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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 crab calzone

Crab Calzone

Made with chopped olives, hot roll mix, water, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for puerto rican rice and chicken stew

Puerto Rican Rice And Chicken Stew

Made with salt, chicken thighs, black pepper, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, ham, tomatoes, white rice, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dungeness crab jambalaya

Dungeness Crab Jambalaya

Made with thyme, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Dungeness crab, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, flour, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hawaiian ham casserole

Hawaiian Ham Casserole

Made with ham, yams, brown sugar, flour, curry, black pepper, cider vinegar, water, self-rising flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for creamy chicken manicotti

Creamy Chicken Manicotti

Made with water, butter, manicotti pasta, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken, onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chuck woolery's healthy chicken burgers

Chuck Woolery's Healthy Chicken Burgers

Chuck Woolery, the original Wheel of Fortune game show host, was known for his wit and also his music. But, did you know he also made a delicious and healthy...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork curry stew

Pork Curry Stew

Made with green lentils or black-eyed peas, cauliflower florets, olive oil, garlic, curry powder, onion, black pepper, pork loin, water, sweet potatoes or yams

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dill pickle meatloaf

Dill Pickle Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, dill pickle liquid, egg, salt, black pepper, sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country ham and red-eye gravy

Country Ham And Red-Eye Gravy

Made with sugar, vegetable oil, raw country ham, black coffee

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for layered tijuana casserole

Layered Tijuana Casserole

Made with ripe olives, frozen whole-kernel corn, cheddar cheese, ground turkey or beef, onion, dried minced garlic, corn tortillas, chunky salsa, tomato sauce, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for italian sausage with lemon-thyme new potatoes

Italian Sausage With Lemon-Thyme New Potatoes

Made with Italian sausage, black pepper, olive oil, new potatoes, kosher salt, fresh thyme, white onion, lemon, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bay scallops and shrimp with rice

Bay Scallops And Shrimp With Rice

Made with rice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, bay scallops, white wine, shrimp, zucchini, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki meatloaf

Teriyaki Meatloaf

Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, cornstarch, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tandoori chicken sandwiches

Tandoori Chicken Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, jalapeno chili, onion, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, chicken breast halves, lemon juice, plain yogurt, fresh ginger

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for broiled skate wings with brown butter

Broiled Skate Wings With Brown Butter

Made with fresh parsley, skinless boneless skate wings, olive oil, salt and pepper, butter, capers, lemon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kielbasa and sauerkraut casserole

Kielbasa And Sauerkraut Casserole

Made with buttermilk biscuits, sauerkraut, mayonnaise, kielbasa, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled spicy red snapper with jamaican mango & peach relish

Grilled Spicy Red Snapper With Jamaican Mango & Peach Relish

Made with peach preserves, lemon, onion, garlic, allspice, salt, black pepper, mango, red snapper or swordfish fillets

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for paella with mussels and shrimp

Paella With Mussels And Shrimp

Made with olive oil, shrimp, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, fresh rosemary, salt, tomato, parsley, paprika


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for papas con carne

Papas Con Carne

Made with black pepper, salt, cilantro, stew meat, potatoes, tomato sauce, cumin powder, garlic, oil, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and stuffing casserole

Chicken And Stuffing Casserole

Made with milk, chicken breast, potatoes, stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup, onion, black pepper, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for super stuffed french bread pizza rustica

Super Stuffed French Bread Pizza Rustica

Made with sweet Italian sausage, olive oil, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, frozen chopped spinach, salt and pepper, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, sopressata...

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 garlic chicken zucchini stir fry

Garlic Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Made with chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, chicken breast half, garlic, olive oil, zucchini, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese pork pie

Chinese Pork Pie

Made with ground pork, onion, crushed pineapple, cider vinegar, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, ginger, cloves, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for filet carne asada with guacamole and refried beans

Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans

Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for impossible chicken pesto pie

Impossible Chicken Pesto Pie

Made with mozzarella cheese, chicken, baking mix, milk, eggs, pesto sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy chicken and cornbread stuffing

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken And Cornbread Stuffing

Made with corn bread stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, water, butter or margarine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 7-up meat loaf

7-Up Meat Loaf

Made with Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, 7-up, ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, dried dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker greek-style meatballs and artichokes

Slow Cooker Greek-Style Meatballs And Artichokes

Made with cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, ground turkey breast, salt, ground sage, new potatoes, artichoke hearts...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker tuna chow mein casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, tuna, green bell pepper, celery, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef tongue creole

Beef Tongue Creole

Made with Italian-style tomatoes, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic, dry basil, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for smoked gouda and genoa salami croissant

Smoked Gouda And Genoa Salami Croissant

Made with arugula, Genoa salami, croissants, smoked Gouda cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   sandwich maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for korean hot dogs

Korean Hot Dogs

Made with cooked rice, hot dogs, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn dog casserole

Corn Dog Casserole

Made with ketchup & mustard, non-stick cooking spray, hot dogs, egg, milk, thyme, black pepper, cornbread mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker mexican chicken chili with rice

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili With Rice

Made with rice, boneless skinless chicken breasts, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ranch house baked fish

Ranch House Baked Fish

Made with fish fillets, ranch salad dressing, instant potato flakes, French fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for guacamole veggie wrap

Guacamole Veggie Wrap

Made with jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, roma tomatoes, lettuce, monterey jack cheese, jicama, alfalfa sprouts


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ground turkey shepherd's pie

Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Made with salt, white pepper, paprika, russet potatoes, vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic, celery, mushroom, ground turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled fish with chili paste

Grilled Fish With Chili Paste

Made with white wine vinegar, salt, garlic, fish fillets, green onion, lime, non-stick cooking spray, ancho chile, pasilla chili

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam fajitas

Spam Fajitas

Made with non-stick cooking spray, green bell pepper, onion, Spam Luncheon Meat, flour tortillas, salsa, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream or yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled hot dog reuben

Grilled Hot Dog Reuben

Made with pickles, hot dogs, whole-seeded rye, Thousand Island or Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled catfish sandwiches

Grilled Catfish Sandwiches

Made with fresh or frozen skinless catfish, lemon or lime juice, seasoning, crusty rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and carambola (star fruit) stir-fry

Chicken And Carambola (Star Fruit) Stir-Fry

Made with chicken breasts, brown sugar, sherry, ginger root, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for scottish steak pie

Scottish Steak Pie

Made with Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet, single-crust pie pastry, beef cubes or round steak, flour, salt and pepper, onion, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef stew with shiitake mushrooms

Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with dried marjoram, sugar, new potatoes, onions, baby carrots, fresh shiitake mushrooms, whole tomatoes, beef broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 ham and asparagus casserole

Ham And Asparagus Casserole

Made with baking mix, Italian style cheese, asparagus, ham, milk, cream of asparagus soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey pecan crusted chicken

Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, soy sauce, pecans, boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bodacious brunswick stew

Bodacious Brunswick Stew

Made with brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, butter, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, chicken meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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