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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…

A bowl of Nana's Beef Tips With Noodles.

Nana's Beef Tips With Noodles

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By Gail Welch
I made this for supper one night and my grandson enjoyed it. Whenever he comes ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Oven-Fried Chicken Legs.

Oven-fried Chicken Legs

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By Janet Crow
This oven-fried chicken leg recipe does not disappoint. It fries up in the oven just ...
(2 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 ...
(3 ratings)
Bacon Cheeseburgers To Die For with lettuce and tomato.

Bacon Cheeseburgers To Die For

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By FREDA GABLE
Perfect for picnics and BBQs, this is a summertime family favorite. My husband is a ...
(30 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)
Dee's Curried Chicken With Apple on a serving platter.

Dee's Curried Chicken With Apple

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By Dee Stillwell
My ex loved curry, so I played with this recipe until it suited our tastes. ...
(5 ratings)
Bowl of BBQ Spice Rub.

Bbq Spice Rub

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By Kitchen Crew
Have this BBQ Spice Rub handy for summer cookouts and dinners. Slightly sweet and smoky ...
(2 ratings)
Baked Chicken Braid on a serving platter.

Chicken Braid

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By Trudy Stevens
This is a very easy recipe. I make this for church picnics because it is ...
(4 ratings)
Greek Lemon Chicken With Potatoes on a plate.

Greek Lemon Chicken With Potatoes

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By Didi Dalaba
This is a recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation. There is ...
(14 ratings)
Juiciest Hamburgers Ever on a plate.

Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

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By Thedford Byrum
For you guys who like to grill, this one is for you. This is so ...
(55 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)
Skillet Lasagna ready to serve.

Skillet Lasagna

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By Tammy T
This is one of the most requested meals to make from my children and the ...
(52 ratings)
Kat's Southwest Chicken Salad sandwich on a plate.

Kat's Southwest Chicken Salad

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By Kathleen Hagood
My husband and I love spicy foods, so I made up a chicken salad recipe ...
(22 ratings)
A platter of Amazing Date Night Chicken Tacos.

Amazing Date Night Chicken Tacos

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By Shanelle Long
We love to go to our favorite Mexican restaurant... but when we can't get a ...
(8 ratings)
Ribs sliced to serve.

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs

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By Debbie Sue
Oh my gosh, these ribs are moist and delicious! I'm not gonna be bossy and tell ...
(2 ratings)
Monika's Moroccan Chicken served over yellow rice.

Monika's Moroccan Chicken

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By Monika Rosales
I had this once at Epcot Center in Orlando, FL. So, remembering the flavors, I ...
(2 ratings)
This Chicken Schnitzel recipe is breaded chicken cutlets pan-fried to golden crispy perfection while moist and tender on the inside. Serve with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley.  This easy recipe is prepared in less than 20 minutes.

Chicken Schnitzel

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By Beth Pierce
Chicken Schnitzel is a traditional German dish that is made with breaded chicken cutlets that ...
A bowl of Better Than Homemade Slow Cooker Beef Stew with bread.

Homemade Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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By Bobbi Jo Woods
Here are some tips about making this stew. - I've made this without a bay leaf ...
(12 ratings)
Crock Pot Po' Boyx (or Italian Beef) Sandwich on a plate.

Crock Pot Po' Boys (or Italian Beef) Sandwiches

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By Paula Collier
Italian Beef is a popular food in these parts. Great on football Sundays.
(20 ratings)
As Close to KFC As I Can Get It Fried Chicken on a baking sheet.

"as Close To Kfc As I Can Get It" Fried Chicken

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By Kami Roberts
I've been told by actual KFC chefs that their chicken is actually cooked in a ...
(2 ratings)
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich on a plate with potato chips.

Turkey Cranberry Sandwich

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By Vickie Parks
This is our version of turkey sandwiches that we like to make when we still ...
(10 ratings)
A slice of Taco Meatloaf on a plate.

Taco Meatloaf

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By Holly Black
Out of all the taco meatloaf recipes I have tried, this one is hands down ...
(34 ratings)
Fettuccine Chicken & Tomato Dinner on a plate with bread.

Fettuccine Chicken & Tomato Dinner

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By Denise Miles
Made this recipe from what I had in my fridge and pantry. Very good, ...
(9 ratings)
A platter of Southwestern Egg Rolls.

Southwestern Egg Rolls (for A Crowd)

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By Kristin D
I LOVE the Southwestern egg rolls appetizer from Chili's. The problem is, eating out is ...
(5 ratings)
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