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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 whiskey creek steakhouse loaded chicken sandwich

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse Loaded Chicken Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, tomato, lettuce, boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon butter, chicken spice mix, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar or jack cheese...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 7  layer casserole

7 Layer Casserole

Made with bacon, ground beef, green bell pepper, rice, whole kernel corn, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, water, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot spam and egg sandwich

Hot Spam And Egg Sandwich

Made with hamburger buns, mayonnaise, sweet pickle, green olives, American cheese, eggs, Spam luncheon meat, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for monday pie

Monday Pie

Made with English Cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper, roast beef, onions, tomatoes, baked beans, flour, gravy powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fat fried turkey

Deep Fat Fried Turkey

Made with seasoning, turkey, onion juice, garlic juice, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, liquid smoke, white wine

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for salmon and potato stew

Salmon And Potato Stew

Made with ketchup, salt pork, Russet potatoes, sweet onion, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic, red salmon, half & half or milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked pizza sandwich

Baked Pizza Sandwich

Made with ground beef, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, oregano, biscuit baking mix, egg, process American cheese product or mozzarella cheese, milk, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for denny's bacon caesar burger

Denny's Bacon Caesar Burger

Made with Caesar dressing, bacon, hamburger bun, hamburger patty, Romaine lettuce, dill pickles, red onion, tomato, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef en brochette

Beef en Brochette

Made with salt and pepper, beef sirloin tip or top round, pineapple chunks, Heinz 57 sauce, white wine, salad oil, black pepper, salt

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

recipe for beef taco casserole

Beef Taco Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 chicken and rice pot pie

Chicken and Rice Pot Pie

Made with onion, garlic, dried thyme, sage, black pepper, flour, chicken broth, mixed frozen vegetables, cooked rice, cooked chopped chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian hero sandwich

Italian Hero Sandwich

Made with Italian seasoning, ground beef, Italian bread, butter, tomato sauce, garlic, Italian sausage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce

Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken pilau

Chicken Pilau

Made with chicken breasts or thighs, limes, salt, black pepper, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil, carrots, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic slow cooker brunswick stew

Classic Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Brimming with flavor and a hint of nostalgia, this classic Brunswick stew brings southern tradition to your table. It's that meal you didn't know you needed until...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dump sticky chicken

Dump Sticky Chicken

Made with chicken, oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for elk or venision

Elk or Venision

Made with dried garlic and dried onion, venison or elk brisket, vinegar, liquid smoke, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beer simmered kielbasa and kraut

Slow Cooker Beer Simmered Kielbasa And Kraut

A cozy dish of kielbasa and sauerkraut slowly cooked with beer and brown sugar, perfect for warm sandwiches or served on its own.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for paella (spanish rice dish)

Paella (Spanish Rice Dish)

Made with frozen peas, artichoke hearts, chicken thighs, Italian sausage, oil, green bell pepper, onion, saffron rice, water, minced clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker polish sausage and cabbage

Slow Cooker Polish Sausage and Cabbage

Made with caraway seed, chicken broth, cabbage, onion, potato, Polish sausage, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour sausage meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Sausage Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, soy sauce, bulk sausage, pineapple chunks, ketchup, brown sugar

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

recipe for fettucine with shrimp and snow peas

Fettucine with Shrimp and Snow Peas

Made with Parmesan cheese, basil, fettucine pasta, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican fritos pie

Mexican Fritos Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, mild Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chiles, cream of mushroom soup, ranch style beans, Fritos Corn Chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for upstate spedies

Upstate Spedies

Made with olive oil, dry red wine, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, fresh mint, salt, black pepper, garlic, lemon juice, dried basil, crushed rosemary

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tofu vegetable lasagna

Tofu Vegetable Lasagna

Made with firm tofu, mozzarella cheese, no cook lasagna noodles, garlic, dried basil, dried Italian seasoning, salt, chopped frozen spinach, carrot, pasta sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for seafood a la king

Seafood a la King

Made with toast, pimiento, green pepper, butter, mushrooms, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, seafood

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn chowder casserole

Corn Chowder Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, macaroni, American cheese, cream-style corn

Method:   oven, 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


recipe for tamales - carne de puerco cocido

Tamales - Carne de Puerco Cocido

Made with dried red chilies, sugar, garlic, beef stock, shortening, all-purpose flour, oregano, salt and pepper, corn husks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker caribbean chicken

Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken

Made with chicken pieces, oil, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meat and potato pie (mock shephard's pie)

Meat and Potato Pie (Mock Shephard's Pie)

Made with ground beef, russet potatoes, butter, salt, black pepper, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, onion, carrot

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 zucchini pizza casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Made with dried basil, zucchini, salt, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vietnamese-style bean-thread noodles

Vietnamese-Style Bean-Thread Noodles

Made with dried hot red pepper flakes, bean-thread noodles, peanut or light olive oil, onion, garlic, cabbage, tomatoes, fresh mung bean sprouts, firm tofu, rice...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker king ranch chicken

Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken

Made with chicken, flour tortillas, onion, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, quick-cooking tapioca, Cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cabbage kielbasa supper

Slow Cooker Cabbage Kielbasa Supper

Made with kielbasa or Polish sausage, cabbage, potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
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 monkfish piccata

Monkfish Piccata

Made with lime, olive oil, eggs, monkfish, flour, Parmesan or Romano cheese, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas cowboy stew

Texas Cowboy Stew

Made with tomatoes, bacon, onions, green bell pepper, ground beef, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, potatoes

Method:   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 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 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 bacon wrapped corn dogs

Bacon Wrapped Corn Dogs

Made with pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated cornbread twists, wooden popsicle sticks, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 sirloin fajitas

Sirloin Fajitas

Made with onion, mushrooms, oil, dry sherry, sirloin tips, Serrano or jalapeno peppers, cumin seed, ground coriander, cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seafood florentine casserole

Seafood Florentine Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, haddock, shrimp, sea scallops, sweet potatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream

Method:   oven
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 beef and cactus stew

Beef And Cactus Stew

Made with dried oregano, beef steak, olive oil, onion, garlic, cactus pieces, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chilies, green tomatoes, red tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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





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