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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 all-in-one tuna casserole

All-In-One Tuna Casserole

This is a quick and easy tuna casserole recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. All you need to do is mix, bake, and just 20 minutes, you'll have a hot and delicious...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bratwurst sauerkraut and potato casserole

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

recipe for crustless hamburger pizza

Crustless Hamburger Pizza

Made with Mozzarella cheese, tomato soup, ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, egg, salt, garlic, oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef enchilada casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole

This dinner casserole has all the great flavors of beef enchiladas but without all the work. Instead of rolling the ingredients inside tortillas they are layered in a baking...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for louisiana bayou fish fry

Louisiana Bayou Fish Fry

A slathering of mustard on the fish adds zip to the crispy coating when deep-fried. Best with catfish but works well with other fish too.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for classic meatloaf with roasted vegetables

Classic Meatloaf With Roasted Vegetables

Made with eggs, Worcestershire sauce, onion, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, ground beef, beef broth

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked chicken with garlic and vinegar

Baked Chicken With Garlic And Vinegar

Chicken doesn't get much easier than this. Garlic and vinegar give the chicken a bit of flavor and the olive oil makes the skin deliciously crispy.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried catfish po' boy

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


recipe for bertucci's nolio pizza

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

recipe for healthy burrito casserole

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

recipe for tuna casserole pot pie

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


recipe for fish nuggets

Fish Nuggets

Think of these as upscale fish sticks. Tender fish cubes are coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried until crisp and golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker meat-and-potato lovers' simple beef stew

Slow Cooker Meat-And-Potato Lovers' Simple Beef Stew

Meat and potatoes, anyone? This easy beef stew is a one-pot wonder that brings family together for a delicious meal without the hassle.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker shredded salsa beef

Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Beef

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


recipe for slow cooker spiced beef tongue

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

recipe for mardi gras chili

Mardi Gras Chili

Whether you're looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style or just want a delicious chili to cozy up with on a cold winter night, you have to give this Mardi Gras chili a try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat molly malone's irish pub irish beef stew

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


recipe for josh's texas chili

Josh's Texas Chili

A proper slow stewed, beefy Texas chili with rich flavor from a hearty beer and tangy bloody mary mix is something you've gotta try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for broccoli, rice, cheese, and chicken casserole

Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole

This creamy casserole is a lifesaver if you need to throw together a big, filling dinner in a pinch. Between the instant rice and cans of soup, this...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for armenian stuffed peppers

Armenian Stuffed Peppers

A combination of ground beef and lamb is used in the stuffing for this recipe. Mixed with rice, tomato, onions, and seasonings it makes a delicious filling.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken fried hamburger

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

recipe for all day slow cooker beef stew

All Day Slow Cooker Beef Stew

The best stews are simmered all day. This recipe uses a good variety of typical beef stew ingredients to give it a well rounded flavor. Hint: add a little extra thyme and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker busy day roast chicken

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


recipe for refried bean burgers

Refried Bean Burgers

Who needs beef when you can have these refried bean burgers? They're the plant-based heroes of your BBQ, flipping the script on traditional patties.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked bacon-burgers

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

recipe for cheesy fajita meatballs

Cheesy Fajita Meatballs

Jazz up boring meatballs! These are made with ground beef that is mixed with fajita seasoning mix, egg, green onion, garlic, and colby jack cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot chicken sandwiches

Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Made with dill pickles, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, celery salt, fresh thyme, Velveeta processed cheese product

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jalapeno popper pot pie

Jalapeno Popper Pot Pie

Made with frozen pie crust, Panko bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese soup, milk, chicken breast, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, cilantro, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for skillet chicken dinner

Skillet Chicken Dinner

Get your meat and potatoes all together in this skillet. A dash of brandy with fresh thyme brings tremendous flavor to the dish. Just throw together a simple salad and you've got...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken tacos with corn and black beans

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

recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Sauteing the chicken first in this chili recipe helps give it a good texture and speeds up the cooking time. The recipe calls for navy beans but great northern beans...

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

recipe for slow cooker layered enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Layered Enchilada Casserole

Corn tortillas layered with ground beef, cheese, and a simmered mix of blended tomatoes and onions will become one of your new favorites.

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


recipe for slow cooker sausage pepper sandwiches

Slow Cooker Sausage Pepper Sandwiches

Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for greek-style chicken hoagie

Greek-Style Chicken Hoagie

These Greek-style chicken subs with creamy feta and cool cucumbers stacked up on a French roll are a sure thing to cure boring sandwich syndrome.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for poor man's lobster

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


recipe for family friendly chicken fajitas

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

recipe for microwave mini pizzas

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

recipe for venison sauce piquant

Venison Sauce Piquant

This rich stew is pretty much what you'd picture roasting in a pot over a fireplace in a wintery log cabin. Big chunks of venison in a rich tomato-vegetable sauce? Yes, please!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for boardinghouse meat pie

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

recipe for creamy shrimp noodle skillet

Creamy Shrimp Noodle Skillet

Creamy shrimp noodles are way too good to be as easy as this. This batch is more of a Cajun skillet, with the holy trinity of chopped veggies and a bite of jalapeno but...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ham and hash browns

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


recipe for asian pork and noodle stir-fry

Asian Pork And Noodle Stir-Fry

Lean pork is combined with rice noodles and cabbage for a quick and flavorful stir-fry dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canadian bacon pizza

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

recipe for slow cooker homemade chili

Slow Cooker Homemade Chili

A simple chili recipe made with ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and topped with cheddar cheese.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for zesty italian slow cooker barbecue meatballs

Zesty Italian Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs

These zesty Italian barbecue meatballs are the perfect addition to any party or gathering. They're easy to make and are cooked in a slow cooker, making them...

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

recipe for 21 club hamburger

21 Club Hamburger

Made with hamburger buns, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, celery, chicken broth, ground top sirloin, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat olive garden chicken scampi

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


recipe for cheesy enchilada casserole

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this ground beef casserole boasts layers of cheese, beans, and corn tortillas, ideal for weeknight dinners.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for instant pot/pressure cooker lamb rogan josh

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh

A yogurt marinade with cinnamon and cardamom gives the lamb a warm savor while cayenne, ginger and garam masala finish off this comforting curry with some...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker knockwurst in beer

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





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