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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…

Grandma's Beef Stroganoff served over noodles.

Grandma's Beef Stroganoff

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By Jennifer Utley
Long-time family favorite!!! This was my grandma's recipe and passed down from to mom then ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Scallops With Grand Marnier.

Scallops With Grand Marnier

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By Allison Hazell
Scallops are easy, delicious, and elegant. These are not your typical fried or broiled. Grand ...
(4 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)
Taco Cups topped with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Taco Cups

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By Penney Goodwin
Wow, I made this on a whim tonight! My son and husband ate them like ...
(3 ratings)
Sassy Chicken Enchiladas ready to serve.

Sassy Chicken Enchiladas

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By Holly Willwerth
My husband I love these. I sub fat free cheese when ever I can, ...
(40 ratings)
A tray of Grandma's Cabbage Burgers.

Grandma's Cabbage Burgers

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By Brenda Broadfoot
I loved it when my Mom and Grandma would make these. It was always a ...
(27 ratings)

Slammin Pork Fried Rice

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By Georgane Vann
I've been making fried rice since I was a young girl living in Okinawa. Sometimes ...
(7 ratings)
Fiesta Casserole ready to be served.

Fiesta Casserole

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By Mary Hendricks
This can be made with ground beef, ground chicken, or turkey. Great served with your ...
(2 ratings)
beef enchiladas in a casserole dish

Beef And Cheese Enchiladas

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By Debbie W
I love Mexican food and the way it makes my house smell... all the spices ...
(4 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)
Asiago Chicken in a White Wine Mushroom Sauce on a plate with rice.

Asiago Chicken In A White Wine Mushroom Sauce

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By Diane Atherton
Asiago cheese is a very strong cheese, not for the weak-hearted cheese lover. This is ...
(19 ratings)
A slice of Creamy Cheesy Gooey Enchiladas on a plate.

Creamy Cheesy Gooey Enchilada Casserole

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By Michelle Griggs
This gets made weekly at our house! My hubs should probably join an enchiladas support ...
(7 ratings)
A platter of Chimichangas with Mexican rice.

Chimichangas

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By Debra Russell
These chimichangas are so good. They're like eating deep-fried tacos.
(3 ratings)
Homemade Meatballs and Sauce over spaghetti.

Homemade Meatballs And Sauce

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By Christine Schnepp
This is my personal recipe for sauce and meatballs. Enjoy!
(6 ratings)
Mother-in-Law's Awesome Mushroom Chicken Breast on a plate.

Mother-in-law's Awesome Mushroom Chicken Breast

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By Jayme Makowski
This is a great chicken dish. Rich in flavor, the tarragon puts it over the ...
(2 ratings)
A crock of Grandma's Beef Stew.

Grandma's Beef Stew

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By Angela Cunningham
This recipe is from my husband's Grandma Ruth. She was an amazing cook. He has ...
(7 ratings)
Pork Chops on a platter with noodles and broccoli.

San Francisco Pork Chops

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By Christine Chamberlain
One of my favorite pork recipes. We like the sauce on either mashed potatoes or ...
(5 ratings)
Chicken Annabella on a plate with angel hair pasta.

Chicken Annabella

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By Lucille Hoerle
I had this at a local restaurant many years ago and loved it. I came ...
(26 ratings)

Green Enchiladas

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By Charlie Marie
I created this original recipe, wanting a lighter version of enchiladas. Everyone loves them and ...
(2 ratings)
Lemon Pepper Panko Crusted Chicken With Pesto Pasta.

Lemon Pepper Panko Crusted Chicken With Pesto Pasta

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By Amber Livesay
I love crispy, lemony chicken over pasta. This recipe adds a homemade pesto sauce, too.
(3 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)
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas ready to serve.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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By Sharon Colyer
My husband was served this dish by his nephew's wife. He loved the dish, so ...
(5 ratings)
Robin's Enchilada Pie ready to serve.

Robin's Enchilada Pie

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By Robin Hearon
This enchilada pie is a family favorite that was modified from a recipe given to ...
(16 ratings)

The Hot Brown Sandwich Of Louisville, Kentucky

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By Sharon Colyer
The Hot Brown got its start at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY in 1926. ...
(5 ratings)
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