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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 crunchy turkey casserole

Crunchy Turkey Casserole

Made with French fried onion rings, chow mein noodles, mushrooms, cooked chopped turkey or chicken, French style green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker basque lamb stew

Slow Cooker Basque Lamb Stew

Made with onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, chicken stock, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef liver with onion gravy

Beef Liver with Onion Gravy

Made with oil, dry onion soup mix, flour, liver, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chef salad sandwich

Chef Salad Sandwich

Made with cherry tomatoes, rye bread, butter, iceberg or leaf lettuce, Thousand Island salad dressing, ham, smoked turkey breasts, Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for guacamole steak sandwich

Guacamole Steak Sandwich

Made with romaine lettuce, guacamole, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, stew meat, French sandwich rolls, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker picnic ham

Slow Cooker Picnic Ham

Made with apple juice, frozen picnic ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork thai stew

Slow Cooker Pork Thai Stew

Made with peanuts, green onion, rice, peanut butter, pork tenderloin, garlic, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ranch beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Ranch Beef Sandwiches

Made with water, chuck roast, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker spanish pork stew with potatoes

Slow Cooker Spanish Pork Stew With Potatoes

Made with potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, pork shoulder butt, garlic, stock, bay leaves, onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 basque paella

Basque Paella

Made with chicken, basmati rice, water, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, red snapper fillet, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican cornbread casserole with cheesy chorizo filling

Mexican Cornbread Casserole With Cheesy Chorizo Filling

Made with eggs, baking soda, salt, cream style corn, milk, bacon drippings, ground beef, chorizo sausage, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 southern style stewed doves

Southern Style Stewed Doves

Made with doves, salt, black pepper, flour, milk

Method:   stovetop
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 chicken estofado

Chicken Estofado

Made with garlic salt, vegetable oil, white onion, garlic, roma or plum tomatoes, cinnamon stick, dried thyme, green olives, raisins, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kahlua chili

Kahlua Chili

Made with onion, ground beef, green pepper, Kahlua, parsley, chili powder, tomato paste, salt, red cayenne pepper, cumin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 adobo chicken with pineapple and tomatoes

Adobo Chicken With Pineapple And Tomatoes

Made with tomato, lettuce, bay leaves, white vinegar, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, black pepper, pineapple cubes, garlic

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 colorful slow cooker chicken stew

Colorful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 sirloin stir fry

Sirloin Stir Fry

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, butter or margarine, dried basil, stewed tomatoes, sugar, black pepper, garlic salt, sirloin steak

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the elvis

The Elvis

Made with bread, peanut butter, banana, honey, bacon

Method:   sandwich maker, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker 7-up stew

Slow Cooker 7-Up Stew

Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vegan lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

Made with garlic, olive oil, zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, sweet Hungarian paprika, rock salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pizza with a macaroni crust

Pizza With A Macaroni Crust

Made with macaroni pasta, spaghetti sauce, egg, salt, milk, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meat loaf stroganoff

Meat Loaf Stroganoff

Made with nutmeg, sour cream, parsley, onion, mushrooms, butter, sherry or dry red wine, eggs, ground sirloin, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for smoked brisket sandwiches with blue cheese

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches With Blue Cheese

Made with arugula, roasted red peppers, blue cheese, sour cream, scallions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, whole wheat bread, smoked brisket, butter


Time:   under 30 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 tex-mex casserole

Tex-Mex Casserole

Made with tortilla chips, chili powder, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, black olives, green chiles or corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for roasted pork tenderloin medallions with dried cranberry sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dried Cranberry Sauce

Made with dried sage, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, pork tenderloin, non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dried cranberries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french country chicken stew

French Country Chicken Stew

Made with chicken pieces, salt, flour, smoked bacon, vegetable oil, onion, white pepper, dried tarragon, stewed tomatoes, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for scrambled egg and tomato sandwich

Scrambled Egg And Tomato Sandwich

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, whole grain bread, olive oil, butter, garlic, Italian parsley, hot pepper flakes, eggs, tomato, capers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun seafood jambalaya

Cajun Seafood Jambalaya

Made with ham, butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, Creole seasoning, chicken stock or water, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef liver creole

Beef Liver Creole

Made with hot sauce or pepper, water, sugar, stewed tomatoes, beef liver, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatball-stuffed french loaf

Meatball-Stuffed French Loaf

Made with ground beef, ground pork, eggs, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, dry spaghetti sauce mix, butter or margarine, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dipped spam sandwiches

Dipped Spam Sandwiches

Made with butter or margarine, Spam, Swiss cheese, white bread, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop
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 pastel de chocio (beef, chicken and corn pie)

Pastel De Chocio (Beef, Chicken And Corn Pie)

Made with bay leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, corn, milk, vegetable oil, garlic, ground beef, cumin, dried oregano, sweet paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican chicken lasagna

Mexican Chicken Lasagna

Made with bell pepper, tomato soup, enchilada sauce, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, lasagne noodles, cooked chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot n' spicy burgers

Hot n' Spicy Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, tomato, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt, black pepper, monterey jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried fish and cabbage

Curried Fish and Cabbage

Made with oil, black pepper, onion salt, green cabbage, water, salt, bell pepper, fish fillets, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for okra, chicken, and tomato stew

Okra, Chicken, and Tomato Stew

Made with water, lemon juice, okra, grapeseed or olive oil, boneless and skinless chicken breast halves, white onion, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bahama breeze's pan seared fish with cucumber jalapeno slaw

Bahama Breeze's Pan Seared Fish With Cucumber Jalapeno Slaw

Made with brown sugar, salad cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, red onion, kosher salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kotlety siekane (polish hamburgers)

Kotlety Siekane (Polish Hamburgers)

Made with salt and pepper, ground pork, ground beef, onion, bacon drippings, white bread, milk, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bourbon glazed chicken

Bourbon Glazed Chicken

Made with bourbon, soy sauce, ketchup, whole grain mustard, ground cinnamon, garlic, shallot, brown sugar, Tabasco

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for enchilada squares

Enchilada Squares

Made with tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, eggs, evaporated milk, enchilada sauce mix, ripe olives, corn chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tex-mex panini

Tex-Mex Panini

Made with scallion, fresh cilantro, avocado, oil, cumin, crusty semolina or Italian bread, Monterey Jack cheese, roasted red peppers, fully cooked, carved chicken breast

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes





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