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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 stir-fried bean sprouts

Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts

Garlic and red pepper flakes give bean sprouts a pop of flavor while keeping them subtle enough to go with any sort of seared meat or seafood.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy chicken leftovers pot pie with stuffing topping

Easy Chicken Leftovers Pot Pie With Stuffing Topping

Cooked chicken is mixed with gravy and mixed vegetables and topped with prepared stuffing and baked until bubbly. Great way to use leftovers (works...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker country pork stew

Slow Cooker Country Pork Stew

This slow-cooker stew is one of those recipes that's pretty darn tough to mess up. As long as your pork and veggies have all day to cook 'til tender, you'll be alright.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for charleston chicken

Charleston Chicken

Browned chicken is smothered in a creamy sauce made with fresh mushrooms and Canadian bacon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for firehouse pizza sauce

Firehouse Pizza Sauce

This is a simple no-cook sauce that can be used on any pizza crust (homemade or purchased) and topped with your favorite toppings.


Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for ham and cheese spaghetti

Ham and Cheese Spaghetti

A twist on oven-baked spaghetti. Ham and Cheddar cheese are baked with pasta and a creamy mushroom sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cipaille or cipate (layered meat pie)

Cipaille Or Cipate (Layered Meat Pie)

This Cipaille's got more layers than your favorite winter outfit. Beef, pork, chicken, all snuggled up under a pastry blanket. It's like a sleepover, but tastier.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for patti labelle's best-ever barbecue chicken with bodacious barbecue sauce

Patti LaBelle's Best-Ever Barbecue Chicken With Bodacious Barbecue Sauce

The "Lady Marmalade" singer doesn't just know music, she also knows chicken. This saucy dish can be oven-baked or...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat p.f. chang's spicy chicken

Copycat P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken

This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and biscuit pot pies for 100

Chicken And Biscuit Pot Pies for 100

Whether you're going all-out and making the full chicken and biscuit pot pie recipe or scaling it down to feed a crowd of 10 or 20, you're going to have many happy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for moo shu pork

Moo Shu Pork

Moo Shu Pork is a traditional dish in Chinese cuisine that typically consists of pork and vegetables served in Asian pancakes. This version simplifies things a bit and uses soft tortillas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for skillet chicken dinner

Skillet Chicken Dinner

Get your meat and potatoes all together in this skillet. A dash of brandy with fresh thyme brings tremendous flavor to the dish. Just throw together a simple salad and you've got...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker firehouse chili

Slow Cooker Firehouse Chili

Chili night just got an upgrade, courtesy of the firehouse. It's the kind of meal that says, "I'm here to extinguish your hunger."

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

recipe for carolina catfish stew

Carolina Catfish Stew

This saucy southern staple is as comforting as it gets. Catfish and salt pork spiced with bay leaves and Worcestershire in a tomato sauce over rice - now that's down home cooking....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat popeye's cajun fried turkey

Copycat Popeye's Cajun Fried Turkey

Fried turkey is one way to make a statement on Thanksgiving. It's just about the best way to get that ultra-crispy skin and moist interior that you're looking for.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken pot pie with fresh herbs

Chicken Pot Pie With Fresh Herbs

If you're looking for something spectacular without canned soups and store-bought crusts, this creamy scratch-made chicken pot pie with fresh veggies and herbs is what...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat burrito brothers big-beef burrito

Copycat Burrito Brothers Big-Beef Burrito

Burrito Brothers started in the 1960s in California, serving only tacos, quesadillas, and their soon-to-be-famous Big-Beef burrito.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker busy day roast chicken

Slow Cooker Busy Day Roast Chicken

Classic roast chicken made easy in the crock pot. A great way to keep the chicken extra tender since the crock pot locks in the steam.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fried bologna sandwich

Fried Bologna Sandwich

This hearty sandwich is made by frying thin slices of bologna and onion in a pan, then adding them to a sandwich with your favorite toppings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker menudo

Slow Cooker Menudo

Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy leftover turkey casserole

Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole

Got a plan for those turkey leftovers? Try this easy no-fuss casserole recipe that can use up turkey, veggies, and stuffing all in one recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried catfish po' boy

Fried Catfish Po' Boy

Perfectly seasoned and fried catfish is piled on a soft bun with tartar sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes. The perfect fish sandwich for lunch or dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for priazzo (stuffed pizza)

Priazzo (Stuffed Pizza)

Two layers of dough with toppings in the middle and cheese on top create a stacked masterpiece that will change how you think about pizza.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker shredded salsa beef

Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Beef

Only three ingredients and a few hours in the crock pot and you have tender, shredded beef that is perfect in a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken a la king casserole

