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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…

Grilled Kielbasa Skewers on a plate.

Grilled Kielbasa Skewers

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By Lynette Occhipinti
Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables.
(3 ratings)
A platter of Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken.

Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken

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By Kathy Basik
My nephew CJ and I made this moist and delicious chicken for Dinner and Dominos ...
(7 ratings)
Slices of Crock Pot Roast With Gravy over noodles.

Crock Pot Roast With Gravy

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By Gretchen ***
This always makes a tender roast and the gravy is sooo good. I usually use ...
(34 ratings)
Grilled Sesame Flank Steak on a cutting board.

Grilled Sesame Flank Steak

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By Scott Anderson
Flank steak is a delicious cut of beef and is often stuffed or rolled, yet ...
(8 ratings)
Cedar Plank Salmon with dill and lemon slices.

Cedar Plank Salmon

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By Brad Nichols
The product of some lake house weekend cooking creativity. This recipe has evolved to become ...
(4 ratings)
My Fav Marinated Flank Steak sliced and on a platter.

"my Fav" Marinated Flank Steak

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By Angie Robinson
I found this recipe in a cookbook years ago and somehow I have misplaced it! ...
(3 ratings)
A piece of teriyaki ginger chicken on a plate with grilled pineapple.

Grilled Teriyaki Ginger Chicken With Pineapples

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By Monika Rosales
Savory and sweet = perfection flavors... yummy!
(5 ratings)
Onions, peppers and grilled chicken on a plate with a fajita and rice.

Sweet And Sour Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (fajitas)

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By Allison Hazell
You will need a large foil pan for the grill. This is a fantastic summer ...
(2 ratings)

East, West, And South Applewood Smoked Pork Chops

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By Marion Dyess
Once I'm done with the sauce - I let it cool and purée it in ...
(2 ratings)

Grilled Steak Sandwich

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By Lynn Socko
This isn't a good sandwich, this is a GREAT SANDWICH!!!
(5 ratings)

Marie's I Want More Ribs!!

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By Marie Ward
Dang...these are the best ribs you will ever want! Yum, Yum, Yummy! Had to make ...
(21 ratings)
Slices of Pepperoni Rolls on a platter.

"giuseppe" Pepperoni Rolls

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By Megan Todd
I had this whole story typed out about this awesome pepperoni roll I ate as ...
(4 ratings)
Spring Pasta Primavera on a plate with bread.

Spring Pasta Primavera

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By Judy Wisniewski
Happy spring! After all the ham, kielbasa, and candy from Easter, I needed a light ...
(2 ratings)
Kentucky Hot Brown Bake ready to be sliced.

Kentucky Hot Brown Bake

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By Kimi Gaines
This is a great recipe for get-togethers with family and friends. It can be served ...
(6 ratings)
Green Chile Chicken on a baking sheet.

Green Chile Chicken

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By Alma Tate
I love preparing this recipe because it's easy and delicious. A great recipe for college ...
(2 ratings)
Deluxe Red Potato Bake

Deluxe Red Potato Bake (one-pan Meal)

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By Robbin Whitley
When I make this, the whole pan disappears. It's simple yet delicious, and you can ...
(7 ratings)
A bowl of Shrimp and Grits Casserole.

Shrimp And Grits Casserole

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By Joyce Lowery
A true Southern fantasy dream come true! Shrimp and grits in the same dish. I ...
(2 ratings)
Crispy Southern Fried Pork Chops on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Crispy Southern Fried Pork Chops

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By Elaine Bovender
Another favorite of my family that dates back to my grandmother. These chops turn out ...
(3 ratings)
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls.

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll

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By April Alvarez
I had this at a church dinner. It's very easy and very good.
(19 ratings)
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 platter of Steak Tacos With Avocado Salsa.

Steak Tacos With Avocado Salsa

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By Elisabeth Wilkins
Sour cream and guacamole also make tasty toppings for these steak tacos.
(4 ratings)
Eastern European Skillet in a cast iron skillet.

Eastern European Skillet

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By Shelley Young
This is a one-skillet dish that my whole family loves. It's great to serve with ...
(6 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)
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)
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