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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 spicy southwestern slow cooker chili

Spicy Southwestern Slow Cooker Chili

A spicy chili made with ground beef, onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, tomatoes with green chiles...

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

recipe for light loco moco

Light Loco Moco

Loco moco is a classic Hawaiian dish. This version lightens it up a bit with a turkey burger. A delicious way to use up leftover gravy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for saucy seafood stir-fry

Saucy Seafood Stir-Fry

Shrimp and scallops are stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers and a secret sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for authentic italian meatballs

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

recipe for slow cooker chicken ratatouille stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Ratatouille Stew

Easiest ever veggie-packed, slow cooked chicken dish! Throw eggplant, tomato, and zucchini along with chicken and pasta sauce in the crockpot and sit back while it...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker chicken sausage jambalaya

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

recipe for king ranch casserole

King Ranch Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, corn tortillas, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, diced chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker venison sloppy joes

Slow Cooker Venison Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes may be simple, but that doesn't mean they need to be boring. This slow-cooker venison recipe has an arsenal of flavors like dijon, cumin, and chili powder...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheese-crusted chicken

Cheese-Crusted Chicken

Made with lemon, butter, bread crumbs, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, flour, salt, ground nutmeg, black pepper, egg, Swiss, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 15-minute chili

15-Minute Chili

Made with black pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, chili powder, ground turkey, kidney or pinto beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork rind meatloaf

Pork Rind Meatloaf

Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf with baked potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Meatloaf With Baked Potatoes

A classic mix of meatloaf gets a cheesy upgrade. Throw in some potatoes and this is a dish that'll become your new favorite crock pot meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for peanut butter chicken

Peanut Butter Chicken

Made with breadcrumbs, milk, black pepper, salt, whole chicken, flour, egg, peanut butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried eggplant parmigiana

Fried Eggplant Parmigiana

This dish features eggplant slices fried to a golden brown, topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a special occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken a la king casserole

Chicken a La King Casserole

Not all baked noodle dishes have to be covered with marinara and mozzarella. This creamy chicken and egg noodle casserole is great alternative, and you can even prep the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and stuffing muffins

Chicken and Stuffing Muffins

Combine stuffing mix, cooked chicken, and broth and bake in muffin cups. For an added touch, drizzle some gravy over the top when serving.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chuckwagon chili

Chuckwagon Chili

The low and slow cooking brings all the flavors together in this hearty meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy baked tofu

Easy Baked Tofu

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

recipe for turkey and dressing casserole

Turkey And Dressing Casserole

Packed full of turkey, stuffing, cheese, and broccoli, this casserole is a great way to use up leftovers (no need to wait until Thanksgiving though!). Works well with...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat pizza hut insider pizza

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


recipe for southeast asian grilled monkey balls (thai meatballs)

Southeast Asian Grilled Monkey Balls (Thai Meatballs)

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

recipe for slow cooker kielbasa stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

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

recipe for calf's liver with onions and white wine

Calf's Liver with Onions and White Wine

Craving something unique and tasty? Try this easy-to-make calf's liver recipe with onions, beef stock, and white wine. A delicious dish for liver lovers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chorizo empanadas

Chorizo Empanadas

Spicy chorizo makes a spectacular filling for empanadas. These scratch-made savory bites will make a fun cooking project with a tasty, tasty ending.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and dried beef casserole with a mushroom sauce

Chicken and Dried Beef Casserole with a Mushroom Sauce

Made with sliced mushrooms, chicken breast halves, dried beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy microwave spaghetti and meatballs

Easy Microwave Spaghetti And Meatballs

Craving a little Italian food? This recipe for spaghetti with homemade meatballs is ready in under 15 minutes.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lutefisk

Lutefisk

A Swedish and Norwegian tradition. Hated by many, loved by few, but served at the holiday table regardless.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat olive garden's beef filets in balsamic sauce

Copycat Olive Garden's Beef Filets In Balsamic Sauce

Tender slices of beef are grilled to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful balsamic sauce in this Olive Garden copycat recipe.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker belgian beef stew

