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    Main Course Recipes

    These savory main course meals are best served for dinner, but some can do double duty as lunch.

    I've broken them down into protein categories so you'll easily be able to find what you're looking for.

    Chicken and Poultry Recipes

    • A platter filled with Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs and cilantro.
      Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs
    • Smoky Sweet Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
      Smoky-Sweet Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
    • Two halves of a Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocado topped with cheese and sour cream.
      Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados
    • Six chicken drumsticks sitting on a blue plate with a napkin.
      Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
    See more Chicken and Poultry Recipes →

    Ground Beef Recipes

    • A red and white plate with a serving of ground beef salisbury steak covered in a deep brown mushroom gravy.
      Salisbury Steak with Red Wine and Mushroom Gravy
    • A stack to Burgerdillas on a wooden cutting board.
      Burgerdillas - Burgers in Tortillas
    • A large serving of Chili Mac with a Cornbread Crust in a purple bowl.
      Chili Mac with Cornbread Crust
    • A delicious looking Mushroom Swiss Burger with melted cheese and caramelized onions and fresh thyme.
      Mushroom Onion Swiss Burgers
    See more Ground Beef Recipes →

    Beef Recipes

    • A blue bowl filled with a serving of Beef Stew for a Crowd with carrots and parsnips.
      Beef Stew for a Crowd
    • A platter filled with French Onion Short Ribs with fresh thyme sprigs on top and a bowl of mashed potatoes in the background.
      French Onion Short Ribs
    • A white plate filled with steak with mushroom bourbon gravy and topped with fresh herbs.
      Steak with Bourbon Mushroom Sauce
    • A big plate of Steak and Lobster Linguine with a red and white tablecloth.
      Steak and Lobster Pasta
    See more Beef Recipes →

    Lamb Recipes

    • Cooked lamb chops topped with parsley and garlic persillade.
      Lamb Chops with Persillade
    • A delicious Rolled Greek Meatloaf slice topped with lemons and surrounded by potatoes.
      Stuffed and Rolled Greek Meatloaf
    • A Lamb Burger with lettuce and tomato on a green plate.
      Lamb Burgers with Feta and Tzatziki
    • A bowl filled with Linguine with Lamb along with a fork and a stack of bowls in the background.
      Linguine with Lamb
    See more Lamb Recipes →

    Pork and Ham Recipes

    • Two cheese covered French Onion Pork Chops on a blue platter.
      French Onion Pork Chops
    • Sliced Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Bourbon Gravy on a platter.
      Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy
    • Pork Pot Pie in a pie pan with a slice taken out.
      Homestyle Pork Pot Pie
    • A delicious looking mug of Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks with a spoon on the side.
      Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks
    See more Pork and Ham Recipes →

    Sausage Recipes

    • Caraway Creamed Cabbage with Sausage
      30-Minute Creamed Cabbage with Sausage
    • A stack of Burrito Dogs with some ketchup and mustard in the background.
      Burrito Dogs (aka Dogs in a Blanket)
    • Italian Sausage, Fennel and Potatoes
    • Knockwurst Sausage Sandwich on a pretzel roll with a side sauce and chips.
      German Knockwurst Sausage Sandwich
    See more Sausage Recipes →

    Fish and Seafood Recipes

    • A closeup of the inside of a Muffin Tin Crab Cake with a cornflake coating on a pretty white plate.
      Muffin Tin Crab Cakes
    • Homemade Fried Tilapia on a blue plate along with coleslaw and lemon wedges.
      Homemade Fried Tilapia
    • Strawberry Glazed Salmon fillets on a white plate with greens and berries.
      Four Ingredient Jammin Salmon
    • A Salmon Burger on a bun with sugar snap peas on the plate.
      Miso Salmon Burgers with Sugar Snap Peas
    See more Fish and Seafood Recipes →

    Burger Recipes

    • A Stuffing Stuffed Turkey Burger topped with cranberry sauce and a bun.
      Stuffing-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
    • A delicious Italian Sausage Pizza Burger with sauce, peppers, and onions on a plate.
      Italian Sausage Pizza Burgers
    • An Aloha Turkey Burger with melted cheese and a pineapple ring on top.
      Aloha Turkey Burgers
    • A burger topped with pork belly and tomato.
      Pork Belly Burger
    See more Burger Recipes →

    Pasta Recipes

    • A yellow plate with a serving of chicken artichoke pasta and a fork.
      Chicken and Artichoke Pasta with Avocado
    • An offset photo of a flat bowl filled with Pappardelle with Spring Vegetables of asparagus and peas.
      Pappardelle with Spring Vegetables
    • A glass bowl filled with Italian Shell Pasta Salad.
      Italian Shell Pasta Salad
    • Spaghetti Sandwich
      Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Cheese Bread
    See more Pasta Recipes →

    Narrow your search:

