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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 pepper and pineapple pork stew

Slow Cooker Pepper And Pineapple Pork Stew

Made with green bell pepper, top loin pork chops, chicken broth, carrots, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, pineapple chunks in juice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Made with celery, green bell pepper, pork sausage, garlic, red pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey salsa chicken

Honey Salsa Chicken

Made with chicken legs or thighs, salsa, honey, soy sauce, fresh ginger

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy steak and potato skillet

Cheesy Steak And Potato Skillet

Made with American-Cheddar cheese blend, boneless beef sirloin steak, seasoned salt, garlic-pepper blend, butter or margarine, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamburger fajitas

Hamburger Fajitas

Made with onion, salt, black pepper, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 herbed popovers stuffed with creamy chicken and mushrooms

Herbed Popovers Stuffed With Creamy Chicken And Mushrooms

Made with thyme, milk, eggs, mushrooms, butter, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for a1 burger

A1 Burger

Made with ground beef, black pepper, sea salt, sharp Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, hamburger buns, butter, iceberg lettuce, tomato, yellow or sweet vidalia onions

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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

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 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 topless chicken pot pie

Topless Chicken Pot Pie

Made with olive oil or canola oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken breast, cream cheese, half and half, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zilzil alecha - ethiopian beef in pepper sauce

Zilzil Alecha - Ethiopian Beef in Pepper Sauce

Made with beef boneless sirloin or top loin steak, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, white wine, ginger root, salt, ground turmeric, ground...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco bell a.1. steak house wrap

Taco Bell A.1. Steak House Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, steak sauce, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, beef round steak, bell pepper strips

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fall apart chicken

Fall Apart Chicken

Made with white wine, cream of mushroom soup, dry spaghetti sauce mix, chicken thighs, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil or nonstick spray

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buffalo chicken wing pizza

Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, blue cheese salad dressing, chicken pieces, Creole seasoning, flour, oil, chicken wing sauce, hot sauce, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for barbecue pork and coleslaw sandwich

Barbecue Pork and Coleslaw Sandwich

Made with celery, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for doughboys

Doughboys

Made with hot dog, flour, baking powder, shortening, salt, water

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for indian butter chicken

Indian Butter Chicken

Made with black pepper, onion, fresh ginger, jalapeno pepper, salad oil, garam masala, tomato paste, chicken broth, whipping cream, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken teriyaki pita pockets

Chicken Teriyaki Pita Pockets

Made with tomatoes, lettuce, pita bread rounds, chicken breast halves, Lawry's Teriyaki Marinade With Pineapple Juice, margarine or butter, onion, mayonnaise, green onions

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker black bean and pork tenderloin chili

Slow Cooker Black Bean And Pork Tenderloin Chili

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, black beans, pork tenderloin, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, red bell pepper, onion, salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker ginger & molasses beef stew

Slow Cooker Ginger & Molasses Beef Stew

Made with onion, celery, ground ginger, quick-cooking tapioca, diced tomatoes, vinegar, salt, molasses, raisins, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hearty turkey chili with wild rice

Slow Cooker Hearty Turkey Chili With Wild Rice

Made with ground beef, onion, celery, tomato sauce, V-8 vegetable juice, chili powder, green bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brownie tacos

Brownie Tacos

Made with shredded coconut, flour tortillas, brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar, red hot candies, black jelly beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for white pizza sauce

White Pizza Sauce

Made with dried basil, dried rosemary, butter, olive oil, garlic, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast fajitas

Breakfast Fajitas

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Italian bulk sausage, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, apple, oil, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hard chargin' blue cheese stampede

Hard Chargin' Blue Cheese Stampede

Made with ground beef, onion, Tabasco sauce, honey, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, blue cheese, hamburger buns, roasted red peppers

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 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 slow cooker sausage potato casserole

Slow Cooker Sausage Potato Casserole

This casserole combines cubed potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, and melted cheese, all enveloped in a creamy soup mixture and cooked low and slow until ready to...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey poulette a la roosevelt

Turkey Poulette A La Roosevelt

Made with salt and pepper, cream, flour, butter, mushrooms, green onions, cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese, bacon, ham, turkey or chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for joy philbin's turkey tacos

Joy Philbin's Turkey Tacos

Made with tomato, olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tortillas, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mussels meuniere

Mussels Meuniere

Made with olive oil, shallots, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, white wine, butter, mussels, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for portuguese chourico stew

Portuguese Chourico Stew

Made with chourico, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, water, potatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy corn chip and enchilada casserole

Crispy Corn Chip And Enchilada Casserole

Made with enchilada sauce, cheese, chili with beans, tomato paste, onion, water, corn chips, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for corn bread pizza wheels

Corn Bread Pizza Wheels

Made with lettuce, refrigerated corn bread twists, ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, diced pimientos, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 ground pork skillet

Ground Pork Skillet

Made with zucchini, penne or medium tube pasta, ground pork, onion, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey cottage pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

Made with mashed potatoes, black pepper, margarine, all-purpose flour, onion soup mix, water, cooked turkey or chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cajun fish stew

Cajun Fish Stew

Made with salt, dried thyme, bay leaf, ground allspice, oil, fish fillets, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, powdered saffron

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for great meatless slow cooker chili

Great Meatless Slow Cooker Chili

Made with carrots, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cumin, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 goober burgers

Goober Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, parsley, butter or margarine, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zucchini moussaka

Zucchini Moussaka

Made with zucchini, olive oil, onions, ground beef or lamb, ground turkey, tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thai drunken noodles

Thai Drunken Noodles

Made with red onion, broccoli, rice stick noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, extra firm tofu, garlic, Thai chile

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pizza tot casserole

Pizza Tot Casserole

Made with frozen Tater Tots, ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, tomato soup, sliced mushrooms, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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