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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 chorizo and rice casserole

Chorizo and Rice Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, ripe olives, chorizo sausage, green bell pepper, onion, rice, tomato juice, water, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for california seafood stew

California Seafood Stew

Made with crushed red pepper, onion, sweet red peppers, garlic, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, Burgundy wine, oregano, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole liver and rice

Creole Liver and Rice

Made with rice, sherry, black pepper, beef liver, olive oil, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
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 jambalaya red beans and rice

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Red Beans And Rice

Made with sugar, frozen deveined shelled cooked small shrimp, onion, boneless skinless chicken thighs, garlic, green bell pepper, bay leaves, red beans, tomato...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for liver fricassee

Liver Fricassee

Made with water, beef liver, all-purpose flour, celery salt, salt, black pepper, bacon, whole tomatoes, white onions, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicago fire italian sausage sandwiches

Chicago Fire Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Made with hot peppers, hot Italian sausage, hot dog buns, yellow mustard, onion, pickle relish, tomato

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cod paella, catalan style

Cod Paella, Catalan Style

Made with garlic, salt cod, raisins, clam juice, saffron threads, olive oil, pine nuts, onions, green bell pepper, tomato

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for stir-fried shrimp with green beans

Stir-Fried Shrimp With Green Beans

Made with instant rice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, shrimp, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab calzone

Crab Calzone

Made with chopped olives, hot roll mix, water, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for steamed lemongrass fish

Steamed Lemongrass Fish

Made with ginger, green onions, black pepper, vegetable oil, lemongrass, dried black mushrooms, firm white fish fillets, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek beef and couscous

Greek Beef And Couscous

Made with dried oregano, olive or vegetable oil, beef boneless sirloin, onion, garlic, beef broth, couscous, Roma tomatoes, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegan chili with pineapple cornbread

Vegan Chili With Pineapple Cornbread

Made with cornbread mix, kidney beans, tomatoes, chick peas, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, onion, hot pepper, chili seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bay scallops and shrimp with rice

Bay Scallops And Shrimp With Rice

Made with rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, bay scallops, white wine, shrimp, zucchini, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tandoori chicken sandwiches

Tandoori Chicken Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, jalapeno chili, onion, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, chicken breast halves, lemon juice, plain yogurt, fresh ginger

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatball cheeseburger casserole

Meatball Cheeseburger Casserole

Made with green onions, wagon wheel pasta, tomatoes with Italian herbs, cheddar cheese soup, frozen cooked meatballs, water, cheddar cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pepperoni pizza-hamburger pie

Pepperoni Pizza-Hamburger Pie

Made with spaghetti sauce, ripe olives, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, dried oregano, salt, mushrooms, green bell pepper, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker greek-style meatballs and artichokes

Slow Cooker Greek-Style Meatballs And Artichokes

Made with cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, ground turkey breast, salt, ground sage, new potatoes, artichoke hearts...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker tuna chow mein casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, tuna, green bell pepper, celery, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef tongue creole

Beef Tongue Creole

Made with Italian-style tomatoes, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic, dry basil, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shrimp blt

Shrimp BLT

Made with butter lettuce, mayonnaise, bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, kosher salt, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pizza

Shrimp Pizza

Made with tomato, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwest taco stroganoff

Southwest Taco Stroganoff

Made with egg noodles, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, corn with diced peppers, water, cream cheese with chive and onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cornmeal shepherd's pie

Cornmeal Shepherd's Pie

Made with red bell peppers, green bell peppers, flour, yellow cornmeal, onion, ground round or sirloin, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, ketchup, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for authentic texas border chili

Authentic Texas Border Chili

Made with dried Mexican oregano, paprika, ground beef shank, butter or bacon drippings, scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tofu stuffed eggplant

Tofu Stuffed Eggplant

Made with brown rice, pine nuts, eggplants, olive oil, firm tofu, mixed vegetables

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and crab enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce

Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas In Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, ancho chilies, garlic, onion, toasted cumin seed or cumin powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, corn oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy smoked pork chop potato casserole

Spicy Smoked Pork Chop Potato Casserole

Made with crumbled blanco queso or shredded Monterey Jack cheese, smoked pork chops, frozen corn and red pepper mix, frozen carrots, frozen diced O'Brien hash...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave reuben casserole

Microwave Reuben Casserole

Made with tomatoes, Swiss cheese, margarine or butter, pumpernickel bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island salad dressing

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken and pepperoni

Slow Cooker Chicken And Pepperoni

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried Italian seasoning, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, turkey pepperoni, ripe olives, chicken broth, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for curried ground turkey with potatoes

Curried Ground Turkey With Potatoes

Made with vegetable oil, ground turkey, onion, garlic, fresh red chili pepper, ginger, water, salt, garam masala or curry powder, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker lamb and mushroom stew

Pressure Cooker Lamb And Mushroom Stew

Made with shiitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, pancetta or bacon, dry red wine, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole cloves, frozen peas

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hearty beef stew with red creamer potatoes

Hearty Beef Stew With Red Creamer Potatoes

Made with celery, thyme, English mustard, tomato paste, baby carrots, beef stock, fresh mushrooms, butter, water, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apricot and bourbon grilled chicken

Apricot And Bourbon Grilled Chicken

Made with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ultimate deluxe meatloaf

Ultimate Deluxe Meatloaf

Made with garlic powder, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ham, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker barbecue meatloaf

Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatloaf

Made with barbecue sauce, dried minced onion, black pepper, milk, eggs, quick oats, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker smoky chicken and cheesy potato casserole

Slow Cooker Smoky Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with croutons, nonstick cooking spray, smoked or roasted chicken or turkey, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream, hash brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for zesty slow cooker cajun seafood stew

Zesty Slow Cooker Cajun Seafood Stew

Made with Tabasco sauce, chicken broth, V-8 Juice, diced tomatoes with green chiles, yellow bell pepper, canned crab, shrimp, fresh cilantro, fish, sea salt &...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sherried chicken livers

Sherried Chicken Livers

Made with sherry, chicken livers, black pepper, salt, cooking oil, butter, onion, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork chop and spinach casserole

Pork Chop And Spinach Casserole

Made with garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh mushrooms, frozen pearl onions, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, feta cheese, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tamale pie with cornbread crust (low-fat)

Tamale Pie With Cornbread Crust (Low-Fat)

Made with non-stick cooking spray, ground sirloin, tomato soup, mushroom, chili powder, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 10 minute individual beef stews with puff pastry lids

10 Minute Individual Beef Stews With Puff Pastry Lids

Made with vegetable soup, puff pastry, cube steak, salt and pepper, flour, vegetable oil, beef broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken reuben - george foreman grill

Chicken Reuben - George Foreman Grill

Made with Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, boneless, skinless chicken breast, rye bread, butter, sauerkraut

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef chili with kidney beans

Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

Made with red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground beef, dark red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for burrito supreme casserole

Burrito Supreme Casserole

Made with lettuce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, tomato juice, taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil, ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lafitte's jerk pork sandwich

Lafitte's Jerk Pork Sandwich

Made with dried thyme, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, turmeric, black pepper, pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for impossible chicken pot pie

Impossible Chicken Pot Pie

Made with black pepper, salt, baking mix, milk, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, mushrooms, onion, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun style jambalaya

Cajun Style Jambalaya

Made with broiler chicken, ham, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for armenian pumpkin and lamb stew

Armenian Pumpkin And Lamb Stew

Made with onion, garlic, carrots, celery root, tomatoes, acorn squash, chicken broth, whole pumpkin, Basmati rice, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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