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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 persian-style tofu and rice

Persian-Style Tofu And Rice

Made with black pepper, long grain brown rice, water, salt, olive oil, onion, yogurt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fennel, white bean and shrimp stew

Fennel, White Bean And Shrimp Stew

Made with olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, fennel bulbs, onion, tarragon, black pepper, whole tomatoes, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas seafood casserole

Christmas Seafood Casserole

Made with onions, celery, milk, all-purpose flour, butter, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegetarian fried chicken

Vegetarian Fried Chicken

Made with oil, salt, pepper, other seasonings, cornflakes, textured soy protein, chicken-flavored vegetarian bouillon powder, vegan pancake mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for best king ranch casserole (without canned soup)

Best King Ranch Casserole (Without Canned Soup)

Made with mushrooms, cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, garlic, chili powder, all-purpose flour, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for christmas eve beef stew

Christmas Eve Beef Stew

Made with beef stew meat, stewed tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, tapioca, beef bouillon cubes, dried thyme, dried rosemary

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brownsville creamy burrito casserole

Brownsville Creamy Burrito Casserole

Made with salsa, sour cream, ground beef or ground turkey, yellow onions, taco seasoning mix, flour tortillas, refried beans, cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for divine chicken & artichoke casserole

Divine Chicken & Artichoke Casserole

Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, flour, wild rice, salt, pepper, paprika, chicken breasts, olive oil, butter, artichoke hearts, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked corn dogs

Baked Corn Dogs

Made with American cheese, margarine, biscuit baking mix, milk, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink's polish pastrami reuben dog

Pink's Polish Pastrami Reuben Dog

Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and spicy shrimp

Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, sesame or vegetable oil, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab souffle

Crab Souffle

Made with Parmesan cheese, shallots, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, egg yolks, Swiss cheese, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for stir-fry beef with snow pea pods

Stir-Fry Beef With Snow Pea Pods

Made with walnuts, water, cornstarch, chicken broth, top round beef, soy sauce, dry sherry, oil, snow pea pods, water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for loaded cheeseburger

Loaded Cheeseburger

Made with blue cheese, tomato, whole grain burger buns, ground beef, green onion, garlic, black pepper, mozzarella, jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kielbasa or smoked sausage skillet casserole

Kielbasa Or Smoked Sausage Skillet Casserole

Made with cheese, sweet paprika, kielbasa or smoked sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ground beef pot pie

Ground Beef Pot Pie

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, butter, flour, seasoned salt, milk, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for a man's meatloaf

A Man's Meatloaf

Made with eggs, onion, salt, white pepper, dry mustard, celery, garlic, sage, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for panda express spicy chicken

Panda Express Spicy Chicken

Made with onion, red bell pepper, peanuts, chile pepper, chayote squash, ginger, garlic, red chile pepper, vegetable oil, cooking wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage, potato, cabbage dinner

Sausage, Potato, Cabbage Dinner

Made with smoked sausage, cabbage, butter, flour, skim milk, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for leftover chicken hash

Leftover Chicken Hash

Made with onion, celery, chicken, butter, flour, water, dried savory, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lamb pasticcio

Lamb Pasticcio

Made with Spanish onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, parsley, all-purpose flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, whole milk, ditalini or penette pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker venetian beef

Slow Cooker Venetian Beef

Made with Italian tomatoes, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, round or chuck steak, onion soup mix, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for white chicken and broccoli pizza

White Chicken And Broccoli Pizza

Made with garlic salt, dried oregano, broccoli florets, chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, pizza crust, Italian-blend cheese, Swiss cheese, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli-chicken pot pie

Broccoli-Chicken Pot Pie

Made with water, butter, onion, garlic, flour, chicken stock or milk, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker asian tacos

Slow Cooker Asian Tacos

Made with flour tortillas, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix, pork shoulder, teriyaki sauce, stir fry sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, garlic, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker five-alarm beef chili

Slow Cooker Five-Alarm Beef Chili

Made with beer, salt, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable oil or olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onions, green bell peppers, chopped jalapenos or mild chili peppers, chili...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for championship chicken jambalaya

Championship Chicken Jambalaya

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, dried basil, dried thyme, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker braised lamb with garlic and rosemary

Slow Cooker Braised Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Made with lemon, red wine or chicken stock, Dijon mustard, kosher or coarse sea salt, black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, garlic...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sausage supreme

Slow Cooker Sausage Supreme

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground sausage, onion, potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy tuna paella with yellow rice

Easy Tuna Paella With Yellow Rice

Made with onion, garlic, green onion, salsa, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, chicken broth, tuna, yellow rice, peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for newport seafood bake

Newport Seafood Bake

Made with shrimp, butter or margarine, flour, milk, salt, celery salt, black pepper, chives, sharp Cheddar cheese, cod or haddock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for scottish forfar bridies

Scottish Forfar Bridies

Made with water, egg, pastry dough, rib eye, porterhouse, or sirloin, beef suet or cold butter, onion, chives, dry mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for steamed pork loaf with chinese sausages

Steamed Pork Loaf With Chinese Sausages

Made with Asian sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, Chinese pork sausages, ground pork, water chestnuts, scallions, soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for the ultimate seafood pizza

The Ultimate Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust, cocktail sauce, shrimp, lobster tail, smoked salmon, crab meat, mozzarella cheese, clams, oysters

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for awesome turkey and asparagus sandwich

Awesome Turkey And Asparagus Sandwich

Made with Swiss cheese, water, asparagus, honey mustard, mayonnaise, whole grain white bread, roasted turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ground turkey rice casserole

Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

Made with almonds, rice, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, celery, ground turkey, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy slow cooker tacos

Creamy Slow Cooker Tacos

Made with corn chips, ground beef, tomatoes and green chiles, whipping cream, chili beans, process cheese

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

recipe for spicy chicken sausage tacos

Spicy Chicken Sausage Tacos

Picture this: you and your friends, with scrumptious spicy chicken sausage tacos, kicking off a fun night in.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili

Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for butternut squash, chicken, and white bean chili

Butternut Squash, Chicken, and White Bean Chili

Made with chicken broth, vegetable oil, ground chicken, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, butternut squash, cannellini beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian lentil chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian roast pork and greens sandwich

Italian Roast Pork and Greens Sandwich

Made with pork shoulder, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled chicken breast sandwiches with roasted peppers

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches With Roasted Peppers

Made with olive oil, fresh thyme, black pepper, red bell peppers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, arugula, salt

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for avanti's eggplant lasagna

Avanti's Eggplant Lasagna

Made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic

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

recipe for galinha a zambeziana (chicken zambezia)

Galinha a Zambeziana (Chicken Zambezia)

Made with butter, chicken pieces, piripiri sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gehaktballen (dutch meatballs)

Gehaktballen (Dutch Meatballs)

Made with ground beef, ground pork, egg, white bread, onion, salt, curry powder, mace, black pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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