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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…

Baked Chicken Fajitas ready to serve.

Baked Chicken Fajitas

Tamara Martin avatar
By Tamara Martin
So easy and delicious, too! Serve with lime wedges and sour cream. For an extra ...
(6 ratings)
A plate of Mom's Swedish Meatballs.

Mom's Swedish Meatballs

Marybeth Mank avatar
By Marybeth Mank
This recipe calls for consomme which has a stronger flavor than regular beef broth. If ...
(68 ratings)
Slow Cooker Fajitas in a tortilla.

Slow Cooker Fajitas

Melissa Lewis avatar
By Melissa Lewis
Wonderful for dinner when you are on the run!
(2 ratings)
Sea's Salisbury Steak on a plate with mashed potatoes and carrots.

Sea's Salisbury Steak

Sea Sun avatar
By Sea Sun
This is my favorite recipe for Salisbury steak. It's very easy and gets rave ...
(59 ratings)
Slice of Mexican Lasagna on a plate.

Mexican Lasagna

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By Dianna Champlain
Just made this up last night. Everyone really enjoyed it. I did the no-boil version. ...
(4 ratings)
New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp in a cast iron skillet.

New Orleans Style Bbq Shrimp

Cheryl Clark avatar
By Cheryl Clark
Shrimp isn't grilled or in traditional BBQ sauce, but that's what they call it in ...
(6 ratings)
My Texas Fish Tacos assembled.

My Texas Fish Tacos

Shell Lucas avatar
By Shell Lucas
I am getting hungry for this just posting the recipe!! Please let me know if ...
(17 ratings)
beef enchiladas in a casserole dish

Beef And Cheese Enchiladas

Debbie W avatar
By Debbie W
I love Mexican food and the way it makes my house smell... all the spices ...
(4 ratings)
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Stuffed Shells ready to be eaten.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Stuffed Shells

Gina Davis avatar
By Gina Davis
Ok I could have sworn I saw a jalapeno popper chicken stuffed shell on the ...
(1 rating)
Shrimp and Parmesan cheese added.

Grilled Shrimp And Sausage With Peppers And Onions

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By Ashley Muller
This is my hubby's favorite grilled dinner. Lots of butter and yumminess. Paula Dean would ...
(9 ratings)
Taco Crunch Casserole on a plate with corn.

Jeanette's Taco Crunch Casserole

Carla Skiles avatar
By Carla Skiles
I received this recipe from a co-worker that brings this to potluck get-togethers and it ...
(31 ratings)
A Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pizza Roll on a plate with dipping sauce.

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pizza Rolls

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By Lindsey McCue
Summer is just around the corner and my hubby and I have been in a ...
(6 ratings)
Canned Salmon Patty on a plate with lemon and dill.

Canned Salmon Patties (the Best)

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By Nancy J. Patrykus
This recipe has been in my family for many years. I changed the bland original ...
(8 ratings)
German Goulash over egg noodles on a plate.

German Goulash

Sandy Griffin avatar
By Sandy Griffin
This is my version of goulash actually. Tonight I took the time to write down ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Salisbury steak meatballs over egg noodles.

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Liz Lanza avatar
By Liz Lanza
One of my family's favorite meals! A twist on pasta and meatballs.
(3 ratings)

Carne Guisada

Emma Menchaca avatar
By Emma Menchaca
This carne guisada is the same recipe my mother and grandmother used. Very simple and ...
(81 ratings)
A tray of brisket sandwiches with gravy on the side.

Jewish Holiday Brisket For Sandwiches Or Sliders

Mikekey * avatar
By Mikekey *
Serve this sliced with the sauce for dinner. Or, shred it for sandwiches or sliders.
(2 ratings)
Baked chimichanga on a plate drizzled with sour cream and taco sauce.

Chimichangas

Ann McCue avatar
By Ann McCue
If you're feeling like a "Mexican Night," these will help fit the bill.
(4 ratings)

Grandma's North Carolina Pork Barbecue

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

Texas Mesquite Brisket

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By Sheri Mullins
My husband is asked to bring this brisket for all the family gatherings. He ...
(2 ratings)

Cinco De Mayo Burger

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By Linda Dalton
This year for Cinco de Mayo I grilled some burgers, dressed them up with hot ...
(2 ratings)

Sausage, Onion And Pepper Fajita Sandwich

Monica H avatar
By Monica H
Mixing of smoked sausage with a fajita recipe ended up being a great last-minute dinner ...
(6 ratings)
I used ribeye, and poblano instead of green bell, and fresh tomatoes and a little cilantro after cooking.

Grilled Mexican Pizza

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By Lynn Socko
This pizza is not only cooked on the grill, the meat & veggies are also ...
(11 ratings)
Slices of Pepperoni Rolls on a platter.

"giuseppe" Pepperoni Rolls

Megan Todd avatar
By Megan Todd
I had this whole story typed out about this awesome pepperoni roll I ate as ...
(4 ratings)
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