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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 hot lips pizza

Hot Lips Pizza

Made with black olives, ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, pizza crust, salsa, pepper jack cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french onion pork chop casserole

French Onion Pork Chop Casserole

Made with French fried onions, sharp Cheddar cheese, pork loin chops, vegetable oil, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, seasoned salt, black pepper, frozen hash...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 midwestern scalloped potatoes and pork chops

Midwestern Scalloped Potatoes And Pork Chops

Made with pork chops, salt and pepper, butter, potatoes, onion, Cheddar cheese, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker black bean and sausage chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Sausage Chili

Made with breakfast sausage, chili powder, ground beef, ground oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, onions, jalapeno peppers, Italian-style stewed tomatoes

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

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recipe for veggie burger mix

Veggie Burger Mix

Made with vegetable broth powder, chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, soybeans, split peas, rolled oats, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ground turkey rice casserole

Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

Made with almonds, rice, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, celery, ground turkey, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican chicken-sour cream lasagna

Mexican Chicken-Sour Cream Lasagna

Made with lasagna noodles, chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cumin, garlic powder, green chiles, green onions, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spicy chicken sausage tacos

Spicy Chicken Sausage Tacos

Picture this: you and your friends, with scrumptious spicy chicken sausage tacos, kicking off a fun night in.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 melt in your mouth slow cooker meatloaf

Melt In Your Mouth Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Made with ground mustard, brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, rubbed sage, salt, dried minced onion, seasoned bread crumbs, milk, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sour cream smothered chicken livers

Sour Cream Smothered Chicken Livers

Made with cooked rice, sour cream, water, butter, mushrooms, onion, salt, flour, chicken livers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and beef tamale pie

Chicken and Beef Tamale Pie

Made with chicken broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes with their juice, jalapeno peppers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinto beans, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pork and apple pie

Pork and Apple Pie

Made with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, pastry, apples

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken satsivi

Chicken Satsivi

Made with kosher salt, butter, onions, all-purpose flour, stock, egg yolks, Hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, ground fenugreek, ground coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 whiskey creek steakhouse loaded chicken sandwich

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse Loaded Chicken Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, tomato, lettuce, boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon butter, chicken spice mix, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar or jack cheese...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp lobster and crab in white wine sauce

Shrimp Lobster And Crab In White Wine Sauce

Made with rock lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, crab meat, flour, margarine, white pepper, salt, paprika, light cream, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for monday pie

Monday Pie

Made with English Cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper, roast beef, onions, tomatoes, baked beans, flour, gravy powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zucchini spinach & mushroom lasagna

Zucchini Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

Made with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, ground nutmeg, zucchini with tomato sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, no-boil lasagna sheets...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 ham and corn casserole

Ham and Corn Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, creamed corn, ham, mashed potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for arizona state university club pollo santa fe

Arizona State University Club Pollo Santa Fe

Made with chicken breast halves, poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, onions, goat cheese, pine nuts, cumin, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caribbean pizza

Caribbean Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, tomato sauce, black beans, pineapple, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam pizza

Spam Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Spam, spaghetti sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai shrimp pizza

Thai Shrimp Pizza

Made with lime juice, garlic, fresh ginger, black pepper, crushed red pepper, shrimp, cornstarch, water, mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impossible tuna and cheddar pie

Impossible Tuna And Cheddar Pie

Made with tomatoes, onions, butter or margarine, solid white tuna in water, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for can-of-soup one dish casserole

Can-of-Soup One Dish Casserole

Made with tomato soup, onions, potatoes, pork chops, salt and pepper, carrots, peas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 ham and rice casserole

Ham and Rice Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, ham, rice, water, butter, onion, cream of celery soup, sour cream, cream cheese, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 honey mustard meatloaf

Honey Mustard Meatloaf

Made with green onions, honey, ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, basil, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker italian beef and potato casserole

Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

Made with mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, ground beef, scalloped potatoes, tomatoes, pizza sauce, water, salt, oregano, basil

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

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 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 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 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 four seasons potato crusted red snapper

Four Seasons Potato Crusted Red Snapper

Made with potato flakes, eggs, red snapper fillets, tomatoes, eggplants, garlic, Swiss chard, poppadum, zucchini, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turkey enchilada casserole

Turkey Enchilada Casserole

Made with monterey jack cheese, turkey, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onions, green chile, ripe olives, cumin, oregano, flour tortilla

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for coney island burgers

Coney Island Burgers

These burgers have the sauce, relish, and onion mixed right in the burger. Serve on a hot dog bun with yellow mustard for an authentic Coney Island experience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic slow cooker brunswick stew

Classic Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Brimming with flavor and a hint of nostalgia, this classic Brunswick stew brings southern tradition to your table. It's that meal you didn't know you needed until...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin

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 elk or venision

Elk or Venision

Made with dried garlic and dried onion, venison or elk brisket, vinegar, liquid smoke, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker herbed turkey and wild rice casserole

Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Made with wild rice, black pepper, bacon, turkey breast tenderloins, celery, carrot, onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, dried marjoram

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beer simmered kielbasa and kraut

Slow Cooker Beer Simmered Kielbasa And Kraut

A cozy dish of kielbasa and sauerkraut slowly cooked with beer and brown sugar, perfect for warm sandwiches or served on its own.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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





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