow Cooker Open-Faced Italian Brisket Sandwiches

Made with provolone cheese, Italian bread, beef brisket, onion, tomato basil soup, cornstarch, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red cayenne pepper...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 taco-stuffed upside down cornbread

Taco-Stuffed Upside Down Cornbread

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, tomato, cornbread mix, creamed corn, water, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab with spinach and rice

Crab With Spinach And Rice

Made with Mozzarella cheese, chicken stock, rice, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, spinach, crab meat, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chinese chicken hot pot

Slow Cooker Chinese Chicken Hot Pot

Made with chicken broth, carrots, onion, celery, water chestnut, soy sauce, ginger root, garlic, red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker leb lebi (tunisian chickpea stew)

Slow Cooker Leb Lebi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)

Made with black olives, cumin, chickpeas, vegetable stock, olive oil, onions, caraway seed, salt, peasant loaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for halloween pumpkin stew

Halloween Pumpkin Stew

Made with pumpkin, ground beef, garlic, onion, instant rice, butter, salt, black pepper, thyme, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for honey chicken with peppers and onions

Honey Chicken With Peppers And Onions

Made with honey, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken breast halves, red bell pepper, Spanish peanuts, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for greek-style red snapper

Greek-Style Red Snapper

Made with feta or blue cheese, red snapper fillets, red onion, oregano, lemon juice, parsley, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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





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