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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 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 rosemary chicken

Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken

Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, red potatoes, carrots, onions, chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for swiss crab casserole

Swiss Crab Casserole

Made with butter, celery, onion, green bell pepper, flour, chicken bouillon cubes, water, instant rice, crab meat, Swiss cheese

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


recipe for broccoli tuna casserole

Broccoli Tuna Casserole

Made with seasoned potato chips, tuna, frozen chopped broccoli, mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish stick casserole

Fish Stick Casserole

Made with scalloped potatoes, water, milk, margarine or butter, frozen peas, frozen fish sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for seafood a la king

Seafood a la King

Made with toast, pimiento, green pepper, butter, mushrooms, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, seafood

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bubble and squeak with sausage and white sauce

Bubble and Squeak With Sausage And White Sauce

Made with white sauce, sausage meat, onion, cabbage, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


recipe for turkey divan

Turkey Divan

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, curry powder, turkey, frozen broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy elegant chicken casserole

Easy Elegant Chicken Casserole

Craving comfort food that doesn't require you to be a master chef? This easy yet elegant chicken casserole is your new best friend, combining simple ingredients into...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for filets de sole veronique (sole with green grapes)

Filets De Sole Veronique (Sole With Green Grapes)

Made with lemon juice, shallots, salt, white wine, green grapes, flour, butter or margarine, sole fillets, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican tamale pie

Mexican Tamale Pie

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, frozen whole corn kernels, chopped green chiles, ripe olives, chili powder, yellow cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tostada pie

Tostada Pie

Made with chili powder, cumin, onion, salt, garlic, garlic powder, tomato sauce, black olives, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp enchiladas

Shrimp Enchiladas

Made with garlic, oregano, salt, white pepper, red pepper, heavy cream, chicken broth, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 bayrischer leberkaese

Bayrischer Leberkaese

Made with lemon zest, water, lean beef, pork neck, bacon, onion, salt, white pepper, marjoram, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gorma sabzi

Gorma Sabzi

Made with water, beef, cilantro, parsley, green onions, limmonee, dried fenugreek, lemon, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for zucchini pizza casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Made with dried basil, zucchini, salt, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun chicken club sandwich

Cajun Chicken Club Sandwich

Made with bacon, tomatoes, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Cajun seasoning, oil, Swiss cheese, Parmesan salad dressing, sub rolls

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco stir fry

Taco Stir Fry

Made with ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, corn, chili powder, sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sirloin stir fry

Sirloin Stir Fry

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, dried basil, stewed tomatoes, sugar, black pepper, garlic salt, sirloin steak

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker 7-up stew

Slow Cooker 7-Up Stew

Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for citrus fish with falafel coating

Citrus Fish with Falafel Coating

Made with orange juice, lemon or lime juice, garlic, cilantro chutney or pesto, cilantro, falafel mix, egg, buttermilk, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for liver scrapple

Liver Scrapple

Made with maple syrup, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, milk, salt, sugar, butter, water, liver sausage

Method:   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 bubble-up pizza

Bubble-Up Pizza

Made with bacon, olives, ham, mushrooms, onion, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for elk roast

Elk Roast

An elk roast may sound like something out of an adventurous dinner party, but fear not; it's surprisingly simple to whip up.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef liver and mushroom medley

Beef Liver and Mushroom Medley

Made with chicken broth, celery, flour, salt, black pepper, beef liver, margarine, mushrooms, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for halibut enchiladas

Halibut Enchiladas

Made with onions, flour tortillas, halibut, green enchilada sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sirloin fajitas

Sirloin Fajitas

Made with onion, mushrooms, oil, dry sherry, sirloin tips, Serrano or jalapeno peppers, cumin seed, ground coriander, cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 beef and cactus stew

Beef And Cactus Stew

Made with dried oregano, beef steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, cactus pieces, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chilies, green tomatoes, red tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tourtiere du saguenay (saguenay meat pie)

Tourtiere Du Saguenay (Saguenay Meat Pie)

Made with pastry for double-crust, 9-inch pie, ground cinnamon, pork, meats, salt and pepper, onion, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for the sebastian sandwich

The Sebastian Sandwich

Made with butter, rye bread, cabbage, mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder, salt, ham, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bamboo shoots with pork

Bamboo Shoots With Pork

Made with scallions, sugar, light soy sauce, soy sauce, shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, lean pork, groundnut or peanut oil, bamboo shoots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kids love it casserole

Kids Love It Casserole

Made with onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, sea shell pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mom's cheese dreams

Mom's Cheese Dreams

Made with bread, cayenne pepper, bacon, mayonnaise, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker broccoli turkey supreme

Slow Cooker Broccoli Turkey Supreme

Made with mayonnaise, chicken broth, fat-free milk, cream of chicken soup, cooked turkey breast, frozen broccoli florets, rice pilaf mix, celery, water chestnuts...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for scrambled egg and tomato sandwich

Scrambled Egg And Tomato Sandwich

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, whole grain bread, olive oil, butter, garlic, Italian parsley, hot pepper flakes, eggs, tomato, capers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lamb blocks with summer squash

Lamb Blocks With Summer Squash

Made with eggs, lamb shoulder or hip blocks, olive oil or salad oil, onion, garlic, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, chicken broth, zucchini and crookneck squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ontario ham and bean casserole

Ontario Ham And Bean Casserole

Made with garlic, ham, pea beans, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, Provolone cheese, basil, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 slow cooker basque style chicken stew

Slow Cooker Basque Style Chicken Stew

Made with tomato paste, olive oil, turkey bacon, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, chicken breast halves, sliced ripe olives, balsamic...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot n' spicy burgers

Hot n' Spicy Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, tomato, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt, black pepper, monterey jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun pizza

Cajun Pizza

Made with butter, Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, pizza dough, pork smoked sausage, crawfish tails, salt, red pepper and garlic powder, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green beans and ham

Green Beans And Ham

Made with ham, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen cut green beans, French fried onions

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried fish and cabbage

Curried Fish and Cabbage

Made with oil, black pepper, onion salt, green cabbage, water, salt, bell pepper, fish fillets, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 thanksgiving burgers

Thanksgiving Burgers

Made with cranberry sauce or cranberry relish, fresh parsley, butter or margarine, celery, onion, dry seasoned stuffing mix, chicken broth or water, poultry seasoning or dried...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for terrific taco biscuit pie

Terrific Taco Biscuit Pie

Made with tomato, lettuce, corn chips, refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, red kidney beans, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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