Chicken a La King Casserole

Not all baked noodle dishes have to be covered with marinara and mozzarella. This creamy chicken and egg noodle casserole is great alternative, and you can even prep the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef and chicken enchiladas

Beef And Chicken Enchiladas

Satisfy your craving for Mexican cuisine with this easy recipe for enchiladas. Featuring a delicious blend of ground beef, chicken, and fluffy rice, wrapped in flour...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for authentic u.p. pasties

Authentic U.P. Pasties

Made with water, ground chuck, onion, rutabaga, beef suet, potatoes, salt, black pepper, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fun breaded chicken fajitas

Fun Breaded Chicken Fajitas

This simplified version of fajitas uses baked breaded chicken fingers (chicken nuggets will work too) wrapped in warm flour tortillas with all your favorite fajita toppings

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skillet pork chops and chicken noodle soup

Skillet Pork Chops And Chicken Noodle Soup

This delectable combo of pan-fried pork chops, noodles, and yummy broth is almost like an American take on ramen.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli, rice, cheese, and chicken casserole

Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole

This creamy casserole is a lifesaver if you need to throw together a big, filling dinner in a pinch. Between the instant rice and cans of soup, this...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken financiere

Chicken Financiere

Chicken Financiere is a classic French dish made with chicken, mushrooms, and chicken livers. It is a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for armenian stuffed peppers

Armenian Stuffed Peppers

A combination of ground beef and lamb is used in the stuffing for this recipe. Mixed with rice, tomato, onions, and seasonings it makes a delicious filling.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for canadian bacon pizza

Canadian Bacon Pizza

Canadian bacon is a classic pizza topping. Combine it with fresh mushrooms and bell peppers along with some gooey mozzarella cheese and you've got a supreme pizza.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for impossible reuben pie

Impossible Reuben Pie

This recipe takes all the goodness of the legendary deli corned beef sandwich and creates a new "impossible" masterpiece.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 2 alarm chili

2 Alarm Chili

This chili with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a load of spices is for the no-bean chili purists out there. Why go two-alarm? Because the only thing better than chili on a cold day is...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked italian subs

Baked Italian Subs

Oven baked sub sandwiches made with salami, turkey, ham, provolone cheese, tomato, and onion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken, sausage, and shrimp jambalaya

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage, And Shrimp Jambalaya

Chicken, smoked sausage, and cooked shrimp come together nicely in this spicy Cajun rice dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken & broccoli casserole

Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and broccoli are baked with a rich mushroom sauce and topped with a layer of crunchy cornbread croutons

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for king ranch chicken with flour tortillas

King Ranch Chicken With Flour Tortillas

Made with flour tortillas, sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, whole chicken, onion, green bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bertucci's nolio pizza

Bertucci's Nolio Pizza

A white pizza with a full palate of flavors. Prosciutto, sauteed onions, and lemon-pepper cream make your next pizza night an artisanal affair.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna casserole pot pie

Tuna Casserole Pot Pie

Albacore tuna and peas and carrots in a creamy cheese sauce are baked until bubbly under a flaky pie crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat olive garden's tuscan garlic chicken

Copycat Olive Garden's Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat molly malone's irish pub irish beef stew

Copycat Molly Malone's Irish Pub Irish Beef Stew

This thick stew is just the trick, with cubed beef, hearty veggies, and a bit of extra Guinness for good measure.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for authentic pizza sauce

Authentic Pizza Sauce

Crazy how many people use jarred pizza sauce when you can blend together a much better sauce in a few minutes yourself.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pancake mix fish batter

Pancake Mix Fish Batter

Pancake mix is the perfect batter for these tender fried fish fillets. Works well with shrimp, too!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cornflake crusted fish fry

Cornflake Crusted Fish Fry

Enjoy a southern comfort classic no matter where you live. Milk and egg batter with a cornflake crust keeps it simple, just the way it should be.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white wine sauce over chicken fettuccine

White Wine Sauce Over Chicken Fettuccine

White wine, garlic, and mushrooms add a deep flavor to this chicken pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy slow cooker beef shanks

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

There's something magical about a slow-cooked meal after a long day, and these easy beef shanks do exactly that, transforming meat and some pantry staples into a comforting...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for couldn't be easier slow cooker beef stew and vegetables

Couldn't Be Easier Slow Cooker Beef Stew And Vegetables

This hearty crock pot beef stew is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and can be made in just a few simple steps, using convenient staples such...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken alfredo casserole

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Chicken, broccoli, and fettuccine are baked with a homemade Alfredo-style sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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