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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 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

recipe for slow cooker old south pulled pork on a bun

Slow Cooker Old South Pulled Pork On A Bun

This slow-cooked, tender pork, drenched in a homemade sweet and smoky sauce, will melt in your mouth. Served on soft buns, this easy-to-make dish brings a...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for applesauce meatballs

Applesauce Meatballs

Looking for tender meatballs? Applesauce is the secret ingredient that keeps these meatballs soft. Simmering them in the tangy sauce gives them extra flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sausage and rice jambalaya

Sausage And Rice Jambalaya

A delicious Cajun-style meal made with smoked sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, tomatoes, seasonings, and cooked rice.

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

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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 fiesta slow cooker sausage with pineapple

Fiesta Slow Cooker Sausage With Pineapple

Grab a fork and get ready to enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite with this unique twist on dinner that blends savory sausage and sweet pineapple beautifully.

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

recipe for chicken tortellini casserole

Chicken Tortellini Casserole

Tortellini is baked with chicken, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker sweet and sour turkey wings

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Turkey Wings

These crockpot turkey wings get a thick glaze of soy, vinegar, and chili sauce and a complement from crunchy green pepper and sweet pineapple chunks.

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 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 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 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 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 chicago style italian beef sandwich

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

recipe for crab salad sandwiches

Crab Salad Sandwiches

Creamy crab salad on a fluffy sandwich roll is a bite that's hard to top for texture. The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance making these a great party dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled chopped steak burger

Grilled Chopped Steak Burger

Love a good steak? These burgers use ground sirloin instead of regular ground beef which gives them a more steak-like flavor.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy chicken fajitas

Cheesy Chicken Fajitas

Flour tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of chicken, peppers, and onions are a consistent crowd pleaser, especially with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 blue ribbon tomato and green bean shepherd's pie

Blue Ribbon Tomato And Green Bean Shepherd's Pie

Any shepherd's pie recipe that takes the ribbon at a county fair is worth making. This one keeps it simple, with mashed potatoes and cheddar to top off...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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

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 creamy beef enchilada casserole

Creamy Beef Enchilada Casserole

This simple layered enchilada-style casserole is made with ground beef that's simmered in a creamy enchilada sauce and layered with longhorn cheese and corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker navajo beef & chile stew

Slow Cooker Navajo Beef & Chile Stew

Made with ground red pepper, salt, cumin, beef stew meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for arizona chicken chili

Arizona Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecue pork with petite buns

Barbecue Pork With Petite Buns

Perfect little bites of tender pulled pork served on cocktail buns make the ultimate party food.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for western meatloaf

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

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 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 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 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 chili tot casserole

Chili Tot Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, tater tots, ground beef, onion, chili beans, corn, chili powder, tomato sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 cha-cha chili

Cha-Cha Chili

Texas meets Tuscany. Ground beef and chili powder duke it out with Italian sausage and oregano in the chili pot, and the winner is: you!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef & pork meatloaf

Beef & Pork Meatloaf

Hard boiled eggs pressed right into the meatloaf make some unique looking slices. Just the right mix of ingredients makes the rest of the loaf plenty tasty as well.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 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 40 clove garlic vampire chicken

40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken

Made with French bread, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, Italian parsley, black pepper, roasting or fryer chicken, celery

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mediterranean cod

Mediterranean Cod

Made with dried basil, cod fillets, salt and pepper, olive oil, plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pissaladiere (french onion pizza)

Pissaladiere (French Onion Pizza)

A delicious pizza from Provence, France. The basic components are a pastry crust that is topped with caramelized onions, black olives, and often anchovies, and the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ropa vieja

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

A classic Cuban dish, made easy thanks to your crockpot. Slow cooked, well-seasoned skirt steak brings some Cuban flair to your kitchen.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked fish with mushrooms

Baked Fish With Mushrooms

The trick to cooking whitefish is to complement, not overpower. Mushrooms and green onions sauteed in butter add savory notes without drowning out the delicate, flaky fish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker kentucky burgoo

Slow Cooker Kentucky Burgoo

This hearty slow cooker stew is made with a combination of beef, pork, and chicken.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for enchilada chicken pizza

Enchilada Chicken Pizza

The Tex-Mex flavors of a chicken enchilada layered on top of a pizza crust

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow cooked pork in a homemade barbecue sauce topped with creamy slaw on a soft roll. Perfect for serving a hungry crowd while you stay stress-free.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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