Slow Cooker Belgian Beef Stew

The key to this mushroom and carrot packed Belgian stew is the beer, which adds an element of depth you just can't get with broth or water.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for burger king big king

Burger King Big King

Made with mayonnaise, French salad dressing, pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, hamburger buns, burgers, American cheese, lettuce, white onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 5-hour stew

5-Hour Stew

The trick to this never-fail stew is that it is slowly cooked in a sealed Dutch oven. By sealing the lid on, moisture is trapped inside and the beef doesn't dry out.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beans and weenie bake

Beans And Weenie Bake

Made with hot dogs, chili, corn muffin mix, egg, milk, jalapeno, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rose and crown pub cottage pie

Rose And Crown Pub Cottage Pie

This cottage pie with buttery mashed potatoes, baked to a beautiful golden brown in the oven and layered on top of a savory beef and onion mixture may not be complicated...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and broccoli stirfry

Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry

Made with red bell pepper, green onions, chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, chili...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sloppy joe freezer mix

Sloppy Joe Freezer Mix

What is easier than sloppy joes? Sloppy joes made ahead of time. Freeze the saucy ground beef mixture, and when ready to cook just heat, and eat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sausage chili

Slow Cooker Sausage Chili

Double the meat, double the flavor. Beef and sausage slow-cooked with kidney beans, tomatoes, and onion is a great way to beat the cold weather. Want to spice it up? Use...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for double decker pizza

Double Decker Pizza

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

recipe for cdkitchen's favorite paella

CDKitchen's Favorite Paella

If you want to impress a group of friends, it's really tough to top paella. An array of meat, seafood, and veggies make this one heck of a paella mixta. Slice up some crusty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for manwich sloppy joes

Manwich Sloppy Joes

Recipes don't get much easier than this, folks. Ground beef with sloppy joe sauce makes a simple and classic topping for burger buns. Ever seen an unhappy kid with a sloppy Joe?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blender meatloaf

Blender Meatloaf

The blender helps finely chop the vegetables for this meatloaf resulting in a smoother texture. Serve this meatloaf plain, with a sauce, or turn into meatloaf sandwiches (our...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bloody mary chicken

Bloody Mary Chicken

Made with chicken thighs, chicken breast halves, Worcestershire sauce, Clamato juice or vegetable juice cocktail, diced or stewed tomatoes, garlic, minced garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for classic meatballs & gravy

Classic Meatballs & Gravy

Meatballs and tomato sauce stole the spotlight away from meatballs and gravy. There's nothing like mashed potatoes topped with meatballs, though, so go with this no-frills...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for french dressing meatloaf

French Dressing Meatloaf

French salad dressing adds a sweet and tangy flavor to this meatloaf recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet potato lentil stew

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

This slow cooked sweet potato lentil stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein and veggies. Use vegetable broth to make it vegan-friendly.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheesy baked salsa chicken

Cheesy Baked Salsa Chicken

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, canola oil, onions, salsa, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tempura pork tenderloin medallions with pineapple ginger sauce

Tempura Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Pineapple Ginger Sauce

Pork tenderloin medallions are coated in a light tempura batter and deep fried. Served with a delicious dipping sauce made with pineapple...

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for donn parson's million dollar casserole

Donn Parson's Million Dollar Casserole

This is a hearty and delicious casserole that only requires fresh celery and sour cream (the other ingredients all come from your pantry!)

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ginger sesame chicken meat loaf

Ginger Sesame Chicken Meat Loaf

This meatloaf made with ground chicken has delicious Thai flavors from lemongrass, pad Thai sauce, fresh ginger, chili powder, and soy sauce. Served with rice noodles.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick tuna tetrazzini

Quick Tuna Tetrazzini

A twist on the classic tetrazzini. Spaghetti is baked with tuna and a cream sauce and topped with a parmesan breadcrumb crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vietnamese spring rolls with peanut sauce

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Spring rolls are a popular Vietnamese dish. This version is made by wrapping a mixture of cooked shrimp and rice stick noodles in spring roll wrappers and...


Time:   under 30 minutes





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