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
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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Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew
Midwestern Slushburgers
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
Fun Breaded Chicken Fajitas
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
Firehouse Pizza Sauce
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
Easy Turkey a la King
Cream of mushroom soup makes for an easy sauce in this recipe. Best of all, it's ready in just a few minutes with very little work.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Oven-Fried Fish Sandwich
Enjoy a bite of the sea with this baked fish sandwich recipe. Featuring panko-coated white fish, a tangy homemade sauce, and crisp lettuce on a warm bun.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Dog Stew
Think hot dogs are only picnic fare? Let this hearty hot dog stew recipe prove you delightfully wrong.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bratwurst Burgers With Beer-Soaked Onions
Turning bratwurst sausages into burger patties? Nobody at the table will even know what hit them. These burgers keep it coming, topped with onions cooked in a...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 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
Pork Rind Meatloaf
Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
West Indian Chicken Roti
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
Slow Cooker Menudo
Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Goulash
A Mexican-flavored twist on American-style goulash. Pasta, ground beef, and vegetables are are simmered in a spiced tomato sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Contemporary Club Sandwich
The classic club sandwich gets an updated ingredient list.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Western Meatloaf
This meatloaf has a tangy, Western-style flavor to it with barbecue sauce mixed into the meat and a unique zesty topping.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Healthy Burrito Casserole
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
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
Copycat Molly Malone's Irish Pub Irish Beef Stew
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
Chili for a Crowd
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
Curried Chicken Stew
This curried chicken stew makes a great meal for a cozy weeknight dinner. It is flavorful, creamy and comforting. It deviates a little from authentic versions by using cream soup...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Eisenhower's Beef Stew
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
Grilled Bluefish With Mustard Glaze
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
Steve's Dry Rub Burgers
How do you add as much flavor as possible to a burger? Dry rub is the answer. Steve's rub is famous for adding a sweet and spicy kick to otherwise ordinary burger patties.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich
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
Slow Cooker Cowboy Meatballs
Made with chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, ground beef, rice, onion, egg, seasoned salt, tomatoes, vinegar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Salsa Pork Chops And Potatoes Skillet Dinner
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
Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches
A proper Vietnamese banh mi is a gastronomic work of art. French bread, savory pork tenderloin, and a cool yet spicy mix of cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro work together to...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
Cooked in a crock pot, this savory jambalaya combines chicken, smoked sausage, Creole seasoning, veggies, and rice, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.
Method: crock pot
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
Chicken Tacos With Corn And Black Beans
Is it Tuesday? Either way, it's time for some tacos. Black beans and corn give the chicken plenty of support. And if you really want to take these tacos up a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
The crock pot is a great way to make fajitas! No grill, no mess!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Family Friendly Chicken Fajitas
Simple chicken fajitas with just the right amount of spice to keep them family-friendly.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cornflake Crusted Fish Fry
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
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
Extra Cheese Pizza
Every pizza should be an extra-cheese pizza. This oven-baked recipe is quick and easy and a classic sprinkling of red pepper and herbs is all the topping this pie needs.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Chicken, broccoli, and fettuccine are baked with a homemade Alfredo-style sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bertucci's Nolio Pizza
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 Pizza
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
Fried Bologna Sandwich
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
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
Thai Shrimp And Spinach Curry
A delicious dish made with shrimp that is cooked in a coconut curry sauce with spinach, bell pepper, and carrots.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
White Wine Sauce Over Chicken Fettuccine
White wine, garlic, and mushrooms add a deep flavor to this chicken pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Manhattan Burger
This Manhattan Burger doesn't need a fancy chef's hat; it's all about the meat. Chuck and sirloin come together for a flavor that's as bold as the city it's named after.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Po' Boys
Po' boys are a Louisiana classic. Crispy crab cakes on French bread with an extra swipe of mayo make for a righteous sandwich.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
French Reuben Sandwich
A French twist on the classic deli sandwich. Corned beef with swiss, sauerkraut, and French dressing instead of the traditional thousand island.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Three-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs
Just three ingredients: meatballs, barbecue sauce, and ketchup. That's it! You can also use homemade meatballs in this recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Fried Catfish Po' Boy
Perfectly seasoned and fried catfish is piled on a soft bun with tartar sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes. The perfect fish sandwich for lunch or dinner.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Herby Slow Cooker Meatballs
Simple, but tasty, meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and ground sausage, minced onion, egg, and Italian seasoning and slow cooked in tomato soup to form a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.