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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 taco hot dish

Taco Hot Dish

Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, refrigerated crescent roll dough, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken with rosemary, apples and onions

Slow Cooker Chicken With Rosemary, Apples And Onions

Made with rice, cream of celery soup, onions, apples, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for creamy mexican turkey

Creamy Mexican Turkey

Made with chicken or turkey, corn tortillas, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, onion, garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cheesy taco chicken

Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Chicken

Made with mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese soup, chicken tenders, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for bistec picado

Bistec Picado

Made with oil, onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, green bell peppers, green chilies, tomatoes, fresh tomatillos, fresh cilantro, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon cheeseburger meatballs

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Made with cheddar cheese, pepper, ground beef, oats or bread crumbs, ketchup, egg, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apricot and bourbon grilled chicken

Apricot And Bourbon Grilled Chicken

Made with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker pulled pork fajitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for elegant shrimp and crab casserole

Elegant Shrimp And Crab Casserole

Made with milk, golden mushroom soup, butter, shrimp, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, white crab, cream of celery soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ultimate deluxe meatloaf

Ultimate Deluxe Meatloaf

Made with garlic powder, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ham, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker mexican creamy beef dinner with nacho chips

Slow Cooker Mexican Creamy Beef Dinner With Nacho Chips

Made with Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, green chiles, taco sauce, enchilada sauce, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bbq beef pizza

BBQ Beef Pizza

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, refrigerated fully-cooked shredded beef in barbecue sauce, individual prebaked pizza crusts, cream cheese, diced mild green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for whole roasted beef sirloin with chasseur sauce

Whole Roasted Beef Sirloin With Chasseur Sauce

Made with parsley, prime sirloin strip roast, crimini mushrooms, butter, shallots, red wine, brandy, veal demi glace, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for yellow curry turkey with potatoes and greens

Yellow Curry Turkey with Potatoes and Greens

Made with coconut milk, Idaho potato, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, onion, garlic, frozen greens, water or chicken stock, yellow curry sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hoosier meatloaf with jack daniels sauce

Hoosier Meatloaf With Jack Daniels Sauce

Made with ground chuck, ground pork, porridge oats, egg, beef bouillon granules, allspice, black pepper, thyme, onions, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ostrich steak with fiery bourbon-teriyaki marinade

Ostrich Steak With Fiery Bourbon-Teriyaki Marinade

Made with habanero hot sauce, ostrich steaks, teriyaki sauce, bourbon

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tequila-lime shrimp pizza

Tequila-Lime Shrimp Pizza

Made with extra-large or jumbo shrimp, tequila, lime juice, garlic, fresh cilantro, lime, cayenne pepper, pizza dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun cabbage jambalaya

Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

Made with water, vegetable oil, beef bouillon cubes, ground chuck, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, cabbage, diced tomatoes and green chili peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegetarian baked cabbage rolls with garlic and wild rice stuffing

Vegetarian Baked Cabbage Rolls With Garlic And Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with soy yogurt or soy sour cream, tomato juice, wild rice, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, sage, cabbage, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for eggplant and zucchini pizza with feta and sun-dried tomatoes

Eggplant And Zucchini Pizza With Feta And Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Made with fresh basil, French feta or myzithra cheese, pizza crust, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatballs bourguignon

Meatballs Bourguignon

Made with ground beef, seasoned dried bread crumbs, egg, salt, bacon, white onions, mushrooms, carrot, dried thyme, Burgundy or other dry red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish and vegetables

Baked Fish And Vegetables

Made with parsley, Pernod, white wine, whole red snapper or whole sea bass, lemons, dried fennel seeds, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stuffed muskox tenderloin with cranberry coulis

Stuffed Muskox Tenderloin with Cranberry Coulis

Made with muskox tenderloin, Swiss cheese, mushroom, broccoli, cranberries, orange juice, butter, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian sweet and sour meatballs

