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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 caribbean meatloaf

Caribbean Meatloaf

Made with worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, Caribbean jerk seasoning, crushed pineapple, mango chutney, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 asian chicken casserole

Asian Chicken Casserole

Made with black pepper, sea salt, mushrooms, olive oil, cooked, cubed chicken, celery, green bell pepper, white onion, cream of mushroom soup, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker aegean lamb with orzo

Slow Cooker Aegean Lamb With Orzo

Made with lemon, oregano, lamb shoulder, fresh oregano, lemon rind, salt, lemon juice, fresh spinach, orzo, feta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chinese beef and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Chinese Beef And Vegetable Stew

Made with green bell pepper, canned mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts, round steak, dry sherry, soy sauce, water, hoisin sauce, Chinese chili paste with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for castle loaf supreme

Castle Loaf Supreme

Made with tomato sauce, salt, parsley, White Castle hamburgers, black pepper, milk, ground pork, oregano, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for korean pizza

Korean Pizza

Made with green onion, crabmeat, cooked pork, tofu, frozen mixed vegetables, bean sprouts, cabbage, canola oil, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 hamburger pin wheels

Hamburger Pin Wheels

Made with cream of chicken or mushroom soup, baking mix, milk, onion, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker lamb in dill sauce

Slow Cooker Lamb In Dill Sauce

Made with potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, dill weed, fresh dill, bay leaf, lamb stew meat, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for a.j.'s southwestern meatloaf

A.J.'s Southwestern Meatloaf

Made with onion, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, southwest-style seasoning, bread crumbs, eggs, picante sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for scalloped tuna and potatoes

Scalloped Tuna And Potatoes

Made with paprika, cream of celery soup, potatoes, tuna, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey salsa chicken

Honey Salsa Chicken

Made with chicken legs or thighs, salsa, honey, soy sauce, fresh ginger

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hamburger fajitas

Hamburger Fajitas

Made with onion, salt, black pepper, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce

Chicken Chimichangas With Sour Cream Sauce

Made with cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped green chilies, onion, garlic, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef and barley chili

Beef and Barley Chili

Made with salt, oil, onions, ground beef, beef broth, tomatoes, pearl barley, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for maine lobster stew

Maine Lobster Stew

Made with lobsters, butter, heavy cream, milk, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kasha chili

Kasha Chili

Made with black pepper, celery salt, ground oregano, cumin, stewed tomatoes, vegetable broth, pinto beans, chili powder, paprika, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rajasthani dal - indian vegetarian curry

Rajasthani Dal - Indian Vegetarian Curry

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
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

recipe for shrimp lobster and crab in white wine sauce

Shrimp Lobster And Crab In White Wine Sauce

Made with rock lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, crab meat, flour, margarine, white pepper, salt, paprika, light cream, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fall apart chicken

Fall Apart Chicken

Made with white wine, cream of mushroom soup, dry spaghetti sauce mix, chicken thighs, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil or nonstick spray

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

recipe for doughboys

Doughboys

Made with hot dog, flour, baking powder, shortening, salt, water

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef stir-fry using ramen noodles

Beef Stir-Fry Using Ramen Noodles

Made with crushed red pepper, soy sauce, onion, beef flank steak, Ramen noodles, water, mushrooms, cornstarch, broccoli

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker whiskey sausage

Slow Cooker Whiskey Sausage

Made with whiskey, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker herbed turkey and wild rice casserole

Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Made with wild rice, black pepper, bacon, turkey breast tenderloins, celery, carrot, onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, dried marjoram

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for swiss crab casserole

Swiss Crab Casserole

Made with butter, celery, onion, green bell pepper, flour, chicken bouillon cubes, water, instant rice, crab meat, Swiss cheese

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


recipe for black bean and cheese enchiladas

Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 easy elegant chicken casserole

Easy Elegant Chicken Casserole

Craving comfort food that doesn't require you to be a master chef? This easy yet elegant chicken casserole is your new best friend, combining simple ingredients into...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for filets de sole veronique (sole with green grapes)

Filets De Sole Veronique (Sole With Green Grapes)

Made with lemon juice, shallots, salt, white wine, green grapes, flour, butter or margarine, sole fillets, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polenta and black bean casserole

Polenta And Black Bean Casserole

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, golden hominy, fresh cilantro, green chilies, salsa verde, garlic, cumin, polenta, whipping cream, black beans

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 lamb zucchini casserole

Lamb Zucchini Casserole

Made with boneless lean lamb, onion, garlic, canola oil, frozen chopped spinach, ground nutmeg, dried basil, mozzarella cheese, salt, instant chicken bouillon granules

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for all beef texas chili

All Beef Texas Chili

Made with beef chuck, onion, garlic, beef broth, flat beer, water, chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 corn bread pizza wheels

Corn Bread Pizza Wheels

Made with lettuce, refrigerated corn bread twists, ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, diced pimientos, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cornmeal

Method:   oven, 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 ground pork skillet

Ground Pork Skillet

Made with zucchini, penne or medium tube pasta, ground pork, onion, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker turkey and dumplings

Easy Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings

Made with onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf, bone-in turkey breast half, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour, Cheddar cheese, parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for herring in sour cream

Herring In Sour Cream

Made with sauterne, sour cream, matjes-herring fillets, onion, black peppercorns, bay leaves


Time:   over 5 hours

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

recipe for goober burgers

Goober Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, parsley, butter or margarine, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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