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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 cheesy slow cooker chipotle meatballs and potatoes

Cheesy Slow Cooker Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes

Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker sweet chili casserole

Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Casserole

Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 15 minute chicken a la king

15 Minute Chicken a la King

Made with sherry or white wine, mushroom soup mix, chicken gravy mix, water, milk, cooked, diced chicken, pimento, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hawaiian hot dog surprise

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Hot Dog Surprise

Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 turtle crossing's thai chicken fancy wrap

Turtle Crossing's Thai Chicken Fancy Wrap

Made with sour cream, Thai sauce, mango, jalapenos, limes, red onion, red bell pepper, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu turkey with stuffing

Tofu Turkey with Stuffing

Made with garlic, sage, marjoram, thyme, savory, salt and pepper, rosemary, soy sauce or tamari, celery seed, packaged herb stuffing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for southern ute posole

Southern Ute Posole

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican hominy, pork shoulder roast, chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, onions, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey and cranberry corn muffins

Turkey And Cranberry Corn Muffins

Made with cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, fresh parsley or cilantro, cooked sliced turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for haddock casserole

Haddock Casserole

Made with haddock, cream of shrimp soup, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 15-minute busy day beef delight

15-Minute Busy Day Beef Delight

Made with rice, cream of mushroom soup, cornstarch, oil, beef, green bell pepper, mushrooms, soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chilaquilas

Chilaquilas

Made with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, Mexican salsa, green or red pepper, cooked beef or chicken, black olives, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for aloha chili

Aloha Chili

This chili has a hint of sweetness in this Hawaiian-style recipe. Beef, beans, and pineapple taste perfectly delicious in a sweet and sour style sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 penne with chicken, spinach, and tomato alfredo

Penne With Chicken, Spinach, And Tomato Alfredo

Made with salt and pepper, penne pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes, frozen spinach, Italian tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lamb and barley stew

Lamb and Barley Stew

Made with herbs, lamb, bacon, flour, butter, onions, carrots, rutabaga, celery, pearl barley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for szechuan salmon stir fry

Szechuan Salmon Stir Fry

Made with garlic, fresh ginger, Japanese curly noodles, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fajita crepes

Fajita Crepes

Made with sirloin steak, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, fajita seasoning mix, water, lime juice, vegetable oil, non-stick cooking spray, crepes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for seafood newburg casserole

Seafood Newburg Casserole

Made with butter, mushrooms, green onion, flour, white wine, light cream, Parmesan cheese, shrimp, scallops, flounder fillet

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican beef stew

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, frozen small pearl onions, chili powder, taco seasoning mix, beef stew meat, black beans, Mexicorn whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for buttered baked crab and shrimp

Buttered Baked Crab and Shrimp

Made with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper, onion, celery, vegetable oil, jumbo lump crab meat, medium shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for castle browns

Castle Browns

Made with cheddar cheese, White Castle hamburgers, hash brown potatoes, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aji de carne (bolivian peppery pork with banana)

Aji De Carne (Bolivian Peppery Pork With Banana)

Made with black pepper, aji chile powder, chili pepper, cloves, ground cinnamon, chicken broth, annatto seeds, potatoes, green bananas, seltzer water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for santa fe chicken chili

Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Made with sweet red peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beefy hash brown pizza

Beefy Hash Brown Pizza

Made with Italian-blend cheese, pizza sauce, mushroom stems and pieces, hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, egg, salt, black pepper, ground beef, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut chicken breasts

Peanut Chicken Breasts

Made with peanut butter, peanuts, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper sauce, ground ginger, chicken breast halves, soy sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker open-faced italian brisket sandwiches

Slow Cooker Open-Faced Italian Brisket Sandwiches

Made with provolone cheese, Italian bread, beef brisket, onion, tomato basil soup, cornstarch, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red cayenne pepper...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vegetarian chili

Vegetarian Chili

Made with Italian plum tomatoes, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, dried basil, black pepper, salt, fennel seeds, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vegan barley and mushroom soup

Vegan Barley And Mushroom Soup

Made with salt and pepper, corn oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, garlic, white wine, dried thyme, barley, soy flakes, broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for amish chicken casserole

Amish Chicken Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, flour, margarine, noodles, cooked chicken, chicken broth, milk, mushrooms, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for arizona desert chili

Arizona Desert Chili

Made with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, green bell peppers, beef, cumin, ground oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for braised chicken with onions and butternut squash

Braised Chicken With Onions And Butternut Squash

Made with olive oil, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, onions, garlic, butternut squash, chicken broth, Italian parsley, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cafe brenda's nut and veggie burger

Cafe Brenda's Nut and Veggie Burger

Made with walnuts or pecans, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, oil, egg whites, soy sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hot and cheesy chicken sandwiches

Hot And Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches

Made with American cheese, cooked chicken, celery, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, onion, green bell pepper, dry mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for finnish meat pie

Finnish Meat Pie

Made with water, salt, shortening, all-purpose flour, potatoes, ground beef, carrots, onion, rutabaga

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for upside-down chicken pot pie

Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie

Made with frozen mixed vegetables, milk, baking mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, chicken gravy, celery

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled red snapper burger

Grilled Red Snapper Burger

Made with French bread, dill, red snapper, egg whites, green onions, white Worcestershire sauce, Thai fish sauce, ketchup, spinach, bread crumbs

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork sui mai

Pork Sui Mai

Made with fresh mushrooms, boneless lean pork, green onion, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, fresh cilantro, soy sauce, fresh ginger, cornstarch, egg white

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gorgonzola-stuffed beef tenderloin filets

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filets

Made with black pepper, garlic, beef tenderloin filets, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, bread crumbs, red wine, thick-sliced hickory-smoked bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave onion soup mix meat loaf

Microwave Onion Soup Mix Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, ground beef, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chicken that makes its own gravy

Baked Chicken That Makes Its Own Gravy

Made with mushrooms, onions, black pepper, chicken pieces, flour, butter, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, processed American cheese product, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low fat crab burger

Low Fat Crab Burger

Made with eggs, egg substitute, imitation crab, bread crumbs, green bell pepper, crab seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker greek beef stew with onions and feta cheese

Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese

Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southwestern slow cooker shredded beef sandwiches

Southwestern Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, boneless beef chuck pot roast, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, onion, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegetarian posole

Vegetarian Posole

Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sweet 'n sour meatloaf

Sweet 'n Sour Meatloaf

Made with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ground beef, onion, egg, crackers, salt and pepper, garlic salt and celery salt, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for braised liver and onions

Braised Liver And Onions

Made with water, condensed onion soup, salt and pepper, calf's liver, bacon, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-carb shepherd's pie alfredo with mashed rutabaga

Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie Alfredo With Mashed Rutabaga

Made with ground beef, prepared Alfredo sauce, cream, green vegetables, rutabaga, turnips, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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