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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 amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butternut squash, chicken, and white bean chili

Butternut Squash, Chicken, and White Bean Chili

Made with chicken broth, vegetable oil, ground chicken, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, butternut squash, cannellini beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steamed chinese style snapper

Steamed Chinese Style Snapper

Made with cilantro, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, rice wine or dry white wine, fresh ginger, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut butter and bologna sandwich

Peanut Butter And Bologna Sandwich

Made with potato chips, bread, bologna, peanut butter, dill pickle


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork kabobs with mustard-bourbon glaze

Pork Kabobs With Mustard-Bourbon Glaze

Made with Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, pork loin, salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, bourbon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for ethiopian peanut and chicken stew

Ethiopian Peanut and Chicken Stew

Made with hot chile, whole chicken, tomato paste, peanut oil or other light cooking oil, onion, tomatoes, peanut butter, salt, fresh ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rajasthani dal - indian vegetarian curry

Rajasthani Dal - Indian Vegetarian Curry

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked denver omelet sandwich

Baked Denver Omelet Sandwich

Made with black pepper, salt, ham, onion, eggs, green pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 chili gumbo

Chili Gumbo

Made with onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 chinese chicken sandwich

Chinese Chicken Sandwich

Made with garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, Bibb lettuce, whole wheat pita bread, cooked chicken, fresh bean sprouts, mayonnaise, green onion, sesame seeds


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom baked cod

Mushroom Baked Cod

Made with parsley, bread crumbs, cornstarch, cod fillets, mushrooms, butter or margarine, salt, black pepper, dry white wine or water, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for moroccan lamb stew

Moroccan Lamb Stew

Made with sugar, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, paprika or powdered saffron threads, lamb shoulder, onions, garlic, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
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 tuna cauliflower casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Cauliflower Casserole

Made with water-packed tuna, chicken broth, frozen cauliflower, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bodacious beef chili with burgundy wine and garbanzo beans

Bodacious Beef Chili With Burgundy Wine and Garbanzo Beans

Made with dried oregano, paprika, turmeric, salt, cardamom, black pepper, molasses, Burgundy or other dry red wine, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for armenian meat pies

Armenian Meat Pies

Made with whole tomatoes, yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, parsley, fresh mint, tomato paste, paprika, ground allspice, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian pasta stir-fry

Italian Pasta Stir-fry

Made with salt, linguine, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, parsley, oil, garlic, dried basil, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red snapper florentine

Red Snapper Florentine

Made with paprika, dried parsley, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, red snapper fillets

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy italian sub

Creamy Italian Sub

Made with green bell pepper, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, lettuce, Italian bread, deli sliced meat


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rosalyn carter's chili con carne

Rosalyn Carter's Chili Con Carne

Made with black pepper, round steak, oil, chopped green chilies, tomato paste, onion, water, garlic, cumin, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish with artichoke sauce

Fish With Artichoke Sauce

Made with fish fillets, kosher salt, artichokes, olive oil, water, lemon, white onions, salt and pepper, tomato, mint or parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 chukander gosht (vibrant lamb and beet curry)

Chukander Gosht (Vibrant Lamb And Beet Curry)

Made with ground turmeric, Indian red chili powder, salt, fresh coriander, onion, cumin, vegetable oil, ground coriander, fresh ginger, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for a-1 meatloaf

A-1 Meatloaf

Made with black pepper, eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, steak sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken maryland

Chicken Maryland

Made with black pepper, eggs, milk, dry breadcrumbs, bananas, tomatoes, bacon, corn, pineapple rings

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bierocks (meat pies)

Bierocks (Meat Pies)

Made with bread flour, sugar, salt, milk, butter, eggs, vegetable oil, yellow onion, ground beef, green cabbage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef korma

Beef Korma

Made with water, almonds, garlic, ginger root, salt, ground cinnamon, beef stewing meat, oil, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker greek chicken and potatoes

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken And Potatoes

A simple crock pot recipe for Greek chicken and potatoes, combining chicken pieces with potatoes, zucchini, and spices for a savory dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet-and-sour chicken livers

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Livers

Made with rice, vinegar, chicken broth, chicken livers, oil, green peppers, pineapple chunks, salt, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy chinese pizza

Spicy Chinese Pizza

Made with red onion, snow pea pods, chili or vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh ginger, tomato sauce, chili puree, soy sauce, pizza crust, water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for country ham and cornbread casserole

Country Ham And Cornbread Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, buttermilk, cornmeal, ham, green onions, margarine or butter, eggs, corn with red and green peppers, cream style corn

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cowboy pizza

Cowboy Pizza

Made with cheddar cheese, potatoes, pizza dough, ground beef, barbecue sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for meatloaf cordon bleu

Meatloaf Cordon Bleu

Made with provolone cheese, ham, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
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 chicken fajita and rice casserole

Chicken Fajita And Rice Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, red beans and rice mix, ripe olives, green chiles, boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fall lamb and vegetable stew

Fall Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, salt, garlic, thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for scrambled egg and ham sandwich

Scrambled Egg And Ham Sandwich

Made with salt and pepper, bread, boiled ham, eggs, butter

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 asian chicken casserole

Asian Chicken Casserole

Made with black pepper, sea salt, mushrooms, olive oil, cooked, cubed chicken, celery, green bell pepper, white onion, cream of mushroom soup, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for food court bourbon chicken

Food Court Bourbon Chicken

Made with garlic powder, bourbon, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, ground ginger, soy sauce, onion, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for divine chicken & artichoke casserole

Divine Chicken & Artichoke Casserole

Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, flour, wild rice, salt, pepper, paprika, chicken breasts, olive oil, butter, artichoke hearts, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab souffle

Crab Souffle

Made with Parmesan cheese, shallots, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, egg yolks, Swiss cheese, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for loaded cheeseburger

Loaded Cheeseburger

Made with blue cheese, tomato, whole grain burger buns, ground beef, green onion, garlic, black pepper, mozzarella, jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry sloppy joes

Cranberry Sloppy Joes

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, celery, onion, tomato soup, cranberry sauce, salt, chili powder, hot pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pan fried red snapper with coconut crust and lime butter

Pan Fried Red Snapper With Coconut Crust And Lime Butter

Made with coconut, flour, curry powder, ground coriander, cumin, black pepper, salt, egg, olive oil, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 hamburger pin wheels

Hamburger Pin Wheels

Made with cream of chicken or mushroom soup, baking mix, milk, onion, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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