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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 luby's beef stew

Luby's Beef Stew

Made with beef chuck, flour, onions, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, beef broth, carrots, new potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pepperoni pizza-hamburger pie

Pepperoni Pizza-Hamburger Pie

Made with spaghetti sauce, ripe olives, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, dried oregano, salt, mushrooms, green bell pepper, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deer enchilada casserole

Deer Enchilada Casserole

Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for shrimp pizza

Shrimp Pizza

Made with tomato, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwest taco stroganoff

Southwest Taco Stroganoff

Made with egg noodles, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, corn with diced peppers, water, cream cheese with chive and onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for chicken and roasted poblano chili

Chicken And Roasted Poblano Chili

Made with cumin, dried fennel, dried marjoram or dried oregano, black pepper, apple juice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans...

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 microwave reuben casserole

Microwave Reuben Casserole

Made with tomatoes, Swiss cheese, margarine or butter, pumpernickel bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island salad dressing

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-carb chicken fajita casserole

Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole

Made with jack cheese, oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, red & green pepper, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for new potato and lamb casserole

New Potato And Lamb Casserole

Made with onion, ground lamb, salt, garlic, rosemary, frozen peas, frozen baby carrots, beef broth, cayenne pepper, new potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for veggie burger mix

Veggie Burger Mix

Made with vegetable broth powder, chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, soybeans, split peas, rolled oats, bread crumbs, cornmeal, baking soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 tigania (greek-style pan-fried pork with leeks, hot pepper, and wine)

Tigania (Greek-Style Pan-Fried Pork With Leeks, Hot Pepper, And Wine)

Made with dry red wine, red onion, leek, boneless pork shoulder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, boukovo or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker smoky chicken and cheesy potato casserole

Slow Cooker Smoky Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with croutons, nonstick cooking spray, smoked or roasted chicken or turkey, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream, hash brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for zesty slow cooker cajun seafood stew

Zesty Slow Cooker Cajun Seafood Stew

Made with Tabasco sauce, chicken broth, V-8 Juice, diced tomatoes with green chiles, yellow bell pepper, canned crab, shrimp, fresh cilantro, fish, sea salt &...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for corned beef and cabbage pot pie

Corned Beef And Cabbage Pot Pie

Made with cabbage, shallots, butter, flour, milk, mustard, ground nutmeg, dried dill weed, white pepper, Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pork and apple pie

Pork and Apple Pie

Made with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, pastry, apples

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken reuben - george foreman grill

Chicken Reuben - George Foreman Grill

Made with Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, boneless, skinless chicken breast, rye bread, butter, sauerkraut

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 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 lentil-walnut burgers

Lentil-Walnut Burgers

Made with cider vinegar, peanut oil or olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, walnuts, salt, fresh spinach, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef & sausage

Beef & Sausage

Made with onions, tomatoes, round steak, smoked Thuringer sausage, flour, salt, mace, lard or drippings, black-eyed peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 baked bbq hot dogs

Baked BBQ Hot Dogs

Made with hot dog buns, hot dogs, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, water, onions, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
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 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 hawaiian meat loaf

Hawaiian Meat Loaf

Made with ground beef, soft bread crumbs, brown gravy mix, milk, instant minced onion, eggs, parsley, salt, soy sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 slow cooker cranberry meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice

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

recipe for turkey and black-eyed pea chili

Turkey and Black-Eyed Pea Chili

Made with dried black-eyed peas, water, chili powder, cumin seeds, garlic, cayenne pepper, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chopped cooked turkey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 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 steak sandwich with yogurt mustard sauce

Steak Sandwich With Yogurt Mustard Sauce

Made with red onion, French or Italian-style bread, plain low-fat yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, marinated artichoke hearts, round steak, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker country-style chicken and sausage paella

Slow Cooker Country-Style Chicken And Sausage Paella

Made with skinless chicken thighs, onion, garlic, dried thyme, turmeric, black pepper, chicken broth, instant rice, frozen peas, fully cooked smoked...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 hilachas

Hilachas

Made with achiote, beef, water, salt, onion, garlic, tomato, tomatillos, bread crumbs, guajillo chili pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mixed seafood paella

Mixed Seafood Paella

Made with parsley, kosher salt, garlic, thyme, paprika, olive oil, onion, scallions, red bell peppers, grouper fillet

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jalapeno chicken and rice in a skillet

Jalapeno Chicken and Rice in a Skillet

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, cumin, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, instant rice, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, black beans, jalapeno peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco tot casserole

Taco Tot Casserole

Made with sour cream, salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, corn, green or red pepper, butter, nacho cheese soup, tater tots, onion tater tots, or hot tots

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for honey mustard chicken pie

Honey Mustard Chicken Pie

Made with Dijon mustard, honey, pie crust, boneless, skinless chicken breast, soy sauce, oil, onion, garlic, chicken broth, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sauerkraut and pork chop casserole

Sauerkraut And Pork Chop Casserole

Made with beer, salt, bacon, pork rib chops, sauerkraut, onion, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sizzling sweet and sour seafood

Sizzling Sweet and Sour Seafood

Made with scallops, carrot, bamboo shoots, green bell pepper, green onions, salt, sizzling rice, sugar, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker basque style chicken stew

Slow Cooker Basque Style Chicken Stew

Made with tomato paste, olive oil, turkey bacon, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, chicken breast halves, sliced ripe olives, balsamic...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 spanish beef stew (estofado)

Spanish Beef Stew (Estofado)

Made with ripe olives, beef stew meat, red wine, onion, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, raisins, dried apricots, water, mushrooms


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet 'n sour meatloaf

Sweet 'n Sour Meatloaf

Made with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ground beef, onion, egg, crackers, salt and pepper, garlic salt and celery salt, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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