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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…

Calico Chicken Chili

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By Diane Atherton
I started with chicken breast from the freezer. All other ingredients were pulled from ...
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Asiago Chicken Meatloaf Florentine

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By Diane Atherton
I was inspired by a Chicken Asiago Sausage I recently tried. I had ground ...
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EXCELLENT :)

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

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By Marcia McCance
The first time I tasted this was at the gathering for my father's funeral. Our ...
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Crispy Chicken Over Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta

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By Diane Atherton
This was our lunch today and everyone was happy! Battered chicken fried in bacon grease served ...
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Bbq Chicken And Hickory Smoked Bacon Pizza

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By Diane Atherton
This was like having a BBQ sandwich, only it's on a pizza crust topped with ...
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One Skillet Mexi Casserole

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By Diane Atherton
A quick, easy and very tasty one skillet meal I threw together with ingredients I ...
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Philly Cheese Steak Quesadilla

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By Diane Atherton
We found some beef steaks today labeled "Chicken Steak". We had never seen it before. ...
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Tuna Florentine

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By Susan Whitley
My mom used to make individual portions and bake them in scallop shells. Great memories!

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, hate fighting the crowds, the ...
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Turkey Tetrazzini - Dee Dee's

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By Diane Atherton
A great way to use up that leftover Christmas Turkey or Chicken. I used two methods ...
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South Of The Border Chicken Casserole

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By Diane Atherton
Today I needed easy and I wanted some spice in my life. This casserole ...
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Dee Dee's Swiss Ham & Potato Pot Pie

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By Diane Atherton
Pot pie of any kind has been a favorite for as long as I can ...
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Chili & Cornbread Skillet

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By Diane Atherton
This recipe came from my sweet former MIL many years ago. It was originally "Mexican ...
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Spinach Lasagna

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By Relda Jean Sandgran
This has been a great favorite of my family and friends. I started using cottage ...
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Baked Chicken & Rice For Two

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By Martha Price
My husband and I have had this tasty casserole many a time! Easy to make and ...
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Bacon Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs

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By Diane Atherton
When I saw a picture over on Pinterest of a weiner wrapped in bacon, I ...
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Mouth-watering Garlic Baked Fish

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By Martha Price
This recipe was an entrant in the very first Gilroy Garlic Festival in 1979. This ...
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Roasted Chicken Cobbler

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By Diane Atherton
This cobbler hit a home run at our house today. It would be a ...
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Jimmy's Smoked Brisket

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By Diane Atherton
While I'm totally intimidated by the grill/smoker and outdoor cooking, Jimmy is a master at ...
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Fix It And Forget It Salisbury Steak W/onion Gravy

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By Diane Atherton
As spring approaches and more time is required in the garden, I'm loving the idea ...
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Fried Tilapia

Tilapia With A Neo-soul Touch

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By Carol White
It’s Friday night and the cast iron skillet is waiting for this fish. When delicious seafood ...
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Lentil Chili

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By Carol Perricone
A neighbor brought me a bowl of this chili one winter day, and asked me ...
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Pasta With Bread Crumbs, Pancetta, And Cauliflower

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By Carol Perricone
Another pasta with vegetable that my family loves!! Simple, and delicious..what else can I say. Recipe from ...
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Emilie's Homemade Mexican Taco Pizza!

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By Emilie Post
I was gonna make Taco's for dinner one night and forgot to by taco shells, ...
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