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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…

Parmesan Meatloaf ready to be sliced.

Parmesan Meatloaf

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By Alexa Mogan
I made this for the family for the first time last year, and it was ...
(3 ratings)
A dish of Parmesan Baked Pork Chops ready to serve.

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

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By Janet Crow
These were the best pork chops I have eaten in a long time. So moist ...
(115 ratings)
A platter of Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken.

Pineapple Sweet And Sour Chicken

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By Sunny Shaine
I have been making it for years. Everybody in my family loves it.
(12 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)
Lemon-Dill Shrimp and Pasta.

Lemon-dill Shrimp And Pasta

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By Belinda Hughes
There are several variations of this recipe. You can use fettuccine in place of the ...
(3 ratings)
Chicken Fettuccini With Broccoli ready to serve.

Chicken Fettuccine With Broccoli

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By Belinda Castillo
My daughter's favorite dinner. This is delicious as leftovers too!
(2 ratings)
Chicken Bites Tempura Style with fried rice and sweet and sour sauce.

Chicken Bites Tempura Style

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By Ralph Creamer
This batter works on onion rings, fish, and more. For the chicken bites, try adding ...
(19 ratings)
A bowl of Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets.

Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets

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By Ruthann Cook
This recipe is one I have used for about 25 years now. It is always ...
(3 ratings)
Spicy Sweet Stir-Fry over rice.

Spicy Sweet Stir-fry

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By Lillian Patterson
This is my go-to recipe when I need to feed a lot of people, or ...
(2 ratings)
A plate of Tuscan Chicken Pasta.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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By Beth Pierce
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe combines golden brown chicken breast pieces, fresh baby spinach, ...
(1 rating)
Bowl of Shrimp Chinese Style Noodle Soup.

Shrimp Chinese Style Noodle Soup

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By Jodi Mueller Casolari
I got this recipe from my stepmother. It is absolutely yummy. I had actually forgotten ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Simple Italian Shrimp.

Simple Italian Shrimp

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By Jean McDaniel
This Italian shrimp recipe was sent to me by Linda. The recipe is so good!
(22 ratings)
Sliced Asian Pork Loin on a platter.

Asian Pork Loin

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By Melanie B
Delicious marinade for a pork loin. The amount of marinade ingredients you use depends on ...
(4 ratings)
Assembled Greek-Inspired Chicken Pitas From the Instant Pot.

Greek-inspired Chicken Pitas

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By Amy H.
This is great on a busy evening. Serve this by heaping the chicken on top ...
(1 rating)
Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken on a platter.

Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Skillet

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By Beth Pierce
Chicken has got to be the most versatile meat on the planet. If your house ...
(4 ratings)
Cooked Slow Cooker Whole Chicken on a platter.

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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By Lisa Swarm
Those of us who use precooked chicken and pick it up at the store will ...
(2 ratings)
Bacon and Tomato Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Bacon And Tomato Pasta Salad

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By Marianne Gleason
Perfect side dish for a hot summer night. It comes together quickly and is ...
(4 ratings)
Bowls of Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy.

Crock Pot Chicken And Gravy

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By Carol Davis
This is our ultimate comfort food. It's so easy and delicious. Serve it over mashed ...
(1 rating)
Navy Bean and Ham Soup (in a Crock Pot) in a bowl.

Navy Bean And Ham Soup (in A Crock Pot)

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By Karla Everett
I just love this bean soup recipe. My mom taught me how to make this ...
(8 ratings)
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry served over rice.

Beef And Broccoli Stir-fry

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By Diana Adcock
The method used in this recipe is important. Please marinate the full 3 hours. ...
(3 ratings)
Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce ready to serve.

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce

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By Jennifer Van Dyke
This recipe is just like one I found in a low-carb cookbook. If you aren't ...
(4 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)
Cherry Sesame Noodles with Lemon-Hoisin Sauce and Roasted Broccoli is always a family favorite with raving reviews!

Cherry Sesame Noodles With Lemon-hoisin Sauce

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By Merry Graham
I hope you try Cherry Sesame Noodles with Lemon-Hoisin Sauce and Roasted Broccoli! I bet ...
(21 ratings)
Grilled Mahi Mahi With Papaya BBQ Sauce on a platter.

Grilled Mahi Mahi With Papaya Bbq Sauce

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By Malinda Coletta
This BBQ sauce is great on chicken, pork, and fish!
(3 ratings)
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