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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 potato-frosted meat loaf

Potato-Frosted Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, beef broth, ketchup, eggs, breadcrumbs, celery, onion, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ham and polenta casserole

Ham And Polenta Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, cooked cubed ham, polenta, alfredo sauce, frozen asparagus

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 shrimp blt

Shrimp BLT

Made with butter lettuce, mayonnaise, bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, kosher salt, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for smoked turkey tacos with salsa

Smoked Turkey Tacos With Salsa

Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker california chicken

Pressure Cooker California Chicken

Made with lemon, parsley, chicken broth, chicken, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary, garlic, white cooking wine

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexi corn lasagna

Mexi Corn Lasagna

Made with ground beef, corn, tomato sauce, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for taco pasta casserole

Taco Pasta Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, chunky salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, butter or margarine, onion, jalapeno pepper, shell pasta, stewed tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gourmet sweet and sour hot dogs

Gourmet Sweet And Sour Hot Dogs

Made with beef broth, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab souffle

Crab Souffle

Made with Parmesan cheese, shallots, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, egg yolks, Swiss cheese, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mushroom and swiss stuffed burgers by mccormick® grill mates®

Mushroom And Swiss Stuffed Burgers by McCormick® Grill Mates®

Made with hamburger buns, butter, mushrooms, onion, Swiss cheese, ground beef, McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy grilled meatloaf

Spicy Grilled Meatloaf

Made with dried chipotle seasoning, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground beef, onion, plain dried bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, egg, Italian seasoning, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled scallop tacos with black bean salsa

Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa

Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pan fried red snapper with coconut crust and lime butter

Pan Fried Red Snapper With Coconut Crust And Lime Butter

Made with coconut, flour, curry powder, ground coriander, cumin, black pepper, salt, egg, olive oil, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked cajun fish

Baked Cajun Fish

Made with thyme, white fish, margarine or butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, onion powder, white pepper, ground oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried bluegill fillets

Fried Bluegill Fillets

Made with vegetable oil, bluegill or crappie fillets, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zinc bistro's steamed razor clams, mussels, and chorizo, potatoes and leeks with charred tomato broth and rouille crisps

Zinc Bistro's Steamed Razor Clams, Mussels, and Chorizo, Potatoes And Leeks With Charred Tomato Broth and Rouille Crisps

Made with shallots, butter, salt and pepper, tomato, white potatoes, leek...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 castle loaf supreme

Castle Loaf Supreme

Made with tomato sauce, salt, parsley, White Castle hamburgers, black pepper, milk, ground pork, oregano, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for southwest taco stroganoff

Southwest Taco Stroganoff

Made with egg noodles, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, corn with diced peppers, water, cream cheese with chive and onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken, sausage and cabbage stew

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage And Cabbage Stew

Made with sweet Italian sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cabbage, baby...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for blackened conch

Blackened Conch

Made with lime, conchs, vegetable oil, fresh rosemary, onion, green bell pepper, blackening seasoning, habanero pepper, sea salt, black pepper

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 kielbasa in a bun

Kielbasa in a Bun

Made with hoagie rolls, chicken broth, black pepper, kielbasa, onion, green bell pepper, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for macaroni and ground beef casserole

Macaroni And Ground Beef Casserole

Made with cream of mushroom soup, onion, macaroni pasta, cheese, paprika, Accent, salt and pepper, ground beef

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for korean pizza

Korean Pizza

Made with green onion, crabmeat, cooked pork, tofu, frozen mixed vegetables, bean sprouts, cabbage, canola oil, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turkey, sundried tomato, and spinach wrap pinwheels

Turkey, Sundried Tomato, and Spinach Wrap Pinwheels

Made with provolone cheese, baby spinach leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, olive oil, whole wheat tortillas, sliced deli turkey...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for western-style meat loaf

Western-Style Meat Loaf

Made with eggs, tomato sauce, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pepperoni pizza meat loaf

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Meat Loaf

Made with salt, garlic, egg, pepperoni, onion, ground beef, marinara sauce, Italian 6-cheese blend, roasted red peppers, bread crumbs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 rich lamb with nuts (rogan josh)

Rich Lamb With Nuts (Rogan Josh)

Made with cinnamon, ginger root, garlic, lamb, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander, yogurt, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blue cheese meat loaf roll

Blue Cheese Meat Loaf Roll

Made with cayenne pepper, bread, milk, blue cheese, eggs, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, onions, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cod with herbed white wine lemon sauce

Cod With Herbed White Wine Lemon Sauce

Made with codfish fillets, shallot, white wine, lemon, butter, capers, salt, black pepper, mixed fresh herbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chutney-glazed meatloaf

Chutney-Glazed Meatloaf

Made with canola or other vegetable oil, shallot, garlic, fresh ginger, dried apple, celery, curry powder, salt, bread crumbs, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

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

recipe for potato-chicken burritos with roasted tomato sauce

Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and potato skillet dinner

Chicken And Potato Skillet Dinner

Made with flour, bouillon cubes, hash brown potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cooked, cubed chicken, half and half, chicken bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 pressure cooker irish lamb stew

Pressure Cooker Irish Lamb Stew

Made with flour, lamb, potatoes, salt, water, carrots, pepper, onions

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger supper

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Supper

Made with American cheese, mustard, ground beef, onion, scalloped potatoes, whole kernel corn, cream of celery soup, salt and pepper, ketchup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for basic starter chili

Basic Starter Chili

Made with tomato puree, vegetable juice, oregano, basil, hot chili powder, black pepper, crushed red pepper, salt, cumin, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buffet style slow cooker sirloin steak sandwiches

Buffet Style Slow Cooker Sirloin Steak Sandwiches

Made with pickle spears, whole wheat buns, water, sirloin steak, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, portobello mushrooms, brown gravy...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chipotle chili mole

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili Mole

Made with thyme, ground oregano, pinto or black beans, chipotle pepper, baking cocoa, red and green bell pepper, beef broth, brewed coffee, corn tortillas, flour...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shrimp and crab enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce

Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas In Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, ancho chilies, garlic, onion, toasted cumin seed or cumin powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, corn oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mexican posole stew

Mexican Posole Stew

Made with red chile pepper, onion, garlic, pork loin, fried pork skins, pig's feet, salt, white hominy, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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