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Dinner Recipes

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 sweet vidalia onion & sausage casserole

Sweet Vidalia Onion & Sausage Casserole

Made with buttery crackers, pimento, Vidalia onions, sausage meat, seasoned salt, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cold cut sandwich with pesto

Cold Cut Sandwich With Pesto

Made with marinated artichokes or pitted olives, pesto, baguette, vinaigrette dressing, greens, cold cuts, cheeses


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechwan stir-fried chicken, leeks & chilies

Szechwan Stir-Fried Chicken, Leeks & Chilies

Made with Chinese five-spice powder, whole chicken breasts, peanut oil, leeks, red bell pepper, hot chilies, fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy ham and asparagus bake

Cheesy Ham And Asparagus Bake

Made with salt, ham, onion, red bell peppers, frozen cut asparagus, eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, tarragon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for curried beef in a pita

Curried Beef In A Pita

Made with ground beef, garlic, onion, ground ginger, curry powder, salt, egg, plain yogurt or sour cream, pita breads

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for crawfish enchiladas

Crawfish Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes with chilies, crawfish tails, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, blonde butter roux

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetable chinese stir fry

Vegetable Chinese Stir Fry

Made with red bell pepper, zucchini, celery, carrots, mung bean sprouts, water chestnuts, garlic, scallion, peanut oil, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini chimichangas

Mini Chimichangas

Made with garlic, red wine vinegar, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken breast, parsley, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for deep fried egg sandwiches

Deep Fried Egg Sandwiches

Made with fritter batter, hoagie rolls, red pepper, shortening, eggs, cream, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steak 'n' shake chili

Steak 'N' Shake Chili

Made with vegetable oil, ground beef, salt, onion soup, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cocoa powder, kidney beans, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 salt lick's fajitas with grilled vegetables

Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables

Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chinese cabbage rolls

Chinese Cabbage Rolls

Made with garlic, ginger, cornstarch, mushroom soaking liquid or water, green onions, cooked brown rice, black peppercorns, Szechuan peppercorns, white peppercorns

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican strata

Mexican Strata

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, cumin, salsa, flour tortillas, refried beans, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for soft cheese tacos

Soft Cheese Tacos

Made with oil, corn tortillas, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, processed cheese product, butter, cumin, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, electric skillet/wok, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for montana cowboy stew

Montana Cowboy Stew

Made with cream of chicken soup, green beans, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, garlic powder, beef, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cornbread meatloaf

Cornbread Meatloaf

Switch things up and try something new with your meatloaf by adding cornbread crumbs in place of regular bread crumbs.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom and swiss stuffed burgers by mccormick® grill mates®

Mushroom And Swiss Stuffed Burgers by McCormick® Grill Mates®

Made with hamburger buns, butter, mushrooms, onion, Swiss cheese, ground beef, McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 royal canadian club sandwich

Royal Canadian Club Sandwich

Made with dill pickles, Canadian-style bacon, Cheddar or Colby cheese, Dijon mustard, rye bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage and mushroom pie

Sausage And Mushroom Pie

Made with egg, bangers, butter, onions, button mushrooms, flour, milk, chicken stock, salt and pepper, puff pastry

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blue cheese meat loaf roll

Blue Cheese Meat Loaf Roll

Made with cayenne pepper, bread, milk, blue cheese, eggs, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, onions, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican tablecloth stainer

Mexican Tablecloth Stainer

Made with vegetable oil, butter, onion, garlic, almonds, sesame seeds, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 stovetop shepherd's pie

Stovetop Shepherd's Pie

Made with celery, onions, frozen corn, garlic, green or red bell peppers, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, water, thyme, instant mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Baked Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with garlic, fresh basil, bone-in skinless chicken breasts, bone-in skinless chicken thighs, salt, canola oil, black pepper, Yukon gold potatoes, diced...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for make ahead chicken, rice and mushroom casserole

Make Ahead Chicken, Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, freeze-dried chives, rice, sliced baby portabella mushrooms, leeks, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spaghetti and meatball casserole

Spaghetti And Meatball Casserole

Made with pasta sauce, black pepper, salt, ground beef, spaghetti, oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tuna green bean casserole

Tuna Green Bean Casserole

Made with cheese, dried onion flakes, green beans, tuna, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and andouille etouffee

Chicken And Andouille Etouffee

Made with onion, celery, garlic, salt, andouille sausage, black pepper, tomato paste, chicken breasts, chicken broth, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian chow mein

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chow Mein

Made with bean sprouts, ground ginger, tofu, celery, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lamb henry

Lamb Henry

Made with ground cayenne pepper, lamb shoulder, olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, onions, fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for barbecued watermelon rind with sauces

Barbecued Watermelon Rind With Sauces

Made with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, port wine, Liquid Smoke, lemon, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamales negros (black tamales)

Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)

Made with tomatoes, bitter chocolate, chicken, masa harina, water, sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 beef vegetables and tater tots casserole

Beef Vegetables and Tater Tots Casserole

Made with mixed vegetables, mushrooms, ground beef, sweet onion, bacon drippings or shortening, garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken livers and rice

Chicken Livers and Rice

Made with bacon, chicken livers, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, garlic, onion, fresh basil, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab melt sandwiches

Crab Melt Sandwiches

Made with unsalted butter, fresh lump crab meat, lime juice, mayonnaise, coarse-grained mustard, Italian bread, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for honey mustard meatloaf

Honey Mustard Meatloaf

Made with green onions, honey, ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, basil, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bon bon chicken - szechuan

Bon Bon Chicken - Szechuan

Made with sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, sesame paste, Szechuan peppercorns, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grinders

Grinders

Made with submarine sandwich buns, pepperoni, tomatoes, black olives, Italian salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker bbq tempeh

Slow Cooker BBQ Tempeh

Made with onion, brown sugar, molasses or honey, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef and broccoli stir-fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, garlic, dry ginger, broccoli, peanut or vegetable oil, pea pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Slow Cooker Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

Made with white vinegar, brown mustard, kielbasa links, molasses, apple jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red lobster's crab au gratin

Red Lobster's Crab Au Gratin

Made with Cheddar cheese, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, white pepper, sherry, crab meat, crackers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green chili cheese pie

Green Chili Cheese Pie

Made with ground beef, cumin, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, pie shell, chopped green chilies, half and half, eggs, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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