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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…

Earthy, Black Bean Soup With Fresh Relish

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By Julia Ferguson
I was looking for a very flavorful black bean soup that would be worthy of ...
(2 ratings)

Grilled Asian Wings

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By Linnette Lucas
Friday evenings, after a long work week I look forward to relaxing in our backyard ...
(2 ratings)

Scallop Soup

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By Jennette Canto
Very rich!
(2 ratings)

Easy Low Carb Chicken And Mushroom Stew

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By Elaine Douglas
I developed this recipe to use ingredients that I usually have on hand. It is ...
(2 ratings)

Christmas Meat Roll

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By Barbara Lentz
Growing up we used to have this on Christmas Eve for dinner. It is so ...
(1 rating)

Scrumptious Shrimp Wontons

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By Brad Nichols
Great with sweet chili sauce or Soy sauce for dipping, this recipe combines the great ...
(2 ratings)

Root Beer Sliders And Kale Chips

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By Patrick Meyer
I made this on Studio 62! Everyone on set devoured these!
(2 ratings)

Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

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By Doreen Fish
This changes every time I make it, but the bones of this recipe are the ...
(9 ratings)

Party Ham & Egg Salad Sandwiches

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By Joyce Harrison
You can't eat just one!!! These sandwiches are a favorite at our casual family ...
(2 ratings)
Chicken Pot Pie Muffins

Chicken Pot Pie Muffins

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By Adriana Torres
I made individual chicken pot pies intending to eat a single serving. However, after one ...
(3 ratings)
Rich and creamy shrimp and bacon mac and cheese.

Decadent Shrimp And Bacon Mac And Cheese

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By Ann JONES
I created this recipe for my husband. He was convinced he hated mac and cheese. ...
(1 rating)

Pasta And Pancetta And Peas In A Gorgonzola Sauce

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By Alex Callegari
This is my family's favorite pasta dish. I have had the pleasure to serve ...
(2 ratings)

Garlic Avocado Aioli Mango Salsa Burger

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By Jasmin Stewart-Harbin
This a hit at any backyard BBQ!
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A barbeque and picnic rolled into one with the smoky, grilled meat, the tangy slaw and the spicy dressing wrapped in a bun with fresh lettuce and tomato. All you need is to add the beverages and guests.

Slaw-tastic Smoky Cheeseburger

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By George Levinthal
(This is my World Food Championships 2015 qualifying entry and I couldn't be prouder.) Here's ...
(3 ratings)

Texas Style Eggplant Chili

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By Barbara Hahn
No chili powder in my chili. My daughter Kathy gave me the idea to ...
(3 ratings)

Backwoods Surf-n-turf Andouille And Alligator Chili

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By William Smith
Ok, don't kill me for using a canned chili. This recipe was created for a ...
(1 rating)

Smokin' Turkey Melt With Red Onion Marmalade

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By Jackie Mento
Smoked Turkey is one of my favorite things and I love to do it myself ...
(4 ratings)
Jacked Up Mac and 'Que - Shredded Pork in a zesty Barbeque Sauce with a zippy Mack and cheese and hot and spicy chicharrones  for crunch and a pretzel bun to finish it all off.

Jacked Up Mac And 'que

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By Noelle Myers
I love epic and over the top sandwiches, and this was one fun sandwich I ...
(1 rating)
Thai Lobster Waldorf Salad

Thai Lobster Waldorf Salad

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By Mary Edwards
This is a recipe I entered into a contest sponsored by California Walnuts in conjunction ...
(2 ratings)

Scallops With Zucchini & Sun-dried Tomato Linguine

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By Debbie Reid
I created this recipe years ago for a Buitoni contest and it is one of ...
(1 rating)

Salsa Verde Mexican Pork Chili

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By Dianne Hocut
I make this excellent Mexican pork chili when I want something a bit different. I ...
(2 ratings)

My Beef Lasagna

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By Karla Everett
I love making this lasagna , it has 6 different cheeses in the layers , ...
(4 ratings)

Homemade Shrimp Gumbo From Scratch

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By Janice Ross
Shrimp Gumbo has always been a favorite of my family for years. It is one ...
(6 ratings)

Fall Harvest Pizza

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By Christine M.
I love veggie pizza and this utilizes some of the best fall vegetables AND the ...
(2 ratings)
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