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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 kansas city barbecue burger

Kansas City Barbecue Burger

Made with coleslaw, sandwich buns, ground beef, ketchup, chili powder, hickory smoked salt seasoning mix, hot pepper sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pan-fried bass

Pan-Fried Bass

Made with butter, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, water, egg white, bread crumbs, cornmeal, bass fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken murphy

Chicken Murphy

Made with Italian salad dressing, chicken, potatoes, pickled pepper salad

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for austin chili

Austin Chili

Made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, flour, ranch beans, chili powder, beer, oregano, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shrimp and crabmeat jambalaya

Shrimp And Crabmeat Jambalaya

Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, small shrimp, salt, ground oregano, ground white pepper, ground red pepper, ground black pepper, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for home-style hamburger hash

Home-Style Hamburger Hash

Made with fresh parsley, ground beef, frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers, whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, water, beef-flavor instant bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cold turkey reuben sandwich

Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hoisin turkey wings & drums

Hoisin Turkey Wings & Drums

Made with garlic, fresh ginger root, turkey drumsticks, turkey wings, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, water, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for boneless chicken breast with honey-orange sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast With Honey-Orange Sauce

Made with orange juice, honey, chicken breast halves, cornstarch, dry mustard, teriyaki sauce or soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for herb mustard crusted rockfish

Herb Mustard Crusted Rockfish

Made with potato chips, fresh dill, parsley, tarragon, Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, egg white, melted butter or oil, lemon, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gini's restaurant & bakery meat loaf

Gini's Restaurant & Bakery Meat Loaf

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for open-face sausage & pepper sandwich

Open-Face Sausage & Pepper Sandwich

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, olive oil, bell peppers, red onions, balsamic vinegar salad dressing, Italian sausage, Italian or French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas seafood casserole

Christmas Seafood Casserole

Made with onions, celery, milk, all-purpose flour, butter, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for african beef peanut butter stew

African Beef Peanut Butter Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, salt and pepper, peanut butter, beef broth, canola oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, carrots, beef stew meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for parma ham and cheese pizza

Parma Ham And Cheese Pizza

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, olive oil, flour, salt, quick-rise yeast, pesto, plum tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 vegan stuffed green peppers

Vegan Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with brown rice, vegetarian burger, onion, celery, green bell pepper, olive oil, tomato puree, oregano, sweet basil, yeast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for southwestern pinto bean and pork stew

Southwestern Pinto Bean And Pork Stew

Made with cumin, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, pinto beans, chicken stock, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow-simmered turkey, pot pie style

Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style

Made with all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, turkey thigh, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh thyme, celery, baby carrots, red potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 steak and potato stir-fry

Steak And Potato Stir-Fry

Made with salt, frozen potatoes O'Brien, steak, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oil, green onions, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for malibu stir fry shrimp

Malibu Stir Fry Shrimp

Made with butter, garlic, shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, red bell pepper, fresh or frozen peas, rum, heavy cream, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 slow cooker upside down shepherd's pie

Slow Cooker Upside Down Shepherd's Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, green beans, russet potatoes, salt and pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, onion, cream of mushroom soup, beef flavor concentrate

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

recipe for chicken a la roma

Chicken A La Roma

Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry white wine, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, ripe olives, white pepper, paprika

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beanless three meat chili

Beanless Three Meat Chili

Made with cumin, pickled jalapeno pepper, chili powder, olive or vegetable oil, sirloin steak, ground beef, kielbasa sausage or mild Italian sausage, onion, green bell pepper...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetable potato chili

Vegetable Potato Chili

Made with russet potatoes, carrots, vegetable oil, celery, onion, corn, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, Anaheim or canned diced green chili peppers, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker mediterranean chicken with pepperoncini and kalamata olives

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamata Olives

Made with sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, chicken leg quarters, paprika...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 grilled teriyaki chicken breasts with pineapple rings

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts With Pineapple Rings

Made with hamburger buns, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken breast fillets, pineapple slices, Swiss cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken-in-a-garden

Chicken-In-A-Garden

Made with pie shell, chicken, cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, French fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for firehouse meatloaf

Firehouse Meatloaf

Made with egg, bread crumbs, pasta sauce, garlic, dried rosemary, sausage, ground beef, provolone or mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco hot dish

Taco Hot Dish

Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp cocktail pizza

Shrimp Cocktail Pizza

Made with parsley, shrimp, tomato, Tabasco garlic pepper sauce, prepared horseradish, pizza sauce, prepared pizza dough round, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hummus flatbread sandwich

Hummus Flatbread Sandwich

Made with cucumbers, hummus, roasted red peppers, red leaf lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker italian venison sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Venison Sandwiches

Made with water, onion soup mix, beef bouillon granules, dried basil, dried parsley, celery salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, venison roast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 porcini mushroom and pork ragout

Porcini Mushroom And Pork Ragout

Made with white pepper, salt, dried porcini mushrooms, water, bacon, olive oil, pork loin, onion, garlic, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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


recipe for bbq beef pizza

BBQ Beef Pizza

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, refrigerated fully-cooked shredded beef in barbecue sauce, individual prebaked pizza crusts, cream cheese, diced mild green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian lentil chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rockfish with jumbo lump crab and sherry dijon cream

Rockfish With Jumbo Lump Crab And Sherry Dijon Cream

Pan-cooked rockfish fillets are simmered in white wine and then topped with a sherry and cream crab sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker meatloaf and potatoes

Slow Cooker Meatloaf And Potatoes

Made with small red potatoes, milk, brown gravy mix, egg, cracker crumbs or plain bread crumbs, salt, onion, green bell pepper, ground chuck

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low country seafood pizza

Low Country Seafood Pizza

Made with pizza crust, sweet onion, tomato, mushrooms, sea scallops, shrimp, lump crab meat, lobster tail, olive oil, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy lo mein

Easy Lo Mein

Made with cornstarch, fettuccine pasta, green onions, garlic, sesame or olive oil, ginger, mushrooms, cilantro, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 head cheese

Head Cheese

Made with ground cloves, pork, side pork, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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