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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…

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)
French Onion Crock Pot Meatballs on plate and in bowl

French Onion Meatballs

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By Elaine Bovender
This is a wonderful recipe for parties and get-togethers of all kinds and they always ...
(18 ratings)

Dinner Nachos

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By Betsy Wolfe
A gaggle of teens come over at the last minute? People show up to watch ...
(1 rating)

Creamed Corn, Spinach, And Tomato Stew

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By Amy Leighton
Perfect on a cold day, and your kids will love it! Eat with a ...
(5 ratings)

Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist

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By Grace Pulley
My youngest son and I have been enjoying preparing foods this week we don't often ...
(3 ratings)

Conglomerate Of Tailgate Appetizers Quiche

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By Laurie Gordon
As Super Bowl Sunday approached, I kept on thinking of how I could do something ...
(2 ratings)

Roadhouse Burger Casserole

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By Raymond Spencer
Here's another cheeseburger casserole recipe I created called The Roadhouse, based on the Cheese & ...
(3 ratings)

Connecticut Supper

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By Pearl Florick
My mother made this recipe way back in the day. It came from my ...
(2 ratings)

Encharitos

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By Sharon Whitley
This Encharitos dish is so easy and good. I serve with Spanish rice and guacamole.
(7 ratings)

Spicy Shrimp On A Bed Of Lemon/butter/tomato Pasta

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By Sherry Peyton
Pictures don't do this justice. This is elegance, and fairly easy to make. It's perfect ...
(6 ratings)

Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches To Freeze

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By Wendy Cook
We always bought breakfast sandwiches to throw in the freezer for my husband to take ...
(1 rating)

My Grilled Hawaiian Turkey Burger With Pineapple

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By Josephine Quick
This burger is soooooo good. Top with grilled pineapple, Swiss cheese, spinach, onion rings, thinly ...
(2 ratings)

Homemade Inexpensive Alfredo Sauce

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By Chandra Curtis
I've been making this recipe for years but never posted it because I prefer to ...
(1 rating)

One Killer Burger

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By Cora Swindoll
A great, juicy and flavorful burger.
(2 ratings)

Sloppy Italians

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By Hollie Cameron
Better than sloppy joes! Easy and a family favorite.
(4 ratings)

Hot Dogs With Black Beans And Sauerkraut

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By Catherine Cappiello Pappas
A simple yet delicious way to prepare your summer favorite!
(1 rating)

My Hot Diggity Dog Mac & Cheese

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By Tammy T
Made this today as a side dish with barbecued beef ribs, baked beans and a ...
(2 ratings)

Caprese Salad Bites-annette's

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By Annette W.
One of our favorite summertime salads is Caprese Salad. I mean we can't get enough ...
(4 ratings)

Chili Dog Casserole

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By Penny R
Great for kids! This basic dish can be altered to add any ingredients you ...
(4 ratings)

Simple Hot Dog And Potato Hash

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By Shelley Simpson
When asked, "What do you want for dinner?" My kids would request this! This was ...
(8 ratings)

Hot Dog On The Round

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By Wanda Lemons
My sister and I made this up when we were teens working at a local ...
(2 ratings)

Brunch Or Lunch Baby Omelet Muffins

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By Debra Hughes
Great for light meals, to-go meals, kid's sleepovers, or packed in hubby's lunch pail. Super ...
(3 ratings)

Grilled Chimichurri Steak W/ Mushrooms & Asparagus

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By Leilani Waller
My own adaptation of chimichurri sauce. Serve with baked or grilled potato.
(2 ratings)
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