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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 slow cooker super flavorful mexican chili

Slow Cooker Super Flavorful Mexican Chili

Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce

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

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 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 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 texas three-bean chili

Texas Three-Bean Chili

Made with jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce or salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for cheeseburgers with roasted red pepper sauce

Cheeseburgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Made with hamburger buns, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, ground beef, salt, black pepper, canned roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

recipe for slow cooker layered potato, sauerkraut, and beef stew

Slow Cooker Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew

Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey chili with cornmeal dumplings

Turkey Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, whole tomatoes, red kidney beans, frozen whole kernel corn, tomato paste, all-purpose flour, yellow...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun chicken casserole

Cajun Chicken Casserole

Made with eggs, chicken breasts, bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, biscuit baking mix, Cajun or Creole seasoning, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for california melt sandwich

California Melt Sandwich

Made with Monterey pepper jack cheese, lemon juice, salt, French bread rolls, mayonnaise, garlic, chicken breast, Haas avocados

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey crunch casserole

Turkey Crunch Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, turkey, mushrooms, celery, onion, green bell pepper, poultry seasoning, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 spam skillet casserole

Spam Skillet Casserole

Made with potatoes, Spam luncheon meat, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, flour, black pepper, dried thyme, green beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for poor boy, submarine or hero sandwich

Poor Boy, Submarine Or Hero Sandwich

Made with tomato, French bread, butter, salami, Swiss cheese, boiled ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breaded pork cutlets (pork schnitzel)

Breaded Pork Cutlets (Pork Schnitzel)

Made with fresh parsley, lemon, bread, flour, eggs, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, salt and ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hoosier meatloaf with jack daniels sauce

Hoosier Meatloaf With Jack Daniels Sauce

Made with ground chuck, ground pork, porridge oats, egg, beef bouillon granules, allspice, black pepper, thyme, onions, green bell peppers

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 texas tommies

Texas Tommies

Made with relish, onions, mustard, ketchup, hot dog buns, hot dogs, white American cheese, bacon

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kentucky burgoo

Kentucky Burgoo

Made with celery, tomatoes, carrots, frozen butter beans, green bell peppers, crushed red pepper, black pepper, onion, cloves, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fish potato casserole

Fish Potato Casserole

Made with olive oil, fresh or dried hot pepper, garlic, baking potatoes, onion, salt and black pepper, haddock, cod, turbot, or pollock, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cabbage pizza

Cabbage Pizza

Made with prepared whole wheat pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oil, cabbage, fennel seed, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for deep dish mexican pizza

Deep Dish Mexican Pizza

Made with onion, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, black beans, green chiles, cornmeal, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy salmon with brown sugar with bourbon glaze

Easy Salmon with Brown Sugar with Bourbon Glaze

Made with brown sugar, salmon, bourbon, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for welsh rarebit pub-style burgers

Welsh Rarebit Pub-Style Burgers

Made with ground beef, Cheddar cheese soup, Worcestershire sauce, water, prepared mustard, English muffins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 beef stir-fry with couscous

Beef Stir-Fry With Couscous

Made with parsley, barbecue sauce, top sirloin steak, beef broth, couscous, olive oil, red bell pepper, sweet onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new mexican breakfast burritos

New Mexican Breakfast Burritos

Made with tomato salsa, Colby, jack or cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, boiling potatoes, onion powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for disney mom's chili

Disney Mom's Chili

Made with canned tomatoes, black olives, chili powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, jalapeno peppers, tomato paste


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 italian sausage and rice casserole

Italian Sausage and Rice Casserole

Made with chicken broth, converted rice, Italian sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper, almonds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chef salad sandwich

Chef Salad Sandwich

Made with cherry tomatoes, rye bread, butter, iceberg or leaf lettuce, Thousand Island salad dressing, ham, smoked turkey breasts, Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chicken casablanca

Chicken Casablanca

Made with carrots, potatoes, raisins, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, zucchini

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


recipe for grilled red snapper in a spicy citrus sauce

Grilled Red Snapper In A Spicy Citrus Sauce

Made with salt, red snapper fillets, garlic, black pepper, grapefruit juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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 wheat berry stew

Wheat Berry Stew

Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker cran-orange turkey roll

Slow Cooker Cran-Orange Turkey Roll

Made with salt and pepper, frozen turkey roll, sugar, cornstarch, orange marmalade, fresh cranberries

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Slow Cooker Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 slow cooker polish sausage and cabbage

Slow Cooker Polish Sausage and Cabbage

Made with caraway seed, chicken broth, cabbage, onion, potato, Polish sausage, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot dog breakfast burrito

Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito

Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ravioli and salmon with dilled alfredo sauce

Ravioli And Salmon With Dilled Alfredo Sauce

Made with capers, salmon fillet, fresh dill, salt, cheese filled ravioli, frozen asparagus spears, carrots, Alfredo sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesy slow cooker chipotle meatballs and potatoes

Cheesy Slow Cooker Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes

Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy chicken noodle bake

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Bake

Made with black pepper, chicken broth, chunk chicken, egg noodles, Colby-Jack Cheese, poultry seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black bean and cheese enchiladas

Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tofu vegetable lasagna

Tofu Vegetable Lasagna

Made with firm tofu, mozzarella cheese, no cook lasagna noodles, garlic, dried basil, dried Italian seasoning, salt, chopped frozen spinach, carrot, pasta sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peruano beans with chorizo, shrimp and chipotle peppers

Peruano Beans with Chorizo, Shrimp and Chipotle Peppers

Made with cilantro, shrimp, Peruano beans, chorizo sausage, corn or vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic, sweet corn, Roma tomatoes, chipotle...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey divan

Turkey Divan

Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, curry powder, turkey, frozen broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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