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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 cheesy taco chicken

Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Chicken

Made with mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese soup, chicken tenders, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 tigania (greek-style pan-fried pork with leeks, hot pepper, and wine)

Tigania (Greek-Style Pan-Fried Pork With Leeks, Hot Pepper, And Wine)

Made with dry red wine, red onion, leek, boneless pork shoulder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, boukovo or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mexican chicken-sour cream lasagna

Mexican Chicken-Sour Cream Lasagna

Made with lasagna noodles, chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cumin, garlic powder, green chiles, green onions, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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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 slow cooker pork and beef chow mein

Slow Cooker Pork And Beef Chow Mein

Made with bean sprouts, pork chops, soy sauce, round steak, celery, onion, cornstarch, water

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

recipe for corned beef and cabbage pot pie

Corned Beef And Cabbage Pot Pie

Made with cabbage, shallots, butter, flour, milk, mustard, ground nutmeg, dried dill weed, white pepper, Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for stir-fry lemongrass chicken with asparagus and corn

Stir-Fry Lemongrass Chicken with Asparagus and Corn

Made with sugar, shallots, fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic, vegetable oil, garlic chili sauce, chicken thighs, salt and black pepper, fish sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for polish reuben casserole

Polish Reuben Casserole

Made with butter or margarine, soft rye bread crumbs, Swiss cheese, egg noodles, Bavarian sauerkraut, condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion, prepared mustard, Polish...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled chicken breast sandwiches with roasted peppers

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches With Roasted Peppers

Made with olive oil, fresh thyme, black pepper, red bell peppers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, arugula, salt

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
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 sloppy joe meatloaf

Sloppy Joe Meatloaf

Made with mozzarella cheese, refrigerated french bread dough, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, flour, basil, dried oregano, fennel seed

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes (ntomates kai piperies yemistes)

Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes (Ntomates kai Piperies Yemistes)

Add a little Greek flavor to stuffed peppers with this recipe calling for ground lamb (or beef), tomatoes, onion, rice, oregano...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bavarian beef stew

Bavarian Beef Stew

Made with bay leaf, boneless beef, water, beer or beef broth, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for galinha a zambeziana (chicken zambezia)

Galinha a Zambeziana (Chicken Zambezia)

Made with butter, chicken pieces, piripiri sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy tuna casserole

Creamy Tuna Casserole

Made with flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, half & half or milk, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, solid pack tuna in water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for south african meat loaf

South African Meat Loaf

Made with curry powder, ground meat, bread, vinegar, apple, egg, onions, salt, black pepper, raisins

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 green or red chile stew

Green or Red Chile Stew

Made with water, garlic, vegetable oil, stew meat, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, frozen green chilies, frozen red chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for arizona state university club pollo santa fe

Arizona State University Club Pollo Santa Fe

Made with chicken breast halves, poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, onions, goat cheese, pine nuts, cumin, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and egg fajitas

Bacon And Egg Fajitas

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled santa fe chicken burgers

Grilled Santa Fe Chicken Burgers

Grilled to perfection with a Santa Fe flair, these chicken burgers are the perfect way to add some spice to your healthy eats.

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for biker gang chili

Biker Gang Chili

Made with white pepper, paprika, black peppers, cumin, butter, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, red chili beans or kidney beans, Accent

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken adobo with coconut milk

Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk

Made with water, vinegar, coconut milk, black peppercorns, garlic, annatto seeds, oil, bay leaves, fish sauce, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mediterranean lasagna

Mediterranean Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, plain yogurt, lasagne noodles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, eggplant, ricotta cheese, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for portobello sandwich

Portobello Sandwich

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, sourdough bread, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, portobello mushroom, romaine lettuce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish fillets with lemon sauce

Fish Fillets with Lemon Sauce

Made with spring onion, sour cream, flour, firm white fish, garlic, butter, water, lemon juice, lemon, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu & cashew chow mein

Tofu & Cashew Chow Mein

Made with wheat noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, canola or peanut oil, tofu, carrot, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker beef and pork chili

Slow Cooker Beef and Pork Chili

Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, beef round steak, pork shoulder steak, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, salsa, Mexican seasoning, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beer sausages

Slow Cooker Beer Sausages

Made with beer, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zarzuela

Zarzuela

Made with almonds, garlic, lobster, squid, monkfish, halibut, flour, salt, prawns, Live Dublin Bay prawns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker italian ground turkey sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Ground Turkey Sandwiches

Made with mozzarella cheese, French rolls, ground turkey, onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, ripe olives

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

recipe for spanish style chicken and sausage with rice

Spanish Style Chicken And Sausage with Rice

Made with olive oil, chicken, chorizo sausage, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, rice, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 slow cooker tequila chili

Slow Cooker Tequila Chili

Made with bulgur wheat, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, celery, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled fish tacos with cilantro slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, sour cream, salsa, corn tortilla, lime juice, oil, sugar, cumin seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 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 grilled fish and mango citrus salsa

Grilled Fish and Mango Citrus Salsa

Made with black pepper, olive oil, grapefruit, mangoes, red grapefruit, mango, jalapeno pepper, sugar, sea salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for frankfurter casserole

Frankfurter Casserole

Made with refrigerated biscuits, prepared mustard, bean with bacon soup, water, frankfurter, onion, green onions, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black bean and chicken burritos

Black Bean and Chicken Burritos

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sweet chili casserole

Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Casserole

Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alaska seafood pizza

Alaska Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust mix, crab meat, shrimp, pineapple, mushrooms, black olives, green bell pepper, Mozzarella cheese, white Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker brunswick stew

Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Made with onion, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, bbq pork, bbq beef, boneless chicken chunks, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for aloha chili

Aloha Chili

This chili has a hint of sweetness in this Hawaiian-style recipe. Beef, beans, and pineapple taste perfectly delicious in a sweet and sour style sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for yugoslavian cevapcici

Yugoslavian Cevapcici

Made with beef broth or bouillon, garlic, ground lamb, pork or veal, ground beef, egg, Tabasco sauce, marjoram, salt, paprika

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef fajitas with pico de gallo

Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo

Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bluefish with lemon mustard sauce

Bluefish With Lemon Mustard Sauce

Made with lemon juice, bluefish fillets, olive oil, salt and black pepper, honey mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramelized pear, blue cheese and bacon pizza

Caramelized Pear, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pizza

Made with bacon bits, blue cheese, butter, pears, brown sugar, pizza crusts, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy pizza casserole with fluffy biscuit crust

Beefy Pizza Casserole With Fluffy Biscuit Crust

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, biscuits, ground beef, green bell peppers, spaghetti sauce mix, tomato sauce, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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