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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…

Jean's Nacho Casserole with melted cheese.

Jean's Nacho Casserole

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By Jean Fisher
I started making this for my family when my daughters were teenagers. They loved it. ...
(5 ratings)

Pork Tacos With Poblano Pico And Lime Crema

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By Shea Goldstein
These combination of flavors in these tacos are amazing - the poblano pepper and white ...
(2 ratings)

Spicy Ratatouille With Sausage & Spaghetti

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By Terri Rountree
I came up with this recipe using a classic ratatouille recipe and adding hot Italian ...
(1 rating)

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

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By Jeanne Gliddon
My mother made this recipe when I was a little girl and it has always ...
(6 ratings)

Sammi's Italian Pork Chops

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By Sammi Joyce
This was my first ever attempt to make pork chops. I remember that when I ...
(2 ratings)

Seared Sea Scallops

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By Pat Fucile
Great for a relatively quick seafood meal.
(1 rating)

Chicken Burritos

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By Tiffany Ash
My husband loves burritos, so I created this recipe a while back and it seems ...
(4 ratings)

Pizza For One

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By Melanie B
I put together several recipes to come up with these. They are so good ...
(7 ratings)

Sweet Home Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza

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By Kelly Williams
My hubby and I were homesick for a REAL pizza, so I put together this ...
(3 ratings)

Ancho Chili Glaze

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By Karl Strasser
Brush this glaze on salmon, ribs, steak and chicken.
(2 ratings)

Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers!

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By Jody Wood
I created this burger because I just love the big grilled onion burgers at the ...
(3 ratings)

Grandma's North Carolina Pork Barbecue

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By Barbara Gabriel
My mom always made this barbecue. She got the directions from her mom. It is ...
(2 ratings)

Cubano International Sandwich

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By Julia Ferguson
This is my take on Panera's Cuban Sandwich. It's easy, quick and delicious. International, you ...
(3 ratings)

Veggie Pizza

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By Robin Salmen
Use as much dressing, veggies and cheese as you like.
(1 rating)

Honey Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

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By Heather Trice
This recipe is easy to double or even triple if making to serve a larger ...
(1 rating)

Pattypan Parmesan Stuffed Paradise

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By Stacey Lawson
Again, from the bounty of my brother's garden my mom and I created this recipe ...
(3 ratings)

Greekzza!

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By Alyson Ridge
Okay, so the name is funny and you've probably guessed - this is my ...
(3 ratings)

Dave's Beef And Cheese Sandwich

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By Dave Mathews
Whenever I go over to my daughter's house I try to make something special for ...
(2 ratings)

Mexi Dogs

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By Elizabeth Lancaster
When I was newly married my husband had introduced me to an amazing cook, she ...
(1 rating)

Farmer's Market Style Personal Pizza

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By Jennifer Bass
We love fresh vegetables almost as much as we love pizza. For a healthier ...
(2 ratings)

Chicken And Potato Waffles

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By Dave T.
Take off on chicken and waffles... pure country. Hope ya all enjoy it.
(3 ratings)

Rib Eye Steak With Sauteed Mushrooms

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By A Q
For this steak recipe I decided to switch it up a bit and add some ...
(3 ratings)

Catie's Island Tuna Salad

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By Catie B
I found this recipe many years ago and adapted it. During the years I made ...
(5 ratings)

Red White And Blue Chicken Salad By Eddie

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By Eddie Jordan
This chicken salad is great for lunch, dinner or a midnight snack. It's good anytime.
(4 ratings)
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