The "Lady Marmalade" singer doesn't just know music, she also knows chicken. This saucy dish can be oven-baked or...
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Patti LaBelle's Best-Ever Barbecue Chicken With Bodacious Barbecue Sauce
Tuna Casserole Pot Pie
Albacore tuna and peas and carrots in a creamy cheese sauce are baked until bubbly under a flaky pie crust.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Tongue
Beef tongue needs to be cooked just right and the crock pot makes that easy. The seasoned cooking liquid not only adds flavor but it helps tenderize the meat.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Make your own copycat version of McDonald's filet-o-fish with fried fish topped with tartar sauce, cheese, and served on a hamburger bun.
Method: microwave, deep fryer, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bratwurst Sauerkraut and Potato Casserole
The sauerkraut and potatoes in this casserole are a perfect match for each other and the bratwurst and bacon just ties it all together.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Slow Cooker Busy Day Roast Chicken
Classic roast chicken made easy in the crock pot. A great way to keep the chicken extra tender since the crock pot locks in the steam.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chili Con Carne Burritos
Turn chili con carne into finger food. Serving it wrapped inside a warm flour tortilla makes an easy meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Albondigas
Crockpot albondigas cooked with tomatoes and green chiles go great on warm flour tortillas with fresh chopped cilantro.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Pork Chop And Refried Bean Casserole
This is a whole Mexican plate stuffed into one casserole dish. Layers of rice and refried beans under melty cheese make a novel way to dress up pork chops...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Chicken Fajitas
These fajitas are totally fool-proof! Grilled or baked chicken breast with peppers and onions, sour cream and salsa is a quick and easy weeknight option that leaves...
Method: microwave, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chili
This slow cooked cheesy chili is perfect topped with cheddar cheese or served over crispy French fries or tortilla chips.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Authentic Italian Meatballs
Incredibly simple meatballs that yield very tender and flavorful results. Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, herbs, and parmesan cheese and simmered a few hours in the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pickled Polish Sausage
Pickled Polish sausage is a delicious and easy to make treat. Simply mix your favorite sausage with some veggies, vinegar, and spices, then let it sit in the refrigerator for a...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi
Love Olive Garden? You'll adore this chicken scampi recipe that brings the restaurant's classic flavors right to your kitchen.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheddar Chicken Spirals
Use up leftover cooked chicken in this simple casserole dish made with spiral pasta, mayo, mixed veggies, and cheddar cheese.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Bigos
When it comes to Slavic cuisine, Bigos is definitely one of the most iconic and beloved dishes. This slow cooker version follows tradition with cabbage, sauerkraut, and a variety of...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Priazzo (Stuffed Pizza)
Two layers of dough with toppings in the middle and cheese on top create a stacked masterpiece that will change how you think about pizza.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Fried Hamburger
A delicious southern-style hamburger known as a chicken fried burger. Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings or try a southern twist and serve with country style white...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
French Fried Fish
Fish fillets are fried in oil until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside, while remaining tender and flaky on the inside.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew
Lamb, herbs, and a load of veggies like parsnips and potatoes stew together in the crockpot for a savory treat. Best washed down with a pint of Guinness.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Ramen Casserole
Made with skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, frozen mixed vegetables, butter, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Bacon-Burgers
Time to fire up your burger game. Wrapping the patties with bacon strips is a power move, but the subtle inclusion of cream into the burgers are just as important to these...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Italian Casserole
Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, mushroom stems, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Poor Man's Lobster
It's not really lobster but you'll think you are eating it with this rich, buttery fish recipe. Monkfish has a "meaty" flesh that is very similar to lobster which is why it...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
President Reagan's Favorite Homemade Chili
Made with garlic, chili powder, ground beef, pinto beans, sugar, bay leaf, whole tomatoes, beef base, salt, red wine
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Mini Pizzas
The perfect recipe to satisfy your pizza cravings. Make these mini pizzas as a quick snack or appetizer.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Ground Beef And Mashed Potato Casserole
This yummy dish is sort of like a slow cooked shepherd's pie. It has a ground beef and vegetable base that is topped with a creamy mashed potato...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Ham And Hash Browns
Ham and hash browns slow cooked in a cheesy sauce make a great breakfast or side dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Rind Meatloaf
Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs And Gravy
Perfectly seasoned and topped with a rich and creamy gravy, these turkey-beef meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Japanese Style Fish In Parchment Paper
Cutting open a steaming packet of wasabi-ginger enhanced salmon with snow peas, and mushrooms gives you dinner and a show.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Open-Faced Reuben Sandwiches
Whip up a batch of open-faced Reubens and watch them disappear faster than your willingness to share. It's rye, it's tangy, it's cheesy goodness, no secrets here.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Slow Cooker Meatballs
These meatballs with cream of mushroom and onion soup mix may be slow-cooked, but they'll be sure to make dinner come together pretty quick.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf (Crowd Size)
If you've got a big crowd to serve, here's just the meatloaf recipe. The Cracker Barrel secret is mixing in biscuit crumbs into the beef mixture for the...
Method: convection oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Taco Spaghetti
An easy Tex-Mex baked spaghetti that can be made ahead of time.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boardinghouse Meat Pie
The savory filling with fresh parsley and cream cheese absolutely makes this pie worth baking, but the scratch-made onion pastry dough takes it over the top into gourmet...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Stromboli Sauce
Use this flavorful sauce for strombolis, calzones, pizza, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or garlic bread. It freezes great so go ahead and make up a big batch.
Time: under 30 minutes
Spanish Rice And Kielbasa Skillet
Dress up a box of Spanish rice mix with this easy recipe. Simply add extra veggies and kielbasa and the rice mix takes the guesswork out of balancing the seasonings....
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Slow Cooker Meatloaf
The low heat of the slowcooker is the key to keeping this ultra-simple meatloaf ultra-moist. Ketchup is the classic topping, but it's easy to add in a couple dashes of hot...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Knockwurst in Beer
Who doesn't love a dish that practically begs to be simmered to perfection? This one-pot wonder combines hearty knockwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and yes, a delicious pour of...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Chicken Pizza
This copycat CPK pizza brings the Thai flavor with a spicy peanut sauce, shredded carrots and cilantro. If you're up for a delicious kitchen...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
6 Foot Party Sandwich
"Hello? Yes, I'd like to order a six foot loaf of Italian, please." This might be the most fun you'll ever have making a sandwich.
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey-Cheese Wrap
Great make-ahead option for picnics or packed lunches. Wraps with turkey and cheese with some ranch dressing are great with added produce like lettuce and tomato.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pulled Pork Sandwich With Jack And Coke BBQ Sauce
The Jack and Coke BBQ sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and the pork is so tender it just melts in your mouth. Quite possibly the...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Boursin Chicken Pizza
Oh man, have you ever tried pizza made with creamy boursin? It's a game changer. Chopped fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil compliment the creamy cheese and keep the pizza...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Three-Cheese Tortellini And Peppers
Made with romano cheese, black pepper, salt, tortellini, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Pizza Hut Insider Pizza
Unveil the secret of the double-decker delight with this Pizza Hut Insider Pizza recipe. It's a cheesy, crusty marvel that's part engineering feat, part culinary genius.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Almond Boneless Chicken (Wor Su Gai)
Made with chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, chicken bouillon granules, cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Meatballs And Baked Beans
Porcupine-style meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) are slow cooked in a dressed up baked bean sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Taco Rice
If you're making a batch of rice for tacos, burritos, or salads, you owe it to yourself to jazz it up a bit. This variety is plenty zesty thanks to taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!