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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 church supper hot dish

Church Supper Hot Dish

Made with chow mein noodles, ground beef, potatoes, celery, carrots, green bell peppers, onions, butter or margarine, water, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for silver spring country club honey pecan chicken

Silver Spring Country Club Honey Pecan Chicken

Made with parsley, pre-breaded, frozen, chicken breasts, vegetable oil, salted butter, honey, brown sugar, toasted pecan pieces, vanilla extract, fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boulevard inn pecan chicken with cajun remoulade

Boulevard Inn Pecan Chicken With Cajun Remoulade

Made with chicken breast halves, egg, milk, pecans, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, salad dressing, Cajun spice, Durkee dressing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for field pea jambalaya

Field Pea Jambalaya

Made with onion, bell pepper, field peas, rice, salted meat, salt, black pepper, water, mushroom steak sauce, margarine

Method:   campfire
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gallo pinto con platanos fritos

Gallo Pinto Con Platanos Fritos

Made with vegetable oil, white rice, black beans, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, red bell pepper, onion, fresh chorizo


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 annie's slow cooker ham and potatoes

Annie's Slow Cooker Ham And Potatoes

Made with whole wheat flour, milk, potatoes, white onion, ham, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cheddar cheese soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork and apple stew

Pork And Apple Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, black pepper, vegetable oil, prosciutto, onions, garlic, apple cider, dried rosemary, apples, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker asparagus and chicken casserole

Slow Cooker Asparagus and Chicken Casserole

Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker porky porcupine meatballs

Slow Cooker Porky Porcupine Meatballs

Made with ground beef, pork, egg, milk, rice, salt, tomatoes, water or broth, onion

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegan un-stuffed bell pepper soup

Vegan Un-Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Made with ground celery seed, water, Basmati brown rice, yellow onions, red or green peppers, celery, carrots, garlic, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carne guisada (puerto rican beef stew)

Carne Guisada (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

Made with salt, garlic, dry oregano, black pepper, white vinegar, vegetable oil, Sofrito, capers, olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 no-bake tuna-noodle casserole

No-Bake Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Made with tuna, macaroni, semisoft cheese, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken a la roma

Chicken A La Roma

Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry white wine, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, ripe olives, white pepper, paprika

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage & peppers marinara

Sausage & Peppers Marinara

Made with pasta sauce, sweet Italian sausage links, olive oil, bell peppers, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pepper and pineapple pork stew

Slow Cooker Pepper And Pineapple Pork Stew

Made with green bell pepper, top loin pork chops, chicken broth, carrots, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, pineapple chunks in juice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey and potato tacos

Turkey And Potato Tacos

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, ground turkey, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, russet potatoes, chili powder, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 chicken & cornbread dressing casserole

Chicken & Cornbread Dressing Casserole

Made with chicken, frozen peas and carrots, egg, cream of chicken soup, milk, black pepper, butter or margarine, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for milk can madness

Milk Can Madness

Made with water, bacon, bratwurst or Polish sausage, salt and black pepper, corn, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, green bell peppers, onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 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 crab broccoli casserole

Crab Broccoli Casserole

Made with onion, crab meat, curry powder, milk, bread crumbs, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, butter or oleo

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy smoked pork chop potato casserole

Spicy Smoked Pork Chop Potato Casserole

Made with crumbled blanco queso or shredded Monterey Jack cheese, smoked pork chops, frozen corn and red pepper mix, frozen carrots, frozen diced O'Brien hash...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian stir-fried tofu

Hawaiian Stir-Fried Tofu

Made with green and red bell pepper, tofu or tempeh, olive oil, garlic, onion, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, cornstarch or arrowroot, pineapple juice, powdered or freshly grated...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian tempeh sausage

Italian Tempeh Sausage

Made with tempeh, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground fennel, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, whole wheat flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker turkey cheese sandwiches

Slow Cooker Turkey Cheese Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for goat cheese and salami sandwiches with truffle oil

