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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 smoky tex-mex beef and two-bean stew

Slow Cooker Smoky Tex-Mex Beef And Two-Bean Stew

Made with beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning mix, chickpeas, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian meatloaf

Asian Meatloaf

Made with honey, fresh ginger root, soy sauce, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, onion, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai crispy fried pork

Thai Crispy Fried Pork

Made with pork, salt, rice flour, all-purpose flour, water, oil, white pepper, garlic, chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for southwestern ground beef stew

Southwestern Ground Beef Stew

Made with salt, cumin, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, potatoes, picante sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for german meatballs with cream dill gravy

German Meatballs With Cream Dill Gravy

Made with milk, flour, ground beef, breadcrumbs, water, green onions, egg, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for slow cooker sweet and spicy kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken bourguignonne

Chicken Bourguignonne

Made with non-stick cooking spray, chicken broth, dry white wine or chicken broth, baby carrots, tomato paste, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheetos-crusted chicken

Cheetos-Crusted Chicken

Made with Cheetos, chicken broth or water, bread crumbs, ground chicken breast, onion, canned jalapeno chilies, chili powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for deconstructed egg salad sandwich

Deconstructed Egg Salad Sandwich

Made with watercress, ciabatta bread, hard boiled egg, sour cream, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecue chicken naan pizza

Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza

Made with green onions, Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jamaican oxtail stew

Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Made with dried small white beans, vegetable oil, garlic, beef oxtails, yellow onion, beef stock, tomato, water, ground allspice, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pasta & cajun chicken

Pasta & Cajun Chicken

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, green onion, heavy cream, lemon pepper, dried basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pastrami sandwich

Pastrami Sandwich

Made with tarragon mustard or peppercorn mustard, onion, Italian salad dressing, bell pepper, French-style rolls, pastrami, provolone or Swiss cheese, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheese, chicken, and cauliflower casserole

Cheese, Chicken, And Cauliflower Casserole

Made with onion, green bell pepper, celery, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, carrots, parsley, chicken, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for georgia-style chicken barbecue

Georgia-Style Chicken Barbecue

Made with whole chicken, lemon, garlic, tomato puree, cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, prepared mustard

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

recipe for tic-tac-toe pepperoni pizza

Tic-Tac-Toe Pepperoni Pizza

Made with green or red bell pepper, pita bread, pizza or spaghetti sauce, mozzarella string cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork meatballs stroganoff

Pork Meatballs Stroganoff

Made with ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, mushrooms, onion, flour, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fillet of sole with spinach & tomatoes

Fillet Of Sole With Spinach & Tomatoes

Made with plum tomatoes, sole fillets, spinach, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked gouda and genoa salami croissant

Smoked Gouda And Genoa Salami Croissant

Made with arugula, Genoa salami, croissants, smoked Gouda cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   sandwich maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chunky lamb and vegetable stew

Chunky Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with celery, onion, flour, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, lamb stew meat, vegetable oil, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for campfire meatballs

Campfire Meatballs

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, bread crumbs, water, egg, garlic salt, black pepper, zucchini, spaghetti sauce

Method:   campfire
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for country dutch oven chicken

Country Dutch Oven Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, barbecue sauce, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cactus tacos

Cactus Tacos

Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish and zucchini

Baked Fish And Zucchini

Made with rice, vegetable oil, zucchini, fish fillets, onion, bell pepper, Italian-style tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for annie's slow cooker ham and potatoes

Annie's Slow Cooker Ham And Potatoes

Made with whole wheat flour, milk, potatoes, white onion, ham, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cheddar cheese soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spicy honey walnut chicken

Spicy Honey Walnut Chicken

Made with onion salt, bread crumbs, chicken breast halves, potatoes, white onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, honey, minced jalapenos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker beef tamale pie

Slow Cooker Beef Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, kidney beans, enchilada sauce, corn muffin mix, milk, oil, egg, colby cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked fish fillets with spinach-pine nut topping

Baked Fish Fillets With Spinach-Pine Nut Topping

Made with Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, sea bass or orange roughy fillets, salt and pepper, frozen spinach souffle, pine nuts, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for no-bake tuna-noodle casserole

No-Bake Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Made with tuna, macaroni, semisoft cheese, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 chicken and oyster pie

Chicken And Oyster Pie

Made with butter or margarine, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, potatoes, chicken, whole oysters, frozen peas, celery, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili salsa beef

Chili Salsa Beef

Made with olive oil, stew beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for italian burger with tomato sauce

Italian Burger with Tomato Sauce

Made with breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, oil, Mozzarella cheese, olive oil, crushed plum tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gluten-free vegetarian stuffed peppers

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese fire pot

Chinese Fire Pot

Made with shrimp, Chinese cabbage, forest mushrooms, lemon juice, Enoki mushrooms, pea pods, green onions, spinach, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sausage supreme

Slow Cooker Sausage Supreme

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground sausage, onion, potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rock shrimp tacos with fennel and napa cabbage coleslaw

Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw

Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy vegetable lo mein

Easy Vegetable Lo Mein

Made with stir-fry sauce, soy nuts, ramen noodles soup mix, butter, frozen vegetable combination, sliced water chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled hawaiian fish with papaya relish

Grilled Hawaiian Fish With Papaya Relish

Made with fresh ginger, Hawaiian fish, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, white onion, papaya, red bell pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for goat cheese and salami sandwiches with truffle oil

Goat Cheese And Salami Sandwiches With Truffle Oil

Made with truffle oil, Pecorino Romano cheese, goat cheese, baguette, salami, arugula


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orient restaurant's pork chow mein

Orient Restaurant's Pork Chow Mein

Made with chow mein noodles, lean pork, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, onions, cornstarch, soy sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spinach-filled fish pinwheels with mustard sauce

Spinach-Filled Fish Pinwheels With Mustard Sauce

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, green onion, egg, salt, bread crumbs, flounder, salmon, sole, or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for big batch sirloin and sausage killer chili

Big Batch Sirloin And Sausage Killer Chili

Made with sweet Italian sausage, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, white onions, kidney beans, salsa, chocolate candy bar, garlic and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for memphis barbecue shrimp chili

Memphis Barbecue Shrimp Chili

Made with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, chili powder, lemon, white rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 frito taco pie

Frito Taco Pie

Made with onion, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, cumin, dried oregano, sliced ripe olives, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, Fritos corn chips, chopped green chilies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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