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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…

Betty's Thai Basil Stir-Fry Chicken in a bowl.

Betty's Thai Basil Stir-fry Chicken

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By Betty Bramanis
I love Thai basil, it has an amazing flavour. This dish comes with a fragrant ...
(1 rating)

Shio Ramen

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By Barbara Lentz
Shio in Japan means clear broth with a appealing sea salt flavor

Cast Iron Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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By Barbara Lentz
Nice juicy chicken.

Noodles Romanoff

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By Barbara Lentz
So yummy.
Hamburger Helper chicken fried rice with our chicken

Hamburger Helper Fried Rice

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By Catherine Ferensic
Just quick meal I didn't have the meat to put in it would be great ...
Croissants filled with shrimp salad.

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

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By Francine Lizotte
Creamy, crunchy, light and delicious, this sandwich is a great recipe to make when you ...
Cuban Cristo served with pepper jelly.

Cuban Cristo

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By Janet Waters
The Cuban Cristo sandwich is a cross between a Cuban and a Monte Cristo sandwich. ...
(1 rating)
Swedish meatballs with loads of sauce!

Betty's "swedish" Meatballs

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By Betty Bramanis
Rich, creamy and oh so meaty - this is comfort food at its best. The ...
Portion of Stuffed Peppers

Greek Stuffed Peppers With Feta & Mizithra Cheeses

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By Maria *
This quick & easy stuffed pepper recipe is usually served as a summer "meze" appetizer ...
So Yummy

Lockdown Essentials: Awesome Beggar’s Pouch Dinner

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By Andy Anderson !
I got this idea from my housekeeper’s daughter. She is a college student who is ...
Two Crescent Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs on a plate.

Crescent Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs

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By Brenda-Lee Barajas
We never use hot dog rolls anymore. These are sooo good and easy to make. ...
(5 ratings)
Just the right amount of sweet and heat served on a bed of red rice. Oh the memories I had making this

Akron City Club Shrimp

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By Mary Hendricks
this was my cooking hating mothers pride and joy. The ingredients date it for sure. ...

Curried Lamb Meatballs

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By Mikekey *
A coconut curry sauce. Serve with rice or noodles.
(2 ratings)
low carb & keto salmon croquettes.

Low Carb Salmon Croquettes

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By B D
Here is a classic French recipe. Back in my cheffing & catering days, this was ...
(1 rating)

Marinated Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

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By Barbara Lentz
Super easy and delicious Tuna steaks

Chicken, Wild Rice And Green Bean Casserole

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By Daily Inspiration S
Old fashioned recipe, but definitely a great comfort food weeknight dinner. ***Prep time does not include ...
(1 rating)

Pizza Margherita

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By Barbara Lentz
Great recipe for the big beautiful fresh tomatoes of the season

Broiled Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Sauce

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By Barbara Lentz
Great mix of sweet and savory
Cajun Chubby Shrimp and Veggie Debris Po'Boy on a plate.

Cajun Chubby Shrimp And Veggie Debris Po'boy

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By Barbara Hahn
I have always enjoyed seafood po'boys from New Orleans growing up on the Gulf Coast. ...
(1 rating)

Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo

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By Sheila Nakata
Ideal comfort food for our family. The wine reduction adds a depth that accents the ...
Inside of the Americanized Egg Rolls.

Americanized Egg Rolls

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By Elin Criswell
My dear friend Nancy helped me formulate this recipe right before my husband and I ...
(2 ratings)
These scrumptious ground beef tacos with homemade taco seasoning are easy and quick for busy family weeknight meals.  Be sure to read the section of the post on the best taco toppings.

Ground Beef Tacos

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By Beth Pierce
These delicious Ground Beef Tacos are made super easy with lean ground beef and a ...
Salmon in Sweet Chili Honey Sauce. Goes well with fried rice and a vegetable medley.

Sweet Chili Honey Salmon

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By Rhonda O
I love Salmon. I have been checking out recipes. Came up with this. I like Asian ...
4 kebabs on a white plate along with naan bread, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, parsley and a sauce.

Turkish Kebabs

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By Francine Lizotte
It's such a delicious change from the usual BBQ fare. These are easy to make ...
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