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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 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

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 authentic texas border chili

Authentic Texas Border Chili

Made with dried Mexican oregano, paprika, ground beef shank, butter or bacon drippings, scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 meat loaf with tomato gravy

Meat Loaf With Tomato Gravy

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning mix, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, mexican tomatoes and green chiles, ketchup, Monterey jack cheese, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for easy cheese pork casserole

Easy Cheese Pork Casserole

Made with pork chops, russet potatoes, French onion soup, Cheddar cheese soup

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 sea scallop and peanut stir fry in a thai honey-peanut sauce

Sea Scallop And Peanut Stir Fry In A Thai Honey-Peanut Sauce

Made with lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, rice, pimiento, vegetable oil, sea scallops, baby bok choy, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for peanut butter orange chicken

Peanut Butter Orange Chicken

Made with teriyaki baste and glaze, whole broiler-fryer chicken, peanut butter, orange juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy slow cooker pulled beef

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Made with pickle slices, beef roast, dry onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy slow cooker tacos

Creamy Slow Cooker Tacos

Made with corn chips, ground beef, tomatoes and green chiles, whipping cream, chili beans, process cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 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 kibbeh samak (fish kibbi)

Kibbeh Samak (Fish Kibbi)

Made with olive or other oil, fine burghul, white fish fillets, onion, cilantro, parsley, orange, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 baked fish and vegetables

Baked Fish And Vegetables

Made with parsley, Pernod, white wine, whole red snapper or whole sea bass, lemons, dried fennel seeds, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 grouse with pear sauce

Grouse with Pear Sauce

Made with salt, broth, flour, grouse, white wine, pear halves, whipping cream


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alligator chili

Alligator Chili

Made with vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes and chiles, pinto beans, tomato paste, cumin, jalapeno pepper, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for almond-crusted turkey steaks

Almond-Crusted Turkey Steaks

Made with lemon juice, white wine, oil, turkey breast steaks, almonds, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, paprika, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 baked bean tacos

Baked Bean Tacos

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barbecued turkey legs

Barbecued Turkey Legs

Made with instant minced onion, turkey drumsticks, salt and pepper, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hickory smoked salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for prawns provencale

Prawns Provencale

Made with crushed pepper, jumbo prawns, garlic, olive oil, red onion, tomatoes, lemon, chicken stock, basil, Italian parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for poppy seed chicken casserole

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Made with margarine, poppy seeds, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce

Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fa-ray's family restaurant turkey pot pie

Fa-Ray's Family Restaurant Turkey Pot Pie

Made with refrigerated pie crusts, frozen mixed vegetables, margarine or butter, flour, celery salt, white pepper, milk, chicken broth, turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white bean & chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker cheddar cheese meat loaf

Slow Cooker Cheddar Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, black pepper, salt, cheese crackers, onion, green bell pepper, chili sauce, milk, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pork & parsnips

Slow Cooker Pork & Parsnips

Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled honey-soy chicken sandwiches

Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken Sandwiches

Made with lettuce, plum tomatoes, whole wheat hamburger buns, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, honey, lemon-pepper seasoning, ground ginger, garlic...

Method:   outdoor grill
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 lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

Made with chopped black olives, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, salsa, water, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for frango na pucara portuguese chicken

Frango na Pucara Portuguese Chicken

Made with white wine, cognac, prosciutto, tomatoes, chicken, salt and pepper, garlic, pearl onions, butter, Port or Madera wine

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for zucchini pizza casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Made with dried basil, zucchini, salt, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 classic chicken pot pie

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Made with milk, refrigerated pie crusts, margarine or butter, onion, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 hot and cheesy chicken sandwiches

Hot And Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches

Made with American cheese, cooked chicken, celery, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, onion, green bell pepper, dry mustard, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey pot pie with cornbread crust

Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust

Made with cayenne pepper, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, frozen peas and carrots, garlic, sliced mushrooms, chicken broth, sherry

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for finnish meat pie

Finnish Meat Pie

Made with water, salt, shortening, all-purpose flour, potatoes, ground beef, carrots, onion, rutabaga

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef mole

Beef Mole

Made with stewing beef, jalapeno peppers, white onions, red tomatoes, garlic, vegetable oil, potatoes, zucchini, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for albondigas (cuban meatballs)

Albondigas (Cuban Meatballs)

Made with milk, ground beef, white onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 vegetarian posole

Vegetarian Posole

Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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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