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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 copycat harrah's bar-b-que hamburgers

Copycat Harrah's Bar-B-Que Hamburgers

A perfectly cooked, tender beef patty is topped with a homemade BBQ sauce to copy these famous Bar-B-Que hamburgers from Harrah's.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork with root beer barbecue sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian easter ham and cheese pie

Italian Easter Ham and Cheese Pie

A creamy mix of ricotta, mozzarella and Romano makes this pie a delightfully cheesy affair, the perfect choice for a laid-back family brunch.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese scallop stir fry

Chinese Scallop Stir Fry

Bay scallops are stir-fried with fresh mushrooms, bell pepper, green onion, snow peas, and water chestnuts and served over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy meatball sandwiches

Easy Meatball Sandwiches

These easy meatball sandwiches are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Simply simmer the meatballs in your favorite spaghetti sauce, and pile them on a hoagie bun.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for ground beef chimichangas

Ground Beef Chimichangas

These ground beef filled chimichangas are a breeze to prepare and make a great dinner or lunch.

Method:   stovetop
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 chicken nugget sliders

Chicken Nugget Sliders

These chicken nugget sliders are just plain cute. The perfect size for nibbling on. Instead of mayo and ketchup, try your favorite nugget dipping sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for wok-cooked chicken fajitas

Wok-Cooked Chicken Fajitas

Asian stir-fry meets Tex-Mex fajitas. Use the tried and true stir-fry method with chicken fajita ingredients for a delicious alternative to traditional fajitas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy chicken stir-fry teriyaki

Easy Chicken Stir-Fry Teriyaki

A great way to use up leftover chicken, this tasty dinner is ready in mere minutes and with easy to prepare ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawaiian spam pizza

Hawaiian Spam Pizza

Hawaiians know the tasty truth about spam. Spam and pineapple with red onion and green pepper makes a delicious island-style pizza.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker pizza burgers

Slow Cooker Pizza Burgers

A family favorite. Pizza sauce and ground beef are slowly simmered in the crock pot and served on buns for a simple, yet delicious, meal.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pizza casserole

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Plenty of cheese and spaghetti sauce over egg noodles makes this an easy dish. Feel free to sub in any of your favorite pizza toppings like spicy sausage or pepperoni.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 copycat mcdonald's lobster sandwich

Copycat McDonald's Lobster Sandwich

McDonalds? Lobster? You heard right, and the fast food giant actually keeps this New England staple pretty simple. Fresh lobster and a crunchy lettuce leaf on a good...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried scallops and vegetables

Stir-Fried Scallops And Vegetables

Scallops are quick-cooking so they work well in stir fries. Add broccoli, carrots, baby corn, and snow peas in a teriyaki sauce and you have a delicious dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paella con conejo (rabbit paella)

Paella Con Conejo (Rabbit Paella)

This paella combines chicken thighs and rabbit in a rich, meaty skillet. Saffron, rosemary, and Spanish paprika provide wonderful flavor to complement the meats.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pernil al horno (roast pork shoulder)

Pernil Al Horno (Roast Pork Shoulder)

This roast pork shoulder makes a visually impressive and equally tasty main course. Stuffing the shoulder with a simple mix of garlic, olive oil, and spices...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 copycat olive garden's tuscan garlic chicken

Copycat Olive Garden's Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat golden corral bourbon street chicken

Copycat Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken

One of the most popular items at Golden Corral is the bourbon chicken. No need to stand in line at the buffet with this copycat recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hot dog chili

Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili

This meaty chili turns forlorn frankfurters into gourmet grillout food, especially when topped with some melty cheddar and sharp red onion. You'll have a hard time having a...

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

recipe for polish sausage & peppers for 50

Polish Sausage & Peppers For 50

An great recipe for a large group. Sausage and peppers are slowly cooked in a roaster oven making it easy to prepare in advance with little mess.