    Beef Recipes
    Burger Recipes
    Chicken and Poultry Recipes
    Lamb Recipes
    Pork and Ham Recipes
    Sausage Recipes
    • Slices of Slow Cooker Corned Beef on a platter surrounded by fresh parsley.
      Slow Cooker Corned Beef
    • A delicious looking bowl of Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
      Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup
    • Four Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers in a red casserole dish topped with cheese.
      Italian Sausage and Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • Two slow cooker pulled pork tacos on plate with cilantro and fresh lime.
      Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos
    • A layered chicken fajita salad in a glass bowl with lettuce, corn, olives, peppers, and lots of cheese.
      Chicken Fajita Layered Salad
    • A white dish filled with a cheese top breakfast casserole with sausage and scrambled eggs.
      Italian Sausage and Scrambled Egg Casserole
    • Closeup photo of western spaghetti chili on a serving plate.
      Spaghetti Western Chili Casserole
    • Slices of cheesy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza on a wooden cutting board.
      Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza
    • A pile of Bratwurst Bite Appetizers on a plate with poppy seeds on top.
      Easy Bratwurst Appetizer Bites
    • A Chicken Avocado Wrap cut in half on a colorful plate.
      Chicken and Avocado Wraps
    • A narrow platter filled with fresh dill sprigs and four Salami and Dill pickle spread crostini.
      Salami Dill Pickle Dip
    • Two bowls of egg roll soup on a woven wicker placemat with a dish of egg rolls in the background.
      Egg Roll Soup with Ground Pork and Cabbage
    • The inside of a Ham and Cheese Eggroll that's been dipped into sauce.
      Ham and Cheese Egg Rolls
    • A white bowl filled with a healthy serving of Chicken Noodle Soup with Leeks and Kale along with a spoon.
      Chicken Noodle Soup with Leeks and Kale
    • A bowl of German Onion Soup with Bratwurst and Pretzel roll croutons and cheese on top with beer and an onion in the background.
      German Onion Soup
    • Corned Beef Hash Frittata
    • Fresh spinach leaves with macadamia nuts surrounding some Hawaiian Chicken Salad.
      Hawaiian Chicken Salad
    • A glass bowl filled with a colorful chicken, berry, and avocado salad along with red onion slices and Parmesan cheese.
      Chicken and Berry Salad with Avocado
    • A wooden board with Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs and a cleaver.
      Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs
    • Individual Chinese 5-spice ribs in a black bowl topped with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
      Slow Cooker Chinese 5-Spice Sticky Ribs
    • Root Beer Country Ribs on a fork.
      Root Beer Country Ribs
    • A cast iron skillet with a golden baked Cornbread Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Blueberries.
      Cornbread Breakfast Skillet
    • Three Breaded Chicken Oscar on a platter topped with asparagus.
      Breaded Chicken Oscar
    • A Whoville Roast Beast on a platter with mashed potatoes.
      Whoville Roast Beast
    • A plate filled with German Beef Rouladen and covered with dark brown gravy.
      German Beef Rouladen
    • A delicious serving of French Spaghetti in a white bowl with a fork.
      French Spaghetti with Red Wine
    • A Slow Cooker Cranberry Pulled Pork Sandwich with a bun and cranberry sauce.
      Slow Cooker Cranberry Pulled Pork
    • A slice of bread topped with orange cashew chicken salad with pecans and fresh oranges and lettuce.
      Orange Cashew Chicken Salad
    • Two cheesy baguette slices on top of a bowl of French Onion Soup with Pasta.
      French Onion with Pasta Soup
    • A platter with a cooked cranberry glazed pork roast surrounded by fresh cranberries and herbs.
      Roast Pork with Cranberry Relish Glaze
    • Ground Pork and Cabbage Skillet in a blue bowl with a serving spoon.
      Ground Pork and Cabbage Skillet
    • A large bone-in spiced apricot glazed ham on a pretty porcelain platter.
      Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham
    • A bowl of black-eyed pea chicken chili with avocado and sour cream.
      Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili
    • Two comforting looking servings of apple cider beef stew in oval, sliver serving dishes.
      Apple Cider Beef Stew
    • A golden brown Brown Bag Roast Turkey on a platter with fresh herbs.
      Brown Bag Roast Turkey
    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
      Easy Caprese Sausage Sandwich
    • A white plate in the foreground filled with Mexican Mac and Cheese along with green onions.
      Mexican Mac and Cheese Casserole
    • A serving of Creamy Leftover Turkey Soup with Potatoes in a pretty leaf bowl and a parsley sprig.
      Creamy Turkey Potato Soup
    • A yellow mug filled with Salsa Soup topped with limes.
      Salsa Soup with Chicken and Rice
    • A white bowl filled with Spaghetti Squash Soup with a spoon.
      Spaghetti Squash Soup
    • Texas Tater Hash
      Family Favorite Texas Tater Hash Casserole
    • A pan covered with foil on the grill with a Grilled Beer Chicken inside.
      Roasted Beer Chicken

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