Goat Cheese And Salami Sandwiches With Truffle Oil

Made with truffle oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, goat cheese, baguette, salami, arugula


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 grilled walleye taco

Grilled Walleye Taco

Made with sour cream, salsa, lime, white wine, lemon pepper, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for big batch sirloin and sausage killer chili

Big Batch Sirloin And Sausage Killer Chili

Made with sweet Italian sausage, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, white onions, kidney beans, salsa, chocolate candy bar, garlic and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for malaysian lamb curry

Malaysian Lamb Curry

Made with sesame oil, onions, green ginger, garlic, curry powder, lamb, coconut milk powder, water, potatoes, red chili pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 fritos chili pie pizza

Fritos Chili Pie Pizza

Made with corn chips, Mexican cheese, pizza shell, chili no beans

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker harvest chicken stew

Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken Stew

Made with dried rosemary, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sweet potatoes, apples, applesauce, chicken broth, dried rubbed sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for meatballs with green-peppercorn sauce

Meatballs With Green-Peppercorn Sauce

Made with port, beef stock or chicken stock, heavy cream, butter, green peppercorns, coarse salt, white bread, whole milk, ground veal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for okra and fish creole

Okra And Fish Creole

Made with olive oil, celery, okra, green bell pepper, rice, onion, diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, white fish fillets, ground red pepper, hot sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hearty beef stew with red creamer potatoes

Hearty Beef Stew With Red Creamer Potatoes

Made with celery, thyme, English mustard, tomato paste, baby carrots, beef stock, fresh mushrooms, butter, water, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rainwater's three cheese meatloaf

Rainwater's Three Cheese Meatloaf

Made with Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage link, ground veal, salt, black pepper, garlic, baby spinach, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zesty burrito-style bratwurst

Zesty Burrito-Style Bratwurst

Made with salsa, red onion, sour cream, chipotle and onion seasoning, cilantro, bratwurst, green pepper, red pepper, tomato, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker steak stir-fry

Slow Cooker Steak Stir-Fry

A cozy steak stir-fry with sliced beef and frozen veggies slow-cooked in a creamy sauce. Not much prep, lots of comfort, and just a little creativity goes into this dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked chicken and shrimp florentine

Baked Chicken And Shrimp Florentine

Made with garlic powder, pepper, olive oil, dry white wine, pesto, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, butter, Parmesan or Romano cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turkey pot pie with cornbread topping

Turkey Pot Pie With Cornbread Topping

Made with salt, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen peas, pimiento, cooked turkey, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for red bean and collard green chili

Red Bean And Collard Green Chili

Made with chili powder, cumin, dried red beans, water, onions, chipotle peppers, garlic, collard greens, crushed tomatoes, dried sweet basil

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker louisiana seafood stew with chicken and sausage

Slow Cooker Louisiana Seafood Stew With Chicken And Sausage

Made with all-purpose flour, tomato paste, black peppercorns, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic, celery, onions, sweet Italian sausage...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled fish with brazilian garlic marinade

Grilled Fish With Brazilian Garlic Marinade

Made with cilantro, onion, garlic, red sweet pepper, olive oil, dry white wine, ketchup, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spam swiss pie

Spam Swiss Pie

Made with Swiss cheese, onion, deep-dish pie shell, large eggs, whipping cream, pepper, Spam

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for catfish sloppy joe

Catfish Sloppy Joe

Made with burger buns, unsalted butter, catfish or tilapia fillet, vegetable oil, coarse salt, onion, green bell pepper, paprika, barbecue sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carpetbagger burger (bacon, oyster, and mushroom stuffed burger)

Carpetbagger Burger (Bacon, Oyster, And Mushroom Stuffed Burger)

Made with bacon, oysters, mushrooms, olive oil, white wine, cream, black pepper, rolls

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork, eggplant, and sweet potato green curry

Pork, Eggplant, and Sweet Potato Green Curry

Made with pork shoulder, salt and black pepper, ginger, garlic, Thai chili, onion, vegetable oil, carrots, sweet potato, globe eggplants

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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