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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 san francisco stew

Slow Cooker San Francisco Stew

Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled steak panini

Grilled Steak Panini

Made with ranch salad dressing, sourdough or artisan bread, steak, roasted red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pierogies jambalaya

Pierogies Jambalaya

Made with frozen pierogies, hot pepper sauce, salt, olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes, medium shrimp, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken stew with potato dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew With Potato Dumplings

Made with black pepper, salt, bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, parsnips, red potatoes, scallions, chicken broth, dried sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pizza mexicana

Pizza Mexicana

Made with refried beans, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, green onion, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, diced green chiles, salsa, cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for easy taco potato casserole

Easy Taco Potato Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, frozen hash brown potatoes, ground beef or ground turkey, taco seasoning mix, chili peppers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 low carb shepherd's pie with fauxtato topping

Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping

Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for make ahead chicken, rice and mushroom casserole

Make Ahead Chicken, Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Made with parsley, freeze-dried chives, rice, sliced baby portabella mushrooms, leeks, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, salt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low fat shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Low Fat Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with dried thyme, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, long-grain rice, whole peeled tomatoes, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spaghetti and meatball casserole

Spaghetti And Meatball Casserole

Made with pasta sauce, black pepper, salt, ground beef, spaghetti, oil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tex-mex taco stuffed burgers

Tex-Mex Taco Stuffed Burgers

Made with egg, salt, black pepper, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, black olives, red onion, Monterrey jack cheese, cilantro, hamburger buns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 pressure cooker lamb and mushroom stew

Pressure Cooker Lamb And Mushroom Stew

Made with shiitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, garlic, pancetta or bacon, dry red wine, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole cloves, frozen peas

Method:   pressure cooker
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 terrific slow cooker tortilla pie

Terrific Slow Cooker Tortilla Pie

Made with ground beef, enchilada sauce mix, tomato sauce, salt, water, onion, sliced ripe olives, corn tortillas, Cheddar cheese

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


recipe for chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce

Chicken Chimichangas With Sour Cream Sauce

Made with cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped green chilies, onion, garlic, butter, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for arctic char with meyer lemon, fennel, olives, and leeks

Arctic Char with Meyer Lemon, Fennel, Olives, and Leeks

Made with herbs de Provence, char fillets, salt and pepper, fennel bulbs, leeks, olives, Meyer lemons, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun white chili with blackened chicken and andouille sausage

Cajun White Chili With Blackened Chicken And Andouille Sausage

Made with thyme, butter, onions, garlic, Andouille sausage, chicken broth, great northern beans, Creole sauce, jalapeno peppers, black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blt tacos with spicy cream salsa

BLT Tacos With Spicy Cream Salsa

Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apricot and bourbon grilled chicken

Apricot And Bourbon Grilled Chicken

Made with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire

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


recipe for slow cooker pulled pork fajitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chau ngau yuk (beef with orange and lemon)

Chau Ngau Yuk (Beef With Orange And Lemon)

Made with brown sugar, ginger, cornflour, sesame oil, rump steak, oil, chili powder, lemon rind, lemon juice, orange

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breast of grouse with mushrooms and pears

Breast Of Grouse With Mushrooms And Pears

Made with butter, shallots, garlic, water, bay leaf, black peppercorns, celeriac, carrot, olive oil, pears

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken in wine sauce

Chicken In Wine Sauce

Made with carrots, celery, onion, chicken thighs or drumsticks, fresh parsley, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, black pepper, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp scampi pizza

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, prebaked pizza crust, butter, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hoosier meatloaf with jack daniels sauce

Hoosier Meatloaf With Jack Daniels Sauce

Made with ground chuck, ground pork, porridge oats, egg, beef bouillon granules, allspice, black pepper, thyme, onions, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker kielbasa and cheesy hash browns

Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Cheesy Hash Browns

Made with green chilies, garlic powder, pepper, kielbasa sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:  

recipe for slow cooker barbecue meatloaf

Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatloaf

Made with barbecue sauce, dried minced onion, black pepper, milk, eggs, quick oats, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for super italian sub

Super Italian Sub

Made with provolone cheese, salami, Italian bread, olive or vegetable oil, cider or red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, pepper, cooked ham, cooked turkey


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 ostrich steak with fiery bourbon-teriyaki marinade

Ostrich Steak With Fiery Bourbon-Teriyaki Marinade

Made with habanero hot sauce, ostrich steaks, teriyaki sauce, bourbon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chorizo and shrimp tacos

Chorizo And Shrimp Tacos

Made with salt, chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, chorizo sausage, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, black pepper, taco shells or corn tortillas, pepper Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 zesty slow cooker cajun seafood stew

Zesty Slow Cooker Cajun Seafood Stew

Made with Tabasco sauce, chicken broth, V-8 Juice, diced tomatoes with green chiles, yellow bell pepper, canned crab, shrimp, fresh cilantro, fish, sea salt &...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fregola with sausage and chorizo

Fregola with Sausage and Chorizo

Made with fresh parsley, salt and black pepper, chicken stock, olive oil, Italian sausage, chorizo, garlic, chili flakes, diced tomatoes, fregola

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 pretzel crusted fish fillets

Pretzel Crusted Fish Fillets

Made with heavy cream, Tabasco sauce, pretzels, buttermilk or egg wash, fish fillets, mayonnaise, dry mustard, steak sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot dog hash

Hot Dog Hash

Made with garlic powder, hot dogs, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish and vegetables

Baked Fish And Vegetables

Made with parsley, Pernod, white wine, whole red snapper or whole sea bass, lemons, dried fennel seeds, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamachi semi crudo with hawaiian salt and greens

Hamachi Semi Crudo with Hawaiian Salt and Greens

Made with olive oil, hamachi fillets, black pepper, Meyer lemons, oranges, black mustard seeds, Dijon mustard, baby arugula, Hawaiian medium-grind salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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