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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 15 minute taco rice casserole

15 Minute Taco Rice Casserole

Made with ground beef, rice, taco seasoning, plus toppings like cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, or any taco like toppings you enjoy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic hamburger steak with onions and gravy

Classic Hamburger Steak With Onions And Gravy

Steak night on the cheap. Ground beef steaks stay juicy in a spiced beef broth and mushroom gravy. Makes a great, well-rounded plate with mashed potatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tomato soup sloppy joes

Tomato Soup Sloppy Joes

This version of sloppy joes is made with browned ground beef, tomato soup, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and served on hamburger buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bluefish with beer batter

Bluefish With Beer Batter

Have your own fish fry! You can substitute cod or another white fish for the bluefish if desired.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat popeye's jambalaya

Copycat Popeye's Jambalaya

This Popeye's jambalaya is a jumble of savory flavors. Chicken and andouille sausage with celery, onion, bell and pepper. Add in some rice and a whole lot of spices, then...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for oyster stew

Oyster Stew

Oysters are all about extravagance and indulgence. Live a little and savor this rich, creamy stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki turkey jerky

Teriyaki Turkey Jerky

Whether you've got a dehydrator or just an oven, flavorful teriyaki turkey jerky is a must make.

Method:   oven, dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tender stewed chicken gizzards

Tender Stewed Chicken Gizzards

Boiled gizzards with onion, ketchup, and hot sauce over rice is simple and rich; the key is salting the gizzards ahead of time and giving them a little time to tenderize....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for veal scallopine francese in lemon sauce

Veal Scallopine Francese In Lemon Sauce

A classic dish made with veal cutlets that are browned and served with a wine and caper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker country pork stew

Slow Cooker Country Pork Stew

This slow-cooker stew is one of those recipes that's pretty darn tough to mess up. As long as your pork and veggies have all day to cook 'til tender, you'll be alright.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken livers

Slow Cooker Chicken Livers

Try these chicken livers chopped and sauteed with bacon and mushrooms, slow cooked with white wine and golden mushroom soup.

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


recipe for robert redford's lamb chili with black beans

Robert Redford's Lamb Chili With Black Beans

Made with red onion, lamb stew meat, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, black...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot dog stew

Hot Dog Stew

Think hot dogs are only picnic fare? Let this hearty hot dog stew recipe prove you delightfully wrong.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat taco bell bell burgers

Copycat Taco Bell Bell Burgers

Taco Bell created the "Bell Burger" in the mid-1960s to compete with the popular hamburger fast food chains.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut butter and onion sandwich

Peanut Butter and Onion Sandwich

Wait, wait! Don't click away. This recipe sounds "odd" but it's actually "oddly" good! The flavors combine in a way you don't expect.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 2 alarm chili

2 Alarm Chili

This chili with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a load of spices is for the no-bean chili purists out there. Why go two-alarm? Because the only thing better than chili on a cold day is...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tuna casserole for a crowd

Tuna Casserole For A Crowd

Made with almonds, tuna, cheese, green bell pepper, celery, onion, butter, milk, cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pizza rossa alla romana (roman red pizza)

Pizza Rossa Alla Romana (Roman Red Pizza)

A from-scratch classic Roman pizza. You can add additional toppings as desired or eat it simply topped with the tomato puree.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked fish

Baked Fish

This recipe works well with a wide variety of fish. We like a firm white fish such as tilapia, cod, or flounder. Adjust the cooking time as needed to account for the thickness of the fish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for absolutely the best enchiladas

Absolutely The Best Enchiladas

These amazing Tex-Mex enchiladas are made with ground beef, three kinds of cheese, spicy tomatoes, chili, and corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oprah winfrey's unfried chicken

Oprah Winfrey's Unfried Chicken

Made with dried basil, dried thyme, garlic powder, chicken drumsticks, chicken breast halves, plain nonfat yogurt, vegetable oil or cooking spray, bread crumbs, flour...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat p.f. chang's spicy chicken

Copycat P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken

This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southern fried chicken livers

Southern Fried Chicken Livers

Fresh chicken livers are coated with a light but crispy coating and fried until golden brown. Serve them with white gravy for the full treatment.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker firehouse chili

Slow Cooker Firehouse Chili

Chili night just got an upgrade, courtesy of the firehouse. It's the kind of meal that says, "I'm here to extinguish your hunger."

