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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…

The Hot Brown Sandwich Of Louisville, Kentucky

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By Sharon Colyer
The Hot Brown got its start at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY in 1926. ...
(4 ratings)

Catfish Ain't Got Nuthin' On Me!

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By Pami Toll
Tasty deep fried and sticky sweet catfish, my own version.
(2 ratings)

Meaty Or Vegetarian Foil Packets

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By Catherine Thompson Floyd
When I was little, we had a nice grill, but it consisted of a hole ...
(1 rating)

Beer Batter Fish Tacos

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By Cyndi Williams
My first experience with fish tacos was in Ensenada, Mexico and they were delicious! ...
(3 ratings)

Hot Dogs With Sauerkraut And Cheese

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By Sandra McGrath
Makes serving easier if you make them ahead and heat the cheese and sauerkraut topped ...
(3 ratings)

Joey's Summer Pizza

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By Joey Wolf
We eat this a lot in the summer. I have no idea where I got ...
(4 ratings)

Monte Cristo Sandwich

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By Penny R
There are many imitations out there, but if it's not deep fried, it's not a ...
(2 ratings)

Burger Brothers Burger Blend

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By Alan Shulver
Every diner in America is only as good as its burger. In the case of ...
(2 ratings)

Green Onion Burgers With Bacon And Avocado Butter

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By Jessica Hannan
I made these for lunch one day, and they are very tasty!
(2 ratings)

Veggie Burger On Toasted Wheat Bread

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By Shirley Terhaar
I had never had a veggie burger until I made these. They're so good.
(2 ratings)

Tuna Patties With Lemon-dill Sauce

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By Tammy T
I crave Tuna Patties at times and this is how I make them. Sure hit ...
(7 ratings)

Susie's Pretzel Dogs

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By Sue Lally
These are great for Super Bowl parties or taking to work for lunch! They ...
(6 ratings)

Spinach Parmesan With Pasta

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By Sena Wilson
Pasta dishes are always a hit at our house. This is a good recipe for ...
(2 ratings)

Flavorfully Fantastic Chicken Salad Sandwich

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By Melissa Varady
This is one of my new favorite sandwiches. My husband recently came up with the ...
(5 ratings)

East, West, And South Applewood Smoked Pork Chops

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By Marion Dyess
Once I'm done with the sauce - I let it cool and purée it in ...
(2 ratings)

Super Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

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By Kathy D
This makes for a quick and flavorful meal. Just marinate the chicken earlier in the ...
(5 ratings)

Easy Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells

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By Jennifer J
This dish is very easy to make. It's Mexican with a twist. My kids love ...
(12 ratings)

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

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By Brooke Chadwick
These bacon cheeseburger sliders were quick, simple and delicious. My kids raved over them! I ...
(4 ratings)

Lisa's Grilled Steaks

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By Lisa Allen
These are the best steaks I have ever made!
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Ramen Chinese Chicken Salad

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By Fran Say
Though not a traditional dish, this Chinese Chicken Salad is still a fave in our ...
(4 ratings)

Feta And Pickled Pepper Stuffed Angus Burgers

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By Jessica Caruso
These burgers are a phenomenal mix of all the things we love - spicy, sweet, ...
(2 ratings)

Chipotle Lime Chicken

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By Lou Kostura
I use thighs for this however, you can use whatever you choose. This is a ...
(3 ratings)

Peppercorn Kc Strip Steak

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By A Q
This is so easy to prepare. You can make this on the grill, bake it, ...
(2 ratings)

Decadent Brie Macaroni & Cheese En Croute

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By Brenda Washnock
This mac & cheese is one guilty pleasure and ooh la la so French! ...
(1 rating)
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