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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 chinese beef and vegetable stew

Slow Cooker Chinese Beef And Vegetable Stew

Made with green bell pepper, canned mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts, round steak, dry sherry, soy sauce, water, hoisin sauce, Chinese chili paste with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker tuna chow mein casserole

Slow Cooker Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, tuna, green bell pepper, celery, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef tongue creole

Beef Tongue Creole

Made with Italian-style tomatoes, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic, dry basil, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

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recipe for shrimp blt

Shrimp BLT

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek meatballs with feta yogurt dressing and lemon couscous

Greek Meatballs with Feta Yogurt Dressing and Lemon Couscous

Made with egg, ground beef, olive oil, Kalamata olives, garlic, red pepper flakes, whole tomatoes, salt and pepper, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for korean hot dogs

Korean Hot Dogs

Made with cooked rice, hot dogs, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for guacamole veggie wrap

Guacamole Veggie Wrap

Made with jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, roma tomatoes, lettuce, monterey jack cheese, jicama, alfalfa sprouts


Time:   under 30 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 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 spam fajitas

Spam Fajitas

Made with non-stick cooking spray, green bell pepper, onion, Spam Luncheon Meat, flour tortillas, salsa, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream or yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pizza japanese style

Pizza Japanese Style

Made with mozzarella cheese, green onion, pizza crust, mayonnaise, squids, baby spinach, corn, shiso leaves

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken wings with potatoes

Chicken Wings With Potatoes

Made with butter, potatoes, milk, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chicken wings

Method:   oven
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 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 california chicken cobb sandwich with gorgonzola dressing

California Chicken Cobb Sandwich With Gorgonzola Dressing

Made with gorgonzola or blue cheese, mayonnaise, French bread, skinless, boneless chicken breast, bacon, avocado, lettuce, cream cheese


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 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 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 quick vegetarian chili-con-queso

Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for honey pecan crusted chicken

Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, soy sauce, pecans, boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 easy mu shu pork

Easy Mu Shu Pork

Made with sugar, soy sauce, water, cornstarch, instant chicken bouillon, margarine or butter, eggs, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mexican tablecloth stainer

Mexican Tablecloth Stainer

Made with vegetable oil, butter, onion, garlic, almonds, sesame seeds, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tacos de papa y chorizo

Tacos De Papa Y Chorizo

Made with sour cream, tomatillo sauce or taco sauce, salt, tortillas, oil, chorizo links, potatoes, jalapeno or chipotle chili

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 meat loaf with tomato gravy

Meat Loaf With Tomato Gravy

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning mix, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, mexican tomatoes and green chiles, ketchup, Monterey jack cheese, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 fajita lasagna

Fajita Lasagna

Made with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, tomato sauce, ground beef, fajita seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, colby-monterey jack cheese, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun chicken casserole

Cajun Chicken Casserole

Made with eggs, chicken breasts, bell pepper, onion, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, biscuit baking mix, Cajun or Creole seasoning, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bacon and gorgonzola-stuffed burgers with grilled apples

Bacon And Gorgonzola-Stuffed Burgers With Grilled Apples

Made with hamburger buns, canola oil, ground beef, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, gorgonzola cheese, bacon, apple

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for haystack dinner

Haystack Dinner

Made with spaghetti or sloppy joe sauce, soda crackers, tortilla chips, cooked rice, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, ripe olives, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


recipe for bean chili and rice with corn

Bean Chili And Rice With Corn

Made with salt, white rice, onions, oil, garlic, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, water, red kidney beans, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texmex black bean habanero chili

Texmex Black Bean Habanero Chili

Made with dried parsley, Goya Sazon con cilantro y achiote, yellow onions, celery, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, habanero chilies, garlic...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna green bean casserole

Tuna Green Bean Casserole

Made with cheese, dried onion flakes, green beans, tuna, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun-style steak sandwiches

Cajun-Style Steak Sandwiches

Made with focaccia, Cajun seasoning, yellow onion, olive oil, top sirloin steaks, salt, black pepper, cream cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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