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

recipe for easy leftover turkey casserole

Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole

Got a plan for those turkey leftovers? Try this easy no-fuss casserole recipe that can use up turkey, veggies, and stuffing all in one recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat olive garden's tuscan garlic chicken

Copycat Olive Garden's Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken a la king for 50

Chicken a la King for 50

Want to bring a touch of nostalgia to your dinner table? This chicken a la king is hearty comfort food that's perfect for sharing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian ground beef casserole

Italian Ground Beef Casserole

A can of tomato soup makes this Italian-style ground beef and noodle casserole easy to prepare.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker smoked turkey

Slow Cooker Smoked Turkey

Add a hint of smoky and aromatic flavors to your meal with this easy-to-make smoked turkey recipe that will tempt even the pickiest eaters.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy chicken leftovers pot pie with stuffing topping

Easy Chicken Leftovers Pot Pie With Stuffing Topping

Cooked chicken is mixed with gravy and mixed vegetables and topped with prepared stuffing and baked until bubbly. Great way to use leftovers (works...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker menudo

Slow Cooker Menudo

Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken, sausage, and shrimp jambalaya

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage, And Shrimp Jambalaya

Chicken, smoked sausage, and cooked shrimp come together nicely in this spicy Cajun rice dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef and chicken enchiladas

Beef And Chicken Enchiladas

Satisfy your craving for Mexican cuisine with this easy recipe for enchiladas. Featuring a delicious blend of ground beef, chicken, and fluffy rice, wrapped in flour...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for eisenhower's beef stew

Eisenhower's Beef Stew

Ever wonder what a hearty meal tastes like? Try this delicious beef stew inspired by Eisenhower himself. It's comfort food at its best, with a historic twist.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cipaille or cipate (layered meat pie)

Cipaille Or Cipate (Layered Meat Pie)

This Cipaille's got more layers than your favorite winter outfit. Beef, pork, chicken, all snuggled up under a pastry blanket. It's like a sleepover, but tastier.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy slow cooker beef shanks

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

There's something magical about a slow-cooked meal after a long day, and these easy beef shanks do exactly that, transforming meat and some pantry staples into a comforting...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pizza burgers

Slow Cooker Pizza Burgers

A family favorite. Pizza sauce and ground beef are slowly simmered in the crock pot and served on buns for a simple, yet delicious, meal.

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

recipe for broiled beef liver & onions

Broiled Beef Liver & Onions

Broiled beef liver is a great, rich alternative to steak. Onions sauteed in butter are piled on top of the tender liver that's been lightly seasoned.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and biscuit pot pies for 100

Chicken And Biscuit Pot Pies for 100

Whether you're going all-out and making the full chicken and biscuit pot pie recipe or scaling it down to feed a crowd of 10 or 20, you're going to have many happy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for school cafeteria meatloaf

School Cafeteria Meatloaf

Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with this school cafeteria meatloaf recipe. Made with ground beef and pork sausage, it's an easy, no-fuss dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker deluxe corned beef sloppy joes

Slow Cooker Deluxe Corned Beef Sloppy Joes

A zestier version of sloppy joes that combines ground beef and canned corned beef and slow cooks them in a tangy barbecue-style sauce. Serve on hamburger...

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


recipe for copycat joe's crab shack's etouffee

Copycat Joe's Crab Shack's Etouffee

Etouffee is a Cajun comfort staple. Crawfish or shrimp in a creamy sauce of celery, onion and mushroom soup poured over a scoop of rice pilaf, just like Joe's Crab...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy chili

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chili

This slow cooked cheesy chili is perfect topped with cheddar cheese or served over crispy French fries or tortilla chips.

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

recipe for stir-fried bean sprouts

Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts

Garlic and red pepper flakes give bean sprouts a pop of flavor while keeping them subtle enough to go with any sort of seared meat or seafood.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pasta house company fettuccine alfredo

Pasta House Company Fettuccine Alfredo

It's tough to beat pasta for a quick dinner. This pasta with half and half, butter and parmesan doesn't mess around. Use good quality parmesan and prepare to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for west indian chicken roti

West Indian Chicken Roti

Roti is similar to flour tortillas and is commonly served in Indian cuisine. The filling here is a simple chicken curry that can be easily altered to suit your tastes.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat burrito brothers big-beef burrito

Copycat Burrito Brothers Big-Beef Burrito

Burrito Brothers started in the 1960s in California, serving only tacos, quesadillas, and their soon-to-be-famous Big-Beef burrito.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked italian subs

Baked Italian Subs

Oven baked sub sandwiches made with salami, turkey, ham, provolone cheese, tomato, and onion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wendy's chili

Wendy's Chili

Wendy's has one of the most famous bowls of chili in the business, and now it's yours. Tomato juice, red beans and heaps of spices help turn some ground beef into a total classic.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for charleston chicken

Charleston Chicken

Browned chicken is smothered in a creamy sauce made with fresh mushrooms and Canadian bacon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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