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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…

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken made into tortillas.

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

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By Karie Houghton
We had this super duper easy flavorful chicken in several different meals this weekend. ...
(9 ratings)
A platter of Air Fried Pork Chops.

Air Fried Pork Chops

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By Kitchen Crew
In the mood for fried pork chops but not the added fat and calories? Try ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Louisiana-Style Smothered Pork Chops.

Louisiana-style Smothered Pork Chops

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By Tammy Raynes
This is a great little meal that I love to cook and my hubby loves ...
(2 ratings)
One of the Greatest Grilled Burgers Ever.

One Of The Greatest Grilled Burger Recipes

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By Brooke Beauvais
This is one grill out recipe that my husband, kids, and friends have declared a ...
(4 ratings)
A plate of Shore Chicken.

Shore Chicken

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By Kathryn Brown
Called 'Shore Chicken' because the first time I made it was a family vacation at ...
(6 ratings)
Skewers of Honey Mustard Shrimp on a plate.

Honey Mustard Shrimp On The Bar-b

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By Darci Juris
Big fan of shrimp? I am and during the summer, nothing is better than to ...
(1 rating)
Crock Pot Cornish Hen ready to be sliced.

Crock Pot Rosemary Cornish Game Hen

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By Nicole Darty
This recipe came about as an easy dinner for me to throw together when I ...
(12 ratings)
A platter of Barbecue Chicken Breasts.

Barbecue Chicken Breast - The Simplest Recipe Ever

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By Traci Coleman
Not fancy. Just a super simple go-to meal when time is tight and energy ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings.

Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

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By Brenda-Lee Barajas
I love chicken wings with a little kick but not really hot. These are just ...
(10 ratings)
Crusted Broccoli Mac and Four Cheese Skillet ready to be served.

Crusted Broccoli Mac And Four Cheese Skillet

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By Linda BONWILL
This recipe is so simple, easy, and delicious! No time to cook? No worries with ...
(2 ratings)
A large bowl of Zucchini Pesto pasta salad with bread on the side.

Zucchini Pesto

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By Heather Chrane-Dejarnett
I serve this hot or cold with several variations. It's a great meatless meal that ...
(2 ratings)
A casserole dish filled with No Bake Shake N Bake Pork Chops.

No Bake Shake N Bake Pork Chops

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By Lori Kirkland-Howell
I invented this recipe because we love Shake n Bake, but I do not like ...
(4 ratings)
Two Pulled Pork Tacos With Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro on a plate.

Pulled Pork Tacos With Pickled Red Onions And Cilantro Pesto

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By Danielle Williams
This recipe takes some time but is well worth the time. It tastes great and ...
(8 ratings)
A dish filled with Southern Sausage Baked Beans.

Southern Sausage Baked Beans

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By Leslie Bernardi
This is my mama's recipe. It has always been a "must-have" side at all of ...
(7 ratings)
Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops on a plate.

Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops

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By Tim Russell
This is a favorite at my house. The pork chops come out very tender and ...
(19 ratings)
Mexican Carne Guisada in flour tortillas.

Mexican Carne Guisada

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By Linda Bruno
This is a family recipe handed down from the Mexican side of my family. Of ...
(4 ratings)
A slice cut off the Bourbon Glazed Ham.

Bourbon Honey Glazed Ham

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By Kathy Kope
My niece made this for Easter a few years and now we make it every ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots.

Corned Beef & Cabbage In The Crock

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By Nancy Allen
I had a hankering for some corned beef & cabbage for supper so I cooked ...
(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)

My Mom's Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing

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By Robyn Bruce
My mom is 91 years old now. But through the years, when I was a ...
(36 ratings)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Spicy Honey Drizzle.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Spicy Honey Drizzle

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By Mary Lundschen
I think that frying chicken is what God made cast iron skillets for. Also, if ...
(11 ratings)
Classic Chicken Marsala on a plate.

Classic Chicken Marsala

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By Maggie May Schill
There is something very special about simple, classic meals. In the last few weeks, I've ...
(3 ratings)
Slices of Alfredo Stromboli with dipping sauce.

Alfredo Stromboli

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By Angla Vancil
This is a quick easy go to meal that you can literaly add a variety ...
(3 ratings)
A tray of Crock Pot Baked Ziti.

Crock Pot Baked Ziti

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By Amanda Michelle
Threw this together the other night for dinner. It was really good! Leftovers were ...
(2 ratings)
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