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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 tic-tac-toe pepperoni pizza

Tic-Tac-Toe Pepperoni Pizza

Made with green or red bell pepper, pita bread, pizza or spaghetti sauce, mozzarella string cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red hot beef

Red Hot Beef

Looking for an easy way to spice up your weeknight dinners? Try this Asian-style red hot beef. This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of chili peppers, garlic, and...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for food court bourbon chicken

Food Court Bourbon Chicken

Made with garlic powder, bourbon, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, ground ginger, soy sauce, onion, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken drumsticks and sourdough stuffing

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing

Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic

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

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

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recipe for steak stromboli

Steak Stromboli

Made with Italian salad dressing, mozzarella cheese, frozen bread dough, Steak-umms, salt and pepper, green bell pepper, onions, butter, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 buxton inn's coquille of seafood with mushrooms in mornay sauce

Buxton Inn's Coquille Of Seafood With Mushrooms In Mornay Sauce

Made with cooked crab meat, pimiento, scallop shells, Parmesan cheese, paprika, sherry, half and half, heavy cream, chicken stock or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 leftover turkey chili

Leftover Turkey Chili

Made with turkey, kidney beans, vegetable oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, tomato puree

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 pressure cooker chicken and vegetables with couscous

Pressure Cooker Chicken And Vegetables With Couscous

Made with couscous, chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, carrots, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, zucchini

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hamburger pin wheels

Hamburger Pin Wheels

Made with cream of chicken or mushroom soup, baking mix, milk, onion, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Made with celery, green bell pepper, pork sausage, garlic, red pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 slow cooker cranberry beef stew

Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Stew

Made with garlic, mushrooms, cranberries, dry bay leaf, beef round tip, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, black pepper, dried thyme, dry red wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 new england crab roll

New England Crab Roll

Made with hot dog buns, butter, lemon, crab meat, mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, gherkins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatloaf burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

Made with Italian seasoning, onion, celery, ground beef, salt, black pepper, tomato juice, garlic, ketchup, bay leaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for smoky slow cooker chipotle chili

Smoky Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

Made with chili powder, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, cocoa powder, chuck steak, tomato paste, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, frozen corn kernels, diced...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pork chops and sausage jambalaya

Pork Chops And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with water, salt, black pepper, red pepper, oil, pork chops, sausages, onions, bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 orient restaurant's pork chow mein

Orient Restaurant's Pork Chow Mein

Made with chow mein noodles, lean pork, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, onions, cornstarch, soy sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 chicken pot pie filling

Chicken Pot Pie Filling

Made with potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, celery, butter or margarine, flour, chicken stock, chicken bouillon granules, milk, chicken

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for curried ground turkey with potatoes

Curried Ground Turkey With Potatoes

Made with vegetable oil, ground turkey, onion, garlic, fresh red chili pepper, ginger, water, salt, garam masala or curry powder, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pomegranate brined turkey

Pomegranate Brined Turkey

Made with sage, fresh rosemary, turkey, vegetable oil, dried sage, rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, black peppercorns, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 chicken and bacon fajitas

Chicken And Bacon Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, peppered bacon, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 grilled steak and mashed potato wrap

Grilled Steak And Mashed Potato Wrap

Grilled steak and creamy mashed potatoes are rolled inside flour tortillas for a Tex-Mex twist to meat and potatoes.

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


recipe for asian tofu burgers with hoisin sauce, cilantro and ginger

Asian Tofu Burgers with Hoisin Sauce, Cilantro and Ginger

Made with fresh ginger, green onions, hoisin sauce, mayonnaise, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, Asian sesame oil, panko bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
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 low carb mexican stuffed pie

Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Pie

Made with egg white, sour cream, garlic powder, ground sirloin or lean ground pork, onions, green pepper, chili powder, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for skillet chicken and mushroom au gratin

Skillet Chicken And Mushroom Au Gratin

Made with milk, butter, bread crumbs, oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, fresh mushrooms, garlic, half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tex-mex chipotle patty melt with pepper jack cheese

Tex-Mex Chipotle Patty Melt With Pepper Jack Cheese

Made with pepperjack cheese, white bread, ground beef, chili seasoning mix, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, beer, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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





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