Hawaiian Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Made with ground beef, nutmeg, salt, salad oil, brown sugar, pineapple chunks, eggs, onion, green bell peppers, garlic powder or minced garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tender baby octopus in tomato basil sauce

Tender Baby Octopus in Tomato Basil Sauce

Made with olive oil, dry white wine, basil leaves, pine nuts, baby octopus, onion, garlic, Roma tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and vegetable wrap

Chicken and Vegetable Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, tomatoes, radishes, carrots, lettuce or spinach, red onion, cucumber, hummus dip, avocado, salad dressing

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for australian grilled fish

Australian Grilled Fish

Made with black pepper, cayenne pepper, fish steaks, lime juice, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, fresh ginger root

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almond-crusted turkey steaks

Almond-Crusted Turkey Steaks

Made with lemon juice, white wine, oil, turkey breast steaks, almonds, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, paprika, salt, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli, onion, squash, and bell pepper pizza

Broccoli, Onion, Squash, and Bell Pepper Pizza

Made with dried oregano, red bell pepper, olive oil, garlic, pizza crust, mozzarella cheese, broccoli flowerets, red onion, yellow squash

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled santa fe chicken burgers

Grilled Santa Fe Chicken Burgers

Grilled to perfection with a Santa Fe flair, these chicken burgers are the perfect way to add some spice to your healthy eats.

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef fajita wraps

Beef Fajita Wraps

Made with taco sauce, sour cream, skirt steak, green bell pepper, red onion, mexican rice, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blackened salmon

Blackened Salmon

Made with parsley, lemon, salmon fillets, butter or margarine, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggplant stew

Eggplant Stew

Made with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for exotic lamb stew

Exotic Lamb Stew

Made with sea salt, black pepper, onions, olive oil, fresh ginger, tomato paste, coconut milk, white wine, fresh basil

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


recipe for maple-balsamic glazed salmon

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Made with salmon fillet, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pancake syrup, garlic, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried tuna

Stir-Fried Tuna

Made with snow peas or China peas, celery, water chestnuts, whole dry roasted cashews, salad oil, cornstarch, sugar, water, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and broccoli stir-fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, garlic, dry ginger, broccoli, peanut or vegetable oil, pea pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tejas smoked shrimp enchilada with red pepper cream barbeque sauce

Tejas Smoked Shrimp Enchilada With Red Pepper Cream Barbeque Sauce

Made with raspberry vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, red bell pepper, sour cream, salt and pepper, sun-dried...

Method:   stovetop, smoker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Slow Cooker Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker raspberry glazed turkey meat balls

Slow Cooker Raspberry Glazed Turkey Meat Balls

Made with egg, raspberry fruit spread or preserves, raspberry vinegar, chili sauce, cardamom, salt, black pepper, ground turkey, quick-cooking oats, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker savory apple-spiced pulled pork

Slow Cooker Savory Apple-Spiced Pulled Pork

Made with apple juice, black pepper, boneless boston pork shoulder roast, onion, garlic, white vinegar, cilantro, dried oregano, cumin, kosher salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled fish tacos with cilantro slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, sour cream, salsa, corn tortilla, lime juice, oil, sugar, cumin seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for super sandwich cake

Super Sandwich Cake

Made with ketchup, cream cheese, white bread, Italian salad dressing, bologna, American cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled fish and mango citrus salsa

Grilled Fish and Mango Citrus Salsa

Made with black pepper, olive oil, grapefruit, mangoes, red grapefruit, mango, jalapeno pepper, sugar, sea salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thick and spicy chili

Thick and Spicy Chili

Made with beer, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, beef bouillon granules, oregano, paprika, sugar, cocoa powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey glazed bratwurst with cabbage and roasted walnuts

Honey Glazed Bratwurst with Cabbage and Roasted Walnuts

Made with cider vinegar, peppercorns, bratwurst, honey, thyme, Dijon mustard, walnuts, butter, cabbage, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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