Blue Ribbon Main Dish Recipes

Add a pinch of fun to your next meal with these beloved main course recipe ideas. Meat and potatoes? You bet! But it doesn’t stop there…

Sweet and Sour Pork on a plate with rice.

Sweet & Sour Pork

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By Skip Davis
A very tasty Asian dish that can be easily prepared at home using basic ingredients ...
(17 ratings)
Two bowls of Poblano Chicken Chowder.

Poblano Chicken Chowder

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By Karen Hambrick
Poblanos are my new favorite pepper!! I'm not a big fan of green peppers because ...
(7 ratings)
Chicken Sloppy Joes on a plate.

Chicken Sloppy Joes

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By Sheila Farrah
These are easy to make and have on hand so you can watch the game ...
(5 ratings)
Removing a slice of Chicken Gouda, and Spinach Pizza.

Chicken, Gouda, And Spinach Pizza

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By Tara Waites
Yummy, creamy, and bacony.
(2 ratings)
Two plates of Pot Roast.

Pot Roast

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By Donna Blocker
This is true comfort food! My mother-in-law told me about this almost 20 years ago ...
(12 ratings)
An Italian Beef sandwich.

Italian Beef - Fantastico

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By Gary Hancq
Family and friends tell me this beats the best of the best of those served ...
(9 ratings)
A platter of Shanghai Lumpia.

Shanghai Lumpia

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By J. White Harris
Lumpia is a hands-down favorite treat for my family. It is a variation of an ...
(9 ratings)
Sausage, Onion, and Pepper Fajita Sandwich on a plate.

Sausage, Onion And Pepper Fajita Sandwich

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By Monica H
Mixing smoked sausage with a fajita recipe ended up being a great last-minute dinner idea. ...
(6 ratings)
Chicken Parmesan Casserole on a serving plate.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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By Missy Wimpelberg
My daughter and I were playing in the kitchen and wanted to make something different, ...
(2 ratings)
Italian Baked Pork Chops and Penne Alfredo.

Italian Baked Pork Chops And Penne Alfredo

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By Megan Todd
A two-in-one recipe to satisfy your meat man, with a vegetarian pasta dish, combine the ...
(2 ratings)
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with scallions sprinkled on top.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

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By Christine Schnepp
A different twist on an old recipe. If you like Buffalo chicken, try this!
(5 ratings)
A platter of Schnitzel or Jager Schnitzel.

Schnitzel Or Jäger Schnitzel

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By JoSele Swopes
I used to make this a lot in Germany. It is a family favorite, the ...
(5 ratings)
Spaghetti Casserole with melted cheese on top.

Spaghetti Casserole

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By Heather Reed
This is a popular dinner in my household.
(7 ratings)
Bowls of Creamed Corn, Spinach, and Tomato Stew.

Creamed Corn, Spinach, And Tomato Stew

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By Amy Leighton
Perfect on a cold day and your kids will love this stew. Eat with a ...
(5 ratings)
Italian Stallion Pizza on a serving platter.

Italian Stallion Pizza (my Hubby's Favorite)

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By Megan Conner
This is a different approach to the traditional pizza! This is a sure-thing recipe to ...
(5 ratings)
Inside of the Cuban Empanadas, Cuban  Meat Pies, Empanadas Cubanas.

Cuban Empanadas, Cuban Meat Pies, Empandas Cubanas

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By Juliann Esquivel
This recipe for Cuban Empanadas is my tweaked version. I took my mother-in-law's recipe and ...
(5 ratings)
Plates of Crock Pot Mandarin Chicken.

Crock Pot Mandarin Chicken

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By Carolyn Warren
This is a fast and delicious recipe for the mom who doesn't have much kitchen ...
(2 ratings)
Grilled C.A.T. Sandwich on a platter.

Grilled C.a.t. Sandwich

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By Cindy Rice
This is a healthy and delicious alternative to a plain ordinary tuna melt. C. Cheese. ...
(2 ratings)
Inside of the Filet De Boeuf En Croute.

Filet De Boeuf En Croute (filet Mignon In Puff Pastry)

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By Kelly Williams
I actually prefer not to eat out on Valentine's Day. I hate fighting the crowds, ...
(7 ratings)
Creamy Kielbasa Kraut Surprise on a plate with potatoes.

Creamy Kielbasa Kraut Surprise

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By Rosemarie Zub
I married a Ukrainian and he loves kielbasa and kraut. So about 30 years ago, ...
(10 ratings)
Bowls of Slow Cooker Chili.

Slow Cooker Chili

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By Barbara Kavorkian
This is so easy to make it isn't even funny. All you have to do ...
(3 ratings)
Serving the Chili Mac and Beef Casserole.

Chili Mac And Beef Casserole

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By FREDA GABLE
This chili mac casserole version was brought to a potluck and this is my version ...
(8 ratings)
A platter of Hamburger Stuffed Baked Potatoes.

Hamburger Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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By Kerri Dierberger
This is one of my favorite meals that my mom taught me to make. She ...
(7 ratings)
Slow Cooker Cola Chicken on a plate with rice and broccoli.

Slow Cooker Cola Chicken

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By Donna Sutton
Definitely kid-approved. I usually serve it over rice or egg noodles. I have also used ...
(4 ratings)
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