Method:   roaster oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sausage and butternut squash stew

Slow Cooker Sausage And Butternut Squash Stew

This hearty and flavorful stew has lots of veggies like squash, potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Using a lighter sausage helps keep the calories down...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stir fried spinach

Stir Fried Spinach

Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for another chicken pot pie

Another Chicken Pot Pie

Made with pie pastry, chicken, frozen peas and carrots, butter, flour, onion, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for game day burger-potato bites

Game Day Burger-Potato Bites

Fun little burger bites! Waffle fries are topped with a mini burger patty and all your favorite burger fixings.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fettuccine with gorgonzola

Fettuccine With Gorgonzola

Great gorgonzola! This simple fettuccine is creamy, comforting, and easily turned into a more substantial meal with some shrimp or grilled chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage, mushroom, green pepper, and onion calzone

Sausage, Mushroom, Green Pepper, And Onion Calzone

It's pretty impossible to ever get tired of pizza, but it doesn't hurt to change it up with a calzone. Italian sausage, veggies, and pizza sauce pack...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker meatballs in a beefy onion sauce

Slow Cooker Meatballs In A Beefy Onion Sauce

A savory dinner made easy with a crock pot. Using frozen cooked meatballs, beef gravy, garlic, and onion soup mix, this dish is perfect for serving over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker taco-style shredded chicken

Slow Cooker Taco-Style Shredded Chicken

Slowly cooking chicken in an array of taco-style seasonings makes it tender and flavorful and perfect for use in a variety of recipes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker round steak chili

Slow Cooker Round Steak Chili

It can be tough to stand out amongst other chili recipes, but using round steak instead of ground beef is a good way to do it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for salmon pasta skillet

Salmon Pasta Skillet

This recipe is a great way to use canned salmon. Hint: it also works with leftover cooked salmon!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low country boil

Low Country Boil

This tasty seafood boil is made with Italian sausage, potatoes, corn, shrimp, and seasoned with Old Bay.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried vegetarian spring rolls (cha gio chay)

Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)

The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for roast stuffed turkey in a crockpot

Roast Stuffed Turkey In a Crockpot

Roast stuffed turkey is a classic and delicious holiday dish. This recipe uses a crock pot to cook the turkey, which is convenient and frees up your oven for other...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked taco spaghetti

Baked Taco Spaghetti

An easy Tex-Mex baked spaghetti that can be made ahead of time.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco ring

Taco Ring

The taco ring is a delicious and easy way to enjoy all of your favorite taco fixings in one tasty package.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potato and beef skillet

Potato And Beef Skillet

Made with tortilla chips, ground beef, au gratin potatoes, whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, water, taco-seasoned Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker beer and ketchup meatballs

Easy Slow Cooker Beer And Ketchup Meatballs

Simply seasoned meatballs are simmered in a beer and ketchup sauce in the crock pot until tender and saucy.

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

recipe for slow cooker sweet and tangy hot dogs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Tangy Hot Dogs

A bit of brown sugar in the sauce really gets the sweet and savory combo going for these crowd-pleasing hot dogs.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mexican tater tot casserole

Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

Made with frozen tater tots, ground beef, onion, enchilada sauce, black olives, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, corn, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bob evans' maple sausage breakfast burritos

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are a hearty take on the traditional breakfast burrito.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new mexican green chile stew (caldillo)

New Mexican Green Chile Stew (Caldillo)

This vibrant verde stew with meat, potatoes, and fresh green chiles is as striking in flavor as it is in color. South of the border flavor wherever you are!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sloppy jane sandwiches

Slow Cooker Sloppy Jane Sandwiches

The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for homemade haggis

Homemade Haggis

Made with stock, pepper, salt, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, onion, oatmeal, beef suet, calf liver, beef heart

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fish stick fajitas

Fish Stick Fajitas

This unique twist on classic fajitas uses frozen fish sticks layered in soft flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fancy covered meatballs

Fancy Covered Meatballs

A beefy version of pigs in a blanket. Savory meatballs are wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. Makes a great appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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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