Dinner Recipes

Have your own fish fry! You can substitute cod or another white fish for the bluefish if desired.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sausage, cheese, mushrooms, and bell peppers are nestled between two pizza crusts before baking. The ultimate in pizza!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Skip the stuff in a jar and make your own tasty pizza sauce at home. It's easier than you think.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Want to bring a touch of nostalgia to your dinner table? This chicken a la king is hearty comfort food that's perfect for sharing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tomato soup has a richer flavor than regular tomato sauce so you don't need to add a lot of extras to this recipe to have a winner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Think hot dogs are only picnic fare? Let this hearty hot dog stew recipe prove you delightfully wrong.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Burrito Brothers started in the 1960s in California, serving only tacos, quesadillas, and their soon-to-be-famous Big-Beef burrito.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This simplified version of fajitas uses baked breaded chicken fingers (chicken nuggets will work too) wrapped in warm flour tortillas with all your favorite fajita toppings

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

If you're looking for something spectacular without canned soups and store-bought crusts, this creamy scratch-made chicken pot pie with fresh veggies and herbs is what...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A new twist on stuffed peppers! In this version, bell pepper rings are filled with a tasty meatloaf mixture, browned in a pan, then baked until cooked through.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A quick and basic shrimp stir-fry. Pan fry the shrimp with garlic and olive oil for a deliciously easy meal. Pro-tip: use leftover rice to make it even faster.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Get ready for a stew that fights back with flavor. This Irish Stew packs a punch with its no-nonsense mix of meat, potatoes, and carrots, all brazenly bathing in a tomatoey...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

The perfect recipe to satisfy your pizza cravings. Make these mini pizzas as a quick snack or appetizer.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chicken and broccoli are baked with a rich mushroom sauce and topped with a layer of crunchy cornbread croutons

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Roti is similar to flour tortillas and is commonly served in Indian cuisine. The filling here is a simple chicken curry that can be easily altered to suit your tastes.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Relax, relax, it's just pork and chicken. Still though, anyone you serve these grilled meatballs to will go bananas for the recipe.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Plenty of veggies in this kielbasa stew ensures that it's filling and hearty, and it's simple to throw in a pinch or two of cayenne to turn up the heat.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Enjoy a southern comfort classic no matter where you live. Milk and egg batter with a cornflake crust keeps it simple, just the way it should be.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Tofu is often misunderstood so many don't know how great baked tofu can really be. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can before baking to ensure that the soy-infused slices come out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chili is a great dish to make for a crowd because it is hearty and filling. It can be easily customized to each person's liking, and it is relatively inexpensive to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A twist on oven-baked spaghetti. Ham and Cheddar cheese are baked with pasta and a creamy mushroom sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This slow-cooker stew is one of those recipes that's pretty darn tough to mess up. As long as your pork and veggies have all day to cook 'til tender, you'll be alright.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Looking for a simple and delicious way to make BBQ chicken for sandwiches? Try this recipe for crock pot chicken, cooked in a savory and sweet BBQ sauce until...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Pork and pineapple isn't just for pizza, it's an excellent combo of island flavors over rice, too. Pork and onions quickly pressure-cooked will have you dreaming of a...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

A lighter twist on burritos made with lean beef (or turkey works well too), whole wheat tortillas, fat-free refried beans, and lower fat cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Ever wonder what a hearty meal tastes like? Try this delicious beef stew inspired by Eisenhower himself. It's comfort food at its best, with a historic twist.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

One fish, two fish, red fish, (grilled) bluefish. A tangy mustard marinade gives these bluefish fillets some zip before grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

This is a simple no-cook sauce that can be used on any pizza crust (homemade or purchased) and topped with your favorite toppings.


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

This is one serious pork tenderloin sandwich. Butterflied pork marinated and fried with a crispy panko crust makes a delightful sandwich.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

Chili night just got an upgrade, courtesy of the firehouse. It's the kind of meal that says, "I'm here to extinguish your hunger."

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

This recipe takes all the goodness of the legendary deli corned beef sandwich and creates a new "impossible" masterpiece.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This hearty sandwich is made by frying thin slices of bologna and onion in a pan, then adding them to a sandwich with your favorite toppings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A white pizza with a full palate of flavors. Prosciutto, sauteed onions, and lemon-pepper cream make your next pizza night an artisanal affair.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Canadian bacon is a classic pizza topping. Combine it with fresh mushrooms and bell peppers along with some gooey mozzarella cheese and you've got a supreme pizza.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crazy how many people use jarred pizza sauce when you can blend together a much better sauce in a few minutes yourself.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Italian beef sandwiches are as classic Chicago as deep dish pizza. Roast beef served on a French roll with some mozzarella brings home a taste of the windy city.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

The key ingredient in these midwestern-style sloppy joes is a can of chicken gumbo soup. Try different varieties of the soup to change things up a bit.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sloppy Joes never go out of style for feeding a crowd. This pressure cooker recipe makes a bun-ready Joe that you can make ahead of time so you can enjoy the...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

Only three ingredients and a few hours in the crock pot and you have tender, shredded beef that is perfect in a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This thick stew is just the trick, with cubed beef, hearty veggies, and a bit of extra Guinness for good measure.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with basil, salt, sour cream, pasta, onions, fresh mushrooms, green bell pepper, garlic, butter, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Seasoned pork chops are topped with spicy potatoes and salsa for the easiest Tex-Mex dinner you'll cook this week.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes